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MAMMA MIA! Sets New Sales Record at Shea's 710 Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Second Generation Theatre have announced that their co-production of MAMMA MIA! has officially become the top-selling engagement at Shea's 710 Theatre in its thirteen-year history.

Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jan 20, 2026

One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001  Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding is merely the springboard to launch  a musical score chock full of ABBA's greatest hits. The stage version has toured for years and is yet again on Broadway right now.

Interview: Hannah Cruz Says CHESS Is 'Like We’re Creating a New Musical'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

BroadwayWorld interviews Hannah Cruz about her role as Svetlana in the Broadway revival of CHESS. Discover how this new production brings fresh perspectives, and what audiences can expect from the cast including Lea Michele.

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus Developing New AI-Assisted Musical
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA revealed at SXSW London that he is writing a new musical with the help of AI, calling the technology a valuable creative tool and discussing its role in his latest project with Pophouse Entertainment.

Tim Rice Will Write Songs For Upcoming Animated Film THE LAND OF SOMETIMES
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Tim Rice is working on three new songs for an upcoming animated film, titled The Land of Sometimes. The film is set to be released in late 2025. Learn more here!

DREAMGIRLS and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre Stage 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Shea’s Performing Arts Center, MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed the lineup of shows headed to the Shea’s 710 Theatre stage. Learn more!

Review: CHESS at LANCASTER OPERA HOUSE
by Michael Rabice - Mar 31, 2025

Every now and then there is a musical that is near universally loved for it score, treasured by cast recording collectors, and infamous to many,  BUT is rarely ever produced. Most were failures soon after theirs debuts. My personal desert island treasured flop  from that category is Jerry Herman's DEAR WORLD. For others it was Stephen  Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (  considered a flop for almost 40 years, but now a triumph). Which brings us to the rarely produced, but often recorded musical CHESS, now being presented at the Lancaster Opera House.

MAMMA MIA! Will Return to Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

A decade after closing, Mamma Mia! will return to Broadway this summer! Discover the return of MAMMA MIA! on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Join the excitement as this beloved musical begins its run on August 2, bringing ABBA's timeless hits back to the stage.

Sir Tim Rice Dishes on CHESS Broadway Revival, New JOSEPH... Film, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

Sir Tim Rice recently chatted about his iconic career, and what's in the pipeline for the future, including a Broadway revival of Chess, new film adaptation of Joseph the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more.

TIM RICE MY LIFE IN MUSICALS - I KNOW HIM SO WELL Comes To Darlington Hippodrome In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024

Sir Tim Rice is set to visit Darlington Hippodrome in 2025, offering audiences a chance to engage with the acclaimed lyricist known for his work on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and THE LION KING.

Antony Costa Extends and Further Cast Revealed For MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Celebrating five years at The O2, Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia! The Party, has announced a new cast of 2024/25 alongside the extension of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos.

American Coast Theater Company Presents CHESS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

American Coast Theater Company will present CHESS THE MUSICAL at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus from June 6th to June 16th, 2024. Directed by Susan K. Berkompas.

Melissa Kelley's HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? Comes to The Avalon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Melissa Kelley explores who we are, who we want to be, and how we get there from here through an evening of song and story as a part of the Sounds of the Avalon Series at the Avalon Theatre.

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 10, 2024

Guilty as charged. I openly admit I really enjoy the ABBA musical, MAMMA MIA! There is a time and place for all kinds of entertainment, and the birth of the jukebox musical can almost certainly be attributed to kind of show MAMMA MIA has become. Now 25 years after it's opening, the national tour that is playing at Shea's Buffalo this week has audiences happily enraptured with a musical comedy that serves solely to entertain. And it most certainly succeeds.

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

On Saturday 6 April 2024, MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 25th anniversary, only the third musical in the history of the West End to do so. Check out photos here!

Cellist Trey Lee To Release New Album SEASONS INTERRUPTED in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Internationally-acclaimed cellist Trey Lee is collaborating with the English Chamber Orchestra for his new album SEASONS INTERRUPTED. Learn how to purchase the album.

Gretna Theatre Reveals Summer 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for Gretna Theatre's 97th season, including five mainstage productions and four Family Series presentations, most of which will take place this summer at the historic Mt. Gretna Playhouse.

Feature: MAMMA MIA at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Mar 1, 2024

Opening March 5 at the Music Hall in downtown Kansas City is the 25th Anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia.” This touring production is presented by Broadway Across America, Kansas City based largest presenter of Broadway tours across the nation.

West End Musical THE GRINNING MAN To Have Australian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Vass Productions and Salty Theatre will present the Australian premiere of The Grinning Man at Alex Theatre St Kilda from 2 May.

Developmental Readings of BORDELLO THE MUSICAL Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

 The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.