Review: New Tampa Players Production of DREAMGIRLS at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - February 04, 2024 It's a dream of a musical with nightmarish sound issues....
Justin Austin to Star In New York Premiere Of Damien Geter's COTTON at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2024 2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will star in composer Damien Geter's COTTON, presented by The 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn more about the premiere and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Album Review: Broadway's HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Closing But Finds More Life With Its Cast Recording
by Bobby Patrick - February 07, 2024 Center Stage’s production of this album gives the listener a real sense of the show without the help of the musical’s book and this always gets high marks from this rainbow writer,...
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...
Interview: Jonathan Bennett on His SPAMALOT Broadway Debut: 'I've Dreamt About This Moment'
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Jonathan Bennett is currently appearing as Sir Robin in Spamalot, joining an all-star Broadway cast with James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bennett to discuss his lifelong Broadway dreams, how Spamalot is similar to Mean Girls, workin...
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Australian Merchandise Locations Confirmed Ahead of Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - February 04, 2024 Get ready for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Australia... the official merchandise locations have been confirmed ahead of the tour. Learn more here!...
Lyric Hammersmith Reveals 2024-25 Season, Including Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD and More!
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2024 The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!...
Listen: 'Star Crossed Lovers' From Hip-Hop Production of ROMEO AND JULIET at the Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2024 An all new song has been released from the new hip-hop production of Romeo and Juliet recommended for 9 – 12+ year olds, which will play at the Polka Theatre beginning next month....
Sacramento Ballet To Present CINDERELLA, February 16-18
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2024 Sacramento Ballet's joyous new Cinderella presents the beloved fairy tale ballet classic with modern 21st Century twists....
What Did Chita Rivera Think Was the Best Musical Number She Performed?
by Cara Joy David - February 05, 2024 It’s been almost a week, but I’m still having trouble processing the loss of Chita Rivera. I expected to see her onstage again. What always struck me about Rivera, the ultimate gypsy (a term she clung to after others eschewed it in the name of political correctness), is, even in later years, she sti...
World Premiere of DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD to be Presented by The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2024 The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley....
Rubicon Theatre Hosts Staged Reading of J FOR J Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024 Rubicon Theatre has announced a special benefit staged reading of J FOR J, a poetic, powerful and poignant family story written by Jenny Sullivan and Barry Sullivan and directed by Jenny Sullivan....
THE GREAT LEAP Comes to Center Repertory Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024 Center Repertory Company will present The Great Leap by San Francisco native and award-winning playwright Lauren Yee....
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Australian Merchandise Locations Confirmed Ahead of Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - February 04, 2024 Get ready for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Australia... the official merchandise locations have been confirmed ahead of the tour. Learn more here!...
Lana Del Rey, Renée Rapp & More Join Hangout Music Festival
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 The three-day beachfront event will also include Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, ODESZA, The Chainsmokers, Cage The Elephant, Dominic Fike, Renée Rapp, Subtronics, Jessie Murph, A Day To Remember, Dom Dolla, Doechii, Alison Wonderland, Nelly, Koe Wetzel, Megan Moroney, Sexyy Red, All Time Low, NLE Choppa,...
Review: What's the Destiny of the Met's New FORZA? Close Your Eyes and Listen to the Fine Cast
by Richard Sasanow - February 27, 2024 Much was made of the fact that it’s been almost 20 years since Verdi’s LA FORZA DEL DESTINO was last seen at the Met. For its heralded return, they picked a choice cast (starting with Lise Davidsen), a fine conductor (Music Director Yannick Nezet Seguin) and a director (Mariusz Trelinski) who’s, wel...
Cast and Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ford's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2024 Ford’s Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its production of Little Shop of Horrors. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024 Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award....
Comedian George Lopez Adds Second Show At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2024 Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm....
Album Review: Broadway's HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Is Closing But Finds More Life With Its Cast Recording
by Bobby Patrick - February 07, 2024 Center Stage’s production of this album gives the listener a real sense of the show without the help of the musical’s book and this always gets high marks from this rainbow writer,...
Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024 Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions....
NYS Theater Tax Credit: Who Benefits and How
by Cara Joy David - February 20, 2024 One thing that has been pivotal to theater’s return in New York City is the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, which is a New York State program, despite what the name might indicate. It was expanded to apply to both Broadway and off-Broadway. I can’t tell you how many produ...
Marina Abramović Artist Selections Revealed for 2024 Adelaide Festival
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2024 Legendary international conceptual artist Marina Abramović and the Marina Abramović Institute (MAI) have chosen eight artists to engage in site-specific, long-durational work during the 2024 Adelaide Festival. Learn more about the artists here!...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Roundabout Unveils the Todd Haimes, The Struggle of Toronto's Theatre Sector
by Alex Freeman - February 05, 2024 Regionally, a few new leaders in high profile positions across the country - including Nicole A. Watson at Playwrights Center, Megwyn Sanders-Andrews at at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Geneé Coreno at WAM. In the UK, a new union agreement for Equity and the ITC, and in Toronto, a tale of haves and...
Ariana Grande Had to 'Completely Erase Pop Star Ari' For WICKED: How She 'Deconstructed' Herself to Play Glinda
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 Ariana Grande is giving a first look into how she became Glinda for the Wicked movie musical. In her first full-length interview since wrapping up filming, Grande shared how she prepared to audition for Wicked and what she learned about herself as a performer throughout filming. Watch the interview ... |