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BLUE MAN GROUP has been entertaining audiences all over the world with its quirky comedy and abilities to connect with everyone who goes to see them. With productions going in Germany, Brazil, Las Vegas and throughout North America, the success of BLUE MAN GROUP is evident.

JERSEY BOYS is an entertaining show that chronicles the lives of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the ups and downs they endured in their careers. As the touring production travels around North America, actor Keith Hines, who plays Nick Massi, enjoys every minute of the tour and the opportunities he has had in his life. Broadway World caught up with Hines as they prepare for their visit to Austin, Texas.

Being on tour with a great production like THE BOOK OF MORMON is a great experience by itself. But, being on the road means there is a lot of time to be able to do things you have a passion about. Adam Ray, decided he wanted to share his passion and his emotions on his first country album titled “The Clown Parade.” Adam shared with BWW some of his thoughts and feelings surrounding his new music.

ONCE doesn't start quietly, In fact as you enter the Majestic Theatre where ONCE opened Tuesday night, you'll notice that the show has already started as members of the cast are on stage playing music and singing classic songs of Ireland.

ONCE is the musical about Guy and Girl meeting and falling in love. It is more than a love story, though. There are a lot of ups and downs and plenty of antagonists they have to deal with along the way. One of them is Eamon, the sound engineer at a recording studio. His own jaded past threatens the future for Guy and Girl. We recently caught up with John Steven Gardner, who plays Eamon and he shared his unique road to the role and how he feels about living the dream.

Everyone knows the story of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Good versus evil. Right and wrong. It's an inner struggle in many people but Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse's musical adaptation really brings the story to a different level. Such is the touring production of JEKYLL & HYDE currently playing at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas.

ONCE is the musical about Guy and Girl meeting and falling in love. It is more than a love story, though. There are a lot of ups and downs and plenty of antagonists they have to deal with along the way. One of them is Eamon, the sound engineer at a recording studio. His own jaded past threatens the future for Guy and Girl. We recently caught up with John Steven Gardner, who plays Eamon and he shared his unique road to the role and how he feels about living the dream.

RAIN is a great tribute show to the Beatles and has begun the newest tour throughout the United States and Canada. Ian Garcia plays Paul McCartney and BWW caught up with him as the show prepared to come to San Antonio.

As JEKYLL & HYDE tours around the country, newcomer, Laura Helm is enjoying every minute playing the role of Lucy Harris. It was a dream of hers to be able to play this role and enjoy life on the road. BWW caught up with Laura as she was preparing for a visit to San Antonio's Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with the touring cast.

As the world remembers the 56th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens, The Tobin Center shared the life and death of Buddy Holly in a very special February 3rd commemoration.

Generations have loved listening to the Beatles music. RAIN is a beautiful walk down memory lane for many who grew up listening to the legendary music. It's also a chance for a younger generation to come appreciate how innovative the Beatles were for their time and how they shaped the music industry today.

Roz Ryan seems to have done it all from Broadway, to movies, to television to voiceovers. She started at such a young age in Detroit after winning a talent show and she has been entertaining audiences ever since. Currently playing in CHICAGO's National Tour as Big Momma, Roz shares with BWW her roots and how she enjoys every minute of her life.

MAMMA MIA is a show full of many ABBA favorites such as "Winner Takes It All" and "Dancing Queen." The story is endearing and funny as a family tries to unite and work together preparing for the wedding of Donna's only child, Sophie

When people hear the name DONNY OSMOND, they usually think of things like “Puppy Love” and purple socks. But, that once young performer has matured into something more than a teenybopper. The proof of that is the release of his 60th album of his career. The title of the album is “The Soundtrack of My Life.”

We all know the story of THE LION KING and how audiences all over the world have been intrigued by this impressive onstage production. There is so much to take in and so much to see, you can scarcely catch your breath before another amazing scene unfolds in front of you. The current tour of THE LION KING has hit the San Antonio area and has thrilled audiences in attendance.

Broadway Chamber Players (BCP) is a concert series aimed at developing the New York concert scene by featuring the many talents of Broadway's musicians, by bringing the players from the pit to the stage.

THE LION KING and all of its theatrics has won many awards and words of praise throughout the years. As life on the road can be challenging and hard, actor Nick Cordileone enjoys every minute of it as he portrays Timon night after night all over North America with the LION KING.

ANYTHING GOES is a Cole Porter classic that has been enjoyed for generations. With such iconic songs as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "You're the Top," This show is sure to entertain.

Christian Burghardt is keeping himself busy with his career as a musician and he wouldn't want it any other way. Between touring with Gavin DeGraw and Phillip Phillips, Christian has not had too much time to slow down. His music is he own and he loves to share it on the road or in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Jillian Mueller has been able to accomplish a lot in her career. She has been on tour with some great shows such as AMERICAN IDIOT, MEMPHIS and FLASHDANCE.