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Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Present ChorusOz 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


Sydney Philharmonia Choirs will present the 17th iteration of its world-famous ChorusOz program, founded by Artistic Director, Brett Weymark, in 2006.

GODSPELL Comes to Players Circle Theater April 16th
by Fran Thomas - Apr 10, 2024


Players Circle Theater is ready to raise the roof with their largest production to date, GODSPELL, running April 16th – May 12th, 2024. 

Review: THE HOT SARDINES Offer Zing & Swing at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Mar 8, 2024


The Hot Sardines bring pure entertainment with their polish and panache to Birdland with two shows a night through March 9. Their jazz is hot, but there’s nothing 'fishy' about the authentic sound they spin.  Their music is fun and accessible, sly, and frisky. 

NYTW Responds to Playwright's Demands for Public Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2024


In December 2023, playwright Victor I. Cazares went to social media to explain that they would stop taking their HIV medication until off Broadway theatre institution New York Theatre Workshop, where they began working in 2020 as the Tow playwright in residence, publicly calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. The theatre has just issued a response to their demands.

THE TIME IS NOW WITH T. MYCHAEL RAMBO Comes to The Schneider Theater at the Bloomington Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024


Artistry will present a one night only presentation of THE TIME IS NOW: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH T. MYCHAEL RAMBO. Learn more about the show here!

Comedy Legend Robert Klein to Perform at The Schoolhouse Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


Comedy legend Robert Klein brings his unparalleled wit and humor to the Schoolhouse Theater for a special benefit performance.

Review: TREVOR NELSON'S SOUL CHRISTMAS, Royal Albert Hall
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 19, 2023


Part of this year's star-studded Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall season, award-winning Radio 2 DJ and urban music pioneer Trevor Nelson returns with his third Soul Christmas concert. A smash hit since starting in 2019, Nelson brings in a mix of familiar faces and newcomers to this year's concert that adds a little funk to the holidays.

Rialto Center For The Arts To Ring In 2024 With Eight Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University presents a lineup of iconic music and dance performances for 2024.

New London Barn Playhouse Reveals Lineup For 92nd Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


The New London Barn Playhouse has announced its 92nd summer season, as one of the oldest continuously operating summer theaters in the country. Learn more about the lineup here!

Broadway Training Center Of Westchester to Present 2024 Winter Gala in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023


Broadway Training Center (BTC) Winter Gala 2024 honors Jason & Fiona, Co-Executive Artistic Directors. Enjoy performances, food, auctions, and raffles.

Founding Member of LA CLIQUE, Yuliia Pykhtina, Will Join London Cast
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2023


Underbelly has announced that Ukrainian Hoola Hoop artist and founding member of La Clique, Yuliia Pykhtina will return to the show this Christmas and join the cast in London for the first time ever.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Closes on Broadway Today; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013


The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance today, June 15, 2013 after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway; Closes June 15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy starring two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, is now in its final two weeks of performances on Broadway. The final performance will be Saturday, June 15. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT features music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).

NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller to Appear on NBC's TODAY, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013


Tony nominated actress Jessie Mueller, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, will appear on NBC's 'Today' tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th in the 10:00 a.m. hour as part of Kathie Lee and Hoda's 'Everyone Has a Story' segment. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) through Saturday, June 15.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to Close on Broadway on June 15; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013


The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on Saturday, June 15, 2013after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season.

Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It welcomes Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production today, March 29th in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen (respectively).

Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on 3/29
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2013


The producers of the hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have just announced that Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck will join the production on Friday, March 29th in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen (respectively). Kelli O'Hara, Stanley Wayne Mathis and Terry Beaver played their final performance on Sunday, March 24th.

Official: Jessie Mueller Will Star in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Beginning 4/2; Matthew Broderick Extends Through 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 20, 2013


The producers of the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick has extended his run in the production and will now perform through June 15th. His co-star four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara will play her final performance on March 31st. Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller will join the show in the role of 'Billie Bendix' on April 2nd.

Brad Oscar to Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2013


The producers of the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar will perform the role of ‘Cookie McGee' beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8th during Michael McGrath's two month leave of absence. This reunites Mr. Oscar with Matthew Broderick for the first time since they starred together in the original cast of The Producers.

Blythe Danner Joins the Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 18, 2012


Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner will join the cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It for 12 weeks only beginning today, December 18th and continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner will assume the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role was originated on Broadway by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who played her final performance on Sunday, December 16.

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