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FINDING NEVERLAND Regional Premiere & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 'Broadway In Brighton' 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.

Garrett Clayton as 'The Grinch' and More Set for OFC Creations 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions. See full programming and learn more!

Liz Callaway to Set to Perform at at The Studebaker Theater in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will return to her hometown with her Grammy-nominated tribute to Stephen Sondheim, To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim. Learn how to see Callaway in Chicago!

AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Stephen Schwartz To Receive The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Prestigious Johnny Mercer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Stephen Schwartz will be the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala slated for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Stephen Schwartz to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Stephen Schwartz will be the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala slated for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Interview: Bryce Valle of AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Fred Kavil Theatre
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Mar 10, 2025

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations hit Broadway in 2019, earning 11 Tony nominations and one win for Sergio Trujillo’s choreography. Though it was cut short by COVID in March 2020, the show returned in May 2021 and ran until January 2022. It now lives on through its national tour, reaching 24 U.S. cities. The current tour is notable for being supervised by the original director, Des McAnuff, and Trujillo. I spoke with Bryce Valle, the tour's dance captain and the lead actor portraying Paul Williams of The Temptations.

Review: Lillias White: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN
by Steve Murray - Mar 9, 2025

What did our critic think of LILLIAS WHITE: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN at Feinstein's At The Nikko?

Kati Neiheisel Will Perform an Encore of YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE on Karen Carpenter's 75th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kati Neiheisel will bring her love of the Carpenters to Don't Tell Mama with an encore performance of her show Yesterday...Once More, Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 75th anniversary of the birth of Karen Carpenter.

Songwriters Hall Of Fame to Host Celebration Of Best Original Song Nominees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates this year's Oscar-nominated songwriters with the exclusive all-star virtual event, 'A Conversation with 2025 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters for Best Original Song,' viewable free.

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 7, 2025

As a GenXer, I was not around to experience MoTown’s heyday, so whenever there is a performance of any kind that celebrates that era, I am there! Luckily, Celebrity Attractions is in tune to the desires of my heart and brings shows like AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS to Robinson Center in Little Rock. From January 31-February 2, Central Arkansas was on Cloud Nine as we were whisked away to a world of soulful melodies, powerful harmonies, and captivating choreography. It was all that I ever dreamed it would be.  

AIN'T TOO PROUD is Coming to Pikes Peak Center in Febuary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.

ASCAP Foundation's 2024 Holiday Auction Launches With Donations From Stephen Schwartz, Ben Platt, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024

As the most musical time of the year approaches, The ASCAP Foundation unwraps the ultimate gift list for music fans, announcing the launch of its fourth annual Holiday Auction. Among the exclusive experiences and items for bid is a signed and personalized musical 'Doodle' by Stephen Schwartz, 2 Broadway house seats for & Juliet, and more.

20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 3, 2024

If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees For Induction
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees for induction, celebrating composers and lyricists with significant impact.

Riverside Theatre to Present EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Riverside Theatre for Kids will present Jim Henson's holiday classic, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, in a live stage show on December 6-8, 2024. The story tells of Emmet Otter and his Ma, who each want to buy a wonderful gift for the other for Christmas.

ASCAP Foundation Announces Winners of Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

The winners of the 55th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding books, articles, liner notes and broadcast programs on the subject of music give fans, readers and scholars rich new insights on legends of pop, film, jazz, country, concert music and more have been announced.  Check out the full list here!

New Jersey Symphony Will Perform THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

New Jersey Symphony will present Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra.