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Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway! Photo Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!...
2024 Queerly Festival to Take Place This Summer At UNDER St. Marks Photo 2024 Queerly Festival to Take Place This Summer At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

Join the 2024 Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks this summer. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets....
Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Photo Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Ft. Long
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Celebrate with Philadelphia as the Pride March and Festival returns, showcasing America's largest 400 ft. long rainbow flag. Join the vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion in the heart of Pennsylvania....
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Podcast on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK Photo Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Podcast on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024

Jesse Tyler Ferguson joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his podcast Dinner's On Me, where he takes celebrities out for dinner and a conversation. One of the unique things about Ferguson's podcast is that it isn't a controlled environment, he says. He went on to talk about specifi...
Cast Set For TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Rep Photo Cast Set For TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced the cast of Twelve Angry Men. Learn more here!...
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1 Photo FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - April 17, 2024

We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year....
TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season Photo TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024

Northlight Theatre has announced Twisted Melodies, written and directed by Kelvin Roston Jr as the final production of the 2024-2025 season. ...
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre Photo Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of JERSEY BOYS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 11, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for 3-D Theatricals in association with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of JERSEY BOYS, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, musical direction by Allen Everman, choreography by D...
Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center! Photo Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Pe...
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is Coming to the Palace Theatre Photo THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is Coming to the Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2024

The Palace Theatre in Columbus will play host to The Price is Right Live stage show. See how to purchase tickets!...
Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Di Photo Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2024

Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution....
Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album Photo Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4...
Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE Photo Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - April 16, 2024

Should you avoid seeing the show? For God’s sake, no. You will miss what is surely going to be one of the most talked about pieces of work in Houston’s theatrical history. Go see it, and make your own call whether you love or hate it. But don’t let them brainwash you into thinking this is only about...
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Availabl Photo Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Available On Demand This Week
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project....
Staind Releases New Song 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy Photo Staind Releases New Song 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Multi-platinum rock band, Staind has released a new song, “Better Days” featuring Dorothy, from their latest album, Confessions of the Fallen. “Better Days,” an emotionally charged power ballad that is classic Staind, marks the first time the band has a featured artist on a song. Singer and namesake...
Interview: Roberto Molinelli of QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC! at Joburg Theatre Photo Interview: Roberto Molinelli of QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC! at Joburg Theatre
by Michelle B Lewis - April 12, 2024

The QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC tribute show returns to Joburg Theatre from 5 April to 14 April. The Rock Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce star Italian conductor Roberto Molinelli who has collaborated with such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, the Russian Philharmonic and South Afr...
Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Photo Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2024

Ahead of his third appearance at the Mark Taper Forum under the banner Feinstein's at the Taper, BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with Michael Feinstein about the upcoming performance of RAINBOW: The New Judy Garland Musical on Saturday, April 13 at 8PM....
Interview: Director/Set Designer Jeff G. Rack Deliciously Sparking POWER AND LIGHT at Photo Interview: Director/Set Designer Jeff G. Rack Deliciously Sparking POWER AND LIGHT at Theatre 40
by Gil Kaan - April 14, 2024

The world premiere of John Strysik’s Power and Light is currently running in rep at Theatre 40. Jeff G. Rack directs this story of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the beginnings of electricity with the cast of David Hunt Stafford, Eric Keitel, Warren Davis, John Combs, Richard Large, Bailey Castle...
Turner Classic Movies Will Stream Films with Fandango at Home Photo Turner Classic Movies Will Stream Films with Fandango at Home
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

Fandango at Home has announced that it has teamed up with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on a new digital storefront, providing movie lovers access to the extensive TCM catalogue of titles. Renowned for its iconic film libraries from Warner Bros., MGM, and RKO, Turner Classic Movies offers fans the abi...
Interview: Varla Jean Merman STANDs BY Her DRAG For One-Nighter @ Catalina Jazz Club Photo Interview: Varla Jean Merman STANDs BY Her DRAG For One-Nighter @ Catalina Jazz Club
by Gil Kaan - April 21, 2024

Drag icon Varla Jean Merman brings her latest one-woman show Stand By Your Drag to the Catalina Jazz Club for one night only April 23, 2024. Varla Jean found time after her Palm Springs engagement to answer a few of my queries. ...
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson....
Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's Photo Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024

The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!...
Review: OKLAHOMA! at The Premiere Playhouse Photo Review: OKLAHOMA! at The Premiere Playhouse
by Sonja Niles - April 12, 2024

Opening Night of OKLAHOMA! at The Premiere Playhouse was a stroll down memory lane for the audience with a few “fresh takes' on the songs and scenes of the musical as written by Rodgers and Hammerstein.   The vocalists were all very strong performers and most of them were particularly inventive in t...
Drummer/Composer Phil Haynes Revisits Music of Quintet 4 Horns & What? in New Album Photo Drummer/Composer Phil Haynes Revisits Music of Quintet 4 Horns & What? in New Album
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024

In the midst of reflecting on his long and varied career for his acclaimed memoir Chasing the Masters: First Takes of a Modern Drumming Artist, drummer/composer Phil Haynes lingered on revisiting the music he’d made with his audacious quintet 4 Horns & What? during the early 1990s...
Review: THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE Exposes More Than History at The Green Room 42 Photo Review: THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE Exposes More Than History at The Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - April 18, 2024

THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE, on April 13th at the Green Room 42, puts a lot on view: Female pulchritude, nearly nude, with attitude....




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