THE MUSIC MAN Will Come to Buddy Holly Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will play Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock as part of the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall series, with four performances scheduled.
REVIEW: “Odd is a Gift from God” in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - May 25, 2026
The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget.
Review: WEST SIDE STORY Presented by Washington National Opera at The Music Center At Strathmore
by David Friscic - May 19, 2026
It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore
THE MUSIC MAN To Be Presented At State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN for four performances in New Brunswick, directed by Matt Lenz with choreography by Emmy winner Joshua Bergasse. Tickets start at $52.
Karylle Joins CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 13, 2026
Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia have confirmed that Filipino star Karylle will headline the Manila leg of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' global tour when the show runs at the Theatre at Solaire in July 2026.
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Mar 5, 2026
Seeing The Music Man in Mason City just feels right. When the new national tour came through the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium, it felt a little different than seeing a typical touring Broadway show. This is the town where the musical’s creator, Meredith Willson, was born and raised, so the story has a real connection here.