Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.
BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway alumn Megan McGinnis about coming back to SoCal, doing an exorcism in front of her 7-year-old son, and keeping a straight face while acting alongside Justin Collette’s Beetlejuice.
Seth Bisen-Hersh will celebrate his 17th anniversary and 800th weekly showcase at renowned midtown cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama with 2 concerts of his songs on Tuesday, April 30th & Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7PM.
Celebrate Seth Bisen-Hersh's 17th anniversary and 800th showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA, featuring Broadway's Ashley Wool and 40 showcase alumni. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now. It offers a diverse range of performances from award-winning acts from the UK (including of course Scottish talent) and internationally from both established performers and exciting newcomers.
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
Zecher is a much-loved member of New York’s cabaret community, and the community came out in droves to show their support for her latest cabaret – this time sharing the stage with her handsome musical director son, Joshua!
Previews are now underway for Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner and Artistic Director of London’s Almeida Theatre, Rupert Goold. Check out first photos of the cast in action here.
Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with Shana Carroll, the co-choreographer and circus designer for Water for Elephants on Broadway. Learn about how the worlds of theatre and circus came together for the show!
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.
A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.
Experience the world premiere of CUBAN CHICKEN SOUP: WHEN THERE'S NO MORE CAFE, from the creators of the hit ¡FUACATA! A Latina's Guide to Surviving the Universe, running from May 2-19.
I recently had a fascinating conversation with Abby Z, director and choreographer of RADIOACTIVE PRACTICE, about her work with the New Utility and this unique show opening Friday as part of the Fusebox Festival here in Austin.
Ken Kojima: Leader of Ae! group, formed in 2019, affiliated with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. The group is set to make their CD debut with '《A》BEGINNING' on May 15, 2024. Ken is actively engaged in various fields including movies, dramas, information and variety shows, and YouTube. Some of his notable works include the dramas 'Kaette Kitara Ippai. (帰ってきたらいっぱいして。)' (2023) and “Can’t Erase Her (消しゴムをくれた女子を好きになった。)' (2022). Additionally, as Ae! group, they regularly appear on 'Ae!!!!!! Iko (Aぇ!!!!!!ゐこ)' (MBS TV) as their own programs, “asapara - s (あさパラS)' (Yomiuri TV), and “Dodesuka! (ドデスカ!)' (Nagoya TV). Starting from May, they will embark on a debut tour covering 8 cities nationwide. In this interview, Ken discusses the comedy 'COME VISIT! MINAMI LAUGHING STREET,” (Click here to read Review: COME VISIT!…) held at the Shochiku Theater, where he served as director and featured a total of 43 Junior members.
The future of theatre is in good hands. Neely Hebert, a senior at Rio Americano, is making a name for herself in the world of entertainment. While her focus is on film, she is also forging a path on the stage. In our first Sacramento Student Spotlight, BroadwayWorld talks to Neely about her new show and her upcoming journey beyond Sacramento.
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Sol Han about his career and LittleMad.
Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award winning rock band share their new single “Good Time,” off their forthcoming album Neon Pill (May 17, RCA Records).
Playwright and performer Pascale Roger-McKeever will be bringing her one-woman show Fingers and Spoons to the SoHo Playhouse this month. The provocative show, tackling open marriage, will play from Thursday April 25th to Thursday May 2nd. I spoke with Roger-McKeever about the show and the process of putting it together.
Cabaret performer Bob Simonello (FLIGHT, ROLLIN’ a 7, Barry Levitt’s CLASS ACTS, Carly Ozard’s) is bringing his cabaret show ON MY WAY to the Green Room 42 on Sunday April 28th at 7 pm. The show explores his journey through pivotal moments in gay history from the 60s to the present and his quest to find the elusive Mr. Right.
BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production.
Sometimes you do a show, and it seems like there is a little bit of magic packed into it. It feels like a family came together on stage and step-clapped their way into each other's hearts. Catch Me If You Can had that magic! I was fortunate enough to be not only a cast member in Toronto Metropolitan Theatre Company’s production but also the Head of Wardrobe for this dazzling and wonderful production!
From a clever parody of Maria from West Side Story entitled “Muhammed” (as sung: the most controversial name you ever heard) to an endearing version of Mann & Weil’s “Make Your Own Music” with the wonderful Tracy Stark on back-up vocals and keys, Yasar held the audience captive with his storytelling.
Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Genre-bending singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon is back with her latest track, 'Tell Me And I'll Listen,' an emotional, piano-led ballad OUT NOW through Starita Records
R&B singer-songstress Khaliyah X is back with her latest single, the infectious and chill 'PSA (ft. Kayo),' set for release on April 10th, 2024.
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