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Photos: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY' Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Atlantic for Kids' new musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”, based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems, begins performances at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2. See rehearsal photos!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Juan Castro, Eli Gonzalez and More to Star in ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Atlantic for Kids has revealed the cast for the new musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”, based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems. Learn more!

New Plays by Ethan Coen, Jake Brasch and More Set for Atlantic Theater Company 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed its 40th Anniversary season of four new plays, as well as an Atlantic for Kids New York Premiere musical, and its 40th Anniversary Gala. Learn more!

Cast Set for ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE'RE IN A PLAY!' at Atlantic for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Atlantic for Kids has revealed the cast for the new musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”, based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems, with script and lyrics by Mo Willems. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Atlantic Theater Company Reveals Complete Dates for 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the complete dates for its 2024-2025 season. Atlantic’s 2024-2025 season will include Eliya Smith’s Grief Camp directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BIG ONE-OH! Now Available for Licensing Through MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2023

The Big One-Oh! TYA joins an MTI catalogue that contains two other versions of the show including the 60-minute Broadway Junior® musical as well as an Online Edition.

WCSU Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's ALLEGRO This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

DANBURY, Connecticut - Western Connecticut State University's Department of Theatre Arts presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's original musical 'Allegro,' an early creation from these Broadway legends that first premiered in 1947.

MTI Makes Licensing Rights Available for THE BIG ONE-OH! JR.
by Team BWW - Aug 11, 2022

The Big One-Oh! JR. features lyrics by Academy Award-winner (Fame, Footloose) Dean Pitchford, the author of the novel; music by three-time Tony-winner Doug Besterman (The Producers, Fosse, Elf, Young Frankenstein); and book by iTheatrics award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, James and the Giant Peach).

Andrew Rannells, George Salazar & More to Join Joe Iconis at The Bourbon Room for ALBUM Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS announced that composer, songwriter, and playwright Joe Iconis will welcome a star-studded list of guest performers for his Wednesday, June 22 show at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Album.

BWW Exclusive: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Ammonia' from Joe Iconis' ALBUM
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2022

Joe Iconis's mega-record Album is on the way and BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the lead single 'Ammonia' sung by Tony-nominee Heidi Blickenstaff!

Atlantic for Kids Announces Virtual Production of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2020

Atlantic for Kids has announced a virtual production of She Persisted, The Musical, a musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, and published by Philomel Books.

Atlantic For Kids Announces Additional Performances Of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Following a previously announced one-week extension, Atlantic for Kids has announced additional performances for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, additional performances have been added due to popular demand on Thursday, March 19th at 5:30pm, Saturday, March 21st at 2:00pm and Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00pm at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Auberth Bercy, Jianzi Colón-Soto and More Will Star in Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) has announced casting for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt.

Photo Flash: First Look at Playhouse on Park's TENDERLY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2020

Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL begins performances at Playhouse on Park on January 15, and will run through February 2. The McAuley is the producing partner of TENDERLY.

Casting Announced for TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL at Playhouse on Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2019

Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL begins performances at Playhouse on Park on January 15, and will run through February 2. The McAuley is the producing partner of TENDERLY.

Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED Sets Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) will present She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, performances will begin on Saturday, February 22nd at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL Begins Performances At Playhouse On Park On January 15
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019

Playhouse on Park's 2019-20 season continues with Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL, running January 15 a?" February 2.  

Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic For Kids' THE BIG ONE-OH!
by Julie Musbach - Oct 3, 2019

Atlantic for Kids presents The Big One-Oh!, a world premiere musical