VIDEO: Get A First Look At BE MORE CHILL at Monumental Theatre CompanyJuly 22, 2019The viral hit musical Be More Chill, with a book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, plays July 11 through 29, 2019, at Monumental Theatre Company. Be More Chill follows nerdy loner Jeremy, played by Ben Ribler, who ingests a supercomputer called a 'SQUIP' in order to become cool and popular. Jeremy's best friend Michael is played by Christian Montgomery. His love interest, Christine, is played by Monumental newcomer Jyline Carranza. The 'SQUIP' will be played by Caroline Dubberly. Check out the video!
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Greendale Community TheatreJuly 18, 2019On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reveals that she has secretly invited three men of her mother Donna's past to her wedding on the Greek island they all visited 20 years ago, in a quest to discover the true identity of her father. Donna's friends and former bandmates from her girl-group 'Donna and the Dynamos' also embark on the island to celebrate and reminisce. Big personalities and surprises paired with the energy of the beloved music of ABBA make for an unforgettable trip down the aisle!
VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS at Kokandy ProductionsJuly 18, 2019Making its Chicago debut just six months after concluding its Broadway run, Kokandy Production's HEAD OVER HEELS is now open. HEAD OVER HEELS is co-directed by Kokandy's new Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham and Elizabeth Swanson, with music direction by Kyra Leigh and choreography by Breon Arzell. Check out video of the production!
Breaking: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing DateJuly 17, 2019BroadwayWorld has learned that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will end its Broadway run this fall. BEAUTIFUL began performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Nov. 21, 2013, and officially opened on Jan. 12, 2014. So, by the time the beloved musical ends its run, it will have run on Broadway for nearly six years.
TV: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Goodspeed's PASSING THROUGH in the Show's Second Vlog!July 16, 2019Goodspeed Musicals is set to stage the inspiring new musical Passing Through this summer, and we're getting an inside peek with an exclusive vlog series featuring the show's cast and creative team. Check out episode two below to hear from the show's composerlyricist and book writer, Brett Ryback and Eric Ulloa all about the musical development of the show!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Broadway at Music CircusJuly 11, 2019The third show in the 2019 season is the Broadway At Music Circus premiere of the award-winning musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone is now on stage, starring writeractorcomedian Bruce Vilanch and featuring a cast of Broadway veterans. The show runs Tuesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 14 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento. Check out video of the cast in action!
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County PlayhouseJuly 9, 2019Bucks County Playhouse continues its 80th Anniversary Season with an all-new production of the high-energy, international musical sensation, 'Mamma Mia!' Check out production video!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 8th - OKLAHOMA and FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Top Growth!July 8, 2019The top growing current Broadway musicals were Oklahoma! (4.36%), Hadestown (3.47%), Beetlejuice (3.32%), Pretty Woman (2.51%) and Ain't Too Proud (2.05%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Frankie and Johnny (2.24%), Burn This (1.37%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.34%), The Ferryman (1.28%) and To Kill A Mockingbird(0.42%).
VIDEO: BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed MusicalsJuly 1, 2019BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Because of Winn Dixie. This touching tale based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo will run through September 1 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Check out the video!