Carole King News

Today, the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum revealed the lineup for the second annual On Stage at the Halloran Centre music series. Beginning in September and running through April 2018, 10 artists will take the stage in the intimate 361-seat theatre. These multi-talented solo, duo, and ensemble acts represent more than eight different genres, providing something for every music lover. 

We all think we know a lot about Broadway financing. We read capitalization numbers in stories. The Broadway League puts out weekly grosses and, even though we may not know a show's exact weekly running cost, those in the know can approximate. It is obvious when a show opens and closes on the Great White Way. Tours get into murkier territories.

Due to an overwhelming demand, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations will extend for two additional weeks. Originally scheduled to close on October 8, the popular musical will now run through Sunday, October 22.

Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE. Performances will begin October 7, 2017 in Schenectady, New York at Proctors and the tour will have its official opening October 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland at The Hippodrome Theatre. The tour will visit more than 30 cities in its first year on tour. Check out a complete tour route for the 2017-18 season below!

Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that Kara Lindsay, who mostly recently starred as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway, will join the company of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, playing the role of Cynthia Weil from September 12 - December 31, 2017.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the complete company for The Pajama Game directed by Alan Paul in his Arena Stage debut, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, and book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell.

Bay Area Cabaret brings back two of today's most celebrated songwriting divas, together for the first time in the Venetian Room-cabaret star and Golden Globe-winner Amanda McBroom ("The Rose") and jazz great Ann Hampton Callaway ("At The Same Time").

Ghostlight Records will release Richard Rodgers Reimagined from Kyle Riabko in all formats on Friday, October 27.

Relive the groundbreaking rock and roll classics of the last 50 years when The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 19 at 10 a.m

Geva Theatre Center presents In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Melissa Rain Anderson in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from September 5 through October 8.

GREASE says 'You're the One That I Want' to Pretty Little Liars star, Janel Parrish. With previews beginning November 1st at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre, Parrish will be taking on the iconic role of Sandy - but did you know that she auditioned for a different role?

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing are delighted to announce that individual tickets for the return of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL will go on sale on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Nite Spot Nights, an eclectic mix of unique musical cabaret performances opens it's third season with multi-award winning vocalist Scott Coulter on Saturday, September 9th at the Milford Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.

NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week is now underway, offering visitors and New Yorkers the opportunity to attend a Broadway show at a discount now through September 17, 2017.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 9/1/2017.

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) presents Live From Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock on Saturday, September 30 at 8pm.

Manchester theatre lovers are in for a treat with a bumper crop of brilliant shows heading for the city's Palace and Opera House theatres this autumn.

Good morning and happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Public Works' AS YOU LIKE IT Opens, BEAUTIFUL Announces New Tour Cast, and More!

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The Nash announces its calendar of shows for September including The Lynn Arriale Trio with Lewis Nash, performing on Sept. 14th. Other highlights include Tim Berne's Snakeoil on Sept. 22, with 'jazz matinees' on Sept. 10th with Francine Reed and Dr. Jesse McGuire on Sept. 17.