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Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in Rehearsals for SCHMIGADOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

This week the company of Schmigadoon! gathered at New 42 Studios to begin rehearsals for the new Broadway musical and welcome Maulik Pancholy to their town. See rehearsal photos here!

McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, Brad Oscar & More Join SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

Today, Schmigadoon! announced additional members of the production’s Broadway company who will join the previously announced Alex Brightman and Sara Chase. 

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica to Present Spring MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Westside Ballet of Santa Monica with their Spring 'Masters of Movement' event. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica Celebrates 50th Anniversary of THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents its 50th-anniversary celebration of 'The Nutcracker,' Southern California's longest-running rendition beginning Thanksgiving weekend for eight public performances at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Comes To Westside Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents 'Masters of Movement: Ballet through the Centuries'-a richly varied program of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works showcasing the range and talent of the nonprofit company's pre-professional dancers, alumni, and guest artists-on Memorial Day weekend at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Westside Ballet Alumni Leave Russian Ballet Companies: Perform in Santa Monica May 7th & 'Dance Talks' April 28th.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022

Five Accomplished Alumni & Guest Artists travel far and wide for Westside Ballet's Special Performance celebrating 'New Horizons' on Mother's Day Weekend. Three after fleeing from Russia.

Westside Ballet Returns To Live Stage For First Time In Two Years With THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

The whole family can expect to be entranced once more by the production's lavish scenes and costumes, from the Victorian Christmas party to the Kingdom of Sweets, as world-class professional dancers perform alongside pre-professional and student performers.

BWW Blog: Clue the Musical
by Student Blogger: Caiti Ho - Nov 30, 2020

While watching Clue for the millionth time, I managed to cast a cast full of Broadway icons. Because the alleged remake will destroy the iconic original.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: September 26-27- with Debbie Allen, Vanessa Williams and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2020

This weekend (September 26-27) in live streaming: Fame reunites on Stars in the House, Irish Rep presents Belfast Blues, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: September 5-7- with Karen Olivo, A Nick Cordero Tribute, and More
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2020

This weekend (September 5-7) in live streaming: broadway tribute Nick Cordero, Karen Olivo sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 29-30- with Sierra Boggess, Uptown Players, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2020

This weekend (August 29-30) in live streaming: Sierra Boggess sings with Seth Rudetsky,and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 22-23- with Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2020

Today (August 22-23) in live streaming: Rachel Bay Jones sings with Seth Rudetsky, the Pippin cast reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 15-16- with Betty Buckley, Christopher Jackson, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2020

This Weekend (August 15-16) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block sings with Seth Rudetsky, Carrie reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 8-9- with Liz Callaway, Marlo Thomas, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2020

Today (August 8-9) in live streaming: Free to Be... You and Me returns for an Encore, Liz Callaway performs with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Casting Announced For National Tour Of ANASTASIA At Segerstrom Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019

Casting has been announced for the national tour of ANASTASIA, coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts November 5 a?" 17, 2019 in Segerstrom Hall. Rising theater star Jake Levy makes his national tour debut in the principal role of Dmitry.

Westside Ballet School Honors Founder Yvonne Mounsey At Saturday Night Centennial Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2019

The Saturday Night Centennial Gala, as part of the company's annual fundraising event, will present ballet luminaries and special guest stars: Lauren Fadeley Veyette, Principal Artist with Miami City Ballet; Westside alumnus Andrew Veyette, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet; international guest star & alumna Joy Womack; Joffrey Ballet's Principal Dancer, Dylan Gutierrez, who will be dancing with Westside Ballet alumna Lucia Connolly, also with Joffrey Ballet; and Westside Ballet welcomes guest artist Zachary Guthier, 

54 Sings Elton John, Alanis Morissette And More Next Week At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

BWW Flashback: ANASTASIA Concludes Broadway Run Today- Relive the Home, Love & Family!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, after two successful years on Broadway, the musical adaptation of the hit animated film, Anastasia will play its final performance on today, March 31, 2019. Upon closing, Anastasia will have played 808 regular and 34 preview performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

Full Cast Revealed for 5th Ave's New Ahrens and Flaherty Musical MARIE, DANCING STILL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced full casting for its production of Marie, Dancing Still - A New Musical, the gorgeous new work from Tony Award-winning authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once On This Island) and five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers, Contact).

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The German Cast of ANASTASIA Singing 'In A Crowd of Thousands'
by Alan Henry - Feb 11, 2019

In the video below, watch as Judith Caspari (Anya) Milan van Waardenburg (Dimitri) sing 'In A Crowd Of Thousands' from the upcoming Germany debut of ANASTASIA!