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Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Dec 6, 2025

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story.  Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned.  Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Performing Arts as part of the Willis Broadway Series, not only tells a beautiful story, but the way it is told is something I'm going to remember for a long time.

A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND INFINITE SADNESS Continues At Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago will continue performances of A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND INFINITE SADNESS, the new operatic and orchestral staging of The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 double album.

Video: Alison Luff Sings 'You Are Beautiful' From WONDER at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Watch Alison Luff perform “You Are Beautiful” from the new musical Wonder with Ian Axel (piano) and Yair Evnine (cello).

Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.

Video: Ian Axel and Yair Evnine Perform 'Moon Boy' From WONDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Ian Axel and Yair Evnine perform “Moon Boy” from the new musical Wonder, co-composed by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World. The new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong.

Photos: Javier Muñoz, Nathan Salstone and More in Rehearsals for WONDER at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the new musical, Wonder. A.R.T.’s world-premiere production. The production stars Javier Muñoz, Nathan Salstone and more. See photos from rehearsals here.

Video: THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 28, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Notebook on Tour in action in this all-new video. The tour began performances in September in Cleveland and will visit 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Tickets on Sale for FOOTLOOSE at The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University has revealed that tickets will go on sale on November 3rd for its 83rd production, Footloose. Learn more here!

Video: THE NOTEBOOK Tour's Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days'
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson. The tour began performances in September in Cleveland and will visit 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More On Sale This Week At Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The Smith Center will open ticket sales for the final four productions of its 2025–2026 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series on October 24 at 10 a.m. The lineup includes Spamalot, The Notebook, Shucked, and Hell’s Kitchen.

Tickets to THE NOTEBOOK at Seattle's Paramount Theatre to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play Seattle’s Paramount Theatre in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Nathan Salstone, Pearl Sun and More to Star in WONDER World Premiere Musical at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Join City Center 2026 Encores! Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

New York City Center has unveiled additional cast members for its Encores! series, including Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and more. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets here!

Video: Leo Roberts And The Cast Of HUZZAH! Perform 'Song Of Roland'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

Watch video of Leo Roberts and the cast of Huzzah! performing “Song of Roland” from the world premiere musical comedy by Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde).

Video: Liisi Lafointaine and Leo Roberts Perform 'Howl At The Moon' From HUZZAH! at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

See video of Liisi LaFontaine and Leo Roberts performing “Howl at the Moon” from Huzzah!, the new musical comedy by Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde).

Video: Leo Roberts Sings 'Song Of Roland' from HUZZAH! at San Diego's Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Oct 9, 2025

Get a first look at Leo Roberts singing 'The Song of Roland' from the new musical Huzzah!, with book, music, and lyrics by Olivier Award winners and Tony Award nominees Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe.

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!

THE NOTEBOOK and More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, featuring The Notebook and more. See the full lineup here!

Review Roundup: HUZZAH! at San Diego's Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Sep 29, 2025

What did the critics think of Huzzah!, the new musical by Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, the Globe's Come Fall in Love–The DDLJ Musical) and Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Heathers the Musical, Bat Boy)?

Review: HUZZAH! at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 29, 2025

The Renaissance is alive and well at The Old Globe, where “Huzzah!,” a new musical comedy, transforms a modern Renaissance faire into a comedic battleground for family squabbles, financial woes, and the eternal question of how much authenticity is too much.