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Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Kander & Ebb
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2023


Just yesterday, Broadway was introduced to the latest musical from John Kander and the late Fred Ebb- New York, New York is in previews at the St. James Theatre. We are celebrating the new musical with a playlist of the Best of Kander and Ebb.

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Designers Behind BLACK PANTHER and More Join THE WIZ; Full Design Team Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023


The design team has been announced for the all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz. The Wiz will launch a national tour in Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, MD before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023/24 season. Learn more about the team and the production here!

What Are the Longest Running Musicals That Haven't Been Revived (Yet)?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 5, 2023


This month, the reader question was: 'What are the longest running musicals that haven't been revived?'

Broadway Lover's Guide to Max
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2022


Max offers a collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia's catalog and a roster of new Max Originals, plus acquired franchises and films. Among those include an impressive lineup of muscials, plays, and films that theater lovers will enjoy. From Grease to In the Heights to Cats, check out what Broadway lovers can stream on Max now!

Interview: Michael W. Smith of BALSAM HILLS PRESENTS CHRISTMAS WITH MICHAEL W. SMITH at Orpheum Theater
by Analisa Swerczek - Jan 3, 2023


I grew up in a musical family. My grandmother was my piano teacher and she actually lived with us pretty much my whole life until I moved to Nashville. I remember going to Davidson's Record Shop in Huntington, West Virginia and getting the the single to Let It Be and I Want to Hold Your Hand by the Beatles.

76th Annual Tony Awards Will Move Uptown to the United Palace in June 2023
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2022


The Tony Awards will be back in June 2023 at a brand new venue! The CBS broadcast will air live from the United Palace in New York City on Sunday, June 11, 2023. We have all the details!

Olivia Newton-John Documentary In the Works
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2022


A feature-length documentary on the life and career of the late Olivia Newton-John is in the works from R.J. Cutler’s This Machine. The documentary will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate.

VIDEO: P!NK Pays Tribute to Olivia Newton-John Singing 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' on THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2022


Watch a video of P!NK pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John with a performance of 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' from Grease at the American Music Awards. The performance was introduced by Melissa Etheridge, who shared memories of Newton-John.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre's The Ground Floor to Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Upcoming Residency Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022


Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Director of the Ground Floor Madeleine Oldham announced the Residency Lab participants and the return to full capacity of the Residency Lab portion of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.

The Academy Museum to Celebrate First Anniversary With THE WIZ Screening
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022


Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast.  The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.

Playwright Christopher Durang Reveals Diagnosis With Aphasia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022


Tony Award-winning Playwright Christopher Durang has been diagnosed with logopenic primary progressive aphasia (PPA), BroadwayWorld has learned.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - Jun 16, 2022


Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.

SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022


Mmmkay Productions has announced a Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, written by Christopher Durang and directed by Jeramiah Peay. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Shayna Gabrielle, Lea Madda, Michael Mullen, Will Potter, Chris Ramirez, and Liam Risinger.

Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla and More to Perform at The Green Room 42 in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their June line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

Pacific Symphony Makes STAR WARS History
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022


Pacific Symphony became a part of Star Wars history when they participated in the Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration, Thursday, May 26 in Anaheim. Under the baton of five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, the orchestra performed the live premiere of the new theme from the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.   

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022


After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue, for three productions.

Photos: Padua Playwright's World Premiere of THREE TABLES Comes to the Zephyr Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022


Padua Playwrights presents the world premiere of the newest work from legendary poet/ playwright Murray Mednick. Performances of Mednick's darkly comic Three Tables, directed by the playwright, continue through May 22 at the Zephyr Theatre.

Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Lead the Cast of SKATES in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022


America’s next big musical sensation has its cast! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates.

Museum Of Russian Icons Founding Director Kent Dur Russel To Retire In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022


Museum of Russian Icons Founding Director Kent dur Russell has announced that he plans to retire in May of 2022 after more than sixteen years of committed leadership at the Clinton-based museum.

Padua Playwrights Presents World Premiere Of THREE TABLES Newest Work By Murray Mednick
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022


Padua Playwrights presents the world premiere of the newest work from legendary poet/playwright Murray Mednick. Mednick directs his darkly comic Three Tables for a five-week run, April 23 through May 22, at the Zephyr Theatre on Melrose Avenue.

The History of FOR COLORED GIRLS... and its Journey on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2022


This production marks the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's piece, however, it has had quite the life on stage and screen. Today, we're taking you through the production history of for colored girls... to learn more about its journey back to Broadway!

ONCE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and More Announced for Centre Stage 2022- 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2022


Centre Stage has announced its 2022-2023 Season as well as a long-awaited rebrand.

A History of the American Film FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A History of the American Film have there been?
A History of the American Film has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Canada which opened in 1979 and Regional (US) which opened in 1980.
What Tony Awards has A History of the American Film been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical for Christopher Durang.

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