BWW Previews: DONNA: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
- Jan 13, 2022
At Straz Center through January 16 is a tribute to a beloved icon of music, Donna Summer. DONNA: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL examines the singer's life, how she broke barriers to perform her own music. The score features over 20 classic hits, including 'Bad Girls,' 'Love to Love You Baby,' and 'Hot Stuff.'
BWW Review: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL DAZZLES AND SPARKLES at Straz Center For Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard
- Jan 12, 2022
Over the past several years, one thing is for certain Broadway audiences and Regional audiences alike come out in droves to witness, experience, dance, and sing along with well known songs that have defined music across many generations. With shows like Ain’t too Proud: Life and Times of the Temptations, and MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical, Broadway is no stranger to this type of tale. Tuesday night was no exception as the doors of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center burst at the seams with only the glitz and glamour that the Queen of Disco could bring to the party. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is a jam-packed 115 minute spectacle of grandeur. The talent here is absolutely no joke and is full of all the Donna Summer songs we have come to know and love.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces Casting And Artists for WOMEN OF SOUL
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 6, 2022
Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran, and Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon announce the cast and creative team for the next Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Women of Soul, featuring a special tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Ariana DeBose to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major
- Jan 6, 2022
DeBose will be joined by Roddy Ricch as musical guest. The announcement follows an exciting month for DeBose, who has recently received rave reviews for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s film adaption of West Side Story, earning her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations.
Ariana DeBose to Receive Virtuosos Award From Santa Barbara International Film Festival
by Michael Major
- Jan 6, 2022
Belfast stars Caitríona Balfe and Jamie Dornan, CODA's Emilia Jones and Troy Kotsur, Red Rocket star Simon Rex, Licorice Pizza’s Alana Haim and King Richard standout Saniyya Sidney will also receive the honor at this year's film festival. The group of recipients will also participate in a discussion hosted by Dave Karger.
New Broadway Documentary AT THIS PERFORMANCE... is in Production
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 3, 2022
At This Performance... will be bringing you stories from Broadway actors such as Jessica Vosk (Finding Neverland, Wicked), Kayla Davion (Waitress, King Kong, Tina), Dana Steingold (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, Beetlejuice), and more.
SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL is Coming to the Ordway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 23, 2021
The Ordway is heating up the winter with 'Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,' on stage Dec. 28 - Jan. 2 at the downtown Saint Paul venue. The new touring production tells the astonishing story of singer, songwriter and 'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer. This will be the musical's Minnesota premiere.
A SHERLOCK CAROL to Return for 2022 Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 21, 2021
A Sherlock Carol has announced plans to return for the 2022 holiday season. Written and directed by Mark Shanahan (NPR’s Ghost Light Series), the show is currently playing an eight-week limited holiday engagement at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), and has two weeks of performances left, with a final performance on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Creative Team for BHANGIN' IT: A BANGIN' NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 20, 2021
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the creative team for its world-premiere production of Bhangin’ It: A Bangin’ New Musical, book by Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza, music and lyrics by Sam Willmott, with additional music by Grammy Award nominee Deep Singh, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre March 8 – April 17, 2022.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Audra McDonald & WEST SIDE STORY on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major
- Dec 20, 2021
Ariana DeBose appeared on the Late Late Show With James Corden to discuss her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-nominated performance in West Side Story. In the interview, DeBose discusses Audra McDonald stopping her in the airport after finding out about her award nominations. Watch the segment, also featuring RuPaul, now!
Three-Week Extension Announced for KIMBERLY AKIMBO Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 9, 2021
Atlantic Theater Company has announced an extension for Kimberly Akimbo, a new musical with book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, based on the critically acclaimed play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire, choreographed by Danny Mefford, and directed by Jessica Stone.
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