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Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Oct 30, 2025

Gaslight-Baker Theatre’s production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a wild, glittering, and gloriously unrestrained night of theatre that shouldn’t be missed.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GINGER TWINSIES
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 25, 2025

You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. 

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Bastrop Opera House Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Bastrop Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Zilker Theatre Productions Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BWW Austin Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2024

Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.

ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 10, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz - Jul 24, 2024

It’s a party like it’s 1595 at Gaslight-Baker Theatre in Lockhart this month with their production of Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick, and John O’Farrell’s musical farce, SOMETHING ROTTEN! from July 12 - August 4.

ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.

Photos: Tina Fey Visits ILLINOISE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

See photos of Tina Fey visiting Illinoise on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre

Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2024

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.

Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!

Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!

ILLINOISE's Elijah Lyons is the May 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's May Debut of the Month interview with Elijah Lyons, who is currently starring in Illinoise. Learn more about the show!

ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!

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