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DREAMING OF LEAR is a brilliant, memorable piece of leading-edge experimental theater. Its director, Lucy Cashion, has, I think, the most refreshing brain in the St. Louis theater world.  It’s been a decade since she appeared on my horizon, and in that time she’s led a number of exciting productions.  She joined the SLU faculty and has recently become Director of the school’s Theatre & Dance Program—a position which is virtually (and was perhaps literally) “made for her”. 

A ghost comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life.

Birdland has announced that singer/actress Linda Purl, joined with internationally, acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra, returns to its historic stage on Monday April 1 at 7pm.

Caramoor has unveiled its summer 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

 This week, the principal cast of the  first-ever UK & Ireland of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL set off on the road in a vintage 1929 Ford Model A Saloon as the tour moves to Wolverhampton Grand from Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 March 2024.

What did our critic think of POTUS at CVRep? POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, now playing at CVRep, premiered on Broadway at The Schubert Theatre in 2022. I

The Central Park Café is bringing the finest in New York cabaret to their restaurant across the street from Carnegie Hall. Learn more about the venue!

The Whitefire Theatre opened its 42nd Season with SOLOFEST 2024. A celebration of the solo journey, SOLOFEST has been recognized as the largest solo festival on the West Coast. 

Caveat will be hosting the return of 'Bada Swing!' written/performed by musicians/comedians, Josh Nasser and Michelle Chan Bennett. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Get ready for the highly anticipated Season 2 of FULL SWING with the official trailer debut. The video includes Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, Keegan Bradley, Justin Rose along with Ryder Cup Captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson.

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Everything in this collection is captured and remastered beautifully, spanning two discs with 28 songs on each, and that’s a treasure trove, for sure.

The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.

On Friday, February 23rd, Leesa Howard got a call mid-shift at Theatre Cafe Diner, asking her to play Catherine Howard in the evening performance of West End's SIX The Musical. Read more about Tulley's last-minute performance here!

The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

Rod Stewart & Jools Holland team up for a new studio album, Swing Fever, set to debut on CBS Sunday Morning. For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united on record to share their dexterity on a tribute to such truly great songs as 'Ain't Misbehavin,' 'Almost Like Being In Love,' 'Pennies From Heaven' and 'Lullaby Of Broadway.'

The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!

Experience the joy of community and music at THE CHOIR OF MAN, now booking at the Arts Theatre until 29 September 2024. Join the extraordinary cast for an uplifting celebration filled with harmonies, singalongs, tap dance, and more!

The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.

BroadwayWorld sat down with the co-directors of the production to learn more about their process and bringing the Jazz Age to life at Paper Mill. After Midnight intertwines the poetry of Langston Hughes with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, and more.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 19, 2024.

Shrek the Musical is coming to Lincoln! Don't miss this hilarious and heartwarming show at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”