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Andy Mientus to Star in JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in Chicago

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BOOK THIEF

The Book Thief opens at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from 11 - 16 September followed by Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 29 September - 14 October.  Check out all new photos below!

Carolina Academy of Performing Arts Receives Special Permission to Perform BETWEEN THE LINES

Get ready for an incredible performance as the award-winning Carolina Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) presents Between the Lines at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Don't miss this special opportunity to see the hit musical before its official release. Book your tickets now!

Coventry Local Daniel Krikler to Appear in THE BOOK THIEF at The Belgrade In September

The full cast for the musical stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief has been announced, which includes Coventry local Daniel Krikler as 'Max Vandenburg'.

Full Cast Revealed For New Musical THE BOOK THIEF

The full cast has been announced for the stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief, with a book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.

Winners of Taylor Louderman's 2023 Write Out Loud Contest Revealed

The Write Out Loud Team - Taylor Louderman, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy - has revealed the WINNERS of the FIFTH ANNUAL Write Out Loud Contest!

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

Applications For The Award-Winning BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Are Now Open

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is currently accepting applications to the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop for librettists and first-year composers and lyricists. The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning workshop is a free weekly program where lyricists and composers collaborate with peers to develop and cultivate their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and veteran guest lecturers. 

JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS to Play Chicago This Holiday Season

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK; SOME LIKE IT HOT; & More Lead Nominations for Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Leading the pack with the most honors of the season is the Broadway musical New York, New York, with twelve nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Tom Kitt, Andrew Lippa & More Named 'Write Out Loud' Guest Judges

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year's fifth annual contest! See who is judging, and learn more about the contest!

THE LAST VAMPIRE, THE BOOK THIEF, and More Set For Belgrade Coventry's Autumn/Winter Season

Details have been announced for the Autumn/Winter 2023 season at Belgrade Coventry. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Leicester's Curve To Stage New Production Of Tim Rice And Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA In 2024

Leicester's Curve theatre will stage a brand-new production of Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024.

Leicester's Curve Will Stage New Production of EVITA in November

Leicester's Curve theatre will stage a brand-new production of Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024.

New Musical THE BOOK THIEF Will Play in Coventry and Leicester Beginning in September

The stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief, with libretto by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, will be presented at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and Leicester's Curve Theatre in autumn 2023.

Review: BETWEEN THE LINES CAST ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT Is All Thrills and All Heart at 54 Below

The play ended back in September but the magic continues in album release concert.

Album Review: The Latest Off-Broadway Cast Album By A Delightful Cast That Reads BETWEEN THE LINES

Bobby could go on and on about every song from this Off-Broadway gem, but why. You all get the idea that this CD/Album is a must-have for musical theatre fans near and far.

Elyssa Samsel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Elyssa Samsel has been nominated for the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for the show "Between the Lines." She has also been nominated for the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show.

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