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Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024


Reality TV star Ariana Madix, known for 'Vanderpump Rules', made her Broadway debut January 29, in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Check out footage from her first curtain call in the video here!

Photos: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 30, 2024


'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix made her Broadway debut January 29, in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from her first curtain call here!

Review: PLAZA SUITE, Savoy Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 29, 2024


Following a long-anticipated Broadway run, John Benjamin Hickey's production of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite has now made it over to the West End, where it takes over from New York-bound Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. This version sees real life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick work opposite one another for only the second time in their careers – and is especially apt given the play's subject matter.

PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024


The West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE will extend its season at the Savoy Theatre by two weeks and will now run until 13 April 2024.

Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And California Area Shows
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Mark Newman with Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer from The Blues Project) will be performing live in NYC and California. Catch them at El Verano Inn in California on Jan 19 and The Saloon in San Francisco on Jan 20. They will also be performing at The Bitter End in NYC on Jan 15, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented musicians in action.

Red Concepción Joins CHICAGO as 'Amos Hart' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome Red Concepción in the role of “Amos Hart” beginning Monday, January 15th at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Full Cast Set For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Review: THE GRINCH Stage Musical Slithers Back into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Dec 21, 2023


The touring stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss' cheeky holiday tale returns to the OC's Segerstrom Center with a non-equity cast. While the show itself is still a charmer—especially for young audiences—the bad audio mix at Costa Mesa's largest theater leaves most of the show's lyrics and dialogue indecipherable.

Broadway's Record-Breaking Musical Smash, CHICAGO Comes To Broadway San Jose
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, welcomes the return of Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical smash, CHICAGO, to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for a limited engagement from Friday, February 23 through Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Alaska's DRAG: THE MUSICAL to Return to The Bourbon Room Ahead of NYC Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The award-winning DRAG: The Musical will return to The Bourbon Room in Hollywood for a limited run of performances this March. Learn how to purchase tickets!

CHICAGO The Musical Will Return to Fort Worth
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023


Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced today that CHICAGO, Broadway’s longest-running musical, returns to Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall for a limited engagement May 10-12, 2024, as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank.

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at DPAC
by Nicole Ackman - Dec 8, 2023


It doesn’t get much more classic Christmas story than Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, whether you’re reading the book or watching one of the several film adaptations. So seeing the story brought to life onstage is the perfect night out this holiday season for the whole family.

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix to Make Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023


Chicago will welcome TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix (Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” and a finalist on the most recent season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars) making her Broadway debut in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Ambassador Theatre .

Sir Rod Stewart & Jools Holland Partner Up For New Album
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023


For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united to share their peerless dexterity on a tribute to truly great songs such as “Ain't Misbehavin,”“Frankie And Johnny,” “Sentimental Journey” and “Lullaby Of Broadway.” The results, recorded at Jools' own studio in Greenwich, London.

Review: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Nov 29, 2023


What did our critic think of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Broadway San Jose?

Tickets to CHICAGO at Proctors Now On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


BROADWAY'S RECORD-BREAKING, TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL SMASH, CHICAGO, is BACK IN TOWN with show-stopping songs, astonishing dancing, and a universal tale of fame and fortune.

CHICAGO to Open in Adelaide in 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023


Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced that the acclaimed production of one of Australia's favourite musicals, CHICAGO, will open in Adelaide in August 2024.

Review: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Brings the Magic of Dr. Seuss from the Page to the Stage!
by Alyson Eng - Nov 18, 2023


Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL played its opening night performance on November 14th at The Centre in Vancouver. The musical will be in town until Saturday November 18th playing a total of 5 performances.

James T. Lane Will Return to CHICAGO Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Broadway triple threat James T. Lane in the role of “Amos Hart” beginning Tuesday, November 21st at the Ambassador Theatre.

Video: CHICAGO Celebrates 27th Year on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


Pop the champagne – the longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! On Tuesday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago celebrated its 27th year as a Broadway institution.  Check out video footage from the unveiling here!

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