Cirque du Soleil News

Complete casting has been announced for a private staged reading of Joe Gulla's 'GARBO'. Directed by Brian Rardin, the staged reading will be performed on October 21. This reading will be part of the Today Night Footlights Series held in the Mary Rodgers Room at The Dramatists Guild.

JIB, a new living film, rock show, and ghost play by Michael McQuilken (BAM, Prototype Festival, Amanda Palmer international tour) is having it's Philadelphia premiere this December at the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City.

Skylight Music Theatre announced the full 22-member cast for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical La Cage Aux Folles (The Birdcage), running November 18 through December 23 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Mad Jenny reprises 'Love und Greed' at Pangea on Monday October 24th at 9:30PM after a successful spring run. Mad Jenny's show is a richly appointed theatrical Weimar vaudeville filled with decadent enjoyment for the ears and eyes, shot with strong doses of fear, ennui and protest perfect for these times, called:

McLaren Engineering Group, a full-service engineering firm with offices throughout North America, including Orlando, adapted Cirque du Soleil La Nouba's Bamboo Aerial Act for use in a stunning outdoor performance. The Orlando-based show took its new dynamic act to the streets of downtown Orlando for the Creative City Project event last week.

Acrobatic performers from Cirque de la Symphonie are coming to the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera stage for a one night only special event on Friday, October 28 at Memorial Auditorium. Cirque's troupe of exceptional artists-aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen-will perform on stage as the Orchestra performs classical favorites. CSO Music Director Kayoko Dan conducts.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and RKO Stage announce the cast for the world premiere of Carefree: Dancin' with Fred & Ginger, an all-new tribute to American cinema's most iconic pair, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Tony Award-winner Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs this original musical spectacular.

Early reviews are in and BWW will be updating this story as more critics weigh in and reveal whether they are 'regular Frankie fans'!

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 10/14/2016.

Michael Riedel of the New York Post has reported that bidding wars for the Broadway transfer of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts I &II have begun among theater owners. 

On October 14 and 15, Prospect Theater will be filled with the joyous sounds of a live big band, and 80s songs that defined your life. Take On Me will send audiences back to the 1950's New Orleans in this musical revue featuring four couples struggling with the highs and lows of love! All told with 80's pop hit, the four couples promise a swinging good time "all night long."

As a first time traveler to Las Vegas, this reviewer thought that it would be crucial to check out one of the most well known franchises synonymous with Sin City. Cirque du Soleil holds a solid reputation as the most entrenched production company in Las Vegas culture and for good reason. Combining all of the childhood wonderment from the circus days of our younger years, Cirque du Soleil has managed to blend the highly unique talents of aerial artists, roller skaters, stilt walkers, tumblers, trampolinists, contemporary dancers, break dancers, illusionists and performers of all types and sizes to make a cohesive vision come to life.

After more than 50 years, the Shanghai Acrobats of the People's Republic of China has become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China and has won numerous awards at acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. The Shanghai Acrobats will perform "Shanghai Nights" at the State Theatre on Friday, November 11th.

Signature Theatre announced its partnership with TodayTix, the free mobile app that provides on-demand access to last-minute theater tickets, to launch a mobile lottery offering exclusive $25 tickets for every evening performance of Signature Theatre's world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday.

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Kate St-Pierre, runs at Cockroach Theatre Company October 13 - 30, 2016.

Critically acclaimed actress, comedienne, producer and host Whoopi Goldberg will return to Treasure Island November 11 at 9 p.m.

BroadwayWorld's Kevin Pollack was lucky enough to get a one-on-one exclusive with Oscar and Grammy winner and 6-Time Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz this past weekend on his stop through Chicago at The McAninch Arts Center at College. His tour stop was only one of a few for a show entitled 'An Evening with Stephen Schwartz and Friends.'

In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking! Today, we are excited to bring you the latest episode, featuring Paramour star Ruby Lewis!

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its star-packed 25th anniversary season next month with 13 amazing productions from Broadway Tony winners to red hot rockers, from delightful children's shows to jazzy multimedia presentations.

At the beginning of August, Disney Channel launched 12 Short exclusive films via their new digital platform, 'Free Period' and Cinevative co-produced the short film 'How to Catch a Ghost' written and directed by Christopher Scott of 'So You Think You Can Dance' fame. (Scott is also known for his choreography work on 'Teen Beach Movie,' and 'Step Up All In')