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A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Returns For Two Weeks Off-Broadway 

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars, which was forced to close in 2020, is excited to announce they are returning for a strictly-limited two week engagement at The American Theatre of Actors.  With performances beginning Friday, Dec 17th the musical comedy celebrates the blockbuster film franchise, nerd culture, cosplay, and comic-con in a show-within-a-show that is a little meta and hella rad.

Severin Films Announces Summer 2021 Release Schedule

Two years before the deranged genius of ROBOWAR and SHOCKING DARK, writer/director Bruno Mattei and co-writers Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi borrowed from RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, MISSING IN ACTION and more to create their own mind-blowing 'Namsploitation masterpiece STRIKE COMMANDO.

Donmar Warehouse's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch Join Latest Episode of FIGUREHEADS Podcast

The Artistic Director and Executive Director of Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch, are guests on today's episode of Figureheads. Hosted by Warwick Davis, Figureheads is a new business and culture podcast which interviews leaders from the UK’s top sporting and entertainment institutions. 

Jon M. Chu Will Direct WILLOW Series Adaptation

The magical world of George Lucas’ “Willow,” the epic fantasy adventure set in an age of swords, sorcery, myths and monsters, will be returning in a Disney+ series slated to begin production next year. 

VIDEO: Cast of A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Releases New Virtual Sing Along

While Broadway and Off-Broadway is on hiatus, the cast and crew of the off-Broadway musical A Musical About Star Wars got together to sing a virtual version of the show's anthem, a?oeBe The Change That You Wish To See In The Galaxy' from their homes!

VIDEO: Adult Swim Debuts First Trailer for JJ VILLARD'S FAIRY TALES

Adult Swim has released the official trailer for the twisted new animated series 'JJ Villard's Fairy Tales.' Created by the Emmy-winning animator JJ Villard (“King Star King”), the series will premiere on May 10 on Sunday night at 12:15 AM (Sunday night leading into Monday).

EUGENIUS! Musical Fundraiser Performance To Be Streamed Online

With the theatre industry in an unprecedented position and venues closed across the UK due to the COVID - 19 outbreak, industry leaders are creatively seeking ways to support theatre and bring it directly to you - at home. Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.

EUGENIUS! is Available Online In Aid Of Acting For Others

Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.

The Second City Announces New Fully Improvised Show TEMPLE OF GEEKDOM

The Second City is excited to announce its new fully improvised show The Second City's Temple of Geekdom: An Improvised Adventure. This a?oechoose your own adventurea?? experience allows the audience to guide a party of improv adventurers and fracture their favorite fandoms in search of comedic gold. The show is directed by Second City alumnus and resident director Anthony LeBlanc and will be performed by a rotating cast of The Second City's sharpest, geekiest, and most intergalactically fluent improvisers. 

BWW Interview: Billy Recce of A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Opens Up About the Cast Album

Billy Recce is an up and coming composer and lyricist that I had the pleasure of seeing first perform a series of his comedy songs at the Duplex about a year ago. Quickly, he's gained some recognition for his work over the course of this past year on 'A Musical About Star Wars.' Impressed, when I heard about his CD release, I jumped at the opportunity to interview him for Broadway World.

VIDEO: Cast of A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Releases New Virtual Sing Along

While Broadway and Off-Broadway is on hiatus, the cast and crew of the off-Broadway musical A Musical About Star Wars got together to sing a virtual version of the show's anthem, a?oeBe The Change That You Wish To See In The Galaxy' from their homes!

VIDEO: Adult Swim Debuts First Trailer for JJ VILLARD'S FAIRY TALES

Adult Swim has released the official trailer for the twisted new animated series 'JJ Villard's Fairy Tales.' Created by the Emmy-winning animator JJ Villard (“King Star King”), the series will premiere on May 10 on Sunday night at 12:15 AM (Sunday night leading into Monday).

VIDEO: In The Recording Studio With A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent new musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars - or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing in the History of the Galaxy, Much, Much Better than Star Trek is heading into the recording studio to record its original cast album! Get a look behind the scenes in the studio below!

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rehearsal Clips From INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, Plus Interviews With the Cast!

Michael Sterling, BroadwayWorld's LA On Air Host and Co-Producer for BWW TV and Jerry Evans of JLE Media in Los Angeles spent the day at rehearsal for Hollywood Bowl's upcoming, new production of Into the Woods.

VIDEO: Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet and Taron Egerton Lend Voices to MOOMINVALLEY

Sky One has released the trailer for Moominvalley. Based on the much-loved Moomin stories by Finnish-Swedish artist Tove Jansson, upcoming family drama is coming to Sky One and Sky Kids Easter 2019.

VIDEO: Daniel Buckley and Melissa James Perform 'No Pants Dance' From EUGENIUS!

Producers of Eugenius! The Musical have released a new song video for 'No Pants Dance' featuring Daniel Buckley as Feris and Melissa James (from the first run of Eugenius!) as Super Hot Lady.

VIDEO: Rob Houchen and Laura Baldwin sing 'Comic Book Kind of Love' from EUGENIUS!

Get a first listen to 'Comic Book Kind of Love' (written by  Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins) from Eugenius! featuring  Rob Houchen as Eugene and Laura Baldwin as Eugene's love interest Janey. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: BWW Exclusive - First Look at ERIC IDLE'S THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE on PBS

A cosmic explosion of comedy, music, dance and science, ERIC IDLE'S THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE tackles nothing less than the origins of the cosmos in a zany one-hour variety extravaganza premiering today, December 22, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET. Today BWW exclusively premieres a first look!

BWW TV: Here We Go Again! Go Inside Rehearsals for MAMMA MIA! at the Hollywood Bowl!

Summer wouldn't be the same in Los Angeles without the Hollywood Bowl's annual offering of a star-studded Broadway musical; and this year will be no different when the mega-hit Mamma Mia! getting ready to ignite on one of the world's most iconic stages July 28 - 30.  BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling dropped in at rehearsals earlier this week to get a sneak peek at rehearsals and to speak with members of the cast.  Featured in Mamma Mia! are Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jaime Camil as Sam, Tisha-Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill.

The LA Phil's Hollywood Bowl production of A Chorus Line opening July 29 -31 for three performances has been in full tilt rehearsals since last week and BroadwayWorld's own Michael Sterling was there to talk to the stars and get a sneak peek at what audiences can expect on the legendary Hollywood Bowl's massive stage.