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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.

Review Roundup: THE WIZ National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2023

The Wiz is now on tour! Check out the reviews here!

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — October 3, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J.

Review Roundup: MELISSA ETHERIDGE- MY WINDOW Opens On Broadway!

by A.A. Cristi — September 28, 2023

Rock icon Melissa Ethridge celebrates opening night of her new one-woman show Melissa Ethridge: My Window tonight! Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: Leslie Odom Jr. Stars In PURLIE VICTORIOUS On Broadway!

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2023

Read reviews for Purlie Victorious on Broadway starring Tony Award-winner, Leslie Odom Jr.

Reporter's Notebook: Preview of Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen

by Rachel Weinberg — August 17, 2023

Here’s some excerpts from my conversation with Porchlight Music Theatre Executive Director Jeannie Lukow about what audiences can expect from this year’s ICONS event, what’s coming up next season for Porchlight, and her hopes for the company’s future.