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MRS DOUBTFIRE The Musical Will Open in the West End in May 2023 Photo MRS DOUBTFIRE The Musical Will Open in the West End in May 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2022

New comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the iconic movie, will open in the West End next Summer. The production will begin performances at the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023, with a Press Night on Thursday 22 June. Mrs. Doubtfire will introduce Gabriel Vick (Avenue...
San Francisco Opera Announces 2018/19 Season and Casting Photo San Francisco Opera Announces 2018/19 Season and Casting
by Julie Musbach - January 17, 2018

San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock today announced plans for the 2018 19 Season. The Company's 96th Season will open Friday, September 7 with a gala double-bill performance of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci in Jos Cura's production with...
Joseph Lorenzo Wise Sings 'My Prayer' For Thanksgiving Photo Joseph Lorenzo Wise Sings 'My Prayer' For Thanksgiving
by Julie Musbach - November 20, 2018

Singer/Songwriter Joseph Lorenzo Wise goes nostalgic this Thanksgiving with the release of his new single 'My Prayer'. Wise performs The Platters hit for the Holidays and says 'It's just the right song for this year. I wanted to do a song that took people back to a time when holding hands at a Drive...
A STAR IS BORN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW Photo A STAR IS BORN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's September Stage-to-Screen Report
by Matt Tamanini - September 04, 2018

There has been a lot of news swirling around stage to screen adaptations in the past few weeks, from Lin-Manuel Miranda directing a TICK, TICK... BOOM! movie, to Diane Paulus directing NBC's HAIR LIVE!, and this Friday, the Disney Channel original movie of the FREAKY FRIDAY musical will premiere....
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020

The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!...
Sierra Stages Presents Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Photo Sierra Stages Presents Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2018

This summer, Sierra Stages is proud to present the musical "Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach" featuring words and music by the Tony and Academy Award-winning songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Timothy Allen McDonald, based on the book "James and the Giant Peach" by Roal...
Review Roundup: HADESTOWN Tour Kicks Off; What Are The Critics Saying? Photo Review Roundup: HADESTOWN Tour Kicks Off; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2021

Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, officially opened its North American Tour on October 15, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kicking off at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the tour will visit over 30 cities in its first year. Check out a...
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Photo Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM...
San Francisco Opera Announces 2018-19 Season Repertory And Casting Photo San Francisco Opera Announces 2018-19 Season Repertory And Casting
by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2018

San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock today announced plans for the 2018 19 Season. The Company's 96th Season will open Friday, September 7 with a gala double-bill performance of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci in Jos Cura's producti...
BWW Review: Thoroughly Charming SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Theatre by the Sea Photo BWW Review: Thoroughly Charming SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Theatre by the Sea
by Andria Tieman - June 24, 2019

Singin' in the Rain is one of the best movie musicals of all time, so it is no doubt a daunting prospect to mount a stage production.  Aside from the technical issues of actually making it rain on stage, you need a cast talented and charismatic enough to rival Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.  Theatr...
Wake Up With BWW 2/12: Sabrina Carpenter Joins MEAN GIRLS, SIX Announces Rush and Lot Photo Wake Up With BWW 2/12: Sabrina Carpenter Joins MEAN GIRLS, SIX Announces Rush and Lottery, and More!
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2020

Today's top stories: Sabrina Carpenter will join Mean Girls, Six has announced 60 rush and lottery tickets for preview performances, and more!...
San Francisco Opera Announces 2018-19 Season Repertory And Casting Photo San Francisco Opera Announces 2018-19 Season Repertory And Casting
by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2018

San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock today announced plans for the 2018 19 Season. The Company's 96th Season will open Friday, September 7 with a gala double-bill performance of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci in Jos Cura's producti...
San Francisco Opera Announces 2018/19 Season and Casting Photo San Francisco Opera Announces 2018/19 Season and Casting
by Julie Musbach - January 17, 2018

San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock today announced plans for the 2018 19 Season. The Company's 96th Season will open Friday, September 7 with a gala double-bill performance of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci in Jos Cura's production with...
Vintage Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of LOOPED Photo Vintage Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of LOOPED
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2019

Based on real events, a?oeLoopeda?? takes place in the summer of 1965, when Tallulah Bankhead needed to redub - or loop - one line of dialogue for what would be her final movie. What starts out as a friendly visit to the studio quickly dissolves into a hilarious battle of wits and wills between the ...
Wake Up With BWW 3/21: AIN'T TOO PROUD Officially Opens, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 3/21: AIN'T TOO PROUD Officially Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy first full day of Spring! Start the season right by checking out some of the top Broadway news!...
A STAR IS BORN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW Photo A STAR IS BORN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's September Stage-to-Screen Report
by Matt Tamanini - September 04, 2018

There has been a lot of news swirling around stage to screen adaptations in the past few weeks, from Lin-Manuel Miranda directing a TICK, TICK... BOOM! movie, to Diane Paulus directing NBC's HAIR LIVE!, and this Friday, the Disney Channel original movie of the FREAKY FRIDAY musical will premiere....
BWW Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE is Simply Grand Photo BWW Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE is Simply Grand
by Lauren Van Hemert - September 10, 2018

From the outset, it is clear, that Theatre Raleigh's production of ONCE is not going to be a typical theatrical experience, but a completely immersive one. Based on the 2007 movie of the same name, ONCE is a story about a Guy and a Girl who come together through their love of music. From the g...
Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Opens on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - December 05, 2021

Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy, officially opened on Broadway tonight, December 5, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Check out what the critics are saying!...
Wake Up With BWW 10/16: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Opens, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 10/16: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2019

Today's top stories: The Lightning Thief officially opens tonight, and more!...
Review Roundup: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Kicks Off its National Tour; What Did the C Photo Review Roundup: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Kicks Off its National Tour; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2021

Read all the reviews for the National Tour of Pretty Woman, which is now on stage touring the country. See what the critics thought!...
BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hershey Area Playhouse Photo BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Hershey Area Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - July 19, 2019

The Little Mermaid at Hershey Area Playhouse is an aesthetically beautiful and well-directed show. You'll definitely want to add this show to your summer 'must-see' list....
MRS DOUBTFIRE The Musical Will Open in the West End in May 2023 Photo MRS DOUBTFIRE The Musical Will Open in the West End in May 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2022

New comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the iconic movie, will open in the West End next Summer. The production will begin performances at the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023, with a Press Night on Thursday 22 June. Mrs. Doubtfire will introduce Gabriel Vick (Avenue...
Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY National Tour Returns to the Stage; What Did the Criti Photo Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY National Tour Returns to the Stage; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2021

The National Tour of Come From Away has returned to the stage! The production returned at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN earlier this month....
VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Two Years on Broadway Photo VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Two Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock The Musical will celebrate two years on Broadway, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The musical began preview performances at the Winter Garden Theatre (1654 Broadway) on November 9, 2015 and officially opened, to rave reviews, on December 6, 20...
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET STUNS AUDIENCES WITH ITS CLASSIC STORY AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Photo Review: ROMEO AND JULIET STUNS AUDIENCES WITH ITS CLASSIC STORY AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGN at Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - March 02, 2023

ROMEO AND JULIET…the classic love story of star-crossed lovers. To say that our culture is saturated with this tale is a fact that no one can deny. However, knowing the talent of the Houston Ballet, I was intrigued to see this legend translated to dance. As I watched the production, I quickly realiz...





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