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Review: STAGES St. Louis AUSTEN’S PRIDE Glows with Originality and Seduces with Enchanting Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jul 31, 2025

STAGES St. Louis pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride is polished and ready for the road. It glows with originality. Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs’ book seduces with enchanting storytelling. Igor Goldin and Sheela Ramesh’s collaborative direction have drawn radiant performances and resonant vocals from a hugely talented cast. Olivia Hernandez, Delphi Borich, Dan Hoy, and the rest of this cast show up with excellence and deliver at the highest level.  

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE & More Leads BroadwayWorld's St. Louis Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2025

Among the most highly anticipated theatrical events in St. Louis this summer is the mainstage production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL.) In celebration of their 10th Anniversary Season, TWSTL is staging William’s seminal work A Streetcar Named Desire.  

Limited Engagement of AUSTEN'S PRIDE Comes to Orpheum Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced the limited engagement of the pre-Broadway production of Austen's Pride September 9-10.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to be Presented at STAGES St. Louis’ Prior to National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Austen’s Pride will launch a new production ahead of a multi-city national tour before setting its sights on Broadway. The new production will make its debut at STAGES St. Louis. Learn more!

Review: THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR at NVCC'S Schlesinger Center
by Elliot Lanes - May 13, 2025

If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays. Powerhouse Broadway performer Melissa Errico wants to change that and has done so brilliantly with her own creation entitled The Story of A Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War. Complete with a seven piece orchestra, superb arrangements by Tedd Firth, and mostly top notch technical elements, this show does a lot to teach us all about a forgotten generation of military and the time period in general.

Video: Kennedy Kanagawa Sings 'Never Ever Getting Rid of Me' in WAITRESS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

Watch a video of Kennedy Kanagawa perform “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” in WAITRESS, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. The actor played Milky White in the recent Into the Woods revival on Broadway.

Video: Watch 'I Didn't Plan It' From WAITRESS at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2025

Porscha Shaw is taking center stage as Becky in Waitress. Watch 'I Didn’t Plan It' from Waitress at 5th Avenue Theatre and get ready to be blown away. See the video!

Photos: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Waitress, from Theatre Under The Stars and The 5th Avenue Theatre. Experience this heartwarming musical that celebrates female friendship, love and pie all set to an unforgettable score by Sara Bareilles.

Video: First Look at WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2025

Get a first look at Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.

Review: WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 15, 2025

Dear Readers, when the rights for local theaters to produce hit shows become available, or start to become available, you know every theater will be vying to be the first. One such show currently in this situation is Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s huge hit “Waitress”. And once those rights are out there, we get to see what the local houses can do. Are they up to the task or will it just be a pale imitation of the Broadway and touring runs? The 5th Avenue Theatre has stepped up to be the first in this case and I’m thrilled to say, with a top notch cast and some able direction this first in the area production of “Waitress” is smacked clean out of the park.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS at TUTS Houston & 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2025

Watch Kerstin Anderson sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in rehearsals for Waitress - a co-production between 5th Avenue Theatre and TUTS Houston. Waitress is slated to run at the Seattle theatre from March 11-30, 2025. The production then plays Houston April 6-27, 2025.

Melissa Errico to Bring THE STORY OF A ROSE To D.C. Region
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress Melissa Errico will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War.

Video: First Promo For WAITRESS at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch a new promo video for Waitress at the 5th Avenue Theatre. ara Bareilles's pop-rock musical is filled with scrumptious pie--so much pie--and is one of the most famous musicals from the past decade.

Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Bring your appetite because The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage from March 11-30, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal below.

WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Cast Announced for WAITRESS At Skylight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast of Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, which will open their 65th season, October 4-27, 2024.

Cast Set for WAITRESS at Skylight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast of WAITRESS for their 65th season opener, featuring Julia Levinson as Jenna. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE to Release Stock and Amateur Performance Rights for One Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Stock and amateur performance rights for the new musical Austen’s Pride will be available for one year only starting this summer through the summer of 2025.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

AUSTEN'S PRIDE To Release Full Live Album From Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

A full live recording of the music from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride will be released, due to popular demand, in June 2024. The album will feature the star-studded cast from the recent concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.