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John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Previews: HEART LIKE A WHEEL: RITA HARVEY SINGS LINDA RONSTADT at City Winery
by Peter Danish - Mar 1, 2024

City Winery NYC presents Rita Harvey’s ‘Heart Like A Wheel’ – A Tribute to the Music of Linda Ronstadt live on March 2nd at 1pm.

Interview: Michael Orland Enjoys/Loves Being Continuously Booked & Always Giving Back
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2024

The consistently busy musical director Michael Orland books gigs on both coasts juggling the multitude of vocalists all vying to have his piano expertise to accompany them. One of his next shows in Los Angeles will be his Open Mic Event at the Write-Off Room March 22, 2024. Michael managed to answer a few of my queries during his drive to Palm Springs.  

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Interview: Luke Yankee's Being Me in MARILYN, MOM & ME
by Gil Kaan - Feb 1, 2024

Luke Yankee’s Marilyn, Mom & Me world premieres February 16, 2024, at the International City Theatre. Written by Luke, he also directs the cast of Laura Gardner, Alisha Soper, Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield, Brian Rohan and Noah Wagner.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE To Celebrate 'Week Of Wine And Roses' With Kelli O'Hara, Adam Guettel, and Craig Lucas
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Next week, the theater podcast Backstage Babble, hosted by 16-year-old theater buff Charles Kirsch, will be hosting a “Week of Wine and Roses” featuring in-depth interviews with members of the cast and creative team of the new musical Days of Wine and Roses. 

World Premiere of MARILYN, MOM & ME to Open International City Theatre 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

International City Theatre will open its 2024 season with the world premiere of Yankee’s deeply personal comic drama, Marilyn, Mom & Me.

Student Blog: 2023 Jimmy Award Nominee Denver Dickenson Jr. on Defying Expectations and Thriving with Versatility
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - Nov 29, 2023

In this interview, I got to sit down with Denver Dickenson Jr., one of my personal role models as a performer. They spent their summer in New York representing AZ at the Jimmy Awards as a nominee before moving there to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre at Pace University. I hope you enjoy reading this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it.

Theatre NOVA to Present THE YEAR WITHOUT A PANTO CLAUS By Carla Milarch And R. MacKenzie Lewis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

'Theatre NOVA presents 'The Year Without a Panto Claus' by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis. Join Jingle and Jangle as they search for Santa and bring back Christmas cheer.

Review: PIPPIN at BW Musical Theatre Program
by Roy Berko - Nov 21, 2023

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at BW Musical Theatre Program? In the Fall of 1971, while chaperoning a group of college students to New York, I saw PIPPIN, the Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics), Roger Hirson (book), Bob Fosse (director/choreographer) musical.  I had an instant love affair with the show!

STEPPIN' OUT WITH BEN VEREEN is Coming to The Strand Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

Ben Vereen, one of North America’s greatest entertainers, will perform his popular stage show, Steppin’ Out with BEN VEREEN at The Strand Theater, in Zelienople, PA.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

Married Couple Libby Servais And Stephan Stubbins Return Home To Ohio With BROADWAY IN LOVE At Ohio State Marion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023

Broadway actress, Libby Servais ('Wicked' on Broadway) and husband, Stephan Stubbins ('Mary Poppins' on Broadway), bring their two-person show 'Broadway In Love' to The Ohio State University at Marion's Morrill Hall Auditorium on November 9, 2023 as a part of the Five Nights on Campus performance series.

Ben Vereen Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Advisory Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Renowned performer Ben Vereen joins the Artistic Advisory Board of Porchlight Music Theatre. Learn more about this exciting addition and Vereen's recent ICON Award recognition.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10th, 2023
by - Oct 10, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  October 10, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Sep 27, 2023

Candlelight Theatre continues to astound. While regional professional theatres are going from six week runs to three (see DE Theatre Co), the funky old barn in the bowels of sylvan Arden continues to welcome sold out crowds for a full six.

Porchlight Music Theatre's 29th Season Subscriptions On Sale Tuesday, September 26
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 29th season this past Friday at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen.

Photos: Inside Frank DiLella's Birthday Celebration at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 26, 2023

Frank DiLella, theatre journalist and the eight-time Emmy Award winning host of “On Stage” on Spectrum News NY1, recently celebrated his birthday with a star-studded bash at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the night here!

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Announces Cast For Wilmington Production
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards, today announced the cast of leading ladies for the Wilmington production of the international hit show Menopause The Musical, which will play the Playhouse in Rodney Square for one performance, November 11.

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