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Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Theatre By The Sea
by Jay Pateakos - Aug 24, 2025

Theatre By The Sea wrapped up its 92nd season with the hip-swaying, leg-lunging Elvis bio-musical Heartbreak Hotel that had the near sell-out crowd dancing and strutting down their own memory lane of the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley.

Nikki Snelson Will Direct Theatre By The Sea's HEARTBREAK HOTEL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025

 In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Heartbreak Hotel, the stage musical which celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel will be presented from August 20 – September 14, 2025.

Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025. The production marks the return of the beloved musical to the Wakefield stage, where it was last seen in 2011.

Review: WAITRESS at Theatre By The Sea
by Christopher Verleger - Jul 2, 2025

Theatre By The Sea celebrates the arrival of summer with its magnificent production of “Waitress,” a romantic musical comedy about problematic relationships, second chances, and the unyielding power of friendship.

WAITRESS to be Presented at Theatre By The Sea This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

In celebration of 92 years, Theatre By The Sea will present the hit Broadway musical Waitress. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: A Stirring, Unforgettable TITANIC: THE MUSICAL at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 5, 2024

More than 112 years after RMS Titanic – then the largest ocean liner afloat – struck an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, the public’s fascination with its tragic story remains unabated.

Video: TITANIC at North Shore Music Theatre First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

Get a first look at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre's (NSMT) production of TITANIC. This majestic musical cruises onto the NSMT stage through Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

TITANIC Comes to North Shore Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Beginning this October, Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will present the award-winning musical TITANIC. This majestic musical cruises onto the NSMT stage from Tuesday, October 29, and plays a two-week engagement through Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Review: JERSEY BOYS Works Its Way Back to Beverly
by R. Scott Reedy - May 14, 2024

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at North Shore Music Theatre?

Encore Production of JERSEY BOYS to Return to North Shore Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre will begin the 2024 musical season early when they bring back the hit 2019 production of JERSEY BOYS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns to OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Nov 28, 2023

On November 16-18, 2023, Segerstrom Center for the Arts's Samueli Theater welcomed back FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, the hit Broadway-skewering parody show that pokes fun at the Great White Way. Aimed as a 'greatest hits' iteration, the show was a (mostly) funny 2-Act program, but a lot of its material proved surprisingly outdated and out-of-touch.

Review: ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at North Shore Music Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 4, 2023

What did our critic think of ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at North Shore Music Theatre?

North Shore Music Theatre to Present New Musical ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is coming to North Shore Music Theatre. Experience the authorized bio-musical about the iconic Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his hits. Don't miss this New England premiere!

Tony Award-Winning JERSEY BOYS Opens At Theatre By The Sea August 9
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2023

In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the Tony Award-winning smash hit Jersey Boys, which will be presented from August 9 – September 10, 2023.

Video: First Look at Desi Oakley and Joseph Spieldenner in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Get sneak peek video of the highly-anticipated production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre. Join Desi Oakley and Joseph Spieldenner as they bring the beloved characters to life in this enchanting musical.

Desi Oakley and Joseph Spieldenner to Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

North Shore Music Theatre will be alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC once more as the treasured musical, featuring a timeless score by Rodgers & Hammerstein, takes the stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Starlight Indoors
by Alan Portner - Mar 10, 2023

“Forbidden Broadway” the musical parody performs on the actual indoor stage (not the Butterfield Stage) at Starlight Theatre in Swope Park in front of an audience of about 500 wildly amused patrons.    “Forbidden Broadway” is a thorough skewering of all those Broadway shows you’ve either seen or hoped to see.  Broadway sees its own reflection in a funhouse mirror and has a big belly laugh at its own expense.  

Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Feb 3, 2023

Everyone has a playlist. It may be of your favorite artist or genre. Now imagine this playlist being performed live, with a little twist. If that sounds fun to you, and you a big fan of show tunes, then there is a show playing at the Temple of the Performing Arts that you can't miss. On Tuesday, January 31, Des Moines Performing Arts brought 'Forbidden Broadway' as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series. Based on the laughter from the audience on opening night, you won't want to miss out on this show.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 27, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; Theatre By The Sea Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.