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Further Casting Announced For World Premiere Of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2019

Producer Colin Ingram (Ghost - The Musical) and the creators of the film Back To The Future, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced the casting of 'George McFly', 'Lorraine Baines' and 'Goldie Wilson' in the world premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical, which will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May, prior to transferring to the West End. Hugh Coles will play 'George', Rosanna Hyland 'Lorraine' and Cedric Neal 'Goldie'. They will be joining the previously announced Olly Dobson as 'Marty McFly'.

VIDEO: Watch Olly Dobson Record 'Back in Time' from BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May, prior to transferring to the West End. The Box Office will open at 10.00am on Friday 24 May 2019.

Shubert Foundation Awards Peninsula Players $20,000 Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $30 million to 533 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States since its inception. This marks the 38th consecutive year that the Foundation has increased its giving, including an additional $5,000 to Peninsula Players.

VIDEO: Get a First Listen to Two New Songs From the Upcoming BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2019

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season. Get a first listen to two new songs from the upcoming musical, called 'Put Your Mind To It' and 'The Power of Love,' below!

Jerry Zaks To Direct Pre-Broadway MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jun 6, 2019

Producer Kevin McCollum announced today that the new musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, will premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre this fall on route to Broadway.  The musical features a book Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell and music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, the Tony Award nominated team behind Something Rotten!  Four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Hello, Dolly!) will direct and Lorin Latarro (Waitress) will choreograph.  Ethan Popp (Tina) will serve as Music Supervisor.

Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Artistic Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the artistic company for its 84th season, running June 18 through October 20, 2019.  Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion, since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premieres, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Breaking: Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena, Lauren Patten, and More Will Lead JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019

The original Broadway cast has been announced for JAGGED LITTLE PILL, a new musical inspired by the groundbreaking Grammy-winning album by Alanis Morissette, beginning preview performances November 3, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W 44th St., NYC).

Multi-Platinum International Artist Elisa Announces 2019 UK And EU Tour
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019

Multi-platinum International artist Elisa, announces that she will head to the UK and Europe as part of her world tour. Presented by DMP, Academy Events and 432 by arrangement with ITB booking agency, the seven dates outing will kick off on Saturday 20th July at Luxor in Cologne, Germany, and will make stops in Norway and Switzerland, before wrapping up with two UK dates, Tuesday 30th July at internationally renowned Union Chapel in London and Friday 2nd August at The Liquid Room for Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Will Open in the UK in 2020
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019

Producer Colin Ingram (Ghost - The Musical) and the creators of the film Back To The Future, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May, prior to transferring to the West End. The Box Office will open at 10.00am on Friday 24 May 2019.

GHOST - THE MUSICAL Playing at THEATRE MOGADOR
by Alan Henry - May 9, 2019

GHOST, the musical, is playing currently at Theatre Mogador in France.

Amandla Stenberg To Star In Damien Chazelle's Netflix Musical Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 6, 2019

The Hate U Give star and celebrated advocate Amandla Stenberg is set to star in the new musical drama, The Eddy, at Netflix, according to Deadline. The Hate U Give star will co-star alongside Andre Holland.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Will Begin Performances at the Broadhurst Theatre This Fall
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019

The new Broadway musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL will begin preview performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W 44th St., NYC) on Sunday, November 3, 2019, with an official opening night of Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf Continues MORE ABOUT THE MELODY Series with Adam Kantor, Rebecca Luker, & More
by Julie Musbach - Apr 22, 2019

In the third concert of her More About The Melody series, cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf invites Tony Award-winning music director, Ted Sperling to host an evening celebrating the music of the three generations of the iconic Rodgers family: Richard Rodgers, Mary Rodgers, and Adam Guettel.

BWW Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL is Charismatic at Hamilton Stage in Rahway
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 4, 2019

Ghost The Musical is being presented at the Hamilton Stage of the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Rahway through Sunday, March 10. Romance, intrigue, inspiration, laughs, and more make for a superlative theatrical experience.

VIDEO: You Oughta Listen! JAGGED LITTLE PILL Releases First Song
by Paul Smith - Feb 12, 2019

Get your headphones on! Jagged Little Pill has just released the first song ' All I Really Want' from their upcoming album. The song comes from Alanis Morrissette and her album Jagged Little Pill where many of the show's songs originated.

GHOST THE MUSICAL Makes A Date With Storyhouse This March
by Julie Musbach - Feb 11, 2019

Bill Kenwright's "beautiful" and "spectacular" production of Ghost - The Musical is back on tour across the UK.

PHOTO FLASH: Comienzan las audiciones de GHOST, EL MUSICAL en Madrid
by Juan Carlos Verdu Garcia - Feb 6, 2019

Let's Go sera la encargada de traer este musical a la capital el proximo mes de Octubre.

TV: Comienzan los castings de GHOST en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 6, 2019

Ya estan en marcha las audiciones para el nuevo musical de LetsGo en la Gran Via madrileña.

Breaking: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Will Come To Broadway This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jan 28, 2019

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Diane Paulus directed musical, Jagged Little Pill, will come to Broadway this fall following an out of town tryout at Cambridge's American Repertory Theatre and an additional lab in NYC this fall.

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