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Review Roundup: 1776 Launches National Tour; What Do the Critics Think?


1776 officially opened on February 16, 2023, at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, and will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America. Read the reviews for 1776 on tour here!

The Firehouse Theatre Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT!


The Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of their upcoming production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT. Inspired by the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the legendary King Arthur and his band of misfit knights as they journey throughout England on a quest to seek the Holy Grail.

Review Roundup: BEETLEJUICE Haunts Houses Across the U.S. on its National Tour


The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Read the reviews for the tour of Beetlejuice here!

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Welcomes Arts Writers For Annual National Critics Institute


The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will welcome 16 talented arts and culture writers and critics from across the country to campus for the annual National Critics Institute.

Review Roundup: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Kicks Off First National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?


The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!

Ben Roy to Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark


Taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, Ben Roy brings an unparalleled energy and unique voice to stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Roy has a style that is definitively his own.

Theatre Frisco to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC


Theatre Frisco is excited to present A Little Night Music July 26 - August 11, 2019. The fast-paced Stephen Sondheim musical is the winner of four Tony Awards. Set in Sweden in 1900, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs of an actress and the men who love her as chaos and hilarity ensue. Karen Raehpour stars as Desiree Armfelt. Neale Whitmore directs.

Review Roundup: HELLO, DOLLY! on Tour, What Did Critics Think?


'It only takes a moment' for America to fall in love with 'Hello, Dolly!' as the national tour is entertaining audiences across the U.S. with this classic tale. Check out what the critics are saying in the reviews from various tour stops below!

Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY on Tour, What Did Critics Think?


The national tour of 'Come From Away' is warming hearts across America. What are critics having to say about the musical? Check out reviews from various tour stops below!

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Tour, What Did the Critics Think?


DEAR EVAN HANSEN is currently on tour across America! What are critics saying about the show in different cities across the country? Check out all the reviews for the hit musical below!

Imprint Theatreworks Announces Cast of BLOOD BROTHERS


Imprint Theatreworks is pleased to announce the phenomenal cast and creative team of our anticipated inaugural season closer, Blood Brothers by Willy Russell! 

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on the National Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN


The Dear Evan Hansen National Tour opened Friday night at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Photo Flash: MAME at Lyric Stage


Photo Flash: MAME at Lyric Stage

Lyric Stage Continues 24th Season with OF THEE I SING!


Lyric Stage continues its 24th season with George and Ira Gershwin, George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind's Pulitzer Prize winning political satire musical OF THEE I SING in concert November 3-6, 2016.

GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Star Kristen Beth Williams to Lead Lyric Stage's CAMELOT


Relive the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table.

GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Star Kristen Beth Williams to Lead Lyric Stage's CAMELOT


Relive the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table.

BWW Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Onstage In Bedford


Church bells tolled as the sound of horse hooves on cobblestone echoed to set the stage at Onstage in Bedford this weekend for the opening of Jekyll & Hyde. A twist on the classic tale of one man's struggle to conquer his inner demons, this musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 tale was adapted for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn. Over the past century there have been innumerable adaptations of the original novella, including over 120 versions written for stage and film. The actors and production team of Onstage continued this time honored tradition this weekend to sold out audiences.

Lyric Stage's GRAND HOTEL Begins Tonight


Lyric Stage presents the Tony Award winning musical GRAND HOTEL - featuring the 32-piece Lyric Stage Orchestra playing the original Broadway orchestrations.

Mary-Margaret Pyeatt and Christopher J. Deaton Lead Lyric Stage's GRAND HOTEL


Lyric Stage presents the Tony Award winning musical GRAND HOTEL - featuring the 32-piece Lyric Stage Orchestra playing the original Broadway orchestrations.

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