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Studio Tenn Brings WHITE CHRISTMAS To Turner Theater In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Studio Tenn will present a new production of White Christmas beginning Thursday, December 4, and running through Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Turner Theater
by Carolan Trbovich - May 9, 2025

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Turner Theater?

Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

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

See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Videos: Broadway Takes on WICKED Movie's 'What Is This Feeling' Choreography
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2024

The box office is not the only place the Wicked movie is defying gravity. The choreography to 'What Is This Feeling?' is taking social media videos by storm, with other shows including & Juliet, Book of Mormon, Moulin Rouge, more joining in on the fun.

Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2024

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Company Members From THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Perform at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024

54 BELOW will present Hello, 54! An Evening with Members of the Cast of Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Julia Bogdanoff and Ben Laxton Lead BEAUTIFUL at Weathervane Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024

Julia Bogdanoff and Ben Laxton star in BEAUTIFUL at Weathervane Theatre, running now through June 22nd.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Weathervane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

The Weathervane Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Jersey Boys. Sponsored by Presby Steel LLC, this thrilling rock and roll musical plays a limited engagement at the Weathervane June 9 - June 18, 2023.

BOOK OF MORMON Cast Members to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022

Broadway Sessions, the beloved long running musical theatre variety show will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre this coming Thursday evening, May 5th.

Photos: Go Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Re-Opening and Fan Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to Broadway with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resumed Friday, November 5, 2021. 

THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates Broadway's Return With A Free Fan Performance on November 4
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The Book of Mormon will return to Broadway one day earlier than previously announced with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resume Friday, November 5, 2021. 

Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, and More Will Lead THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

Casting is being announced for the Broadway return of THE BOOK OF MORMON. The production, the winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, resumes performances on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). 

Meet the Current Cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 16, 2019

Splashy casting news is plenty exciting but we're taking a moment to give a shoutout to the casts of some of Broadway's long-running shows. Meet the current cast of The Book of Mormon below!

The Wright Way Announces ON THE WRIGHT TRACK: A 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019

The Wright Way is thrilled to celebrate their 10th year anniversary at The Green Room 42! Directed by Rance Wright (CEO of The Wright Way) and Music directed by Steve Smith, On The Wright Track: A 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Of The Journey From Then To Now promises to be an altogether rambunctiously funny and touchingly poignant show that inspires, encourages hope, and lifts up the lives of so many.

Judy Garland Musical CHASING RAINBOWS Gets the OK from Liza Minnelli Following Industry Presentation
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2019

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, a new Broadway-bound musical about the early life of Judy Garland, from her vaudeville sister act through her rise at MGM to win the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, just had an industry presentation in New York City. The musical has reportedly earned the approval of one very important guest, Liza Minnelli. She told Deadline: 

Ruby Rakos, Andrew Keenan-Bolger & More Lead CHASING RAINBOWS Industry Presentation Today
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2019

Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, a new Broadway-bound musical about the early life of Judy Garland, from her vaudeville sister act through her rise at MGM to win the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, will have an industry presentation today, January 10, in New York City.

Photo Flash: Cast Members Of The Holiday Star Experience Perform At Radio City Music Hall And At 54 Below.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2018

Last Friday, the cast of The Holiday Star Experience got a glimpse of their future when they gather together at the Radio City Music Hall to watch our very own Bonale Fambrini perform with the legendary Rockettes in the Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes.