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A small company dedicated to bringing happiness to the world receives a simple request to help a woman's unhappy son smile again, but the job turns out to be more complicated than it seems.

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Marriott Theatre Photo Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Marriott Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - February 26, 2023

What did our critic think of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
Review: Storytelling Supreme Abounds As BETTY BUCKLEY Opens At CAFE CARLYLE Photo Review: Storytelling Supreme Abounds As BETTY BUCKLEY Opens At CAFE CARLYLE
by Stephen Mosher - September 28, 2022

With her return to Café Carlyle, Betty Buckley demonstrates, once more, the reason for the longevity of her career and her reputation as a storyteller....
Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Rel Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - August 07, 2022

This August, Broadway fans will be kept busy with new movies, television shows, albums, and concerts to binge. From Netflix's new film adaptation of 13: the Musical to a new album from Funny Girl star Julie Benko, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!...
Review: Essential Theatre's DISSONANCE An Essential Conversation About What Divides U Photo Review: Essential Theatre's DISSONANCE An Essential Conversation About What Divides Us
by Andrew White - June 02, 2023

The genius of “Dissonances” is the way that it reveals, and then gently dismantles, those walls we erect around ourselves, those unconscious fears that prevent us from really communicating and empathizing with people different from ourselves.  Both Duncan and Sandel create human beings we recognize ...
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup Photo Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances!  ...
Review: MARILYN MAYE Makes Magic at 54 Below But, This Time, With Mercer Photo Review: MARILYN MAYE Makes Magic at 54 Below But, This Time, With Mercer
by Stephen Mosher - October 14, 2022

The legendary Marilyn Maye is back at it again, with a brand-new show, and even though all MM shows are great, this one is particularly so....
Review: Musical Theatre West's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dances Into Long Beach Photo Review: Musical Theatre West's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dances Into Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - April 21, 2023

Though this song-and-dance spectacular first emerged as a lush, hypnotic stage adaptation of a classic movie musical that combined sophisticated ballet with exuberant show tunes, MTW's new 2023 regional production, now performing through April 30, 2023 somehow feels less mesmerizing---particularly d...
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's Ne Photo ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's New Britney Spears Musical
by Cara Joy David - June 26, 2023

When new musicals open on Broadway, there are usually years of development behind the scenes that you do not see. That is the case even when the musical is as high profile as the Britney Spears-fueled Once Upon a One More Time--not everything unfolds in public....
Samantha Pauly, Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next We Photo Samantha Pauly, Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - November 20, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, ...
Review: Remarkable New Production of RENT Takes Up Residence at Anaheim's Chance Thea Photo Review: Remarkable New Production of RENT Takes Up Residence at Anaheim's Chance Theater
by Michael Quintos - August 02, 2023

Featuring distinctively intuitive direction from Matthew McCray, and an amazing, youthful ensemble cast that are consistently giving it their all, this latest OC iteration of Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning 1996 rock opera is much more impactful than even past stagings that have toured---and is one o...
Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Independent Shakespeare Company in Griffith Park Photo Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Independent Shakespeare Company in Griffith Park
by Evan Henerson - July 23, 2023

Atmosphere, this CAESAR has aplenty. What David Melville’s production does not have this time is particularly strong acting. Players in several key roles felt miscast, out of synch with their own characters, with fellow players or, in some cases, both. As a result, the production is not great at mak...
Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2022

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and pres...
24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast! Photo 24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast!
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022

Leopoldstadt officially begins previews on Broadway, September 14. Get to know the cast bringing this play to the stage! ...
Review: THE MARVELOUS MARILYN MAYE Makes History And Legend At Carnegie Hall Photo Review: THE MARVELOUS MARILYN MAYE Makes History And Legend At Carnegie Hall
by Stephen Mosher - March 27, 2023

Steven Reineke and The New York Pops were energized by a ninety-five-year-old Carnegie Hall solo show neophyte last week....
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome Photo Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - April 14, 2023

The theme song to Nickelodeon's super-popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants encourages you to tune in 'if nautical nonsense be something you wish', and nautical nonsense is definitely what's on offer in this madcap but good-natured musical....
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer Photo VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer
by Michael Major - January 03, 2023

Music Man star Hugh Jackman has debuted the official trailer for the Hulu Original animated series 'Koala Man.' The animated series also stars Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement, Demi Lardner and more. Watch the video trailer now!...
Review: Lee Roy Reams UNCENSORED! FOR ADULTS ONLY! at 54 Below Not For The Faint At H Photo Review: Lee Roy Reams UNCENSORED! FOR ADULTS ONLY! at 54 Below Not For The Faint At Heart
by Stephen Mosher - August 01, 2023

When he named his show UNCENSORED!, Lee Roy Reams really not messing around....
IN THE HEIGHTS Comes To Long Beach Playhouse, July 1 - August 5 Photo IN THE HEIGHTS Comes To Long Beach Playhouse, July 1 - August 5
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2023

In the Heights, from composer and lyricist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and librettist Quiara Alegría Hudes, is a joyful story set over the course of three days, involving characters in the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City. It was nominated for ...
Review: The Red Curtain Theatre Brings the Adventure of WINNIE THE POOH KIDS to Conwa Photo Review: The Red Curtain Theatre Brings the Adventure of WINNIE THE POOH KIDS to Conway
by Theresa Bertram - October 02, 2022

What did our critic think of WINNIE THE POOH KIDS at Red Curtain Theatre?...
54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Brian Letendre, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo 54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Brian Letendre, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - January 20, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, ...
Album Review: SWEENEY TODD Cast Recording Lacking Flavor Photo Album Review: SWEENEY TODD Cast Recording Lacking Flavor
by Bobby Patrick - September 30, 2023

The truth is that any recording of this score is worth listening to, and most people do tend to love the recording that was their first....
Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Rel Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - August 07, 2022

This August, Broadway fans will be kept busy with new movies, television shows, albums, and concerts to binge. From Netflix's new film adaptation of 13: the Musical to a new album from Funny Girl star Julie Benko, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!...
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup Photo Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances!  ...
Tickets Available For Shoshana Bean and More At 54 Below Photo Tickets Available For Shoshana Bean and More At 54 Below
by Grace Cutler - August 05, 2022

Buy tickets for the next week of performances at 54 Below...
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer Photo VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer
by Michael Major - January 03, 2023

Music Man star Hugh Jackman has debuted the official trailer for the Hulu Original animated series 'Koala Man.' The animated series also stars Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement, Demi Lardner and more. Watch the video trailer now!...




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