Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2023 Summer Cabaret Series
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 24, 2023
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY announces its 2023 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented in CVRep's casual, intimate setting every Thursday evening from May 4 through August 24. Each performer is a captivating storyteller, using music, personal experiences, and passions to take audiences on memorable journeys.
Mandy Patinkin to Bring BEING ALIVE Tour to Pittsburgh CLO in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
Pittsburgh CLO will present Broadway’s master song man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, in his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Porchlight Announces The Cast Of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984, April 25 & 26
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the roster of new faces starring in its latest 2022 – 2023 season offering, New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York. New Faces Sing Broadway 1984 takes place Tuesday, April 25.
Judy Kaye Joins Travis Moser For 'Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins' Album
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2022
Travis is joined by 2-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Judy Kaye (Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Mamma Mia!, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Diana – The Musical on Broadway and Netflix) to pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim and his musical connection with Judy Collins. Kaye has recorded both “Send in the Clowns” and “Anyone Can Whistle.’
Horizon Theatre Company Will Open Its 36th Season With ONCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020
Horizon Theatre Company opens its 36th season with one of the most critically acclaimed musicals of recent history, Once. Recipient of eleven 2012 Tony Award nominations, and winner of eight including Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Book, Once is a musical based on the 2007 film of the same name by John Carney. Like the film, music and lyrics are by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, including the Academy Award-winning song 'Falling Slowly.' With book by Enda Walsh. Horizon Theatre Company's Atlanta premiere starts performances January 31 (Press Opening February 7, 2020) and runs until March 8, 2020 in Little Five Points/Inman Park (1083 Austin Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307). The show is directed by Horizon Theatre Artistic Associate Heidi McKerley, who directed the 2019 Horizon hit The Wolves. Musical direction is by Ed Thrower who recently led the creative team for Serenbe's production of Hair.
BWW Review: RAGTIME Packs a Punch at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - Jun 1, 2019
In 1975 E. L. Doctorow wrote an epic novel that encompassed racism, immigration, feminism, the unequal distribution of wealth, and the hope of 'The American Dream.' Terrence McNally took that story to the stage with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Omaha Community Playhouse reprises that monumental musical from its own memorable run 13 years ago on its stage.
RAGTIME's Nicole Vanessa Ortiz Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 10, 2019
It's time to journey on because Nicole Vanessa Ortiz from the Serenbe Playhouse's production of Ragtime is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 10th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at this reimagined production of the classic Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical. You're not gonna want to miss the rhythm and rhyme of this Ragtime Instagram takeover!
Theatre Horizon's THE COLOR PURPLE Extends For A Second Time!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2018
With a jubilant, Grammy Award-winning score including jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE has become Theatre Horizon's hottest selling ticket. Now, this regional premiere production will extend its run for a second time. Theatre Horizon is proud to announce that the musical will perform now through December 23, 2018. It is the first ever seven-week run for the professional theatre company located in Norristown, PA.
LUCKY STIFF Comes to The Bridewell Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2018
Sedos presents a new production of the award-winning musical Lucky Stiff at the Bridewell Theatre, off Fleet Street, from 18- 22 September 2018. From the creators of some of Broadway's biggest hits - Anastasia, Ragtime, Seussical and Once On This Island - comes a musical comedy about love, death, dogs and diamonds.
Eagle Theatre Announces 2019 Season- RAGTIME, DOGFIGHT, and More
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018
The Eagle Theatre has announced an incredible five-show lineup for its 2019 season, which includes; Gary, a futuristic World Premiere by celebrated local playwright Bruce Graham, the Regional Premiere of Karen Zacari?as' comedy, Native Gardens, a lavish and loving staging of the epic musical blockbuster, Ragtime, by the writers of Once On This Island, Anastasia, Rocky: The Musical, an exciting adventure-filled bluegrass musical experience entitled The Burnt Part Boys, and Dogfight, a hauntingly romantic pop musical by Pasek & Paul, composers of Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman.
BWW Blog: MIDDLETOWN Part 2: and Everything is RAGTIME
by Student Blogger: Lea Passione - Mar 29, 2018
Broadwayworld.com. Its Lea with Part 2 of my Middletown blog. I will show life as we close Middletown, life after Middletown and a very special trip to see a show in a very special place plus wonderful experiences.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Returns to Milwaukee Rep
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater finishes out the 2017/18 Season in the Stackner Cabaret with the return of the smash hit Always…Patsy Cline created and originally directed by Ted Swindley - based on a true story. Licensed by the family and estate of Patsy Cline. Always…Patsy Cline features the return of Kelley Faulkner (Guys and Dolls, Ragtime) in the role of Patsy and welcomes Tami Workentin (Good People) as Louise Seger in this brand new production directed by Milwaukee native Laura Braza (Grounded, Souvenir).
Photo Flash: First Look at New Off-Broadway Musical GOLDSTEIN Starring Megan McGinnis, Julie Benko, and More
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2018
GOLDSTEIN, the highly anticipated new musical about family, with music and lyrics by Michael Roberts and a book by Charlie Schulman, opens Thursday, April 5th at the Actors Temple Theatre (339 West 47 St -between 8th and 9th Avenues). Featured in the cast are Megan McGinnis (Daddy Long Legs, Side Show, Little Women), Julie Benko (Fiddler on the Roof), Amie Bermowitz (Ruthless), Zal Owen (Fiddler on the Roof), Sarah Beth Pfeifer (The Lightning Thief, Legally Blonde), Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Gentleman's Guide…) and Aaron Galligan-Stierle (The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas).