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Jimmy Buffet's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Ocala Civic Theatre Photo Jimmy Buffet's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Ocala Civic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will be performed live on stage May 2-19 at Ocala Civic Theatre!...
CHICAGO Will Host 'Hart To Heart' Post-Show Talkback with Ariana Madix and Jessel Taa Photo CHICAGO Will Host 'Hart To Heart' Post-Show Talkback with Ariana Madix and Jessel Taank
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024

Chicago on Broadway will host 'HART TO HEART', a post-performance talkback with Ariana Madix and Jessel Taank. Learn more about when to catch this event here!...
Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Photo Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - March 03, 2024

Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett....
Videos: Watch Ariana Madix's Best DANCING WITH THE STARS Performances Ahead of Her CH Photo Videos: Watch Ariana Madix's Best DANCING WITH THE STARS Performances Ahead of Her CHICAGO Debut
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

Ariana Madix has appeared on Vanderpump Rules for nine seasons, with the most recent season exploding as she was at the center of the viral 'Scandoval.' Before she takes on the 'Hot Honey Rag' in Chicago, Madix was a finalist on this season of Dancing With the Stars. Watch 10 videos from Madix's bes...
Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for Photo Review: A Dazzling Revival of FUNNY GIRL Ushers in All the Laughs at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - December 01, 2023

Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. With a musical score by Jules Styne, lyrics by Bob Merill, and featuring a book by Isobel Lennart, Fu...
Video: Watch Highlights From Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at North Shore Photo Video: Watch Highlights From Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at North Shore Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2023

Dive into the enchanting world of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at North Shore Music Theatre. Relive the best moments and experience the tropical vibes in this limited engagement production. Don't miss out!...
Helen Cespedes, Amy Jo Jackson, Maria-Christina Oliveras & More to Star in KIT MARLOW Photo Helen Cespedes, Amy Jo Jackson, Maria-Christina Oliveras & More to Star in KIT MARLOWE Reading at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Kit Marlowe by David Grimm, directed by Emma Rosa Went....
Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs Photo Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - April 16, 2024

Death tends to affect those who remain differently. Some take time to grieve, then march boldly forward, while others live in purgatory, their grief so overwhelming they only function within the pain of their loss. Mr. Parker by Michael McKeever is very much about just that - as was Daniel’s Husband...
The Helltown Players to Present LITTLE DEVILS as Inaugural Production Photo The Helltown Players to Present LITTLE DEVILS as Inaugural Production
by Blair Ingenthron - January 21, 2024

Helltown Players have announced its inaugural production, 'Little Devils,' a showcase of six short plays that highlight the creativity and diversity of Cape Cod's playwrights. ...
Metropolitan Brings The East Village Up Close Next Month Photo Metropolitan Brings The East Village Up Close Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023

Metropolitan Playhouse presents new solo-performances drawn from oral histories of East Village residents May 18 - June 4, 2023.  Directed by Sidney Fortner and Alex Roe, performances  will be in-person at the Playhouse home at 220A E 4th Street....
Videos: Watch Ariana Madix's Best DANCING WITH THE STARS Performances Ahead of Her CH Photo Videos: Watch Ariana Madix's Best DANCING WITH THE STARS Performances Ahead of Her CHICAGO Debut
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

Ariana Madix has appeared on Vanderpump Rules for nine seasons, with the most recent season exploding as she was at the center of the viral 'Scandoval.' Before she takes on the 'Hot Honey Rag' in Chicago, Madix was a finalist on this season of Dancing With the Stars. Watch 10 videos from Madix's bes...
Chef Spotlight: Chef/Owner Jay Zheng of TSUBAME Photo Chef Spotlight: Chef/Owner Jay Zheng of TSUBAME
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Zheng about his career and Tsubame for our 'Chef Spotlight.'...
Lynn Nottage's SWEAT to Open at Center Repertory Company This Spring Photo Lynn Nottage's SWEAT to Open at Center Repertory Company This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2023

Center Repertory Company will present Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning SWEAT, directed by acclaimed actor/director Elizabeth Carter....
Previews: Dezart Performs Announces THE THANKSGIVING PLAY And More For 2023/2024 Seas Photo Previews: Dezart Performs Announces THE THANKSGIVING PLAY And More For 2023/2024 Season
by Kay Kudukis - June 26, 2023

Building on an award winning season that saw its acclaimed productions secure 96% capacity, Dezart Performs of Palm Springs (www.dezartperforms.org ) announces its 16th year of fearless, provocative, and inspiring theatre including a Pulitzer Finalist, Drama Critics Circle Award Winner, and a first ...
Shane West, Willa Holland, and Dermot Mulroney Star in SHE'S A CRIMINAL AFM Premiere Photo Shane West, Willa Holland, and Dermot Mulroney Star in SHE'S A CRIMINAL AFM Premiere
by Blair Ingenthron - October 28, 2023

SHE’S A CRIMINAL (aka The Dirty South) premieres at AFM Market. Shane West, Willa Holland, and Dermot Mulroney star in this gritty crime thriller. Film Mode Entertainment acquires the film, set for a North American release on November 10, 2023....
Johnny Lee Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of His Top 5 Single 'This Time' Photo Johnny Lee Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of His Top 5 Single 'This Time'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023

Written by Chips Moman, Lee released this as his fifth single from his album, ‘H-e-e-ere’s Johnny!’ Johnny Lee recently announced his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement th...
Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix to Make Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO Photo Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix to Make Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2023

Chicago will welcome TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix (Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” and a finalist on the most recent season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars) making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre ....
ENDGAME and THE SMUGGLER Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre Photo ENDGAME and THE SMUGGLER Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced extensions for the first two productions of their 2023 season. ...
Master Mixologist: Jeremy Le Blanche of BLU ON THE HUDSON in Weehawken, NJ Photo Master Mixologist: Jeremy Le Blanche of BLU ON THE HUDSON in Weehawken, NJ
by Marina Kennedy - August 04, 2023

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy LeBlanche about his career and Blu on the Hudson for our “Master Mixologist” feature....
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL At The Studio Theatre Photo Review: NEXT TO NORMAL At The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - February 21, 2023

What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at The Studio Theatre?...
Kecia Lewis and Kyle Beltran To Lead Private Industry Reading of BOULEVARD OF BOLD DR Photo Kecia Lewis and Kyle Beltran To Lead Private Industry Reading of BOULEVARD OF BOLD DREAMS
by Blair Ingenthron - October 15, 2023

The Joseph Jefferson Award-nominated play, Boulevard of Bold Dreams, by LaDarrion Williams, will have a private industry reading in NYC. The play explores themes of race, class, gender, and Hollywood's changing landscape. Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis stars as Hattie McDaniel. Get all the details he...
Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AME Photo Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AMERICAN at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2023

A new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland's Ulster American is headed to Riverside Studios this year, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!...
This Week's Classifieds - Jobs for Stage Managers, Camera Operators and More Photo This Week's Classifieds - Jobs for Stage Managers, Camera Operators and More
by - February 29, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/29/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....
Retro-Jazz Singer Laura Ainsworth Reinvents 'Goldfinger' Photo Retro-Jazz Singer Laura Ainsworth Reinvents 'Goldfinger'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

Even before the new film noir-themed lyric video of her transformation of the “Goldfinger” theme into a sultry lounge-jazz ballad had its world premiere on Ron Hart’s “Rock and Roll Globe” website, which normally rarely covers jazz, it was already grabbing attention....
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musica Photo Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - April 23, 2024

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and som...




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