Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2024 Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently embarking on its pre-Broadway tour. Check out the video here!...
COMPANY to be Presented at the Benedum Center in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024 The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will be on stage at the Benedum Center for eight performances. See how to purchase tickets....
Review: COMPANY at Kennedy Center
by Shelby Tyler - March 15, 2024 Phone rings, door chimes, in comes a dazzling reimagined production of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s classic, COMPANY, to the Kennedy Center stage....
Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Beyoncé's new album is called 'Cowboy Carter.' The announcement was made alongside a full pre-order for the album on vinyl, as well as new merchandise. The first two singles from the project are out now. Listen to 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' now!...
THE WIZ, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Lead Los Angeles' February 2024 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - February 01, 2024 Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for February 2024, including The Wiz, Mystic Pizza and more....
Photos: See Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Channel WICKED at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channeled their Wicked characters on the Oscars red carpet. Grande paid tribute to Glinda with a custom pastel pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. Erivo is representing Elphaba in a dark green custom Louis Vuitton dress. Check out photos now!...
9 TO 5: The Musical & More Lead Philadelphia's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - March 01, 2024 Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL and more. ...
Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Brett Cullum - March 26, 2024 I think the biggest thing I wanted to focus on was not making it like a character and not making it like some tasteless impression. Because I don't know. It's not necessarily what the show is about, and the three of us do a really good job of “a hint of Cher.” But there's still us!...
Country Singer Diner Drops New Single 'Cowgirls Get the Blues'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024 Written by Caitlin Johnson along with multi-platinum selling producer Kevin Bard and Emily Reid, “Cowgirls Get the Blues” is a follow up to her two previous releases' Lasso The Moon' and 'Goodbye to Someday.” As DINER continues to navigate life as a young woman, the new single serves as an anthem to...
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! in Australia Takes Final Bows
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024 The Australian production of Moulin Rouge! the Musical played its final performance on 4 February 2024. Check out a video of the final curtain call, including speeches from some members of the cast and creative team....
Review: Fun-Filled Musical Remake of MYSTIC PIZZA Debuts at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - January 25, 2024 A lively, vibrant new jukebox musical based on the 1988 film, La Mirada Theatre's fun and entertaining new production of MYSTIC PIZZA—now playing through February 11, 2024—is a charming, if forgivably predictable coming-of-age tale featuring 80's/90's hits and a cast of likable actors and characters...
THE WIZ Will Launch a Second Tour Leg in 2025
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2024 THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...
Review: NEW WORKS COLLECTIVE - 2024 at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - March 18, 2024 This was a dream of an evening of opera! It vastly exceeded expectations....
Dolly Parton Says Beyoncé Recorded a 'Jolene' Cover For Her New Album
by Michael Major - March 11, 2024 Dolly Parton says that Beyoncé has recorded a cover of 'Jolene' for her new album. She says that while they have not recorded a duet for the album, she claims that the singer has recorded a new version of 'Jolene.' The release could be similar to 'Break My Soul (Queens Remix),' when Beyoncé interpol...
Review: ORPHEE ET EURYDICE at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - February 11, 2024 In this timeless tale of love and tragedy, the hero Orpheus (Marie-Claude Chappuis) ventures to the depths of the underworld to retrieve his deceased wife, Eurydice (Mirella Hagen), only to discover that even when working under the grace of gods, fate can be very hard to overcome....
THE WIZ, COMPANY, and More Set For The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2024 The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn whi...
Photos: See Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Channel WICKED at the Oscars
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo channeled their Wicked characters on the Oscars red carpet. Grande paid tribute to Glinda with a custom pastel pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. Erivo is representing Elphaba in a dark green custom Louis Vuitton dress. Check out photos now!...
THE WIZ Will Launch a Second Tour Leg in 2025
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2024 THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...
Leesa Tulley Leaves Theatre Café Diner Shift Early to Play Katherine Howard in West End SIX
by Blair Ingenthron - February 24, 2024 On Friday, February 23rd, Leesa Howard got a call mid-shift at Theatre Cafe Diner, asking her to play Catherine Howard in the evening performance of West End's SIX The Musical. Read more about Tulley's last-minute performance here!...
Review: Fun-Filled Musical Remake of MYSTIC PIZZA Debuts at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - January 25, 2024 A lively, vibrant new jukebox musical based on the 1988 film, La Mirada Theatre's fun and entertaining new production of MYSTIC PIZZA—now playing through February 11, 2024—is a charming, if forgivably predictable coming-of-age tale featuring 80's/90's hits and a cast of likable actors and characters...
Beyoncé Says 'Cowboy Carter' Is Not a Country Album; Reveals Album Cover
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Beyoncé is shutting down speculation that her upcoming 'Cowboy Carter' record is a country album. 10 days away from the release of the highly-anticipated second act of Beyoncé's three-part project, the GRAMMY-winner says that 'this ain’t a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album.' Check out the cov...
East Lynne Theater Company To Take Audiences In A 'New Direction' For 2024 Mainstage Season
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024 East Lynne Theater Company in Cape May has just announced an exciting and varied mainstage season for 2024. Learn more about the productions here!...
Interview: Judy McLane of COMPANY at Ohio Theater
by Paul Batterson - February 02, 2024 For most of her life, Judy McLane has tried to break out of the metaphorical boxes Broadway tries to put people into. In her most recent show, COMPANY, McLane has learned to act in a physical box....
Opera Philadelphia to Honor Outgoing General Director David B. Devan With Fundraising Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2024 Opera Philadelphia honors outgoing General Director David B. Devan with a special fundraising event on March 9. The event celebrates Devan's contributions to the company and his commitment to new and innovative works....
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Reveals 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2024-2025 season, which includes four world-class productions. Learn more about the full lineup here!... |