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Photos: Hoda Kotb Visits JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2025

The company at the Laura Pels Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Television personality Hoda Kotb stopped by to check out JOY: A New True Musical and posed with the cast after the show. Check out photos here!

Review Roundup: Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical, starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as 'Joy,' is now playing off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre. See what the critics had to say and read the reviews here!

JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL to Offer $19.95 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy' is launching a general rush policy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

JOY Launches Box Office with Betsy Wolfe, Ticket Special, and a Free Mop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The box office for JOY: A New True Musical, starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, will open on Monday, June 16 at 12 PM ET with special pricing and giveaways.

Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez. Learn more!

JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Launches Ticket Initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical is partnering on a ticket initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City. Learn more about the partnership and about the show here!

Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.' JOY begins rehearsals on May 5 and will make its off-Broadway debut at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein's PIPE DREAM at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Pipe  Dream, a musical tale of love and hope from John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row & Sweet Thursday.

Lainie Sakakura Will Moderate New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024

New York Theatre Barn will launch the 11th season of its Choreography Lab on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 7PM ET.

HENRY & ME Continues Development as Part of Dance Lab New York's Bespoke Lab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

HENRY & ME, a new tap dancing play honoring Tony Award winning legend Henry LeTang receives its next development step as part of Dance Lab NY's BeSpoke Lab. 

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Keller Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week.

Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Pulsates at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jul 19, 2023

Now at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through July 23, 2023, the musical is mostly engaging and passionately performed. But a chaotic, sped-through first act only provides brief vignettes of a challenging life. The better second act focuses on Ms. Turner's comeback, concluding with a mini rock concert that made the visit worthwhile.

TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At Keller Auditorium, June 26
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

Tickets for TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL national tour will go on sale at Keller Auditorium, June 26. This inspiring and uplifting show will play Keller Auditorium from September 5 – 10! 

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL At the Eccles Theater Is A Fitting Tribute To The Late Icon
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 1, 2023

As we honor the late Tina Turner upon the news of her recent passing, the national tour of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL--now playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City--is a fitting tribute to a woman who made a great impact not only on the world of music but on the world itself.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Bushnell
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Apr 12, 2023

A jukebox musical depicting the true life story of the award-winning Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, Tina Turner is now playing at The Bushnell through April 16th. Don't miss this incredibly moving, tour-de-force musical featuring an unforgettable cast and electrifying performances.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Playhouse Square April 25 - May 14
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will play the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square for 24 performances from April 25 to May 14 as part of the 2022-2023 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Rock The Bushnell, April 11-16
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

Twelve-time Tony Award nominated TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will play eight performances from April 11 to April 16, 2023 at The Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets are on sale now.

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL IS “SIMPLY THE BEST...” TICKET IN TOWN at Straz Center For The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 3, 2023

Over the past several years, jukebox musicals have taken the “Great White Way...” by storm. From shows such as “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” “Jagged Little Pill,” “Moulin Rouge,” “Girl from the North Country,” and more recently “& Juliet,” “MJ the Musical,” all tell a story surrounded by a book of songs exploring the discography/career of musicians such as Alanis Morissette, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, and Bob Dylan to name a few.

Playhouse Square Announces Public On-Sale For TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2023

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale Friday, January 20 for 24 performances from April 25 to May 14 as part of the 2022-2023 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.