Brian Yorkey News

MAGIC MIKE Musical Cancels Boston Engagement Following Creative Team Exit

by Alan Henry — May 23, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that the scheduled Boston run of the Magic Mike musical has been cancelled following the exit of the original creative team.

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Lakeland Players Gracefully Tackles Mental Illness in an Age of Reducing the Stigma

by Stefani Chudnow — May 22, 2019

Until May 26th, the Lakeland Players have three more performances of Next to Normal at the Starlight Theater in This show tackles a variety of complex but fascinating topics including, but not limited to, mental illness, suburban family life, electroconvulsive therapy, and suicide.

FREAKY FRIDAY To Get Lehigh Valley Premiere

by Julie Musbach — May 21, 2019

Star of the Day Event Productions is honored to bring the Lehigh Valley Community Theatre premiere of Disney's Freaky Friday A New Musical.

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Writers Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — May 17, 2019

Under the direction of David Cromer, Writers Theatre presents a NEXT TO NORMAL that is raw and electric.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in On David Cromer Helmed NEXT TO NORMAL

by Alan Henry — May 17, 2019

Writers Theatre concludes its 201819 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer

Photo Flash: First Look at David Cromer Helmed NEXT TO NORMAL

by Julie Musbach — May 14, 2019

Writers Theatre concludes its 2018/19 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer

CZT Holds Auditions For NEXT TO NORMAL

by Julie Musbach — May 14, 2019

Cue Zero Theatre Company announces auditions for the Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical Next To Normal on Tuesday June 4th at 6:00p, with call backs on Thursday June 6th.

Rialto Chatter: Will David Hyde Pierce And Ari'el Stachel Star In A Musical Adaptation of THE VISITOR?

by Rialto Chatter — May 13, 2019

According to reports online, The Public Theater is set to premiere a new musical adaptation of Thomas McCarthy's film The Visitor as part of its 2019/2020 season.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Musical Stage Company's NEXT TO NORMAL at the Panasonic Theatre?

by Alan Henry — May 10, 2019

NEXT TO NORMAL opened at Panasonic Theatre on April 30 and is running through May 19, 2019.

BWW Review: FREAKY FRIDAY at Circle Theatre Will Have You Convinced The Leads Swap Was Real!

by Brian Hilbrand — May 8, 2019

Freaky Friday is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, that was developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres.

NEXT TO NORMAL Comes to the Fulton Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2019

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present the riveting family drama and electrifying rock musical, Next to Normal, in the Tell Studio Theatre May 16 through June 2, with Previews May 14 and 15.

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL Needs to Find its Rhythm

by Taylor Long — May 4, 2019

A high standard of musical drama is expected from the Musical Stage Company that sadly wasn't present at opening night of NEXT TO NORMAL.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At NEXT TO NORMAL in Toronto

by Alan Henry — May 2, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Musical Stage Company's and Mirvish's NEXT TO NORMAL.

Broadway-Bound MAGIC MIKE Musical Postpones Workshop Due to Creative Team Exit; Boston Engagement Will Go On As Scheduled

by Stephi Wild — May 2, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that the private workshop for Broadway-bound Magic Mike the Musical, that was set to take place this week, has been postponed.