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Exclusive: First Look at Darilyn Burtley & More in TINA - THE TINA TOUR MUSICAL Tour
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Darilyn Burtley as Tina Turner in new photos from the National Tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See a new look now!

Video: Darilyn Burtley and More in TINA -THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at Darilyn Burtley as Tina Turner in the National Tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. 

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Play Waterbury’s Palace Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will visit Waterbury’s Palace Theater for two performances only, November 1–2, 2025. Tickets, priced from $49 to $109, are on sale now.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Play The Weidner in February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will come to The Weidner in Green Bay, WI, February 16, 2026, as part of the Broadway in Green Bay Series. The new North American tour is led by Chicago-born actor and vocalist Darilyn Burtley, who will star as Tina Turner.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Launch New North American Tour at Lied Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will kick off a brand-new North American Tour with its launch at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE, October 8–11, 2025.

Darilyn Burtley and More to Join TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

New cast members have been revealed for the continuation of the North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Learn more and see how to attend!

Five International Singing Actors Sweep Final Round Of 2025 Lenya Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has revealed the winners of the twenty-seventh annual Lenya Competition, which took place Saturday 3 May at Kilbourn Hall in Rochester, New York. Learn more!

International Cast Of Eleven Selected As Finalists In 2025 Lotte Lenya Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has named the eleven exceptional singing actors who will compete for a top prize of $25,000 in the final round of the twenty-seventh annual Lotte Lenya Competition, the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest.

2025 Lenya Competition Unveils Twenty Singer-Actor Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Kim H. Kowalke, President of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music and founder of the Lenya Competition, has revealed the twenty rising singer-actors who have advanced to the Competition's semifinal round. Learn more.

Rocky Mountain Rep Will Be HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre announced its 'Home for the Holidays' event, featuring festive performances and community activities. Join the celebration and experience the holiday spirit in Grand Lake.

RUDDIGORE to be Revived by NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players will bring RUDDIGORE back to the stage this month, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic operatic work with a fresh perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

I LEFT MY HEART - A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre will open I Left My Heart - A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett on Friday, August 30th, at 8:00pm

Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 8, 2024

This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!

Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE SORCERER and TRIAL BY JURY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury. 

NIGHT OF LIFE Benefiting The Trevor Project Is Back This March!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2024

Don't miss Leg Up On Life's 9th NIGHT OF LIFE benefiting The Trevor Project at Sony Hall on March 4th! Join us for a one-night-only arts performance party co-hosted by Daniel Gold and Hibiscus.

BWW Feature: Creative Quarantine presents LES MISÈRABLES IN QUARAN-STREAM
by Theresa Bertram - May 28, 2020

What do displaced actors during a pandemic do when there is no stage in which to perform? They take it to the internet, of course, and that is exactly what the company Creative Quarantine has done. CREATIVE QUARANTINE Presents LES MISÈRABLES In QUARAN-STREAM will broadcast Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m., on their Creative Quarantine Youtube channel. Based out of Los Angeles, Calif., two dozen actors from all over the country, including Arkansas' own Piper Wallace, came together with co-founders and producers Benji Kaufman and Lara Lafferty to create a fully realized - and fully virtual - tribute to the beloved musical, LES MISERABLES.

BWW Interview: Sam Harvey of BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND at Tokyu Theatre Orb (Japan)
by Larisa Amaya-Baron - Nov 11, 2019

Sam Harvey is one cast member who has been with the show since the beginning. In a really fun interview session, I learned he comes back every year because he loves sharing Christmas with the world...and longs for the chicken nuggets at Japanese convenient stores??

Italian Classical Tenor, Jonathan Cilia Faro Announces US Debut Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019

Italian Classical Crossover Tenor Jonathan Cilia Faro's debut U.S. concert will be held on October 14th at Masonic Temple in New York. The concert will be the first time in the Masonic Temple's history that it will be open to the general public for an artist to perform with a band. The Music Director will be Bill Heller with Dave Anderson, bass, Russ DeSalvo, guitar; John Arrucci, percussion and special guest singer, Jonathan Heller.

Andrea McArdle & Donna McKechnie, Andy Mientus, and More Highlight Next Week at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Photo Coverage: Backstage with the Cast of BROADWAY'S RISING STARS 2019
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 23, 2019