Welcome to the Club 1989

Opened: April 13, 1989
Closing: April 22, 1989

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Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

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Broward Center Reveals 2024/2025 Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Season Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Broadway in Fort Lauderdale has announced its 2024/2025 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the touring productions coming to Fort Lauderdale here!

Babyface to Return to Las Vegas For More Palms Casino Resort Concerts
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024

Babyface will perform a curated selection of his own iconic, award-winning hits (“Whip Appeal,” “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “When Can I See You Again”) as well as songs he has written and produced for renowned artists. From Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson, Madonna to Boyz II Men, and many more, see Babyface live in Las Vegas.

Micah Barnes Sings 60s Pop Songs Including Former Band The Nylons' Classic Hits For Toronto And Brampton Shows
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

The shows will include songs from his a cappella group The Nylons, along with a few teasers focusing on his upcoming '2nd Great American Songbook” ( Alma / Universal Music Canada),  with tunes by Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Smokey Robinson featuring a top-notch band of Michael Shand on piano, bassist Russ Boswell and Amhed Mitchel on drums.

Cecily Strong, David Zayas, and More Will Lead BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023

Casting has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Jodi Benson Will Lead HELLO, DOLLY! in Florida in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023

Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Will Offer Post-Show Talkback Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding begins previews next week. Learn more about the upcoming post-show talkbacks!

Alice Cooper Comes to Overture This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

School's out for summer… making it the perfect time to rock and roll during An Evening with Alice Cooper on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber Will Return to Broadway in John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has just  announced Tony & Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and Tony & SAG Award winner Liev Schreiber will star in the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable, with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis.

World Premiere Of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Comes to Manhattan Theatre Club Next Year
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Jonathan Burke, Matt Walker & More to Star in LOVE + SCIENCE at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

Love + Science, a new play by scientist and writer David J. Glass, announced the cast and creative team for its premiere at New York City Center Stage II.

Grammy Award Winning Artist H.E.R. Joins Broadway Producing Team Of HERE LIES LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

Five-time Grammy Award winning artist H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson) has joined the Broadway producing team of Here Lies Love, ahead of the groundbreaking new musical's Broadway debut this summer.

Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendleton Welcome Some OLD FRIENDS! To Pangea May 2nd and 9th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 6, 2023

Cabaret Darlings Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton return to Pangea with some OLD FRIENDS!

MTC's THE BEST WE COULD Begins Final Performances This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman (Three Women in Four Chairs, My Lover Joan) and directed by Daniel Aukin (Fool For Love, Fulfillment Center), is in its final weeks of performances at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Broadway Dallas to Present 2023 Gala Featuring MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

Broadway Dallas has announced its 2023 Gala featuring a full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Saturday, April 1 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, hosted by Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer with Honorary Co-Chairs Ambassador Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall.

THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin will now begin preview performances on Wednesday, February 8, at New York City Center – Stage I.

Smoke Jazz Club Announces February Shows Including Lezlie Harrison, Kurt Rosenwinkel & Peter Bernstein, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2023

New York's Smoke Jazz Club presents a stellar line-up of some of jazz's greatest artists during February.

Aya Cash, Brian D. Coats & More to Star in THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

The full cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

THE SIMPSONS MEET THE BOCELLIS IN 'FELIZ NAVIDAD Special to Premiere on Disney+
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2022

In the upcoming short from “The Simpsons,” Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift: an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli and his 25-year-old son Matteo and 10-year-old daughter Virginia.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2023/24 Season Featuring Five World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

 La Jolla Playhouse has announced the first five productions of its 2023/2024 season, including the world-premiere musical The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Live Capture on Roku
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022

Roku has shared the trailer for their live capture of the stage adaptation of the hit West End musical 'Heathers: The Musical.' Andy Fickman directs the musical, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe. Fickman, Murphy and O'Keefe will also produce. Watch the new video trailer now!

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL to Premiere on The Roku Channel in September
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2022

Roku announced that it will exclusively bring a live capture of the stage adaptation of the hit West End musical “Heathers: The Musical” to The Roku Channel as a Roku Original special. The musical was filmed at The Other Palace, where it started its U.K. journey in 2018. Watch a sneak peek video of the upcoming special now!

Interview: Jeffrey Vause of ALOHA OY! at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 10, 2022

Actor and playwright Jeffrey Vause is coming back to Don't Tell Mama after his one-night-only cabaret debut packs the club with wall-to-wall patrons.

BroadStage Announces 2022/23 Season and New Look
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

Artistic and Executive Director Rob Bailis and BroadStage Board of Directors Chair Jennifer Diener announce the 2022/23 BroadStage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center season with thirty-three offerings that include three world premieres.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

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