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Video: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre Aurora
by Joshua Wright - Feb 21, 2024


Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork.

Review: BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Feb 19, 2024


That was my feeling after seeing this new production of Billy Elliot at the Paramount Theatre. It runs through March 24. The book and lyrics were written by Lee Hall. The amazing score was written by Sir Elton John. The original 2005 stage musical was inspired by the 2000 film.

Photos: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024


Paramount Theatre is ringing in 2024 with a new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances run through March 24, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Photos: Get An Adavnced Look At BILLY ELLIOT At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Paramount Theatre rings in 2024 with an inspired new production of this popular coming-of-age tale, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. See advance photos of the cast!

Cast Announced for BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 3, 2023


Paramount Theatre rings in 2024 with an inspired new production of this popular coming-of-age tale, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances are February 7-March 24, 2024. Opening Night is Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Learn more about the cast here!

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 20, 2023


The new production at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire is Damn Yankees, a truly classic old time big Broadway musical. With a book by George Abbott (died at age 107) and Douglass Wallop and one of the great scores by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (died at the young age of 29), this has always been an underrated musical.

Photos: First Look At The Cast Of DAMN YANKEES At The Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023


Springtime brings Broadway’s home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, opening April 19. See photos of the production!

Broadway's Home Run Hit Musical, DAMN YANKEES, Debuts At The Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2023


Springtime brings Broadway's home run hit musical, DAMN YANKEES, to the Marriott Theatre, previewing Wednesday, April 12, opening April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and closing June 4, 2023.

Ephraim Sykes, Kate Burton & More Join Adrienne Warren Led ROOM on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023


The complete cast has been announced for the US premiere of Room on Broadway. As previously announced, the production will star Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren as Ma. See how to purchase tickets!

Video: BEETLEJUICE Takes its Final Bow on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023


The beloved musical adaptation of BEETLEJUICE ended its Broadway run this weekend after 679 performances on Broadway. See video from the show's final performance featuring a sell-out crowd of devoted fans, an appearance from the show's Tony-winning director Alex Timbers, and a very grateful cast.

BEETLEJUICE's Final Week on Broadway Breaks Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023


BEETLEJUICE closed last night after 679 performances on Broadway. In its final week, ending January 8, 2023, the production set a new box office record at the Marquis Theatre.

Photos: The Cast of BEETLEJUICE Take Their Closing Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 9, 2023


BEETLEJUICE officially closed on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2023. BroadwayWorld was there to bid the show goodbye, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway curtain call here!

BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023


Beetlejuice producer Mark Kaufman revealed that they had planned to film the Broadway production in April 2020, just before the Broadway shutdown. Based on the outcome of other live captures of musicals that have been released since then, he states that they are not currently planning on filming the Broadway production before it closes.

Alex Brightman to Return to BEETLEJUICE Tonight After Healing From Concussion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023


Alex Brightman, who suffered a concussion at Beetlejuice's Christmas Eve performance and was out of the show until he could be cleared by a doctor, has announced his return!

BEETLEJUICE Breaks Box Office Record at the Marquis Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023


Beetlejuice has set a new box office record at the Marquis Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Now is your last chance to see this production on Broadway - learn how to purchase tickets!

Alex Brightman Out of BEETLEJUICE Due to a Concussion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


Alex Brightman has announced via Instagram, that he is out of Beetlejuice after suffering a concussion on at the show's Christmas Eve performance. 

BEETLEJUICE Enters Final Four Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022


It is your last chance to see Broadway’s BEETLEJUICE, which will continue haunting Broadway’s Marquis Theatre for 4 more weeks only through Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 10/28: Katie Holmes in THE WANDERERS, &JULIET Begins Previews, and More!
by - Oct 28, 2022


Top stories include Katie Holmes leading The Wanderers off-Broadway next year! Plus, check out all new photos from Take Me Out, which returned to Broadway last night.

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Cast Performs 'That Beautiful Sound' on TODAY
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2022


Watch a video of Elizabeth Teeter, Alex Brightman, and more perform 'That Beautiful Sound' from Beetlejuice the Musical on The TODAY Show. Beetlejuice also stars Kerry Butler, David Josefsberg, Obie Award Winner Adam Dannheisser, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Michelle Aravena, Kelvin Moon Loh, and more.

BEETLEJUICE to Celebrate 31 Days of Halloween With Surprises for Fans & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022


BEETLEJUICE will celebrate its final Halloween (The Ghost-with-the-Most’s favorite holiday) on Broadway with a month of surprises for fans every Day-O in October, including Halloween-themed cocktails at the Marquis concessions stand, weekly costume contests, limited edition “Strange and Unusual” swag giveaways and more.

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