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SIX Returns to Theatre Royal Brighton This July
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

The touring Queens will be played by Chlöe Hart (Catherine of Aragon), Jennifer Caldwell (Anne Boleyn), Casey Al-Shaqsy (Jane Seymour), Jessica Niles (Anna of Cleves), Jaina Brock-Patel (Katherine Howard) and Alana M Robinson (Catherine Parr). Grace Melville, Leesa Tulley and Natalie Pilkington (Dance Captain) complete the cast as Alternates, with Super Swing Harriet Caplan-Dean.

Cast Of SIX Performs in Times Square Following Tony Nominations
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Broadway's hit musical, SIX, received 8 Tony Award nominations this morning, May 9, including one for Best Musical. Immediately following the Tony nomination announcement, the cast of SIX performed live in Times Square this morning as part of Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's “Let's Do London” campaign launch.

Full Cast Announced For The World Première of MAD HOUSE, Starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

Joining the previously announced David Harbour and Bill Pullman are Hanako Footman, Akiya Henry, Sinead Matthews, Charlie Oscar and Stephen Wight. Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the production opens on 26 June at the Ambassadors Theatre, with previews from 15 June, and runs until 4 September.

WAITRESS Tour is Seeking a Child Actress to Appear as Lulu in Cleveland Stop of the Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

The touring production of Waitress, playing a limited engagement at Playhouse Square’s Hanna Theatre May 26 – June 26, is looking for two young girls to alternate performing the role of “Lulu” during the five-week run. Auditions for Lulu will take place on Monday, May 9th, at Playhouse Square.

VIDEO: SIX Cast Performs 'Ex-Wives' & 'Six' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - May 3, 2022

Watch as the cast of SIX appeared on the TODAY Show to perform a medley of the opening number, 'Ex-Wives,' and the title song as part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway' week. The performances included Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Keri René Fuller, Brittney Mack, Samantha Pauly, and Joy Woods. 

WAITRESS Comes To Starlight Theatre For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

Starlight has announced that Waitress will play under the stars for one week only May 17-22. Waitress is an uplifting musical that celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released on May 6
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022

SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT, the first Original Broadway Cast Recording ever recorded live on opening night is now available in streaming and digital formats, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more.We've got the scoop!

WAITRESS to Play Limited Engagement at Winspear Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022

AT&T Performing Arts Center has announced WAITRESS will play Winspear Opera House for a limited 5-day engagement! The diner opens up May 10-15, 2022!

VIDEO: See the Cast of ROCK OF AGES at Paramount Theatre Perform 'I Wanna Rock'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages is taking Paramount Theatre audiences back into the iconic music era of the '80s, where rock 'n' roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality. A Hollywood love story told through the mind-blowing hits of top '80s rock bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Poison and more, Rock of Ages is a show that will have all ages singing 'Here I Go Again' all the way home.

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's ROCK OF AGES
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 23, 2022

Get a first look at photos of the cast of Paramount Theatre's ROCK OF AGES on stage.

VIDEO: 17-Year-Old's Wish Comes True Backstage at SIX
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022

Good Morning America celebrated Make-A-Wish’s annual World Wish Day by shining the spotlight on 17-year-old Jillian Sommers, whose wish recently came true backstage at the hit Broadway musical Six. The California native was born with congenital heart disease. Despite her health struggles, Sommers had loved Broadway from an early age.

Ari'el Stachel, Tovah Feldshuh & More Join Keen Co's LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Tovah Feldshuh, Andrew Dawson, Kelly McAndrew, Matt Servitto, Allan K. Washington, and Kayce Wilson will join previously announced Arnie Burton, Jasminn Johnson, Lauren Molina, Reg Rogers, Ari'el Stachel, Jason Tam, completing the cast for the Gala Benefit Reading of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein. 

A SOLDIER'S PLAY, LES MISERABLES & More Announced for Broadway in Dayton 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

Dayton Live has announcd the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton 2022-2023 Season! 

SIX on Tour's Cassie Silva Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Social Watch - Apr 12, 2022

Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Cassie Silva takes over to take you behind the scenes of her day at the North American tour of Six. The North American tour of Six, the musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, is back in Chicago, playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre through July 3.

Photos: Get A First Look At SIX on Tour
by Alan Henry - Apr 12, 2022

The North American tour of Six, the new musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss officially opens tonight at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre where it is now on stage through July 3rd.

VIDEO: SIX Queens Get Ready to Bring the New Musical Across the Country!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2022

The North American tour of Six, the musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, is back in Chicago, playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre through July 3. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video, in which the leading ladies chat about bringing the beloved show to a larger audience.

VIDEO: Joy Woods & Keri René Fuller are SIX Queens On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - Apr 8, 2022

Two new ladies are lighting up the stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Joy Woods and Keri René Fuller have stepped into the royal roles of Catherine Parr and Jane Seymour in the hit Broadway musical Six!

Ari'el Stachel, Lauren Molina & More to Star in LIGHT UP THE SKY Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022

Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the first cast members for the Gala Benefit Reading of the beloved Broadway comedy Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart, directed by Mr. Silverstein and featuring an all-star cast. 

Lewis Black Brings OFF THE RAILS Tour to NJPAC in November
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022

bergenPAC announces a new show that will take place in the newly renovated theater. Comedian Lewis Black brings his 2022 Off the Rails Tour to Englewood, NJ on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m.

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