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Review: TAYLOR LOUDERMAN Charms in Her First Cabaret Show at the Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge
by James Lindhorst - Sep 28, 2025

The talented and likeable Taylor Louderman charmed, delighted, and amused in her Blue Strawberry debut. Ending her set with the Tim McGraw hit “Humble and Kind,” Louderman sang, “Hold the door, say please, and say thank you. I know you’ve got mountains to climb but always stay humble and kind.” No doubt words that this affable artist and compelling storyteller lives by.

Interview: Chatting with Taylor Louderman About Her Upcoming Cabaret Performance at the Blue Strawberry
by James Lindhorst - Sep 19, 2025

On Friday, September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2025, Tony nominee Taylor Louderman will bring her cabaret show to the Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Louderman grew up in neighboring Bourbon, Missouri and started her career at The Muny. She took valuable time from her rehearsal schedule and her work with her non-profit organization, the Write Out Loud Project, to sit down with Broadway World and talk about her upcoming shows at Blue Strawberry.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre To Host 2025 Fall Conference and Songwriters Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre will host its 2025 Fall Conference, Stronger Together: Reimagining Collaboration, October 21–22 at the NYPL for the Performing Arts.

Review: The Muny's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is The Best of Times
by James Lindhorst - Aug 10, 2025

The Muny’s La Cage Aux Folles is enormity in storytelling. Contrasted with the intimacy of last week’s Dear Evan Hansen, Marsha Milgrom Dodge’s La Cage captures the grandeur of what The Muny does best. It is a grand venue that supports epic productions.

Full Cast Set For JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Jersey Boys, which closes the 107th season of musicals on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Review: The Muny's Emotionally Charged DEAR EVAN HANSEN Packs an Emotional Wallop
by James Lindhorst - Jul 30, 2025

The Muny production of Dear Evan Hansen is a departure from the huge overblown musical extravaganzas that normally populate The Muny stage. It's a much smaller show but it is profoundly emotional. It creates intimacy that was once thought impossible in this large venue and opens other opportunities for the stories that the Muny can tell.  Like his emotionally charged direction of Fiddler on the Roof last season, Rob Ruggerio’s Muny version of Dear Evan Hansen packs an emotional wallop. Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, and the rest of this cast grabs the audience, holds them close, and leaves them with a deeply touching and poignantly warm theatrical experience. 

Full Cast Set For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny, Starring Norm Lewis and Michael James Scott
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for La Cage aux Folles, which returns this summer after nearly four decades to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Out On Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) has been released vinyl for the first time, available online and in stores now. Learn more!

Full Cast Set For DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen, which makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere beginning this month.

Digital Lottery for THE WIZ Announced at Bass Performance Hall
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, NETworks Presentations and Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, have announce a digital lottery for THE WIZ, powered by Broadway Direct.

John Tartaglia to Step In As Oaken in DISNEY’S FROZEN at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jul 8, 2025

The Muny announced today that John Tartaglia will be stepping into the role of Oaken in their currently running production of Disney’s Frozen. He will be replacing the injured Mark Saunders immediately. He directed this production of Disney’s Frozen, and critics have praised his work calling his storytelling “touching and moving.”

Full Cast Set For EVITA at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Evita, which returns after nearly 25 years to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Full Cast Set For FROZEN at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

The Muny has revealed the full cast for its premiere production of Disney's Frozen, which runs next month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Learn more here!

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & BRING IT ON Co-Creators Visit The Muny Production
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2025

Three of the creators of Bring It On: The Musical went to see the Muny's production on June 18. Watch a video of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green — members of the musical’s Tony-nominated creative team — speaking to the audience.

Review: BRING IT ON at The Muny is a High Flying Sensation
by James Lindhorst - Jun 18, 2025

The Muny's Bring It On is electrifying musical theatre for people of all ages. The biggest surprise is Jeff Whitty’s clever book. His story is filled with laughs, unexpected surprises, and a lot of heart. The young exuberant cast’s lively performances are punctuated with high-intensity dancing and explosive gymnastics. The Muny’s vibrant production of Bring It On soars and is highly recommended. 

Video: Behind the Scenes of BRING IT ON at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The Muny has shared a new look behind the scenes of Bring It On: The Musical! Brace yourself for the ultimate cheer showdown with The Muny's first production of the summer! Their upcoming season will also include Frozen, Evita, Come From Away, and more. Watch the video!

Full Cast Set For COME FROM AWAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which begins this month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actual events in the aftermath of 9/11.

Video: Kennedy Holmes Performs 'We Ain't No Cheerleaders' From BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The Muny has shared a video of Kennedy Holmes performing “We Ain’t No Cheerleaders” from Bring It On: The Musical! Brace yourself for the ultimate cheer showdown with The Muny's first production of the summer!

Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025

Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.

Video: Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman Respond to the MUNY's Regional Tony Award
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman accepted the regional Tony Award for the MUNY. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!