Hoffman News

Ori Yardeni's drama THE MAN WHO SAVED THE INTERNET WITH A SUNFLOWER, based on entrepreneur Rob Ryan, wins The Season’s Best of Show Prize at The IndieFEST Film Awards after success at the Dances With Films Festival.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is set to captivate audiences with its inspiring story and vibrant musical numbers. Discover the journey of a young drag queen overcoming obstacles and embracing his true self.

OFC Creations Theatre Center will present McIver Ewing, well known for playing Waldo in THE LITTLE RASCALS and as Derek in FULL HOUSE as Peter Allen in OFC’s 2024-2025 season opener, The Boy From Oz.

What happens when you take a classic film, update it for a modern audience and then turn it into a Broadway musical? This seems to be a question producers and creatives have been asking themselves more and more over the last few years. With musicals like BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE OUTSIDERS currently playing the Great White Way, it seems like musical adaptations of hit films are here to stay. One of the recent examples of a beloved classic being mounted as a musical is TOOTSIE, based on the classic 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman. Some might think of this 40+ year old film as an odd choice for adaptation – especially with the world’s perspective on gender and identity being much more evolved in today’s world – but the musical, TOOTSIE, on stage now as the opening show of Titusville Playhouse’s 60th season, shows the tale can be modern, fresh, relevant, entertaining and downright hilarious.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the historic Hippodrome Theatre, have announced that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale.

Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently headlining as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released his new album A Thousand Spotlights on CD and in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, July 26.

Cumberland Theatre teams with Embassy Theatre, Our Town Theatre, and Locust Post Brewery for a month-long Shakespeare festival in Allegany and Garrett Counties, featuring free performances and events.

Ever since May, Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), has been hosting a brand new monthly brunch series at 54 Below. At each edition of Brunch Is Gay, DeLaria brings out a new stellar guest and sings a completely new setlist. August 11th's show will feature Tony winner Gabriel Ebert and center around the music of Cole Porter.

Nick Cartell, star of the LES MISÉRABLES National Tour, debuts a new track from his upcoming album and announces concert dates.

North Shore Music Theatre will present the musical comedy TOOTSIE in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25. 

Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at the Producers Club. This long-running show, created by Jo DiNozzi, captures the city's charm through sharp humor and poignant moments.

OPERA America has announced the seven composers selected as recipients of the 2024 Discovery Grants from its Opera Grants for Women Composers program, made possible with the generosity of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Open Space Arts has announced a four-play series for 2024-25 focused on LGBTQ+ themes, featuring three new Chicago premieres and the classic play AS IS.

Hershey Area Playhouse has announced its summer production for 2024, Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. This jukebox musical centered around the songs of Jimmy Buffett will help the audience escape from their daily life and take an imaginary vacation to Margaritaville.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

From July 26-August 18, Tootsie runs at the Titusville Playhouse. Check out all new photos from the show here!

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment.