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New Musical By Zack Zadek, Directed By Sammi Cannold To Start Discovering Broadway Inc.'s Second Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


The first Writers Retreat of 2022 will take place from May 12th through May 23rd. The new musical has book, lyrics, and music by Zack Zadek and is untitled. He will be joined by Forbes 30 Under 30 director Sammi Cannold, who is also a conceiver on the piece.

Discovering Broadway Inc. Programs New Musical by Zack Zadek, Directed By Sammi Cannold
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022


The first Writers Retreat of 2022 will take place from May 12th to the 23rd. The untitled new musical has book, lyrics, and music by Zack Zadek. He will be joined by Forbes 30 Under 30 theatrical director Sammi Cannold.

HAMILTON On Sale at The Peace Center March 15
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2022


Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on March 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at peacecenter.org, in person at the Peace Center Box Office, or by calling 864.467.3000.

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME is Coming to Portland Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022


Producers Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny and Jon Steingart, Jill Furman, and Portland Center Stage announced that the national tour of Freestyle Love Supreme will play Portland Center Stage’s U.S. Bank Main Stage from April 8 – May 1, 2022.

BWW Album Review: SPACE DOGS Is Far Out!
by Courtney Savoia - Mar 8, 2022


SPACE DOGS is the epic new musical, telling the mind-blowing true story of Laika and the Chief Designer — a stray dog and the top-secret Russian scientist, who sent her to space during the Cold War. Written and performed by Broadway’s Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire, this production is equal parts adventure and intrigue, while capturing the depths of human emotion and the immortal friendship between man and dog, as they journey together to the stars.

Second Extension Announced for SPACE DOGS at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


MCC Theater announced today that Space Dogs, a new musical written by and starring Van Hughes (Burn All Night) and Nick Blaemire (Glory Days) has been extended for a second time. Directed by Ellie Heyman (amfAR’s Angels in America), Space Dogs will now play through Sunday March 20, 2022 at MCC Theater (511 W 52nd Street New York, NY 10019).

HAMILTON is Returning to Wharton Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


The revolutionary Broadway smash-hit, HAMILTON, will take Wharton Center’s stage from Tuesday, March 29, through Sunday, April 12, 2022.

HAMILTON's Education Program Celebrates 2nd Performance Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022


The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continued in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 16 when 2,600 students and teachers from 28 Los Angeles area Public Schools attended the matinee performance of the musical at Broadway at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Tickets Now on Sale for Spring and Summer Productions at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022


Pasadena Playhouse has announced that tickets are now on sale for the West Coast premiere of Ann – written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from March 22 through April 24, and more.

MCC Theater Announces One-Week Extension for SPACE DOGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022


MCC Theater announced today a one-week extension for Space Dogs, a new musical written by and starring Van Hughes (Burn All Night) and Nick Blaemire (Glory Days).

#HAM4HAM Lottery Announced For Pittsburgh Run of HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022


Producer Jeffrey Seller, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Broadway Across America announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (February 22) in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center. 

HAMILTON's Celebrated Education Program Returns Today in LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2022


The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continues in Los Angeles today, Wednesday, February 9 when 2,600 students and teachers from 28 Los Angeles area Public Schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at Broadway at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

HAMILTON in Denver Announces #Ham4Ham Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022


Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced that a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance, February 16, at The Buell Theatre.

New Release Date Announced for SPACE DOGS Original Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release the original cast album of the new musical Space Dogs on Friday, February 11. The show features music and lyrics by Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire, who also perform the show.

HAMILTON Dates Adjusted and Public On-Sale Announced For Kennedy Center Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


The HAMILTON touring schedule has been adjusted to accommodate the rescheduling of performances that were cancelled in other cities due to COVID-19. As a result, the Kennedy Center engagement will play ten weeks instead of 12.

HAMILTON, FUN HOME, SIX, and More Take Home 2021 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


The winners of the 2021 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced tonight at a star-studded ceremony, with 29 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played on Sydney stages during 2020 and 2021. Check out the full list!

Wayne Brady Joins Forces With FLS Academy and Speechless To Create 'FLS+'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022


Award-winning actor/producer/improviser Wayne Brady will join applied improvisation training companies Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, LLC and Speechless Inc. as Chief Creative Officer in a merger set for early 2022.

Freestyle Love Supreme Academy Announces Virtual Classes While On Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2022


FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME ACADEMY, the first ever freestyle school created and run directly by FLS Members, has announced winter and spring virtual classes, offering “Foundations of Freestyle” and “Welcome to the Cypher.”

#HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON in Grand Rapids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2022


Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway Grand Rapids announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance February 8, 2022 in Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall. 

HAMILTON's Original Australian Cast Confirmed For Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022


The producers of HAMILTON are delighted to confirm that the originating Australian cast will perform in Melbourne when the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning musical premieres at Her Majesty's Theatre from 15 March 2022. 

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