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Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Jan 30, 2026

Ute Lemper truly personifies Marlene Dietrich in this fly on the wall autobiography of the screen legend. The show plays two more performances 1/30 and 1/31 at 7 pm

Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Final Cast Set For Mischa Barton-Led DOUBLE INDEMNITY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

Final casting has been announced for the new stage adaptation of one of the greatest crime novels of the 20th century. Written by James M. Cain, this bold, seductive production stars Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C.) in her UK stage debut.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 28, 2025

A sophisticated, slightly sweet, and satiric tone sweeps over the characters of the luxuriously professional production of the musical Some Like it Hot, now touring at the National Theatre. From the moment that the show opens with the ode to self-gratification and excess “What Are You Thirsty For?” to the hymn to misbehavior “Let’s Be Bad” to the rousing finale “Baby, Let’s Get Good” ---this show grabs the audience and never lets it go.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at BROADWAY SAN JOSE
by Linda Hodges - Oct 22, 2025

San Jose is turning up the heat with SOME LIKE IT HOT! It bursts onto the stage in a blaze of jazz, joy and unapologetic flair. With dazzling choreography, comedy, and a story that balances the 1930s Prohibition era with 21st-century heart, this Broadway tour redefines what musical comedy can be.

Interview: Devin Cortez of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 15, 2025

Huntington Beach native Devin Cortez talks about his full-circle journey home with the national tour of Some Like It Hot, playing at Segerstrom Center through October 19.

Review: Tony-Winning SOME LIKE IT HOT Musical Adaptation Amuses at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Oct 14, 2025

Nominated for 13 Tony Awards, the 2022 musical adaptation SOME LIKE IT HOT is a surprisingly delightful, hilariously fun, and gleefully silly musical comedy that also has an endearingly open-minded new twist that re-contextualizes the movie's main raison d'être into something more empowering and thoughtful. The infectiously joyful show's marvelous touring production—directed and choreographed with rousing, kinetic energy by Casey Nicholaw direct from its Broadway origins—continues performances at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA through October 19, 2025.

Glenn Close Details Opening Scene of SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

Though the recent Nicole Scherzinger-led revival of Sunset Boulevard has concluded its run on Broadway, Glenn Close remains eager to bring her version of the character back to life on the big screen. Read as she shares how the film would open.

Mischa Barton to Make UK Stage Debut in DOUBLE INDEMNITY UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Mischa Barton (The O.C.) will make her UK stage debut as the ultimate femme fatale in Double Indemnity. Learn more about the UK and Ireland Tour here!

MAME Actress and Hit Recording Artist Jane Morgan Passes Away at 101
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of singer and Broadway performer Jane Morgan. She passed away in her sleep on August 4 at her home in Naples, Florida, at the age of 101.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Harker Jones - Aug 2, 2025

It’s clever and smart but not smirking. It’s romantic and sweet, but never saccharine. Everything about SOME LIKE IT HOT fires on all cylinders, gleaming like a brass band.

Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Hold a 29-Second Note During the Final SUNSET BLVD Performance
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger ended her Sunset Blvd. run in a big way. On July 20, the Tony-winning Norma Desmond played her final performance in the acclaimed revival, which included a 29-second note in 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.'

Video: Nicole Scherzinger & Jamie Lloyd Speak at Final SUNSET BLVD Performance
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2025

Sunset Boulevard played its final performance on Broadway yesterday. Watch a video of Nicole Scherzinger, Pierre Marais, Sydney Jones, Jordan Donica, and more take their final bows, followed by a curtain speech from director Jamie Lloyd!

Video: Nicole Scherzinger & SUNSET BLVD Cast Perform 'Buttons' at Closing Night Party
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger and the cast of Sunset Blvd. loosened up their buttons after their final performance. Watch a video of the company reprising their Broadway Bares choreography to perform the Pussycat Dolls classic at the after party.

Photos: Nicole Scherzinger and the Cast of SUNSET BLVD. Take Final Bow on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 21, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. played its final performance on July 20, at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the curtain call, featuring the show's Tony Award-winning star, Nicole Scherzinger, here!

SUNSET BLVD. Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. closes at the St. James Theatre following 20 previews and 312 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to The Queen of versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth.

Video: Mandy Gonzalez Performs 'With One Look' From SUNSET BLVD.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2025

On Wednesday, June 18, Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez took the stage to perform 'With One Look' from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd. at Stonewall Community Foundation's 2025 Vision Awards. Watch her performance now!

Video: Mandy Gonzalez Takes Final Bow as 'Norma Desmond' in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Michael Major - Jul 2, 2025

Mandy Gonzalez took her final bow as 'Norma Desmond' in Sunset Blvd. on Broadway last night. The performance was followed by a speech from Tom Francis, who congratulated her on her run as the guest star. See videos!

Video: Tom Francis Reveals the Easter Eggs in SUNSET BOULEVARD's Entr'acte
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025

Tom Francis is breaking down the Easter Eggs seen in Sunset Boulevard's entr'acte, including nods to the original film and Broadway production. In the new video, he describes small moment shown in the 'walkaround.'

Tom Francis Will Depart SUNSET BLVD. Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

After almost two years of starring as ‘Joe Gillis’ in director Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd., Tom Francis will play his final performance next month.

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