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EXPEDITION UNKNOWN's Josh Gates is Coming to NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Join renowned explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, star of the Discovery Channel's popular series, Expedition Unknown, for an exhilarating day of adventure held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

​​​​​​​ANNIE Kicks Off Compass Rose Theater 2025�"26 Season This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Compass Rose Theater has announced its 2025–26 season featuring Annie, Pride & Prejudice, Rent, and a 15th anniversary cabaret. The Annapolis company opens with Annie on September 19, 2025, at Maryland Hall.

FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL Extends Final Melbourne Season Through 24 August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, the high-energy hit Footloose: The Musical has announced a final Melbourne season extension, now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre through Sunday, 24 August 2025.

Broadway Streaming Guide August 2025 - Where to Watch the New PEANUTS Musical & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!

ARTECHOUSE NYC Launches First-Ever XR Bar Cocktail Tasting Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

ARTECHOUSE NYC is inviting cocktail connoisseurs and adventurous date-night seekers to experience a first-of-its-kind immersive cocktail journey with the debut of its XR Bar: Cocktail Tasting Experience, now open daily inside Chelsea Market.

Interview: PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN Examines the World of FOOTLOOSE
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 24, 2025

MSMT continued its 11th season of the popular series, Peek Behind the Curtain, on July 23, 2025, presenting a panel consisting of two of MSMT’s favorite artists, Charis Leos (GYPSY, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, HELLO, DOLLY!) and David Girolmo (WAR PAINT & CANDIDE on Broadway, TITANIC, TREASURE ISLAND, HELLO, DOLLY!), together with MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark and BWW moderator Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold. Held at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, the event drew its customary enthusiastic crowd. Among the topics addressed in the conversation were FOOTLOOSE as a reflection of the 1980s, the creative team of E. Faye Butler (director) and Tyler Hanes (choreographer), the setting of FOOTLOOSE in the fictional town of Bomont, Oklahoma, and the meaning of dance as self-expression and liberation in the musical.

APOLLO 13 Returning to Theaters for 30th Anniversary; Watch a New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13, Universal Pictures is bringing the film back to theaters nationwide, presented exclusively in IMAX from September 19-25. Check out a new trailer for the movie now. 

Interview: Tyler Hanes on Dance As Self-Expression & Identity
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 9, 2025

“For Ren dance is his language.  It’s a form of self-expression – the only way he knows how to express himself and communicate.  When this is taken from him, he doesn’t understand why something so beautiful and alive as dance is not allowed.  He is fighting for self-expression and his very identity.” Actor, dancer, choreographer Tyler Hanes is describing the motivation of FOOTLOOSE’s protagonist Ren McCormack. Hanes, who has a storied resume that includes ten Broadway shows and countless regional credits, has returned to Maine State Music Theatre (which he calls “coming home”) to choreograph their new production of the 1998 musical, FOOTLOOSE, collaborating with director E. Faye Butler. 

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE Rewinds the Clock at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 2, 2025

If you don't know the capsule plot of Back to the Future yet, close this review and go pull it up for streaming, or check TBS (Back to the Future is almost always running on TBS these days).

Review: FOOTLOOSE at Planet Royale
by David Bravos - May 28, 2025

When Drew Anthony asked the audiences from the 2024 season of shows what they wanted to see next, the first choice was overwhelming; people wanted to see FOOTLOOSE. Based on the timeless Kevin Bacon movie, the musical delivers plenty at Planet Royale with some simply superb casting and choreography that befits such a dancing spectacle. This excellent production proves that this story still has the power to get people dancing.

Kevin Bacon's Nonprofit SixDegrees.org Teams Up with Philly Breweries
by Marina Kennedy - May 23, 2025

NYWIFT Announces 16 Projects By Members At 2025 Tribeca Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

New York Women in Film & Television has revealed 16 projects from 16 members have been officially selected for the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Learn more here!

Review: FOOTLOOSE at NextStop Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - May 21, 2025

NextStop’s production of 'Footloose' felt haphazard and emotionless, and what should have been a fun evening of theater and nostalgia was instead entirely lackluster.

Cast Set For FOOTLOOSE in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Footloose: The Musical is now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre with most of the initial May-June season already sold out.

STOMP and More Set for Coppell Arts Center 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

The Coppell Arts Center has revealed its 2025-2026 presenting season, Your Night. Your Show. Your Moment!, with eight award-winning shows. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Kevin Bacon Revives Iconic 'Footloose' Performance at Stagecoach
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

On Sunday, the Footloose star took the Stagecoach Festival stage to perform Kenny Loggins' title number from the 1984 musical classic, alongside his brother Michael Bacon. Watch a clip of the performance!

Photos/Video: Julianne Moore Stars in First Look at Netflix's SIRENS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025

Netflix has revealed the official trailer and new images for its upcoming five-episode limited series Sirens, starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock. Check it out now!

Val Kilmer, Film Star and Stage Performer, Passes Away at 65
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Val Kilmer at the age of 65. The actor died on April 1 from pneumonia. Throughout his career, the Hollywood star appeared in many prominent films, including Top Gun, Willow, and Oliver Stone's The Doors.

Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!

FOOTLOOSE Will Be Performed as Part of Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.