BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of Disney's FROZEN at Paramount TheatreOctober 24, 2024The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. The cast will feature Emily Kristen Morris in her Paramount debut as Elsa. Beth Stafford Laird, Belle in Paramount’s Beauty and the Beast in 2019, plays Anna.
Singer and Actor Jack Jones Dies at 86October 24, 2024Jack Jones, the renowned American singer and actor best known for his smooth pop vocals and contributions to the Great American Songbook, passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 86. Jones's career spanned over six decades, during which he won two Grammy Awards and received a total of five nominations.
Candlelight Vigil Held For Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig WilliamsOctober 18, 2024A candlelight vigil was held at Southeast Park on Wednesday night in honor of missing Broadway performer Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Columbia native who has been missing since October 3rd. Friends, family, and supporters gathered to offer prayers and express their love and hopes for Williams’ safe return.
Youth Production Of THE LITTLE MERMAID Will Go On After Garden Theatre ClosureOctober 18, 2024The sudden closure of the Garden Theatre on October 2, 2024, left patrons without refunds and disrupted youth productions, including a rendition of The Little Mermaid involving nearly 40 children. Thanks to efforts by parents and city officials, the production will now go on as originally planned.
BWW Q&A: Steven Schipper on Every Brilliant Thing at The Rose StudioOctober 17, 2024We talk to Steven Schipper about Every Brilliant Thing at The Rose Studio. Ice cream. Water fights. Roller coasters. Hugging. People falling over. A seven-year-old boy starts a list of wonderful things in the world to cheer up his mom. Everything worth living for. As he matures and faces his own challenges, the growing list inspires him to find meaning in everyday life. Told with the help of the audience, this charming one-man show is a joyful act of collective storytelling that reveals how the connections we make are what keep us strong. Funny, poignant and full of hope, Every Brilliant Thing might just change the way you see the world.