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Review: THE ELEPHANT MAN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Jun 1, 2025

The production is uniformly strong in all respects as is the cast. Even the unseasonably cold and damp weather during the opening weekend helped to set the proper atmosphere. Standout performances are delivered by Laura Shatkus, Harry Smith, and Michael Wartella. The latter incorporating subtle contortions from head-to-toe and delivers a performance that allows us to see a man that most see as “hideous” and “grotesque”, intimately as those who came to know Merrick as rather much like most despite the differences, intolerance, and disdain so largely afflicted upon him.

Cast Set for THE ELEPHANT MAN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of The Elephant Man. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Extends at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' final mainstage show of the summer season, MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—THE MUSICAL, officially opened. By popular demand, the hit show's run will be extended through September 1.

Photos: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN At Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has released production photos of this season's third and final Mainstage production MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL.

Bay Street Theater Reveals Cast For MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the cast for this season's third and final Mainstage production MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL.

Photos: First Look at YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Young Frankenstein at Berkshire Theatre Group! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kyla Stone, Nick Cearley & More to Star in Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Apr 25, 2024

If there’s one thing, Dear Readers, that Disney is good at, it’s spectacle. But when you take that spectacle and combine it with one of their most musically magical properties such as “Aladdin”, it should end up with theatrical gold for the whole family. When the genie first poked his head from the lamp on stage back in 2011, I’ll admit it was less than magical. But, by the time it went to Broadway it grew by leaps and bounds. And even now, this tour currently playing at the Paramount, they seem to have updated some of their Disney Imagineering to make the experience even more magical and when combined with a killer cast, just hold on for a good time.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 4, 2024

Aladdin now playing through April 7th at the Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego invites you to enjoy their Arabian night of magic, music, and magic carpets.

Review: ALADDIN at Princess Of Wales
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 23, 2024

The story of the ascendance of young Aladdin from “street rat” to sultan in Agrabah, this morality tale about the importance of pure-heartedness, self-determination and using your power to help others is a straightforward, fun show that expands slightly on the original film’s memorable musical numbers.

ALADDIN Comes to the Morris Performing Arts Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

The tour of Disney’s ALADDIN comes to South Bend next month. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will begin performances at The Morris Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 24.

Review: New Touring Cast Grounds an Imperfect ALADDIN in Its Return to Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - Jan 8, 2024

What did our critic think of ALADDIN at Dr. Phillips Center?While the Ashman-Menken music is undeniable and the underlying story is one of Disney’s finest, the stage translation has always had more problems than Prince Ali has purple peac*cks. (I counted.)...

Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year In Review for 2023
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 5, 2024

Hello, friends, and welcome to my 2023 Broadway World Year in Review. I literally doubled the number of articles this year from last year, and I’ve had the best time!

Broadway Touring Production of Disney's ALADDIN Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Birmingham engagement of Disney’s ALADDIN. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM series and will begin performances at the BJCC Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 24 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 28.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Dec 6, 2023

What did our critic think of DISNEY’S ALADDIN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Step into a magical realm with Disney’s 'Aladdin,' the sensational Broadway musical produced by the mastermind behind 'The Lion King.' This timeless narrative unfolds with a delightful blend of beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle, offering audiences an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Cast Set For ALADDIN at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

Casting has been announced for the St. Louis engagement of Disney’s Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, December 12 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 17. 

Review: ALADDIN at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Oct 11, 2023

What did Aladdin, I had seen the movie one time about 25 years ago with my daughter. I remember little about it, except of course what lived on in memes. Robin Williams was the Genie and Gilbert Gottfried as Iago. I have very little memory of the movie, so my expectations were almost non-existent. Kid’s movie, now a Broadway musical. Got it. Wow, was I in for a treat critic think of ALADDIN at The Overture Center?

ALADDIN North American Tour Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

As the new North American tour of Disney's Aladdin will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Monday, October 16, the hit Broadway musical comedy's worldwide success continues with its 11th and 12th productions opening during the next year.

Review: Disney's ALADDIN Pulls Out All the Stops for an Exhilarating Musical Theatre Experience!
by Alyson Eng - Jul 31, 2023

Last week, the North American tour of Disney’s ALADDIN gave its first knock-out performance in Vancouver! With its dazzling dance numbers supported by a plethora of special effects, the show did not hold back on any aspect from start to finish. The show played Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from July 25th to July 20th.

Review: ALADDIN Dazzles Edmonton at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - Jul 12, 2023

The beloved Disney cartoon comes alive in a whirlwind of colour and top-notch performances.