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THE MONKEY KING, FRANKENSTEIN & More Win 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild has announced the winners of the 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, which include San Francisco Opera's The Monkey King and Frankenstein at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Check out the full list of nominations and winners here.

DEATH BECOMES HER, WICKED: FOR GOOD & More Receive Nominations for 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 29, 2025

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, which include honors for Broadway's Death Becomes Her and Beetlejuice, along with Wicked: For Good.

Photos: Sierra Boggess, Taylor Mac and More in PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience is presenting Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools, directed by Darko Tresnjak. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Ontario Government Will Invest $35 Million to Rebuild Shaw Festival's Royal George Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

The Ontario government is investing $35 million over three years to support the Shaw Festival’s rebuild of the iconic Royal George Theatre.

Two New Members Join Shaw Festival Board
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

At this afternoon's Shaw Festival Annual Meeting, Board Chair Mr. Ian Joseph announced the new member appointments of Ms. Colleen Johnston and Dr. Dan Patterson.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a three-performance stop at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM. 

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Final Performance in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song will play its final New York performance at Theater555 in November. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole a Song skewers the latest deluge of Broadway offerings. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Margaret Pine Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Off-Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

The real Margaret Pine whose character is represented in Hell's Kitchen as Alicia Keys piano teacher stopped by 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song' at Off-Broadway at Theater 555 to see herself spoofed. 

Photos: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 20, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song opened on Thursday, September 19th. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG is making its triumphant Off-Broadway return tonight! Read reviews for the award-winning musical parody of Broadway shows and stars.

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Release Original Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical Original Off-Broadway Cast album will be released this winter. The story is told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976. Learn more about the show and about the album.

Photos: Lorna Luft Stops By FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 welcomed show business legend Lorna Luft. Check out photos from the her visit!

Photos: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns Off-Broadway With MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 (555 West 42nd Street) on Thursday, September 19th. Check out photos from the production!

Photos: Christine Ebersole Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Christine Ebersole recently stopped by to check out a preview of the Off-Broadway production of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song. Check out a photo of Ebersole with the cast!

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Begins Previews This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, begins previews this Friday. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AJ Holmes, Sasha Hutchings, and More Join FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

The cast has been announced for the Off-Broadway premiere of Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, which opens on Thursday, September 19th. Learn more about the cast here!

Video: EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Get a first look at Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Get a First Look at EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: BROADWAY BARES: HIT THE STRIP Raises A Record $2,259,134
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

See photos from inside the record-breaking Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, which took place on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.