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New Musical RITA: MORE THAN A MEMORY About Rita Hayworth's Alzheimer's Battle in Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

A new musical exploring Rita Hayworth's battle with Alzheimer's and Hollywood's erasure of her Spanish heritage is in development with New York Theatre Barn, written by Bettina Covo and Jonathan Larson Award-winner Cheryl Stern.

WEST SIDE STORY Will Come to The Gateway in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Gateway Playhouse will launch its 77th Season with the musical West Side Story. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 3, 2024

We spoke to Director Vincent Ortega about staging  IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse. Vincent Ortega makes his directorial debut at The Gateway; however, he has appeared onstage in numerous productions as well as served as Dance Captain and Co-Choreographer.

Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Gateway Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The highly anticipated musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from March 15 – April 14, 2024.

Photos: ON YOUR FEET! Gets Spanish-Language World Premiere at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2022

On May 7th, the World Premiere of the Spanish version of On Your Feet!!! en Espanol has opened to rave reviews in DC at GALA Hispanic Theatre. Directed and choreographed by original Broadway cast member Luis Salgado, music direction by Walter 'Bobby' McCoy. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Completes The 2019 Broadway At Music Circus Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019

The final show in the 2019 season is the Broadway At Music Circus premiere of In The Heights, a multiple Tony Award-winning Best Musical from Lin-Manual Miranda, creator of the smash hit Hamilton, running Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento.

BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at The Engeman
by Melissa Giordano - Mar 21, 2018

When I attended the Broadway incarnation of In the Heights, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Accordingly, when they announced their current season, I had the upmost confidence that the showing at the gorgeous The John W. Engeman Theatre was going to be just as stellar. Being the Engeman Theatre, I was proven right. The wonderful production runs through April 29th at the Northport venue masterfully directed by Paul Stancato.

Photo Flash: John W. Engeman Theater Stages IN THE HEIGHTS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater announces IN THE HEIGHTS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 15 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Photo Coverage: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 19, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of IN THE HEIGHTS began on Thursday, March 15 at 8:00pm. The show will run through Sunday, April 29, 2018.

IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2018

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for IN THE HEIGHTS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 15 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Photo Flash: North Shore's EVITA Stars Pose for Cast Portraits!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2017

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) just concluded Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary musical, EVITA. Photographer and castmember Michael Yeshion marked the end the of the run with special portraits of the cast, and you can check out the sexy close-ups below!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Starry EVITA at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary musical, EVITA. This environmental production, created solely for its unique theatre in-the-round, can be seen only at North Shore Music Theatre now through Sunday, October 8. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at Briana Carlson-Goodman, Constantine Maroulis and More in EVITA at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary musical, EVITA. This environmental production, created solely for its unique theatre in-the-round, can be seen only at North Shore Music Theatre now through Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Constantine Maroulis Plays 'Che' in EVITA, Opening Tonight at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary musical, EVITA. This environmental production, created solely for our unique theatre in-the-round, can be seen only at North Shore Music Theatre beginning tonight, September 26, and play thru Sunday, October 8.

Broadway's Constantine Maroulis to Play 'Che' in EVITA at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary musical, EVITA. This environmental production, created solely for our unique theatre in-the-round, can be seen only at North Shore Music Theatre beginning on Tuesday, September 26 and play thru Sunday, October 8. The cast of EVITA will be led by Briana Carlson-Goodman as Eva and Constantine Maroulis as Che.

UPTOWN BURLESQUE Strips to Benefit BC/EFA
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2017

It may normally be 'Quiet Uptown' but on June 9th, members of the cast of Broadway Bares: Strip U will be bringing the excitement of Broadway Bares to the UWS for a one night only exclusive event.

IN THE HEIGHTS Extends at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Broadway show In the Heights recently opened at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, to sold-out performances.

PHOTO FLASH: IN THE HEIGHTS at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 13, 2017

Directed and choreographed by original Broadway cast member Luis Salgado, IN THE HEIGHTS at APAC will run March 11th to the 26 at the The Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

IN THE HEIGHTS Opens at Axelrod Arts Center this Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017

???????Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Broadway sensation "In the Heights" is coming to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) on March 11, 2017, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado from the original Broadway cast. 

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with IN THE HEIGHTS at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2017

Directed and choreographed by original Broadway cast member Luis Salgado, IN THE HEIGHTS at APAC will run March 11th to the 26 at the The Axelrod Performing Arts Center.