Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2024 The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews! ...
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!...
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....
David Malloy Shares 'A Brand New Day' From Upcoming Album 'Mirror'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024 The colors MALLOY saw in the sky that morning helped to inspire the look and feel of the “A Brand New Day” video and to cast his dog “DJ,” a three year old 100% German shepherd, in it. The video was directed by Andrew Rozario for Casting Life Films with animator, Beau Burnette and illustrator, Ian B...
Interview: Brian D. Kennedy of A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY & MY FAIR BRADY
by Jared Fessler - March 22, 2024 Brian D. Kennedy is the acclaimed author of 'A Little Bit Country' and 'My Fair Brady.' Originally from Minnesota, he currently resides in New York City with his husband and their remarkably photogenic dog. When he's not writing, you can find him passionately engaged in his work at an LGBTQ nonprofi...
Video: Stephanie Lambring Shines A Light On Social Media Contradictions With 'Cover Girl'
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024 Stephanie Lambring shares the brooding new single “Cover Girl” ahead of her anticipated sophomore album Hypocrite releasing, April 19. Opening the album with a perpetually unsettled drumbeat, “Cover Girl” grapples with the modern pressures of a social media-driven world, and the music video illustra...
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....
Interview: Suffs Star Grace McLean Celebrates Her Album Release at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 02, 2024 Grace McLean is currently appearing as President Woodrow Wilson in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs. She’s about to release her debut album, My Lovely Enemy, on May 10th. We spoke about her upcoming special album release show at Joe’s Pub, which you can catch on May 6th at 9:30 pm. Read our co...
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024 Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...
Kate Hudson Releases New Single 'Gonna Find Out' Ahead of Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 17, 2024 Kate Hudson has dropped the latest single from her upcoming debut album. Having spent the last glorious year preparing, Kate Hudson could only call her dozen song debut one thing: Glorious. From the commitment to writing songs to the exploration of what could be in the studio to the final mixes, wha...
24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2024 Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every thea...
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - March 15, 2024 What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock? If you haven’t discovered Actors Theatre of Little Rock yet, you are missing out! Their talent pool is just a small reflection of their potential. Founder/Producing Artistic Director Mark Burbank and Cofounder Dariane Ly...
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...
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
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. ...
BWW Q&A: Lauren Zakrin on MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL at Herberger Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - April 22, 2024 We chatted with Lauren Zakrin about Herberger Theater Center's thrilling and unforgettable new production, Mad Hatter the Musical, which will bring new life to familiar characters as a prequel to Alice in Wonderland....
Interview: Expect the Unexpected in Lea DeLaria's A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 12, 2024 Comedian, actor and singer Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black) is known for her distinctive cabaret covers. On March 31st, she’s turning her attention to Easter with A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe’s Pub, with shows at 6 pm and 8:30 pm, “a hilarious fun filled Easter Extravaganza chock full of her tradem...
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Presents Celebrate Four Decades At 40/NYC:
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024 Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present Celebrate 40/NYC, in honor of the Company's milestone 40th anniversary on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W. 55th Street, NYC....
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024 S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!...
Interview: Cara Consilvio- Director of LA BOHEME at Opera Grand Rapids
by Brian Hilbrand - April 09, 2024 Have you ever wondered where the story of “Rent” or “Love Story” came from? Puccini’s classic opera has inspired generations with its true-to-life story of Rodolfo and Mimi — star-crossed lovers. With the romantic score and soaring melodies of Puccini, La Bohéme is the perfect opera for opera fans a...
Student Blog: Hustling for the Spring
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - April 01, 2024 Assessment season is upon us. Now that we have reached the time of our spring break, which is three weeks long (!), we don’t have as much time left as we think....
Review: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - May 03, 2024 If you were lucky enough to see Celebrity Attraction’s national tour of Pretty Woman the Musical at Robinson Center, 426 West Markham St., in Little Rock, AR April 26-28, you are probably still dancing and humming like me....
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Clarksville High School
by Theresa Bertram - April 17, 2024 What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Clarksville High School?...
Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024 Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian....
Interview: Cara Consilvio- Director of LA BOHEME at Opera Grand Rapids
by Brian Hilbrand - April 09, 2024 Have you ever wondered where the story of “Rent” or “Love Story” came from? Puccini’s classic opera has inspired generations with its true-to-life story of Rodolfo and Mimi — star-crossed lovers. With the romantic score and soaring melodies of Puccini, La Bohéme is the perfect opera for opera fans a... |