BWW Q&A: Elena Velasco on Native Gardens at NextStop TheatreJanuary 17, 2025We spoke to Elena Velasco about Native Gardens at NextStop Theatre. NextStop Theatre Company is an award-winning professional theatre company in the heart of Herndon, VA. Located minutes away from Reston Town Center, Historic Downtown Herndon, Dulles Airport, and the Herndon Silver Line Metro Station, the company has established a strong regional reputation for producing critically acclaimed productions and educational programs, while showcasing a wide array of local talent and arts relevant to the community.
VIDEO: Aitza Terán Will Star in WAITRESS in MexicoJanuary 17, 2025Mexican musical theatre star Aitza Terán will star as Jenna in the upcoming production of Waitress which begins performances at Teatro San Rafael on February 13, 2025. Preview Terán in a video from the show!
Video: Act III Quartet from RIGOLETTO at the Met OperaJanuary 16, 2025Watch Erin Morley, Rihab Chaieb, Pene Pati, and Luca Salsi sing an excerpt from the Act III quartet in a recent performance. Reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey reprises his devastating portrayal of the title court jester, and soprano Nadine Sierra, following her acclaimed performances as Juliette in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette last season, sings the role of his daughter, Gilda, as they lead the first of two casts beginning.
LA Phil Aids Wildfire Recovery Efforts in CaliforniaJanuary 16, 2025The LA Phil has established the Los Angeles Music Fund to provide financial assistance to members of the local music community affected by the wildfires, including performing arts staff at The Music Center and other venues across Los Angeles County.
Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena MusicalJanuary 10, 2025After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street returns to Brazil, running on the main stage of Teatro Santander through January 26, 2025. See video of the production.
Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025January 9, 2025After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street is set to return to Brazil in January 2025. This macabre Victorian tale, masterfully adapted by Stephen Sondheim, will run on the main stage of Teatro Santander from January 9 to January 26, 2025.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Stage 42 BALLOONS North American PremiereJanuary 9, 2025Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. From the multi-award-winning producers Kevin McCollum (Oh, Mary!, Rent), Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes (SIX), and Sonia Friedman Productions (Merrily We Roll Along), 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters' daring lawn chair flight.
Theatre Group Asia Will Present INTO THE WOODS This SummerJanuary 8, 2025Theatre Group Asia, the team behind the acclaimed Request sa Radyo, is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical Into the Woods to life this August 2025 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. Known for blending iconic fairy tales with a modern, thought-provoking twist, Into the Woods promises an evening of enchantment, humor, and heart.