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DISNEY'S FROZEN Cast Announced for Broadway At Music Circus
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Broadway At Music Circus has announced the cast for its upcoming production of DISNEY'S FROZEN, which will run at the UC Davis Health Pavilion. Based on the Oscar-winning animated film, the stage musical features songs from the original film including “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and more.

Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!

Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 3, 2025

The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts. Many a time she thought she was headed one way, and then she seemed to be veering in another, only to return to her original path.

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.

Photo: Brooke Shields Visits EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

See a photo of Brooke Shields visiting Empire: The Musical Off-Broadway. This original production shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire. Learn more about the production!

Hannah Shankman Will Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 5, 2024

Hannah Shankman will take over the role of Fanny Brice when the tour opens in Seattle on September 24th, 2024. She joins returning cast members Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice, Stephen Mark Lukas as Nick Arnstein, Izaiah Montaque Harris as Eddie Ryan, Walter Coppage as Florenz Ziegfeld, Leah Platt as Emma/Mrs. Nadler, Christine Bunuan as Mrs. Meeker, and David Foley Jr. as Tom Keeney. 

Photos: EMPIRE Celebrates Opening Night at New World Stages
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 12, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical just celebrated its opening night at New World Stages. The production, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull, is directed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out photos 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: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 20, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Premiere at New World Stages in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, will premiere in its hometown, New York City at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Max Chernin, Sean Allan Krill & More to Star in ELF THE MUSICAL at The North Carolina Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Don't miss the Broadway studded cast of Elf: The Musical at the North Carolina Theatre. Follow Buddy's hilarious journey as he spreads Christmas cheer and helps New Yorkers remember the true meaning of Christmas. Get your tickets now!

Kara Lindsay Will Lead MARY POPPINS at North Carolina Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

The stars have aligned to bring together this star-studded cast in North Carolina Theatre’s (NCT) summer musical of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, flying on the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium stage at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts July 25-30, 2023.

David Elder, Kelly Sheehan, and More to Star in New Bedford Festival Theatre's WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2022

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas which will be presented November 26 - December 4, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.

Cast Announced for New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

The 9th season of New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab will continue on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 7PM ET. The in-person presentation will also be streamed live from Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City.

Review: PIPPIN: Growing Up Is Hard To Do
by Nancy Grossman - Aug 8, 2022

The second and final production of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s 2022 season is Stephen Schwartz’s PIPPIN, originally produced on the Broadway stage in 1972 with direction and choreography by Bob Fosse, and revived/reimagined in 2013 by Diane Paulus at the American Repertory Theater before going to Broadway. Undaunted by following in those two very large sets of footsteps, RMT Artistic Director Rachel Bertone forges her own path to stage a version that leads with an enlarged heart and a healthy helping of fun and whimsy.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present PIPPIN in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2022

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston announced the cast for Pippin, the 2nd and final production in the company’s Summer 2022 season. Running from August 5-13, 2022 at the Robinson Theatre.

MARY POPPINS Star Jeanna De Waal Takes Over Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Jul 13, 2022

The Muny is presenting Mary Poppins! The show's star, Jeanna De Waal, will take you behind the scenes of the final night of their run.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu & More in The Muny's MARY POPPINS
by Alan Henry - Jul 6, 2022

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's high-flying production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, now on stage through July 13.

Full Cast Announced For MARY POPPINS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's high-flying production of Mary Poppins this July. Find out who is in the cast. 

BTG Announces Casting For Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process.