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Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025

The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

John Behlmann and More Complete the Cast of DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical ahead of the show’s first preview. See who is starring and learn more!

Beth Malone and More Join DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Dolly Parton has announced additional casting, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Parton’s hometown of Nashville, TN. 

See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sam French and Kyle Wilson Will Perform 'Kyle and Sam Do 54 Below'
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Joined by an ensemble of some of their oldest (and newest) collaborators, composer Kyle Wilson and bookwriter Sam French will host an evening of songs working through the history of their partnership at 54 Below on Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 PM.

Video: Ingrid Michaelson Teases THE NOTEBOOK Musical News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

Watch Ingrid Michaelson tease an update about The Notebook musical!

Photos: HAMILTON Releases New Block of Tickets and All New Production Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

HAMILTON has announced that tickets are now available for performances on Broadway through December 30, 2023.  Tickets range from $99 to $229 with premiums starting from  $249.  Plus, all new production photos of the current Broadway company have just been released.

Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Team BWW - Oct 7, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Let's see what the critics have to say!

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 7, 2022

What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? THE NOTEBOOK is a pretty musical indeed. The musical treats Allie and Noah’s love story with a lighter touch than its source material, and the overall result is moving and graceful.

VIDEO: First Look at THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere musical The Notebook, now extended by popular demand through October 30, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!

THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Extended at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an additional block of tickets on sale for the world premiere musical The Notebook, now extended by popular demand through October 30, 2022.

Photos: First Look at THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals Of Broadway-Bound THE NOTEBOOK At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW Staff - Aug 20, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released rehearsal images from the highly anticipated world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film.

BALL NIGHT, Featuring Cubs Anthem Singer John Vincent and More, Will Raise Funds And Awareness For Special Olympics Illinois
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

The Beautiful City Project announces the cast of its August fundraising cabaret BALL NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces Extension Of World Premiere Production IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022

Extended by popular demand through July 31, 2022!

Review: IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 5, 2022

What did our critic think of IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian’s IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE is campy musical theater fun that pays homage to the 1953 “B-movie” from which it’s adapted. In the vein of musicals like LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Blair and Kinosian lean into the source material’s ability to delight and amuse with a take-home message that’s clear as day—but the earnestness of the material is what allows it all to be delivered with a wink.

Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, John Cardoza, Ryan Vasquez & More to Star in THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced the cast and creative team for the highly anticipated world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film.

The Beautiful City Project To Present SUMMER ART FEST This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022

The Beautiful City Project announces the cast of its June fundraising cabaret SUMMER ART PROJECT, with proceeds to benefit Project Onward, an organization that exists to give artists with disabilities a 'visual voice' to tell their stories and change the perceptions of the world.