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BWW Review: HALF TIME at Paper Mill Playhouse is Wonderful and Inspiring for All
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 13, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse is the place to be for the exhillarating East Coast premiere of the new musical 'Half Time.' This entertaining, inspiring show is wonderfully directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, co-choreographed by Nick Kenkel with the finest music direction by Charlie Alterman. The show's all-star cast is brilliant as they bring their distinctive characters to life on the Millburn stage.

ALADDIN Brings Estimated $10 Million Benefit to Cincinnati
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018


Disney's Aladdin is celebrating a sold-out, two-week premiere engagement in Cincinnati, which concluded on June 10 at the Aronoff Center. The touring production, which the Cincinnati Enquirer called, "an outright spectacle; glitzy, playful, sassy and extravagant," grossed over $2.8 million at the box office and entertained more than 40,000 theatergoers during 16 performances. 

HALF TIME at Paper Mill Playhouse Opens Tomorrow Night
by Julie Musbach - Jun 11, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical, with book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and additional music by Marvin Hamlisch and Ester Dean. Half Time began performances May 31, 2018 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. It opens tomorrow.

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Tony Awards With MEAN GIRLS On BWW's Instagram
by Alan Henry - Jun 11, 2018


Go behind the scenes of the Tony Awards today as Mean Girs' DeMarius Copes takes us with him behind the scenes of rehearal, the show, and the Tony Awards parties all day and eve!

BWW Social: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Tony Awards With MEAN GIRLS On BWW's Instagram
by Alan Henry - Jun 10, 2018


Go behind the scenes of the Tony Awards today as Mean Girs' DeMarius Copes takes us with him behind the scenes of rehearal, the show, and the Tony Awards parties all day and eve!

BWW Review: MAME at North Shore Music Theatre
by David Tompkins - Jun 7, 2018


The classic Musical 'Mame' opened the 2018 season last night at NSMT. The Musical by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, with Lyrics by Jerry Herman, and based on the book by Patrick Dennis, is a 1966 Musical Theatre warhorse that has starred such luminaries as, Rosalind Russell, Angela Landsbury, and even Lucille Ball, in the ill-fated 1970's movie.

TONY AWARDS: THE BAND'S VISIT Leads with 10 Wins & CURSED CHILD Leads Plays with 6 Wins
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2018


This is the moment! The American Theatre Wing's 72nd Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles, air live from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS Television Network tonight, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway.

Tonight's the Night! BroadwayWorld's Complete Guide to Tonys Coverage - All You Need to Know About the Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


It's only a day away! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tomorrow night, June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!Today is the day! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight (...tonight, won't be just any night), June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!

TONY FEVER 2018! Parte 5: chi vincerà come 'Miglior Musical'?
by Fabrizio Magnani - Jun 6, 2018


TONY FEVER 2018! Parte 5: chi vincera come 'Miglior Musical'?

DREAMGIRLS to Play Final West End Performance 12 January 2019 Prior to UK Tour
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2018


Dreamgirls, which opened in December 2016 at the Savoy Theatre to widespread critical acclaim, will give its final performance on Saturday 12th January 2019, completing a run of more than two years. Details for a forthcoming UK tour will be announced in due course.

Photo Flash: Game On! First Look at Paper Mill's HALF TIME
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse is currently hosting the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical. Get a first look at the company in action below!

Who Won Big at the Drama Desk Awards? Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2018


The time has come for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Michael Urie, June 3 (8:00 PM) at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

BWW CLOSE UP: Premios Tony 2018
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 1, 2018


Solo quedan diez dias para la septuagesima segunda edicion de los Premios Tony, el maximo galardon estadounidense al teatro, en una gala que se celebrara en el Radio City Music Hall presentada por Sara Bareilles y Josh Groban. Vivimos un año en que la television y el cine estaran muy presentes, ya que de los cuatro nominados a mejor musical, tres adaptan peliculas y uno una serie de television. MEAN GIRLS y SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS se han llevado la friolera de 12 nominaciones cada una, mientras que THE BANDS VISIT tiene 11. FROZEN, en cambio, tan solo tiene 3, pero aun asi ha conseguido entrar en la categoria mas codiciada.

Tickets for Disney's ALADDIN On Sale at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on June 15
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018


Disney Theatrical Productions and Shea's Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney'sAladdin will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 8 for a limited engagement of 12 days through Sunday, Aug. 19. Opening night is Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m., with preview performances of the same production taking place Aug. 8 and 9.

World Premiere of HALF TIME Begins Tomorrow at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical, with book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and additional music by Marvin Hamlisch and Ester Dean. Half Time begins performances tomorrow, Thursday, May 31, 2018, for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 1

MEAN GIRLS and Young Women's Leadership Network Partner On Annual 'Fearless Leaders' Initiative
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2018


The 12-time Tony Award-nominated Best Musical Mean Girls will partner with Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN) on 'Fearless Leaders' annual initiative beginning this September.

TUCK EVERLASTING Comes to The Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2018


The Studio Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting June 14 - July 1, 2018. Tickets are $25.00 for general admission. Tickets are $20.00 for Seniors (65+), Military, and Students. There are no assigned seats at The Studio Theatre. The box office will open at 6:30pm on performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:30pm on matinee days.

Breaking: Andy Karl Will Replace Steve Kazee as Star of PRETTY WOMAN on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018


Three-time Tony Award nominee and Laurence Olivier Award winner Andy Karl will star as 'Edward Lewis' in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL on Broadway. Karl will assume the role from Steve Kazee who departs the production for family reasons.

MEAN GIRLS Tour to Launch from Buffalo in Fall 2019
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018


Mean Girls will launch a National Tour in the Fall of 2019 beginning at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. The show will also tech and rehearse at Shea's in the weeks preceding public performances. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy Award winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Clint Ramos
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2018


Watch below as Clint tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

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