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Immersive Space Experience Coming To Colorado February 2024
by Joshua Wright - Sep 26, 2023


Infinity Experiences, Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio, in association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Off-Center has announced the presentation of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE premiering in Colorado this February 3 – May 5, 2024 at Stanley Marketplace. 

Single Tickets to Six Shows in the 23-24 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series Available This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


 The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to six shows in the 23–24 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will go on sale Friday, September 29. Learn more about the shows in the season lineup here!

Invite Only Industry Presentation of the New Musical AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN To Take Place September 28
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023


Join us for an invite-only industry presentation of the new musical 'AN ENTIRELY ORDINARY TOWN' on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Featuring book and lyrics by Alex Giles, original concept/book/lyrics by David Russell, and music by Andy Peterson.

THE PURGE & Blumhouse Experiences Coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023


Blumhouse brings two new live experiences, “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” and “Blumhouse: Behind the Screams,” inspired by some of its blockbuster films, to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. A trio of bone-chilling scare zones and the park’s signature Terror Tram, coupled with the terrifying line-up of eight haunted houses.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY Will Play Off-Broadway In January 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2023


Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy, which premiered at Geva Theatrethis past spring, will play Off-Broadway later this season at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City.

World Premiere of Renae Simone Jarrett's DAPHNE to be Presented at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023


Discover the latest news from Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 as they announce 'DAPHNE,' a captivating new play by Renae Simone Jarrett. Directed by Sarah Hughes, this highly anticipated production will be running at Lincoln Center Theater. Immerse yourself in the world premiere of 'DAPHNE' and witness the talent showcased at this renowned theater institution.

WICKED Returns to the Peoria Civic Center During the 24-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveiled its highly anticipated 2023-2024 Season for the Peoria Civic Center earlier this spring. Today, we are announcing that Broadway’s most popular musical, WICKED, will be part of the 2024-2025 Season!

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT; Ethan Slater & Christopher Fitzgerald Join Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2023


The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Review Roundup: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2023


BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical officially opens on Broadway tonight, Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. Read reviews for the production!

Interview: Min Kahng of the 20TH ANNIVERSARY NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Uses Absurdity to Explore Humanity
by Jim Munson - Jul 27, 2023


BroadwayWorld talks to celebrated Bay Area playwright/composer Min Kahng about his rollicking new show 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical,' which is part of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto August 11th to 20th.

Video: Picketers Sing 'Do You Hear the People Sing' From LES MISERABLES Outside of Universal Studios Amid WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023


Do Your Hear the People Sing? It's the sound of the SAG-AFTRA strike! Last week, picketers sang the iconic Les Miserables song outside of Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA while on strike. Watch a video of the musical performance now!

Universal Studios to Open Dreamworks Animation World in Florida
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2023


They will share special moments with their favorite characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and explore themed, interactive play spaces and attractions that bring popular franchises like Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda to life in the most imaginatively fun ways.

MALEVO Joins 23�"24 Broadway Season for the Peoria Civic Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023


The American Theatre Guild has announced that MALEVO will join the 23–24 Broadway Season for the Peoria Civic Center as a Season Add-On. This production will take the stage on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. (one performance only) and is part of the 23–24 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES that was announced in May. 

MUSE/IQUE Continue MUSIC = POWER Series With CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


MUSE/IQUE continues its yearlong concert series, MUSIC = POWER with CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE -- The Extraordinary Story of the South LA Music Legends Who Changed the World.

Listen: Alex Brightman Talks BEETLEJUICE and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023


Listen as Alex takes us behind the scenes of his epic journey with Beetlejuice, a show with an unprecedented journey to Broadway, twice! His concussion didn't stop him from finishing the show and his ability to manipulate his voice for the role in a healthy way is fascinating. Plus, hear him discuss his newest role on Broadway in The Shark Is Broken playing a young Richard Dreyfuss.

Flor Amargo, Los Jornaleros Del Norte, Pacifico Dance Company And DJ Eduardo Soul to Perform At Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023


Súper Estrella Online, La Tocada Alternativa and The Music Center will present México A Flor De Piel with Flor Amargo, Los Jornaleros Del Norte, Pacifico Dance Company and DJ Eduardo Soul.

Video: Rachel Bloom & Cinco Paul Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on the WGA Picket Line
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023


Watch Rachel Bloom and Cinco Paul sing 'Suddenly Seymour' while taking part in the WGA strike outside of Universal Studios.

Violectric's Music Label Cosplay Records Announce New Artist: “The Disney Violinist” Robert Kerr
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2023


Cosplay Records – the music label of Central Florida strings super-group Violectric – announce the signing of their newest esteemed artist “The Disney Violinist” Robert Kerr.  Kerr has teamed up with Cosplay to produce his debut album, which will feature twelve of his classical string quartet arrangements of music from his favorite Disney movies, performed with fellow Disney string musicians.

Michael Lamont, Production Photographer And Broadway Actor, Dies At 76
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2023


It was announced today that Production Photographer and Broadway actor Michael Lamont died Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 76.

Harvey Guillén Looks Back on Being an Understudy in WICKED in Japan
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023


Harvey Guillén is looking back on his time as an undersudy in a Japanese production of Wicked. Guillén revealed one his first jobs was understudying the role of the Wizard in a production of Wicked at Universal Studios Japan. He went on to prove that he can still sing 'Sentimental Man' in Japanese.

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