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Photos: Inside Rehearsals for MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, the new musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako Winkler.

Cory Jeacoma, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and More Join MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed for Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, a new musical with music & lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik and book by Leah Nanako Winkler.

Constantine Maroulis to Star in WAITING FOR EDDIE AT THE ORPHEUM at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis will headline Waiting for Eddie at The Orpheum, a new musical in concert at The Green Room 42, alongside cast members from Frozen and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish.

Video: Watch Justin Matthew Sargent Perform 'Gethsemane' in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has released footage of Justin Matthew Sargent's powerful, showstopping performance of 'Gethsemane' from their current production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, now playing through June 7, 2026 at The Goodspeed.

Video: Watch 'Gethsemane' from Goodspeed's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Hear Justin Matthew Sargent's powerful, showstopping performance of 'Gethsemane' in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Goodspeed. Watch the new video from the Connecticut production now!

Video: Watch the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Title Song From Goodspeed Musicals
by Michael Major - May 8, 2026

Watch a video of Austin Lesch (Judas) and the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar at The Goodspeed perform the showstopping, high energy title number! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Video: Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026

Now running at Goodspeed Musicals is Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Tatiana Pandiani, with choreography by Amy Campbell and music direction by Adam Souza. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!

Video: Justin Matthew Sargent Rehearses 'Gethsemane' JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Goodspeed
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

Watch a video of Justin Matthew Sargent rehearsing 'Gethsemane' with music Director Adam Souza for Goodspeed's Jesus Christ Superstar. The cast also includes Austin Lesch, Jordan Alexander, Jamari Darling, Elijah Dawson, and more.

Video: The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Opera House Performs 'Heaven on Their Minds'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

A new rehearsal video offers a first look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals, featuring Justin Lesch as Judas performing “Heaven on Their Minds” alongside the full company.

Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals will present Jesus Christ Superstar as its first production of the 2026 season. Jesus will be played by Justin Matthew Sargent. Jesus Christ Superstar features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Norbert Leo Butz and More to Perform Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full lineup here.

Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!

Ben Fankhauser, Keisha Gilles & More Will Sing the Songs Of Courtney Christison at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2025

Mark your calendars because March 10, 2025, is about to get iconic at 54 Below! Get ready for The Songs of Courtney Christison, a concert that's bringing fresh, next-level musical theater vibes straight to the stage. If you're a fan of killer tunes, emotional storytelling, and an unforgettable night out, this is your moment.

Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at the Wallis Anneberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 2, 2023

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film's release, a truly outstanding all-star cast has been assembled for For The Record and The Wallis’ co-production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration with performances scheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

Interview: For The Record's Recurring Ruby Lewis Excitedly Returns To LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
by Gil Kaan - Dec 1, 2023

For The Record’s perennial holiday favorite Love Actually Live returned to The Wallis November 29, 2023. Commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary, Anderson Davis directs the cast of Tomasina Abate, Madison Taylor Baez, James Byous, Chris Cockrill, Audrey Cymone, Anthony Fedorov, Brayden Gleave, Grace Kinstler, Parissa Koo, Doug Kreeger, Austin Lesch, Ruby Lewis, Chris Mann, Jordan Ann Martone, Brian McKnight Jr., Darrell Morris Jr, Nina Nelson, Spencer Schaffe, Drew Seeley, Rex Smith, Alkaio Thiele and Cheyenne Isabel Wells. In the midst of previews, Ruby found some time to answer a few of my queries.

Photos: Go Inside the CHESS Benefit Concert Starring Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Ramin Karimloo & Solea Pfeiffer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

See photos from The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess at the Broadhurst Theatre!

Bradley Dean, Sean Allen Krill, Bryce Pinkham, and More Join CHESS Benefit Concert; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess on Monday, December 12 at 7:30 pm ET at the Broadhurst Theatre. Joining the cast are Bradley Dean as “Ivan Molokov,” Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill as “Walter de Courcey,” and Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham as “The Arbiter.'

VIDEO: FROZEN Ushers Create Love Letter to the Show
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Frozen will not be re-opening when Broadway returns from its shutdown. In honor of the show, the ushers at the St. James Theatre created a video, set to Let It Go.

Breaking: FROZEN Officially Concludes Broadway Run
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020

The Broadway production of Frozen will not reopen as a result of the industry-wide shutdown and resulting economic fallout. The production's final performance was Wednesday evening March 11, having played 825 performances and 26 previews.

VIDEO: See FROZEN's McKenzie Kurtz and Ciara Renee Perform the Television Debut of 'I Can't Lose You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2020

On Friday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Frozen on Broadway's new Anna and Elsa,  McKenzie Kurtz and Ciara Renée, performed the television debut of 'I Can't Lose You.'