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Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!...
Interview: Melissa Errico is Singing Her Way Through Sondheim's 'Many Rooms' Photo Interview: Melissa Errico is Singing Her Way Through Sondheim's 'Many Rooms'
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 14, 2024

Errico is reimagining and reinterpreting Sondheim classics, as well as some hidden gems. See her at the Green Room 42 on 3/22, and another SONDHEIM IN THE CITY concert at 54 Below in May to celebrate the vinyl release of her new album. We spoke about Sondheim, the inspiration behind the album, and w...
Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL Photo Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL
by Lynn Beaver - March 21, 2024

I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night....
Comedian Dave Spikey Will Return to Parr Hall Next Year Photo Comedian Dave Spikey Will Return to Parr Hall Next Year
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024

Phoenix Night's Dave Spikey is returning to Parr Hall's stage next year to look back on his fascinating life. The performance is on Thursday, 13 March, 2025, 7.30pm. ...
Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Manageme Photo Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Management
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - March 25, 2024

Brielle's overall goal with stage management and in life in general is to make people feel valued, heard, and as if they matter. She strongly cares about helping people find joy, whether that be because she met them as a stage manager, or just as another acquaintance, she believes everyone deserves ...
Migguel Anggelo To Return To Joe's Pub With LATINXOXO Photo Migguel Anggelo To Return To Joe's Pub With LATINXOXO
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Join Venezuelan actor and artist Migguel Anggelo at Joe's Pub for his queer, gender-bending theatrical experience, LATINXOXO. This unique show combines theater, humor, music, and movement to challenge stereotypes and explore personal history....
Interview: Victoria Shaw Dishes on the Next UNDER THE COVERS at Birdland Photo Interview: Victoria Shaw Dishes on the Next UNDER THE COVERS at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 11, 2024

Award-winning songwriter Shaw – who's written hits for the likes of Ricky Martin, Garth Brooks and Kristin Chenoweth - is bringing her acclaimed UNDER THE COVERS series back to Birdland on March 18 at 7:00 PM with a stacked lineup of songwriters prepared to play their hits and tell the stories behin...
WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Duluth Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season Photo WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Duluth Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

Duluth Playhouse has announced the plays and musicals slated for its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Dobama Theatre Unveils 24/25 Season Of Comedies, Award Winners, And Premieres Photo Dobama Theatre Unveils 24/25 Season Of Comedies, Award Winners, And Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

Discover the line-up for Dobama Theatre's 24/25 season, featuring comedies, award winners, and premieres. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Photo 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!...
Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse Photo Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 09, 2024

Playwright and performer Pascale Roger-McKeever will be bringing her one-woman show Fingers and Spoons to the SoHo Playhouse this month. The provocative show, tackling open marriage, will play from Thursday April 25th to Thursday May 2nd. I spoke with Roger-McKeever about the show and the process of...
SHUCKED, PARADE, and More Set For Des Moines Performing Arts' 2024-25 Season Photo SHUCKED, PARADE, and More Set For Des Moines Performing Arts' 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

The lineup has been announced for the 2024-25 Willis Broadway Series in Des Moines! The season will include six highly anticipated first-run national Broadway tours, plus the return of some beloved crowd favorites. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal Photo Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal
by Joshua Wright - April 05, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production....
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London Photo Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith....
Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book Photo Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - March 23, 2024

Hi! I'm back with another post that has advice about something that I am actually really confused about in my life right now! The topic is: making a good audition book of musical theatre songs (Cont.)....
Interview: Student Spotlight - Neely Hebert Directs Alice By Heart Photo Interview: Student Spotlight - Neely Hebert Directs Alice By Heart
by Courtney Symes - April 08, 2024

The future of theatre is in good hands. Neely Hebert, a senior at Rio Americano, is making a name for herself in the world of entertainment. While her focus is on film, she is also forging a path on the stage. In our first Sacramento Student Spotlight, BroadwayWorld talks to Neely about her new show...
Review: POTUS at Circuit Playhouse Photo Review: POTUS at Circuit Playhouse
by Kevin Shaw - March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of POTUS at Circuit Playhouse? As with any comedy, and farce particularly, timing is everything and it takes about half of Act I before the cast finds their rhythm and ensures the audience is keeping up with them. It’s a lot all at once. ...
Spotlight: JAIME LOZANO AND THE FAMILIA PERFORM SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT at Tilles Cente Photo Spotlight: JAIME LOZANO AND THE FAMILIA PERFORM SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT at Tilles Center
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024

Jaime Lozano and The Familia Perform Songs by an Immigrant...
Bend Sinister Release 'Big Star' and 'Gotta Get Ready' Photo Bend Sinister Release 'Big Star' and 'Gotta Get Ready'
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Enter Vancouver quartet Bend Sister, who dole out two kinds of motivation on their latest, double-A-sided single — a musical wake-up call for aspiring rockers and anybody else who needs a little bit of a fire lit under them just to take on the day....
Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride Photo Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - April 02, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'...
Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour Photo Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour
by Melissa Heckscher - April 15, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway alumn Megan McGinnis about coming back to SoCal, doing an exorcism in front of her 7-year-old son, and keeping a straight face while acting alongside Justin Collette’s Beetlejuice.  ...
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week Photo Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
by Team BWW - March 18, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024....
OKC Broadway 24/25 Season to Include MOULIN ROUGE, MJ, and More Photo OKC Broadway 24/25 Season to Include MOULIN ROUGE, MJ, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - March 17, 2024

OKC Broadway has announced their 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn more about the lineup here!...
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – March 25 to March 31, 2024 Photo BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – March 25 to March 31, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 25, 2024

Looking for some fun cabaret shows and other unique events to see this week in NYC and not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking for jazz, some classic fun and showtunes, comedy, or something that defies genre, we have you covered! There’s an overwhelming amount of live events in NYC, but we’v...
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London Photo Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith....




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