Eric Schaeffer News

Looking Back and Moving Forward! Shows That Closed in 2015

by BWW Special Coverage — January 1, 2016

Happy New Year, BroadwayWorld! As we eagerly anticipate the amazing musicals and plays coming up in 2016, we're taking a moment to look back at the significant Broadway closings of 2015.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Signature Theatre is Just Plain Extraordinary

by Charles Shubow — December 21, 2015

By popular demand, WEST SIDE STORY has been extended to January 31, 2016.

MaryJoanna Grisso, Austin Colby, Natascia Diaz and More Star in Signature Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Beginning Tonight

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2015

Signature Theatre presents WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Cabaret).

Photo Flash: First Look at Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 2015

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's live rendition of everyone's favorite holiday special.

BWW Review: Mime and Music Enchant Audiences at First Stage's A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — December 2, 2015

In the 50th anniversary year of the award winning, animated television special, the live production A Charlie Brown Christmas captured the imagination of Milwaukee audiences this past weekend.

Million Dollar Quartet to Celebrate 3,000th Performance in Chicago

by Tyler Peterson — November 25, 2015

Million Dollar Quartet runs through January 17, 2016.

BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at The Coterie

by Alan Portner — November 24, 2015

Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang delight young audience.

BWW Review: A Heartfelt, Nostalgic A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

by Misha Davenport — November 23, 2015

Emerald City's holiday production of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is a treat for young and old alike.

BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at the Olney Theatre Center - You Can Bet on Having a Great Time

by Charles Shubow — November 19, 2015

Frank Loesser musical is sure to entertain.

Heidi Blickenstaff Featured on Latest Episode of THE SET LIST Podcast

by Tyler Peterson — November 18, 2015

On episode 9 of 'The Set List' podcast, Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff (Something Rotten!, [title of show]) sits down with Victor Legra to talk about the PBS special FIRST YOU DREAM- The Songs of Kander & Ebb.

Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble to Present A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

by Tyler Peterson — November 18, 2015

Millbrook Playhouse (David E.

Broadway Rock 'n' Roll on the Small Screen! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Series Headed to CMT

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2015

According to a casting notice, the Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is being adapted into an 8-episode CMT series centered on rock 'n' roll pioneer Sam Phillips.

BWW Preview: First Stage Unwraps, Happiness, Humor and the Human Condition in A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — November 17, 2015

Happiness and cheer come calling at First Stage with the debut of A Charlie Brown Christmas.

BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Center Stage - Simply Spectacular

by Charles Shubow — November 17, 2015

Tony-winning musical directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge should not be missed.

BWW Review: OLIVER at Arena Stage - Stop the Presses...It's 2015 London!

by Charles Shubow — November 16, 2015

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith moves the action to current day to emphasize the similarities of poverty in the London of Charles Dickens' London and today.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 11th, 2015

by Paul W. Thompson — November 11, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

MaryJoanna Grisso, Austin Colby, Natascia Diaz and More to Star in Signature Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY; Full Cast Announced!

by BWW News Desk — November 6, 2015

Signature Theatre has announced the cast of WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Cabaret).