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Photos: Laura Benanti, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Celebrate Audible Theater's 5th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!

DEAD OUTLAW World Premiere, NOBODY CARES Starring Laura Benanti & More Set for Audible Theater Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.

Photos: MJ Casts Meet Ahead of the Launch of National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2023

Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023.  Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Sanaz Toossi, Jamila Woods & More Named Space on Ryder Farm 2023 Residents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm located on Ryder Farm in Putnam County, New York announced the residents for the 2023 season.

Teatro Vista Welcomes Five New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Teatro Vista has announced the appointment of five new board members, expanding support, oversight and important new visibility for Chicago’s only Equity-affiliated Latine theater company.

MJ Cast Members to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

Ben Cameron’s long running, award winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, will begin performances at it’s new home, The Green Room 42, this Thursday, September 8th! This week, Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of MJ The Musical!

Teatro Vista's 2022-23 'Shadow Work' Season Will Include Debuts of Two World Premiere Live Shows and Two New Digital Works
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

Chicago's leading Latine theater company, Teatro Vista, has announced its 2022-23 season, the second under Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo. 

Photos: MJ Celebrates 10 Tony Nominations at Tavern on The Green
by Bruce Glikas - May 18, 2022

MJ the Musical celebrated its 10 Tony Award nominations last night with a party at Tavern on the Green! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.

DETECTIVE Q Takes Over Teatro Vista's Instagram With 10 Free Micro-Episodes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Teatro Vista’s new moving graphic novel, written and created by ensemble members Marvin Quijada and Gabriel Ruiz, is dropping 10 micro-episodes over five days this week, right now, exclusively on @teatrovista’s Instagram feed.

Natasha Yvette Williams, Troy Iwata & More to Lead FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

​​​​​​​Fly More Than You Fall will be presenting industry readings of the production on May 9 at 2pm and May 10 at 11am.  Fly More Than You Fall tells the inspiring story of a young teenage girl, Malia who undergoes a frightening journey. 

Photos: Queen Latifah Poses with the Cast of MJ on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2022

The company of MJ welcomed a special visitor to the Neil Simon Theatre this week. Check out exclusive photos of Queen Latifah with the cast!

Photos: Trayvon Martin's Family Visits MJ on 10th Anniversary Of His Death
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 1, 2022

On the 10th anniversary of his death, the family of Trayvon Martin lifted their spirits at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre for a performance of MJ. Check out photos with the cast below.

Photos: Go Inside MJ's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 2, 2022

The curtain was raised last night for the opening night of one of the most anticipated musicals in recent Broadway history: MJ. The cast, including 12 Broadway debuts, took their first opening night bows at the Neil Simon Theatre. Newcomer Myles Frost, of Washington, D.C., made his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson and received multiple standing ovations. Check out photos from the curtain call below!

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Cast and Creatives Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2022

MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

Teatro Vista's 2021-22 Season Theme 'Futurology,' Signals A New Future For Ensemble-Led Work
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2021

Chicago's leading Latinx theater company, Teatro Vista, announced plans today for its 2021-22 season, the first guided by new Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.

MJ THE MUSICAL Announces Nationwide Search For Actor To Play 'Young Michael Jackson'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021

In MJ, “Young Michael” appears at age 10 and should have an unchanged singing voice. Performers may be older or younger to audition, as long as they are still able to sing in Young Michael's range.

Rich + Tone Talauega Join MJ THE MUSICAL Creative Team, Focusing on Michael Jackson Movement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2021

MJ Director and Tony Award-winning Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is introducing a unique part of his creative team – Rich + Tone Talauega, who will focus particularly on Michael Jackson movement.

MJ Announces Complete Casting; Quentin Earl Darrington, Whitney Bashor, Antoine L. Smith, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

The production kicks off performances this December. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

De Cerca: Gonzalo Fernández Monte analiza 'Paciencia y Fe'
by Nuria Pedret - Aug 6, 2021

El director musical comenta en profundidad la canción de Lin-Manuel Miranda, de su musical IN THE HEIGHTS

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