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Kennedy Caughell, Justin Matthew Sargent, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in MOZART: HER STORY �" THE NEW MUSICAL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023


Kennedy Caughell, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Rockwell and more will lead MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL presentations at Carnegie Hall. See performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Bucks County Playhouse Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2022


See photos from Bucks County Playhouse’s presentation of “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” the holiday version of the smash Broadway hit. Running now through January 1, 2023, the book is written by Colin Escott and it is directed by Hunter Foster, who starred in the original production of “Million Dollar Quartet” on Broadway. This new Christmas version is inspired by the imagined story of four music icons who gather for an all-night jam session. 

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Comes to the Stranahan Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021


The American Theatre Guild has announced the holiday rock ‘n’ roll production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS is coming to the Stranahan Theater in Toledo. This engagement is a part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the stage on December 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Waterbury's Palace Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021


The original team behind the Tony® Award-winning Broadway hit reunites with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, the brand-new heartwarming holiday rock ‘n’ roll musical, coming to Palace Theater in Waterbury on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2021


Mack gave thanks to playwright and Broadway’s newest voice, Keenan Scott II, and in honor of the first performance, Luke James sang and acapella blessing to the cast and the production and to all the Broadway theaters and their casts.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Offers Free Haircuts To The Community In Bronx And Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021


In partnership with the YMCA of Greater New York, Thoughts of a Colored Man hosted a Youth and Community event at the Castle Hill YMCA in the Bronx and the North Brooklyn YMCA where there was a Mobile Barbershop ready to treat community members to free haircuts.

Esau Pritchett Joins The Cast Of THOUGHTS FOR A COLORED MAN On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021


Mr. Pritchett replaces originally announced Keith David.  A private family matter has caused Mr. David to depart the production.

Bjorn DuPaty and Garrett Turner Complete the Cast of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2021


Casting has been completed for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Thoughts of a Colored Man with Bjorn DuPaty and Garrett Turner joining as understudies. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 7th. 

Gemma Knight Jones & Sam Oladeinde Join COME FROM AWAY West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021


Come From Away returns to the West End from 22 July. Learn more about the production, casting, and how to purchase tickets!

Breaking: Dyllón Burnside, Keith David, Luke James & More to Star in THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN; Opening on Broadway on October 31
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021


Today, producers Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Samira Wiley, Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Shubert Organization, and The Nederlander Organization announced complete casting for Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Keenan Scott II, THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Playwright, Selected as TED2021 Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2021


Playwright Keenan Scott II, whose new play Thoughts of a Colored Man will have its Broadway premiere at the Golden Theatre in the upcoming season, has been selected as a TED2021 Fellow, joining a class of 20 remarkable individuals who are collaborating across disciplines to spark positive change around the world. 

Photo Flash: The THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Marquee Goes Up at the Golden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021


Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new play by Keenan Scott II will play Broadway’s Golden Theatre. Signaling a genuine moment of optimism about the future return of theater to New York City, this morning, the marquee for Thoughts of a Colored Man was installed at the Golden Theatre making it the first new show to take up residence at a Broadway theater since the pandemic forced all plays and musicals to stop performances on March 12, 2020.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Confirmed for Broadway Run at the Golden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021


Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new play by Keenan Scott II, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, will play Broadway's Golden Theatre

Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! SALT, Playcrafters of Skippack, Walnut Street Theatre, & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - Jan 13, 2021


Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

HOWELL BINKLEY: A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT AND LOVE to Feature Cameron Macintosh, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020


Parsons Dance and Friends and Family of Howell Binkley have announced that Howell Binkley: A Celebration of Light and Love, a video tribute in memory of lighting designer Howell Binkley created by Suspension Productions, will be available for viewing beginning Sunday, October 25 at 8:00 PM ET.

4Wall's Sunday Roundtable Series Presents Howell Binkley Tribute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2020


On Sunday, August 30, 2020, 4Wall Entertainment's Sunday Roundtable series will air a special episode to highlight the career of Howell Binkley as told by members of his team. Binkley, one of Broadway's most prominent lighting designers and two-time Tony-award winner, passed away August 14, 2020, after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Levi Kreis Will Star In New Musical PURE COUNTRY At Theatre Under The Stars
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020


Theatre Under The Stars has announced that Tony Award winner Levi Kreis will star as 'Dusty' in the new musical Pure Country. Under the development of TUTS, the musical is being adapted for the stage from the beloved 1992 film starring George Strait.

Photo Flash: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020


A Night with Janis Joplin returns to ZACH where its journey began; this time in the Topfer with Tony-nominated Mary Bridget Davies, who originated the title role on Broadway running January 29–March 8, 2020 at The Topfer at ZACH. Creator, writer and original director Randy Johnson joins Mary Bridget Davies with original choreographer Patricia Wilcox and original associate director Tyler Rhodes. 

Gabriel Brown, Chauncey Chestnut and More Join BLUE at the Apollo Theater; Complete Casting Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020


Today, producers Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Eric Falkenstein, Mike Jackson and singer John Legend announced complete casting for Blue, a play by Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Phylicia Rashad which will play a 16-week limited engagement at New York's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street) in Harlem starting Monday, April 27 with opening night set for May 10.. Blue will run through August 16.

CLUE Starring John Treacy Egan Has Set the Record as the Highest Grossing Production in Cleveland Play House History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020


The Cleveland Play House (CPH) production of Clue: A New Comedy has set the record as the highest grossing production in CPH history, also breaking the single ticket sales record just two days after opening on January 31. The all new production continues at CPH through February 23, 2020, before launching a national tour in the fall of 2021. 

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