Henry Krieger News

Revised SIDE SHOW To Make London Premiere At Southwark Playhouse This Autumn

by Carrie Dunn — March 2, 2016

Side Show, the cult musical, will receive its London premiere at the Southwark Playhouse later this year.

BWW Review: CFTA's Remarkable DREAMGIRLS

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 27, 2016

Directed with confidence by a young director - Matthew Hayes Hunter, who was a 2013 First Night Most Promising Actor - and performed by an eager and energetic cast (led by a quartet of extraordinary actresses portraying the four Dreams and another First Night MPA [who very nearly steals the entire p

Critic's Choice: The Shows You Just Can't Miss

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 25, 2016

There's so much great theater going on in the Nashville area right now, that you may be having a difficult time choosing among the bounteous offerings local companies are providing you.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/22/16

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 22, 2016

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all.

Photo Flash: Original Cast of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Reunites at Birdland

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2016

On Monday, February 15, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present a reunion concert of the 2012 Nashville production of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, a musical written by Rupert Holmes and the late, great Marvin Hamlisch, and directed by Jerry Lewis.

Porchlight Music Theatre to Stage DREAMGIRLS This Spring

by Tyler Peterson — February 15, 2016

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to present Dreamgirls, book and lyrics byTom Eyen, music by Henry Krieger.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/15/16

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 15, 2016

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all.

The Friday 5: CFTA's DREAMGIRLS' Leading Ladies

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 12, 2016

Doubtless, there's a lot of hustling, bustling and what-not going on at Murfreesboro's Center For The Arts today as the company prepares for tonight's premiere of the musical extravaganza Dreamgirls.

CFTA's DREAMGIRLS Opening Night Set for Today Today

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2016

Dreamgirls – the Tony Award- and Oscar-winning musical by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Tom Eyen – opens at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts this Today night, running February 12 through Sunday, February 28.

TheatreWorks' 47th Season to Feature American, World Premieres

by Tyler Peterson — February 10, 2016

Theatre enthusiasts packed the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts tonight to hear Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Managing Director Phil Santora of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley unveil the line-up for the company's 47th season.

CFTA's DREAMGIRLS Opening Night Set for Friday 2/12

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 10, 2016

Dreamgirls – the Tony Award- and Oscar-winning musical by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Tom Eyen – opens at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts this Friday night, running February 12 through Sunday, February 28.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/8/16

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 8, 2016

Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all.

She's Telling Us! West End-Bound DREAMGIRLS Star Amber Riley Belts Effie's Solo

by Jessica Khan — February 6, 2016

As BroadwayWorld reported just two days ago, GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE! star Amber Riley will take on the role of 'Effie' when DREAMGIRLS makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter.

GLEE's Amber Riley to Lead DREAMGIRLS as 'Effie' in the West End This Winter

by Jessica Khan — February 4, 2016

Big news in the DREAMGIRLS world tonight! The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye just revealed the news that GLEE and THE WIZ LIVE! star Amber Riley will play 'Effie' when the musical makes its UK debut at London's Savoy Theatre this winter.

WHAT Sets 2016 Season

by Tyler Peterson — February 1, 2016

Modern conveniences like smart phones and GPS often make us forget that the journey of life is full of the unexpected.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/1/16

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 1, 2016

Thus, we are happy to present one of our most popular features: The Nashville Theater Calendar, a comprehensive - maybe even exhaustive (lord knows we're exhausted from putting it together, gathering all the info from all over the interwebs!) - listing of theatrical openings for the 2015/16 season.

BWW Interview: Phil Geoffrey Bond Producer of SIMPLY STREISAND at NJPAC on 2/6

by Marina Kennedy — February 1, 2016

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Nashville Theater Calendar 1/25/16

by Jeffrey Ellis — January 25, 2016

Thus, we are happy to present one of our most popular features: The Nashville Theater Calendar, a comprehensive - maybe even exhaustive (lord knows we're exhausted from putting it together, gathering all the info from all over the interwebs!) - listing of theatrical openings for the 2016 season.

Next Broadway Return for Kristin Chenoweth Already in Sight?

by Iris Moebius — January 11, 2016

It looks like Kristin Chenoweth may be returning to Broadway sooner than we thought! I recently had the opportunity to talk to the Kristin about a variety of topics.

DREAMGIRLS to Play Long Island This Winter

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 2016

BroadHollow Theatre Company will stage Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen's DREAMGIRLS at The Bayway Arts Center, located at 265 East Main Street, East Islip.