Cirque du Soleil News

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced new casting for the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, starring Sally Field, begins on Broadway!

On Friday, March 3, two-time Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner will perform alongside multi-platinum selling vocal group The Tenors in the fifth annual One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil.

The national tour of Finding Neverland welcomes Billy Harrigan Tighe to the role of J.M. Barrie starting tonight, February 7, 2017.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR will be vacating Broadway's Lyric Theatre for renovations commencing in May 2017, and rumor has it that  producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, with J.K. Rowling have been in exclusive talks to bring HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to fill the vacancy. Now according to an Equity casting notice, auditions are about to commence for the Broadway transfer, which will reportedly arrive in Winter 2018.

The national tour of Finding Neverland will welcome Billy Harrigan Tighe to the role of J.M. Barrie starting Tuesday, February 7, 2017. 

The Pasadena Playhouse has announced a new partnership with TodayTix, the theater ticket app, to launch a mobile Rush program for Dotson Rader's GOD LOOKED AWAY, directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, and starring Al Pacino and Judith Light.

Now more than ever, Broadway shows are switching over to a digital lottery, allowing fans an equal chance at these coveted tickets without having to wait in long lines in inclement weather. Here's a look at all of the shows that are currently offering a digital lottery, and how you can get in on the action!

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 2/3/2017.

The Ridge High School Dance Department and Basking Ridge Native turned international tap dance phenomenon Hillary-Marie Atkinson come together to present the world-premiere of VIBE in Basking Ridge, NJ on March 5, 2017.

The historic Cape Playhouse, American's oldest continually operating summer theatre, is thrilled to announce our creative teams for our upcoming 2017 Summer Season.

Cirque du Soleil is back in San Jose with its latest soul-touching production LUZIA, which started setting-up today with the raising of its massive white-and-gold Big Top at Taylor Street Bridge. A team of more than 60 men and women worked for several hours to pound pegs, unfurl the canvas, and push more than 100 supporting poles to make the intimate tent take its shape.

The Evergreen Chorale presents 'Billy Elliot The Musical' February 24 through March 12 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439, and for one performance only on Friday, March 17 at the Colorado Ballet Black Box Theater, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver CO 80204.

VOX LUMIERE'S PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the award-winning immersive and interactive stage and screen experience, has arrived in New York City at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square.

PEZ Candy, Inc. announced today the latest addition to its product line with the introduction of Power Rangers PEZ. The initial assortment will include characters from the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers including Jason the Red Ranger, Kimberly the Pink Ranger and Zack the Black Ranger.

Mad Jenny is back with her Weimar Girls at the Slipper Room today February 1st at 8pm! Called 'smart and theatrically savvy' by The NY Times and 'piercing and pretty darn fun' by the Huffington Post Mad Jenny continues her residency at the Slipper Room with special guests of the alt cabaret and burlesque scene including contortionist and arialist Miss Ekaterina of Cirque Du Soleil fame, Pandora, the sexy, statuesque star of Dances Of Vice and Shanghai Mermaid, Dance Troupe Desert Sin of House of Yes and featuring alt cabaret star and Broadway World Best Alt Cabaret nominated Kim David Smith. All accompanied by The Society Band lead by Maria Dessena on piano and accordion, with Ric Becker on Trombone, Marty Isenberg on Bass and Matthew Talmage on drums.

The Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street) is pleased to announce its signature fundraising gala, Garden Encore! presented by Orlando Health, March 4, 2017. The event's Orchestra Sponsor is Dr. Phillips Charities. Garden Encore! features an evening of celebration and entertainment, welcoming Grammy-Award winning conductor Matt Catingub to the stage, with vocalist Michelle Amato and entertainer and comedian Tim Wilkins as host.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1/27/2017.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the casting for the world premiere of Monsoon Wedding. The musical stage production will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and hosts a cast of 20 actors from around the globe.

Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of IMOGEN SAYS NOTHING by Aditi Brennan Kapil, directed by Laurie Woolery, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street), January 20-February 11. Opening Night is Today, January 26.