Huey Lewis News

Theatre Aspen will present the return of their celebrated cabaret series for its third year. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 2, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

Join the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium Friday, October 20th as they celebrate Halloween 80s style with The Reagan Years Ultimate 80s Dance Party! The Reagan Years recreates the sounds of the best Pop, Rock, New Wave and Heavy Metal hits of the M-TV Era. Get out your best 80s fashion and don't miss your chance to relive the greatest decade of all with a rockin’ bar, oversized dance floor, and tons of your all-time favorite songs. Tickets are $40. You can purchase a ticket for dance floor general admission with limited seating, or secure a seat in the balcony. The event will also include a cash/credit bar. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.mvac.org/reagan-years

Join Alan Seales as he interviews Broadway star Katie Rose Clarke on The Theatre Podcast. Gain exclusive insights into Clarke's career and experiences in the theater world.

Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life.

BroadwayWorld has learned that The Heart of Rock and Roll will open on Broadway this season, per a casting notice. The production is expected to start rehearsals in mid-February with opening planned for April.

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Nathaniel Hackmann from Back to the Future! Nathaniel told us all about his favorite backstage moments, must-haves and more!

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

In this interview, Mikaela Secada discusses her Broadway debut as Jennifer in Back to the Future: The Musical. Read the full interview and learn more about her journey in the industry.

Join in at the Center Repertory Company for an unforgettable musical experience with 'Crowns.' Don't miss out on this roof-raising celebration filled with vibrant performances and captivating storytelling.

Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came out to celebrate Back to the Future: The Musical’s Gala Performance, benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.We're taking you onto the red carpet of the big night below with the show's stars Casey Likes, Roger Bart, and special guests Bernadette Peters, Tony Yazbeck and more! Watch the video!

Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came out to celebrate Back to the Future: The Musical’s Gala Performance, benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. In this video, watch as we take you inside the big night!

Check out photos from BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL's Gala Performance, benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. 

Sports not only made a star out of vocalist Huey Lewis but also thrust the band into the global spotlight. Combining the concoction of power-pop, blue-eyed soul, doo-wop, and rhythm & blues, the album found itself posited in the Top 40 in numerous counties across the globe, including Norway, Canada, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, the U.K. and, U.S.

Top stories: We're taking you inside opening night of The Cottage, the gala celebration of Back to the Future, and more!

Back to the Future: The Musical just held a Gala Performance, celebrating its arrival on Broadway, and benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Special guests included original film cast & creative team members Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and more. Check out photos from inside the special night.

The complete cast of over 20 actors who will be performing in Sinatra The Musical -  the major new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon which premieres at Birmingham Rep in September 2023 - has been announced. Learn more about the cast and the musical here!

The Tony Award-winning Matt Doyle will take on the iconic role of  Frank Sinatra in the highly anticipated World Premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. 

It's a new season on Broadway! While plenty of 2023/24 season announcements have yet to be made, many productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in Fall 2023-Spring 2024!