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Review: LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 23, 2024


What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall? It was another sold out show at Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., in Conway, Friday, Feb. 16, for LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL. With Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, and Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, this Louisa May Alcott classic, told through song and dance, entertained generations of March sister fans. 

Review: LITTLE WOMEN ASTONISHES AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN JACKSON at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - Feb 14, 2024


What do you get when you take a fiercely determined young woman, her three vastly different but equally loyal sisters, an imagination that can create whole operatic tragedies in the space of an old attic?  Little Women the Musical, which made a stop at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi on February 6th.  The second in the Broadway in Jackson season presented by Trustmark, the show brought to life a story beloved by generations and set it to music.  Presented by Big League Productions, Inc., the production itself ran the entire gamut of emotion in just a couple of hours.

LITTLE WOMEN �" THE MUSICAL Announces Cast for the 2024 National Tour 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The article provides information about the casting of the 2024 National Tour of LITTLE WOMEN - THE MUSICAL.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Ahmanson
by Evan Henerson - Dec 17, 2023


Lenz’s production is solid family stuff, a little bit cock-eyed, and easy on the treacle. Knowledge of the original movie is by no means a prerequisite to enjoyment of ACS: TM. If you’re craving certain iconic moments from the movie, rest assured you’ll find them, possibly even amped up or with a musical number built around them.

Interview: A Comforting Sabrina Sloan's Making Full Circles With A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Gil Kaan - Dec 6, 2023


Next up at the Ahmanson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s A Christmas Story opening December 8, 2023 (with previews beginning December 5th). Matt Lenz directs the cast of Chris Carsten, Eric Petersen, Sabrina Sloan, Shelley Regner, Kai Edga, and Henry Witcher; with ensemble members Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Gabbie Fried, Andrew Ge, Juliane Godfrey, Julia Harnett, Michael James, Trent Mills, Kyle Montgomery, Gabriel Navarro, Jane Papageorge, Zeke Bernier, Addalie Burns, Jack Casey, Jordan Coates, Greta Rebecca Kleinman, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Emilie Ong, Izzy Pike, Jacob Pham and Charlie Stover. Sabrina took some time from her Mother-ing to answer a few of my queries.

Tickets to A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Ahmanson Theatre on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Get your tickets now for A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Ahmanson Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this holiday musical adaptation of the beloved movie. Don't miss out on this festive production!

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 24, 2023


What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

State Theatre New Jersey Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THIS MUSICAL This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023


The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Legally Blonde—The Musical on Friday, April 28 at 8pm; Saturday, April 29 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, April 30 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is Frivolous Fun at Lied Center For Performing Arts
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 24, 2023


What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Lied Center For Performing Arts? LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical whipped up a pastel night of frivolous fun on stage at the Lied Center of Performing Arts on February 23. Based on the 2001 hit film starring Reese Witherspoon and Luke Wilson, the story is a woman fighting for footing in a previously all male dominated field of law.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Turns Jackson Positively Pink!
by Juliana Asbill - Jan 24, 2023


Legally Blonde is fun, fashionable, and fabulous - and very pink!

Hannah Bonnett & More to Lead LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL 2022-2023 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022


The cast has been announced for the 2022-2023 national tour of Legally Blonde – The Musical. Hannah Bonnett will play America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods.  

State Theatre New Jersey Presents AN AMERICAN IN PARIS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022


State Theatre New Jersey presents four performances of the Tony Award-winning masterpiece featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris on Friday, February 25 at 8pm; Saturday, February 26 at 2pm & 8pm; and Sunday, February 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY, US Tour (DPAC)
by Nicole Ackman - Dec 29, 2021


If you’re looking for something festive to do with the family, the national tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY is a fun option. The musical brings the beloved 1983 film to life onstage with music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. While the musical exposes the weakness of the plot of the film, the talented cast make it entertaining nonetheless. 

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 2022 National Tour Cast and Dates Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2021


Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way across the United States in the sparkling new 2022 national tour.

Cast and Dates Announced for SOUTH PACIFIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021


Learn more about the 2022 national tour of a new production of one of the most beloved classic musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sets sail to 43 cities nationwide in 2022,. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.

Cast and Dates Announced for 2021 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2021


Returning for the 2021 holiday season, Big League Productions, Inc. has announced the tour dates and cast of the critically acclaimed national tour of A Christmas Story, The Musical. The tour will open for preview performances in Waterbury, CT, followed by a two-week sit down in Boston, and engagements in Baltimore and Durham, NC.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes To Washington Pavilion On Valentine's Day
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020


Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-Winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on February 14, 2020.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 2020 National Tour to Launch on January 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020


Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to a city near you. The 2020 tour, produced by Big League Productions, Inc., launches in Yakima, WA on January 11, and will travel to more than 80 cities across the USA.

BWW Interview: Chris Carsten of A CHRISTMAS STORY at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - Dec 17, 2019


From the songwriting team behind the smash hit, Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen comes A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL which brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans Dec. 17 - 22.

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