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by E.H. Reiter - Mar 28, 2023
The new musical adaption of THE OUTSIDERS at the La Jolla Playhouse brings all of the restless energy and the building tensions of the novel, written by S.E.Hinton to the stage with dynamic performances and choreography. Extended through April 9th at the La Jolla Playhouse, see this show before it’s gone!

by Shari Barrett - Mar 21, 2023
John Farmanesh-Bocca is a multi-award-winning physical theatre director, the Founding Artistic Director of both Not Man Apart - Physical Theatre Ensemble (2005-2015) and Shakespeare Santa Monica (2003-2014). Now he has shifted gears to go on a search for America by directing the sensual, passionate, and delightfully funny Pulitzer Prize winning play Picnic by William Inge, with his version featuring an entirely Black American cast. I decided to speak with him about his vision for presenting the quintessentially American play and the unique challenges faced while shifting gears from physical movement to character development.

by Stephen Mosher - Mar 6, 2023
Broadway alum, Emmy Award recipient, and powerhouse vocalist Mauricio Martinez's latest show is the stuff of which dreams are made.

by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023
Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, have announced the dates for their upcoming production, the World Premiere of “Tide.” The 'site-specific' show will open Thursday, April 20, starting at 8 p.m. at the Moontower Cider Company.

by E.H. Reiter - Feb 23, 2023
San Diego has deep ties to baseball well before the Padres arrived on the scene. The Old Globe’s new play UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, set in Logan Hieghts shows how baseball can become an important thread in the tapestry of individuals and their communities. This 90-minute play has mystery, family, magical realism, and a lot of heart and is playing through March 12th at The Old Globe.

by E.H. Reiter - Feb 22, 2023
San Diego has deep ties to baseball well before the Padres arrived on the scene. The Old Globe’s new play UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, set in Logan Heights shows how baseball can become an important thread in the tapestry of individuals and their communities. This 90-minute play has mystery, family, magical realism, and a lot of heart and is playing through March 12th at The Old Globe.

by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023
Following the sell-out success of 2022, Kaleidoscope Festival will return to Alexandra Palace once again on Saturday 15 July 2023, with an all-star line-up featuring live music, DJs and comedy, plus plenty more, to keep thousands partying at London's highest festival.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2023
Zeke Rettman and the Hudson Theatres has announced the return of writer/performer Mitch Hara with a newer and even more outrageous version of his hilarious, heart-wrenching, multiple award-winning signature play, Mutant Olive.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023
The vibrant opera star Angela Gheroghiu makes her return to BroadStage as part of the Celebrity Opera series. Gheorghiu will enchant the stage with an unmatched repertoire, including Handel, Strauss, Tosti, Massenet, and more. Gheorghiu is accompanied by Alexandra Dariescu, piano and Alexandru Tomescu, violin.

by Bobby Patrick - Dec 31, 2022
Bobby must jump on THAT bandwagon and sort through our impressive list of reviews and pick out the standouts for the previous 12 months, and so, here goes…
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by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Dec 19, 2022
Beetlejuice is entering its final weeks of performances and one of its stars, the wonderful Kerry Butler, is chatting with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about its journey in this video!


by Show Highlights - Oct 20, 2021
Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, October 19, for the return of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of the new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET. Check out all new clips from the show featuring Carmen Cusack, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Harry Hadden-Paton, Nehal Joshi, Emily Pynenburg, Michele Ragusa, Robert Sella, Laura Shoop, Atticus Ware, and Tony Yazbeck!


by Stage Tube - May 23, 2020
Explore how tempo makes music fun with host Becky, special guest Nancy, and music from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 7, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway Records will release Randy Rainbow: Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! tomorrow, November 8, 2019. The album is currently available for pre-order at BroadwayRecords.com and Amazon.com.


by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2019
Following the release of Tove Lo's wildly-received 'Really don't like u' featuring pop-legend Kylie Minogue, today, the pair have released a captivating and intimate visual for the track, shot in Prague and London, and starring both artists.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 21, 2015
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 16, 2015
The critically acclaimed cast of the Broadway musical revival SIDE SHOW recently re-united at 54 BELOW, the famed performance venue in New York City. The concert performed included never-before-heard material such as cut songs, extended versions of familiar hits, and additional fun surprises for only those in attendance. This special once-in-a-lifetime LIVE event has been preserved on this brand new album as a fitting companion to the Original 2014 Broadway Cast Recording, also available from Broadway Records. You won't believe your ears... it will never leave you. The album, 'Side Show: Added Attractions', is et for a May 12 release. Click here to pre-order today. On May 11, the cast will return to 54 Below yet again to celebrate the release of the album, and Daisy herself, played by Emily Padgett, is already preparing for the big night. Below, BroadwayWorld catches up with Padgett on her post-SIde Show life. Read on for the full interview, plus, catch an exclsuive debut of 'Ready to Play/We Share Everything' from the new album!
by - Apr 8, 2015
On last night's Season Premiere of Bravo's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK, Bethenny Frankel opened up about her failed marriage and why she's living out of hotels.
by TV News Desk - Apr 7, 2015
The ladies of the Big Apple are back for a seventh season of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK, premiering tonight, April 7th at 9 pm est on Bravo. Check out the trailer below!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2015
The ladies of the Big Apple are back for a seventh season of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK, premiering Tuesday April 7th at 9 pm est on Bravo. Check out the new trailer below!