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Stephen Bogardus Stars in SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES Musical Adaptation, Starting Tonight at Delaware Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


Delaware Theatre Company captures lightning in a bottle with the World Premiere musical adaptation of Something Wicked This Way Comes, based on the classic best-selling novel by Ray Bradbury. The spine-tingling tale of a traveling carnival that mysteriously arrives in a small town is woven on stage with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill (Broadway: The Story of My Life).

VIDEO: Rachel McAdams is Hoping for an Invitation to See MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2017


Rachel McAdams, had a hefty career before her role in Mean Girls, but the Tina Fey helmed film certainly catapulted her over the top. Now the star tells Entertainment Weekly she can't wait to see the musical reincarnation. See what else she has to say below!

VIDEO: Regina, Gretchen & Karen Get Ready to Take Over Broadway for MEAN GIRLS!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2017


Mean Girls, the new musical produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, will open on Broadway this Spring at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Previews begin Monday, March 12, 2018 in advance of an official opening night of Sunday, April 8, 2018.

So Fetch! MEAN GIRLS Sets Opening Date and Theater on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


Mean Girls, the new musical produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, will open on Broadway this Spring at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Hot Shot: Check Out a First Look at 'The Plastics' from Broadway Bound MEAN GIRLS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2017


Entertainment Weekly has shared a first look at 'The Plastics' from the Broadway-bound production of MEAN GIRLS.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Tour to Stop at The Bristol Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017


EastEnders' Rita Simons, Lucie Jones, who is representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest with 'Never Give Up On You' on Saturday May 13, and Bill Ward, star of Coronation Street and Emmerdale are to star in a major new UK tour of the smash-hit Broadway and West End musical Legally Blonde The Musical.

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, REASONS TO BE PRETTY and More Set for Mad Horse Theatre Company's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


Mad Horse Theatre Company's 32nd season lineup boasts three critically acclaimed plays and an award-winning musical!

Canine Casting Revealed for Cleveland Play House's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


Cleveland Play House has announced the casting of canine Broadway star Nigel as the dog "Spot" in CPH's upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love. 

Dallas Theater Center to Host Community Conversation About MILLER, MISSISSIPPI
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2017


Dallas Theater Center will host a curated conversation featuring insights into the world-premiere play Miller, Mississippi on Aug. 21 at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center, located at 114 W Hobson Ave., Dallas, Texas 75224. In a moderated panel discussion, Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company members Alex Organ and Liz Mikel will discuss their experiences, and how they have informed their approach to the characters they portray in Miller, Mississippi. Moderated by Amber Sims, this conversation will address advantage and what happens 'when tradition is sacred, and change is slow'. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with food donated by Babe's Chicken Dinner House, followed by the conversation at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

BWW Interview: Cheech Manohar of MEAN GIRLS on His Parody Rap Audition
by Leigh Scheps - Aug 10, 2017


At 21-years-old and fresh out of college, Cheech Manohar's got it pretty grool. He's about to make his Broadway debut as suave virgin North Shore mathlete, Kevin Gnapoor, in the new musical Mean Girls, an adaption of the 2004 film of the same name.

Trinity Preparatory School Presents LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017


Trinity Preparatory School presents Legally Blonde the Musical. This production comes out of a two week summer theater intensive held at Trinity Prep.

Up On The Marquee: Get in Loser, MEAN GIRLS is Starting
by Walter McBride - Aug 7, 2017


You can't sit with them, but you can sit in the theatre and watch. MEAN GIRLS is up on the marquee at the National Theatre in Washington, DC, check it out below!

Trinity Preparatory School Presents LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2017


Trinity Preparatory School presents Legally Blonde the Musical. This production comes out of a two week summer theater intensive held at Trinity Prep.

Dallas Theater Center Presents the World Premiere of MILLER, MISSISSIPPI
by Julie Musbach - Aug 3, 2017


2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award® Recipient Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Miller, Mississippi; a new play written by Boo Killebrew and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. Beginning with a Pay-What-You-Can performance on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m., the production runs through Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Studio Theatre. Press Night will be Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to Miller, Mississippi are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.

Broadway Method Academy Re-Imagines LEGALLY BLONDE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2017


Broadway Method Academy, Fairfield County's premier musical theater training program, opened a re-imagined production of Legally Blonde last night to rave reviews. Broadway actors, Julius Anthony Rubio & Allysa Shorte staged the production.

Broadway Method Academy presents LEGALLY BLONDE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2017


Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde The Musical is a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow! Elle Woods is the college sweetheart and homecoming queen who doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone 'serious', Elle puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.' The musical features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach.

TV: Vote for Elle! Meet the Stars of Broadway Method Academy's LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017


Broadway Method Academy, Fairfield County's premier musical theater training program, just announced that Broadway actors Julius Anthony Rubio & Allysa Shorte will stage their summer production of the hit blockbuster musical, Legally Blonde. BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes look at the show below!

Cast Announced for Broadway Method Academy's LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017


Broadway Method Academy, Fairfield County's premier musical theater training program, has announced casting for their summer production of the hit blockbuster, Legally Blonde.

BWW Morning Brief July 28th, 2017: Take a Chance on MAMMA MIA! at the Hollywood Bowl and More!
by Danielle Ashley - Jul 28, 2017


Good morning and happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: MAMMA MIA! kicks off at Hollywood Bowl today!

They're So Fetch! Meet MEAN GIRLS' Plastics and Friends/Enemies!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2017


In celebration of today's announcement, we're rounding up past performances from the new cast so that you can meet the Plastics and friends/enemies!

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