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Mary Poppins is pretty much a familiar name among parents and children everywhere. Disney's film is the Halmark of popular children's films. However, seeing this as a live theater production is a thrilling experience for young and old. Having seen this gem live onstage three times, I never tire of its popularity and life lessons.

Captivating, heartwarming, colorful, imaginative and down-right magical, Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production – it’s 19th in the past few years since executive artistic director Ernie Nolan’s arrival – of the theatre for young audiences version of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo is just the latest theatrical hit from the venerable Nashville institution.

Discover the magic of MARY POPPINS JR. at Casa Mañana. Experience the enchanting world of a classic children's tale brought to life on stage. Perfect for all ages.

Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

From August 25 to September 15, 2024, Theater for the New City (TNC), under the direction of Crystal Field, will present its twelfth Dream Up Festival, an ultimate new works festival dedicated to the joy of discovering talented authors of all backgrounds and original, innovative performances.

Preparations are well underway for the YI Love Jewish Purim Holiday Mini-Fest which will begin on March 19th with a free staged reading of playwright Rich Orloff’s Esther in the Spotlight.

The answer is none of the above, obviously – you and I are showing our age with those ridiculous suggestions – and any effort to explain The Trail to Oregon to you would contain spoilers, which people oftentimes don’t want to know, sending particularly disturbing and frankly threatening emails to critics just trying to do their jobs.

Get a first look at Casa Mañana's production of Seussical - now on stage through this weekend! Casa Mañana continues its Children's Theatre season with Seussical -- Theatre for Young Audiences Version, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs February 3-18 and is suitable for all audiences. 

Should you feel the sudden urge to go home and bake some gingerbread upon leaving a performance of Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production of The Gingerbread Kid, rest assured it’s not a sign that you’ve developed cannibalistic tendencies. Rather, it’s part of a clever plot by director/choreographer/librettist Abe Reybold and executive artistic director Ernie Nolan (and their gang of creative artists) to ensure you’re immersed in the sweet-smelling world of confectionery treats while enjoying the brand-new musical that presents all manner of childhood tales in “bakery-fresh” packaging.

Get a first look at Casa Mañana's production of Seussical! Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and the Bird Girls sang 'Amayzing Mayzie' live on Good Morning Texas, and Laura Wetsel and Lily Gast spoke with Jane McGarry about all things Seuss! 

​​​​​​​Casa Mañana continues its Children's Theatre season with Seussical -- Theatre for Young Audiences Version, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac.

Seussical at Casa Mañana brings Dr. Seuss's beloved characters to life in a vibrant and whimsical musical adventure. Don't miss this enchanting production for the whole family.

Get ready to binge-watch 'The Office: Superfan Episodes' Season 7. Don't miss out on the hilarious antics of your favorite Dunder Mifflin employees! The latest season includes never-before-seen moments and extended scenes from 'Threat Level Midnight,' 'Classy Christmas,' 'Garage Sale,' 'Michael's Last Dundies,' 'Goodbye Michael,' and more!

Theater for the New City's Love 'N Courage Gala on Feb. 12 will support its Emerging Playwrights program. The event will honor playwright Penny Arcade and feature performances at The Players.

BroadwayWorld brings you the latest news on upcoming shows, including casting announcements, production updates, and more. Stay informed with the latest developments in the world of Broadway.

Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

While the debate rages on about the proper time to start celebrating the holidays, Nashville Children’s Theatre may have devised the ideal plan with their current onstage offering – the world premiere of the theater-for-younger-audiences version of the recent Broadway musical Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.

Wiltshire Creative has announced full casting for this year’s pantomime, Dick Whittington. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Baker’s superb direction brings all the various moving parts of this huge production together to deliver a gratifyingly heartfelt paean to the millions of working women (and men) who inspired the screenplay and musical book by Patricia Resnick. Baker’s vision for the piece, in concert with her team of collaborators, delivers a production of 9 to 5: The Musical that is delightfully fresh and new, eschewing the tendency of some directors to offer a rehash of what’s already been seen on Broadway, on tour or in regional theater.

Thanks to Andrew Maraniss’ best-selling book Strong Inside – adapted for the stage by Tyrone L. Robinson – Wallace’s storied basketball career in the Southeastern Conference and the details of his upbringing in the segregated South are now brought vividly to life onstage in a history-making production from NCT, the third-oldest theater for younger audiences in the United States. Founded in 1931 by members of the Junior League of Nashville, there can be no denying that NCT, like its hometown itself and one of its favorite sons (Wallace), has been reflective of the growing diversity of its people and the evolution of its cultural and educational institutions.