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Review: HADESTOWN at The National Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Nov 21, 2025

Hadestown is a song you’ll want to hear again and again and again and again. And the cast of the national tour sings it in a way that honors the original yet rings with a sound all their own.

Interview: Theatre Life with Nickolaus Colón
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 10, 2025

Today’s subject Nickolaus Colón is currently living his theatre life on tour playing the role of Hades in Hadestown. The tour will be here in DC at the National Theatre from November 18th to 23rd. Nickolaus recently received a CT Circle Critics Award for his performance of Don in Kinky Boots.

Review: HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center
by Jay Pateakos - Nov 8, 2025

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center?

Interview: Wendell Scott Jr. of HADESTOWN at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Nov 1, 2025

Atlanta native Wendell Scott Jr. returns home as a swing in the national tour of HADESTOWN, which plays at The Fox Theatre for a limited run as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season November 14th – 16th. I caught up with Wendell to talk about his unique journey from the corporate world to the stage, the magic of HADESTOWN, and what it means to perform for his hometown crowd.

Interview: Megan Colton of HADESTOWN at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 17, 2025

After nearly a year on tour,  SoCal native Megan Colton reflects on her evolving relationship with Eurydice, her Los Angeles-area roots, and the advice she’d give to her 10-year-old self (and every other kid out there dreaming of Broadway).

Photos: Megan Colton, Jose Contreras and More in HADESTOWN North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

You can now check out new photos of the North American Tour of HADESTOWN! Currently, the touring cast stars Nickolaus Colón as Hades, Megan Colton as Eurydice, Jose Contreras as Orpheus, and more.

Disney's FROZEN to Conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

DISNEY’S FROZEN - based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film - will conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL to be Presented at The Gateway This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

The Addams Family Musical - a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family - continues The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MEETING OF MINDS Receives National Recognition With Chamber Music America Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Musiqa, NobleMotion Dance and the University of Houston IUCRC Brain Center have been awarded Chamber Music America's 2025 Interdisciplinary Collaboration of the Year for “Meeting of Minds”, a joint production with music by Anthony Brandt, choreography by Andy Noble and Dionne Sparkman Noble, visual design by Badie Khaleghian, and brain-computer interfacing (BCI) under the direction of Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal.  

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Announced At The Gateway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

The Gateway has announced the full cast for JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, set to bring tropical vibes and classic Buffett hits to the stage.

Interview: Bruce Winant on Reuniting With Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bruce Winant, who's starring as Tevye, to talk about his return to the role, his personal connection to the story, and more.

Full Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024.

Full Cast Set For The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice 
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms the playhouse’s stage into a true ice rink for The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice with host and two-time Olympic figure skating star Nancy Kerrigan!  

See Marilyn Maye, Norbert Leo Butz & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

54 Below Celebrates Halloween with Michael Cerveris, Lucia Spina, Alysia Velez, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to celebrate the spooky season this October with a spectacular line up of shows including 54 Goes Horror!, Redefining Femme Fatale: Songs of Sex and Murder, and Into Sweeney Todd’s Woods. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

The New London Barn Playhouse Opens Its MainStage Production Of THE WEDDING SINGER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

The Wedding Singer is now at the New London Barn Playhouse, running from August 9th - August 20th at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on August 10th, 16th, and 18th at 2:00 pm and Sunday performances at 5:00 pm.

Cast Set for EVITA at The Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

The Gateway Playhouse will present Evita in May. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER Brings the 80s Back To Life At The Gateway
by Melissa Giordano - Feb 3, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WEDDING SINGER at The Gateway?