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CHICAGO Comes to Canberra in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


The acclaimed production of one of Australia’s favourite musicals,CHICAGO, will open in Canberra in September this year, the first time a professional production of this Broadway favourite has played in Australia’s capital city. Presales begin today and general public tickets are on sale from Friday 19 April.

Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 11, 2024


When a successful theatre company presents a period musical they pray for a hit. With good actors, a witty script, great music, excellent direction, and clever choreography that can transport an entire audience back in time; Coachella Valley Repertory has compiled such a hit.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/7/24 - MJ, HAMILTON & More Top the List
by - Apr 9, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/7/2024.

Blue Hill Troupe's H.M.S. PINAFORE Will Raise Money For the Young People's Chorus of New York City
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024


Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. (BHT), New York City’s only theatre group dedicated to raising money for local charities, will mark its 100th Anniversary with a production of H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor—Gilbert & Sullivan’s fourth operatic collaboration and their first international hit.

BEETLEJUICE, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More Announced for Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024/25 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Discover the new 2024/25 season at Marcus Performing Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway, Jazz, and Dance performances.

Little Theatre Of Norfolk To Bring the Laughs with CHICKEN & BISCUITS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


Experience the joy and laughter of the Broadway hit CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Little Theatre of Norfolk. This heartwarming comedy explores love, hardships, and family complexities from March 22nd to April 7th.

New Tickets On Sale For Sydney Season Of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024


Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024


Discover the lineup for the 2024-2025 season at Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Season to include The Brightness of Light, The Barber of Seville, Cruzar la cara de la luna, and Turandot.

Review: CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - Mar 4, 2024


What did our critic think of CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre? There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations, and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.

THE TAILOR-MADE MAN Will Be the Inaugural Prodution at the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


A major new production of the multi award nominated The Tailor-Made Man is coming to the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane, the first pub theatre in the West End.

George Gershwin's First Musical Rediscovered After Nearly A Century
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


George Gershwin's long-lost first musical has been unearthed by a Michigan researcher after almost a century.

New Tickets On Sale For CHICAGO in Melbourne and Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024


Due to huge demand, new tickets have been released for the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of CHICAGO. Tickets are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 16 February.

UCLA Film & Television Archive Presents THE ART OF THE BENSHI 2024 World Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


THE ART OF THE BENSHI 2024: WORLD TOUR - Japan's silent film narrators take center stage in a month-long tour across major cities including New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. Presented by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities.

Super Duper: Adapted From Mel Brooks's Cult Movie, Musical O JOVEM FRANKENSTEIN (Young Frankenstein) It's Alive! in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 31, 2024


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2024


Fiddler on the Roof director Norman Jewison has passed away at 97. He was nominated for an Oscar for directing the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, and Paul Mann. Jewison also directed Moonstruck, which won Cher an Academy Award.

Birmingham Village Players Announces Auditions for THE PROM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024


Join us for 'The Prom' auditions at Birmingham Village Players! Attend the pre-audition dance workshop on Jan 25 and the auditions on Feb 10. Don't miss this glittery and uplifting production about acceptance and tolerance. Visit www.birminghamvillageplayers.com for more information.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center, April 17-20
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

Dance On Camera And Film At Lincoln Center Announce Lineup For 2024 DANCE ON CAMERA Festival, February 9�"12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


Dance On Camera and Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) present the 52nd edition of the Dance on Camera Festival from February 9 to 12, 2024.

Thornton Wilder LLC Names Jeremy McCarter as New Literary Executor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Learn about the latest appointment at THORNTON WILDER LLC as Jeremy McCarter takes on the role of the new Literary Executor.

CHICAGO to Open in Adelaide in 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023


Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced that the acclaimed production of one of Australia's favourite musicals, CHICAGO, will open in Adelaide in August 2024.

22 Theater Books for Your Winter 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2024


The weather outside might still be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? Check out our complete Winter 2024 reading list!

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Season Featuring Two World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has unveiled announced their 2024 Season, which will include three adaptations of classic works, including two World Premieres, as well as their annual Educational Tour.

Cristina Fontanelli To Star In 20th Annual CHRISTMAS IN ITALY Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


Join Cristina Fontanelli and world-class musicians for the 20th Annual 'Christmas in Italy®' concert, featuring Italian songs, Christmas classics, and dances. This charitable event raises funds for children's causes and offers performance opportunities to American and Ukrainian youth. Don't miss this beloved NYC Holiday tradition!

Tracee Chimo Pallero, Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector and Jason Butler Harner Join Roundabout's FALLEN ANGELS Benefit Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced additional casting for the special Benefit Reading of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis. Check out who will join previously announced Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne.

BroadwaySF To Open The Doors Of The Orphuem Theatre To The Public
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023


BroadwaySF is opening the doors of the Orpheum Theatre to the public. Find out more about this exciting opportunity to explore the iconic theater.

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What productions of Broadway have there been?
Broadway has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1926, Broadway which opened in 1978 and Broadway which opened in 1987.

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