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Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere and More Announced for McCarter 2024-2025 Theatre Series 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.

EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW Is Everything a Tribute Show Should Be
by Rob Lester - Mar 20, 2024


Musical comedy history roared to life when Klea Blackhurst brought the songs and sass and stories of Ethel Merman. The tables were full, the stage was filled with energy at Chelsea Table + Stage. She's coming back there with a survey of songwriter Vernon Duke on April 14 and Jerry Herman later this spring.

MACK & MABEL IN CONCERT Comes to All Roads Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor. 

Caroline O'Connor Joins Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen in MACK & MABEL in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.

NAZI TOWN, USA Premieres On PBS in January
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023


The keynote speaker was Fritz Kuhn, head of the German American Bund. Nazi Town, USA tells the largely unknown story of the Bund, which had scores of chapters in suburbs and big cities across the country and represented what many believe was a real threat of fascist subversion in the United States.

Review: BEYOND BEAUTIFUL (THE HEDY LAMAR MUSICAL) at Green Room 42
by Peter Danish - Nov 24, 2023


BEYOND BEAUTIFUL (THE HEDY LAMAR MUSICAL) at Green Room 42 has more beautiful melodies than any show currently on Broadway - hands down!

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel, Dermot Mulroney And Jenna Lea Rosen To Headline MACK & MABEL L.A. Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023


ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY, Los Angeles's brand new Equity Theatre Company, announces principal casting for its fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen as the title characters, with Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel.

Interview: IT MUST BE Michael Kearns With His Latest GENDERFUL MUSICAL MEMOIR
by Gil Kaan - Sep 26, 2023


Michael Kearns presents his 16th Solo Show It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir as part of CIRCA: Queer Histories Festival October 11, 2023 at the LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valenti Theatre. Long-time collaborator Ryland Shelton directs Michael. Michael graciously agreed to this, our fourth interview.

Provincetown Theater to Present 4-STAR SOLO SHOW FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023


From the legendary wit of Dorothy Parker to the pizazz of a Broadway baby, and from one ripe-n-ready “banana” to a single woman's journey through a Scottish horror story, the second production of Provincetown Theater's 60th Anniversary Season will mark the return of another wildly diverse 4-Star Solo Show Festival, performing throughout the month of June at the company's playhouse at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA.

The Broadway League Presents The 2023 League Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023


The Broadway League congratulates the honorees of the League Awards, which were announced today during the 33rd annual Spring Road Conference, celebrating industry professionals whose outstanding achievements contribute to the success of Broadway on the Road. Since 1992, the League Awards recognize those who have displayed exemplary service to the Touring Broadway industry and are regarded as innovators in their profession.

AN EVENING WITH MEGAN HILTY Will Play Café Carlyle June 20 - 24
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 7, 2023


Megan Hilty, highly acclaimed star of stage and screen, is thrilled to return to Café Carlyle with “An Evening with Megan Hilty.”

Sutton Foster Will Extend Café Carlyle Engagement To June 10th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 6, 2023


Sutton Foster's return to the cabaret stage will be a little longer than planned, thanks to an extension.

SETH RUDETSKY AND FRIENDS Will Return To Café Carlyle March 13 & April 3
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 9, 2023


The ever-popular Seth Rudetsky will play two completely different shows this month and next.

JOHN LLOYD YOUNG To Play Café Carlyle March 28 Through April 1
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023


The Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of JERSEY BOYS returns to the Café Carlyle with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.

48 Regional Awards Programs to Participate in 14th Annual Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


The Broadway League Foundation has announced 48 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 14th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:30pm at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring 51 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2023-24 season, which celebrates the passing of the artistic torch and the theme of Legacy, with the final farewell concerts of two esteemed American string quartets, both with long histories at CMS.

A.R. Gurney's THE COCKTAIL HOUR Added to Westport Country Playhouse 2023 Season Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022


Westport Country Playhouse has added the delightful and witty comedy of manners, “The Cocktail Hour” by A. R. (Pete) Gurney, to its previously announced 2023 season schedule, including a musical, “Ain’t Misbehavin’; a thriller, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder”; a comedy, “School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play”; and more.

Erich Bergen To Make CAFE CARLYLE Debut
by Stephen Mosher - May 10, 2022


Eric Bergen, television and theater star is set to play the Café Carlyle for two nights in May.

Chicago Premiere of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN & More Announced for Raven Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


Raven Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank.

Sir Ian McKellen Lends Voice to London Am-Dram's Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 7, 2022


Veteran of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen has lent his vocal talents to a central London amateur dramatic society's upcoming production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS after members heard him declare his desire to be in a musical in a recent Radio 4 interview.

Theatre Royal Brighton New Season Has Been Announced
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 30, 2021


Theatre Royal Brighton’s new What’s On Guide is out now! The season goes on general sale on 30 November 2021. Packed with top quality entertainment, the line-up has a fabulous choice of shows from musicals to dramas and ballet to opera.

BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Desert Rose Playhouse is Campy, Bloody Fun.
by Audrey Liebross - Aug 31, 2021


I give the Desert Rose Playhouse kudos for its fantastic production of Richard O'Brien's bloody cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Buy tickets before the run sells out, as it deserves to do.

30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021


There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!

How Theatres Everywhere Are Celebrating Black History Month
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2021


This February, BroadwayWorld is committed to celebrating the outstanding contributions that Black artists have made to the American theatre. How can you tune in for Black History month programming? We've rounded up just a few events that highlight that legacy.

Follow a Star FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Follow a Star have there been?
Follow a Star has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 1930.

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