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HAIRSPRAY Will Play At The Fabulous Fox Theatre April 5-9!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, announced the principal cast that will feature Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West), Sandie Lee and introducing Niki Metcalf. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play April 5-9 in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To The UIS Performing Arts Center, April 19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022


University of Illinois Springfield announces the national tour of Hairspray, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Tickets on sale Friday, March 18th at 10am.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Van Wezel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022


The Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 19, through Thursday, April 21, with all three performances starting at 7:30 p.m.

HAIRSPRAY National Tour Will Arrive in Sioux Falls
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is coming to Sioux Falls! This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play March 25–26, 2022, at the Washington Pavilion.

Shane Jacobson Will Lead HAIRSPRAY in Melbourne in August
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022


Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! The nicest kids in town will be here from August 2022 when the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray opens at the Regent Theatre. Acclaimed Director Jack O'Brien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead a Broadway creative team to present Hairspray in Australia as originally intended.

VIDEO: Brandon Stalling Talks Returning to Chicago in the HAIRSPRAY Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2022


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is being presented at Chicago's CIBC Theatre through February 13, and Chicago native Brandon Stalling, who plays Seaweed in the musical, just stopped by ABC7 to chat about his role!

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Orpheum Theater
by Analisa Swerczek - Feb 11, 2022


Broadway in Omaha's resident matchmaker found the perfect fit for Omaha audiences in the current hit Broadway tour of 'Fiddler on the Roof.' Featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joseph Stein, 'Fiddler on the Roof' is based on a series of short stories written by Sohlem Aleichem and follows family man Tevye as he navigates his three eldest daughter's search for true love in a time when matchmakers arranged the marriages and marrying for love was unheard of. This story of love, loss, and the most beautiful of traditions has found wild success not only on stage but on the big screen. It first opened on Broadway in 1964 and swept the Tonys with nine awards including one for best musical. It was followed shortly thereafter by a movie adaptation in 1971, which received eight Academy Award nominations. It's a family favorite for many, and it's become a musical standard for most of those in the musical theatre community.

VIDEO: HAIRSPRAY is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre April 2022
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2022


You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour and will make a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre April 5–9, 2022.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Overture Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


In just two weeks, HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, opens at Overture Center! This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play Tuesday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 in Overture Hall.

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to St. Louis in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performance only March 8-10, 2022.

Overture's Cabaret Series Returns With Nicholas Rodriguez
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022


or this romantic engagement, our historic Capitol Theater is turned into an elegant cabaret with hors d'oeuvres in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. and gourmet dinner on stage at 7 p.m., followed by Nicholas Rodriguez: All is Fair in Love… at 8 p.m.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Colorado Springs
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022


The American Theatre Guild will present the Colorado Springs engagement of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES and takes place February 15-16, 2022.

National Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Coming to the Hult Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2022


The American Theatre Guild will present the Eugene engagement of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF coming to the Hult Center February 18–20, 2022. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES.

HAIRSPRAY in Grand Rapids Reschedules Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022


The Tuesday, January 11 performance of Hairspray at DeVos Performance Hall is postponed due to positive COVID cases within the company. At this time, all other performances will play as scheduled.

A HANKY AND A TOP HAT! to Premiere at FRIGID Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022


Torkova Entertainment will present A Hanky and a Top Hat! written by Bobby Torkova and directed by Gene Santarelli. The production will be presented as part of the 2022 FRIGID Festival at UNDER St. Marks.

VIDEO: Toneisha Harris Talks HAIRSPRAY at The Arsht Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be presented at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County from December 28, 2021 – January 2, 2022.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Centennial Concert Hall June 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2021


Showtime Productions Inc. has announced that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play in Winnipeg at the Centennial Concert  hall, June 7-12, 2022. 

VIDEO: First Look at the HAIRSPRAY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021


Helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, the new non-Equity national tour of  HAIRSPRAY is visiting more than 60 cities in its first touring season and is expected to play for multiple seasons.

Tickets For HAIRSPRAY Go On Sale This Friday at 10 AM
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021


HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will go on sale this Friday, December 3 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center June 14-19, 2022. To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com.

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Broadway San Jose, January 18�"23
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced today that single tickets for Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY are now on sale.

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