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Cast Set For HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Monmouth Community Players


The Monmouth  Community Players have announced the cast for Heathers, The Musical, lyrics and book by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, based on the film by the same name.

Monmouth Community Players Reveals Cast of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL


The Monmouth  Community Players have announced the cast for Heathers, The Musical, lyrics and book by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy, based on the film by the same name.

Cast Set For The Monmouth Community Players' HARVEY


The Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast of their fall production of Harvey. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!

Photos: Inside Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US Opening Night Celebration


Check out photos from the opening night celebration of Alex Edelman's Just For Us!

142 Throckmorton Theatre Presents A New Production of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL


142 Throckmorton Theatre presents their new production of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL, the uplifting, TRUE story about a struggling shoe factory that takes an unusual turn to rescue its bottom line. Along the way, the musical challenges audiences to 'Accept someone for who they are'.

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PARADE


Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of attendees Sara Bareilles, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan, Rachel Zegler, and more as they walk the red carpet here!

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; First Stats Announced!


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Disney+ To Premiere Inspirational Drama CLOUDS, Starring Sabrina Carpenter and Fin Argus


Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service this fall.

CLT Announces The Cast Of THE PHILADELPHIA STORY


Community Little Theatre held auditions for the Philip Barry classic, The Philadelphia Story. This sparkling comedy is a witty, sophisticated romp, a breezy and romantic story which explores family dynamics, class prejudice, and human frailty. The movie starred Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart (who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar).

Alan Cumming to Headline Boston Conservatory at Berklee's 150th Anniversary Gala


Boston Conservatory at Berklee will celebrate its 150th anniversary in spectacular fashion on May 9 with a grand gala at Symphony Hall, featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star Alan Cumming as Master of Ceremonies.

FLESH & SPIRIT with Broadway Stars & More Make 2016 New York New Works Theatre Festival Finals


 The third annual New York New Work Theatre Festival at the Times Square Arts Centre (300 West 43rd Street) announced today the 2016 finalists including Flesh & Spirit, Most Likely To, Palin Live, Trashman's Dilemma, World Without End and The Love Junkie. Each show will be presented at the Gala, tonight, October 5th, at 7:00 PM when the winner of the Festival will be selected.

FLESH & SPIRIT with Broadway Stars & More Make 2016 New York New Works Theatre Festival Finals


 The third annual New York New Work Theatre Festival at the Times Square Arts Centre (300 West 43rd Street) announced today the 2016 finalists including Flesh & Spirit, Most Likely To, Palin Live, Trashman's Dilemma, World Without End and The Love Junkie. Each show will be presented at the Gala, October 5th at 7:00 PM when the winner of the Festival will be selected.

New York New Works Theatre Festival Semifinals Kick Off Next Week


The third annual New York New Work Theatre Festival at the Times Square Arts Centre (300 West 43rd Street) kicks off the Semifinals on Monday, September 19 with Starmites, the Six-Time Tony-Nominated Musical and continues with shows featuring some of the cast members of Wicked, Finding Neverland and Jersey Boys.

Does New Yorker Cartoonist Matthew Diffee Have It In For OH, HELLO's Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland?


The single-panel satirist struck again this week with another skewering of the Broadway-bound codgers.

Get in Line! Box Office Opens Today for OH, HELLO on Broadway


Get in line! The Lyceum Theatre box office (149 West 45th Street) opens today, August 26th, at 10am for tickets to OH, HELLO on BROADWAY.

Get in Line! Box Office Opens Friday for OH, HELLO on Broadway


Get in line! The Lyceum Theatre box office (149 West 45th Street) opens this Friday, August 26th at 10am for tickets to OH, HELLO on BROADWAY.

The New York New Works Theatre Festival Panel Announces 2016 Participants


In one of the first festivals of its kind, a panel of Broadway Producers and Emmy winning writers has compiled its final list of performances for the upcoming New York New Works Theatre Festival (August 29th - October 5).

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