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Review Roundup: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — January 9, 2024

The critics stopped by the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic and the reviews are in! See what the critics had to say!

Alison Luff, Adam Jacobs, John Ambrosino, Bobby Conte, and Christina Sajous Join THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — January 4, 2024

Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs.

Review Roundup: MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary North American Tour

by Stephi Wild — December 20, 2023

The 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, officially opened with The Denver Center for Performing Arts on November 2nd and is currently playing to audiences accross the country! Read the reviews for Mamma Mia! on tour here!

CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards

by Michael Major — December 11, 2023

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry.

Review Roundup: BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Opens Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago

by Stephi Wild — December 7, 2023

Get ready for Betty! BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical has officially opened its pre-Broadway run in Chicago at the CIBC Theatre.

Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Opens Applications For National Critics Institute Program

by Stephi Wild — December 5, 2023

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has opened applications for writers and critics for its annual National Critics Institute program.

Ali Louis Bourzgui Will Lead The Who's TOMMY on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 5, 2023

Ali Louis Bourzgui will play Tommy in the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY opening on March 28, 2024.

New Musical HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS: AN UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL To Premiere At Caveat NYC

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2023

From parts of the team that brought you THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NY: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL and M3GAN: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL…and from other parts of the team that brought you a canceled show on the SyFy Channel…comes a hilarious & irreverent new musical about a centuries-old Han

Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — November 16, 2023

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's Spamalot celebrates opening knight tonight at the St.

Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK

by Stephi Wild — November 14, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film.

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!

by A.A. Cristi — November 13, 2023

The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight.

CHRISTMAS BINGO to Return To The Greenhouse, Chicago

by Blair Ingenthron — November 4, 2023

Christmas Bingo returns to the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago for its 12th year.

Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez & More to Star in THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 27, 2023

Get the latest updates on the Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Notebook.

New Repertory Theatre is Closing its Doors

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2023

After 40 seasons, over 300 productions, and a smash 2023 season, New Repertory Theatre's Board of Directors has determined that it is not possible to sustain the organization going forward.

Review Roundup: James Monroe Iglehart Leads Pre-Broadway Louis Armstrong Musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD

by Stephi Wild — October 17, 2023

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, is now playing in Chicago, through October 29, following a run in New Orleans.

Temple Theaters Presents BIG FISH the Musical This November

by A.A. Cristi — October 16, 2023

TEMPLE THEATERS presents BIG FISH, a musical based on the award-winning novel and Tim Burton film.

Review Roundup: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Opens On Broadway Starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells

by A.A. Cristi — October 12, 2023

Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back onstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre for their eagerly anticipated return to Broadway in Gutenberg! The Musical! written by Tony and Emmy Award® nominees Scott Brown and Anthony King, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers.