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BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Lied Center For Performing Arts
by Analisa Swerczek - Apr 30, 2022


Come From Away is the show you can't miss in Lincoln this season.

BWW Feature: DISNEY'S ALADDIN GROTE WINNAAR MUSICAL AWARDS 2022 at RTM Stage Rotterdam!
by Chantal Kunst - Apr 29, 2022


Vanavond zijn, vanuit RTM Stage, de nieuwe grootste theaterzaal van Nederland, in Rotterdam Ahoy, de Musical Awards 2022 uitgereikt. De vakjury, bestaande uit Jon van Eerd, Hilde Scholten, Arno Gelder, Dianne Zuidema, Joy Kreiken, Maurice Luttikhuis, Michiel de Regt, Henriëtte Tol en Rennie Rijpma, heeft in 19 verschillende categorieën de winnaars verkozen. Grote winnaar is Disney's Aladdin met 7 awards. Aladdin ontving ook nog de Leukstetickets.nl Publieksprijs voor Beste Musical 2022, deze award werd uitgereikt door Stanley Burleson. De musical The Rocky Horror Show ontving de award voor Beste Kleine Musical en 14 de musical ontving de award voor Beste Nederlands Oorspronkelijke Musical.

Hershey Theatre Announces The 2022-23 Broadway Series; SIX, HADESTOWN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022


Hershey Theatre today announced a full lineup of spectacular Broadway touring productions for the 2022-23 Broadway Series, a flagship season for the historic venue. 

Becky Gulsvig Will Temporarily Replace Rachel Tucker as Captain Beverley Bass in COME FROM AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022


Rachel Tucker, who is currently starring as Captain Beverley Bass in Come From Away on Broadway, will leave the production for two months to star in Season 2 of the TV show Hope Street. 

COME FROM AWAY is Coming to the Lied Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022


The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Lincoln, NE debut at the Lied Center for a limited engagement on April 27- May 1.

COME FROM AWAY Set to Run at the Center Theatre Group
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022


Come From Away is set to play at the Center Theatre Group. Previews begin May 31. The production opens June 1 and plays through June 12, 2022. Tuesday through Friday performances are at 8 p.m., Saturday performances are at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday's are at 1 and 6:30 p.m. There are no Monday performances. Tickets range from $40 – $150. (Ticket prices are subject to change.) 

SNAK THE SHOW: Season 3 Launches April 13!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2022


SNAK The Show announces the launch of their third season will hit the internet on Wednesday April 13, 2022.

Broadway in Portland Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


Broadway in Portland has announced its 2022/2023 Season with a schedule full of outstanding new productions including hit musicals direct from Broadway as well as all-time, crowd-pleasing favorites. Find out the full schedule and how to get tickets.

COME FROM AWAY is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022


Popejoy Presents and Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico have announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will open May 11 its Albuquerque debut at Popejoy Hall for a limited engagement May 11 – 15, 2022.

VIDEO: TUTS Presents Talkback With COME FROM AWAY Cast, Diane and Nick Marson & Captain Beverley Bass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022


The National Tour of Come From Away is playing MARCH 22 – APRIL 3 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. TUTS presents a virtual talk back with cast members of Come From Away and true to life counterparts, Diane and Nick Marson and Captain Beverley Bass.

PPAC Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022


PPAC’s 45th Broadway season will feature TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, MEAN GIRLS, TOOTSIE, SIX, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE and more! Find out dates and how to get tickets.

Broadway in Peoria Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022


The American Theatre Guild unveiled its highly anticipated 2022–2023 Season Announcement for the Peoria Civic Center. The AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES will include the following touring productions: COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Get the full show schedule and find out how to get tickets!

Morris Performing Arts Center Announces 2022-2023 Broadway Season
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils its highly anticipated 2022–2023 Season for the Morris Performing Arts Center and part of their 100-year anniversary celebration and awe-inspiring $30 million renovation project. The BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES will include the following touring productions: THE BOOK OF MORMON, COME FROM AWAY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

BWW Feature: DISNEY'S ALADDIN EN COME FROM AWAY GROOTSTE KANSHEBBERS MUSICAL AWARDS 2022!
by Chantal Kunst - Mar 25, 2022


De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2022 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Jon van Eerd, Hilde Scholten, Arno Gelder, Dianne Zuidema, Joy Kreiken, Maurice Luttikhuis, Michiel de Regt, Henriëtte Tol en Rennie Rijpma alle producties. Na vakkundig beraad hebben zij hun nominaties bekend gemaakt. Disney's Aladdin en Come From Away zijn beiden met 12 nominaties het meest vertegenwoordigd direct gevolgd door Rocky Horror Show met 11 nominaties. Ook dit jaar kan het publiek bepalen welke musical van het afgelopen seizoen, volgens hen, de beste is via de Leukstetickets.nl Publieksprijs voor Beste Musical. Publiek kan sinds begin maart hun stem uitbrengen op leukstetickets.nl. De prijsuitreiking vindt plaats op 28 april 2022 in RTM Stage, de grote theaterzaal van Rotterdam Ahoy en wordt om 20.35 uur live uitgezonden door AVROTROS op NPO1. Het gala wordt gepresenteerd door Frits Sissing. Kaarten voor het gala zijn vanaf aanstaande maandag te koop via eventim.nl

VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik Sings 'Me And The Sky' From COME FROM AWAY in Amsterdam
by Alan Henry - Mar 24, 2022


Following a hit season in Hroon, Netherlands, Come from Away continues to spread its message across the world as it begins performances in Amsterdam now through April 10th. In all new footage, watch Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass (and others) perform 'Me And The Sky.'

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Theatre Under The Stars Reflects on the Wonders of Humanity in the Face of Tragedy
by Armando Urdiales - Mar 23, 2022


They call Gander, Canada 'The Rock.' However, they should really call not only Gander but the musical, Come From Away, a gem, as it is one of the rare musicals that not only is entertaining but also a brilliant reminder of the beauty of humanity.

2022-23 Broadway Series Announced for The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2022-23 Broadway series with a full lineup of dazzling productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters and returning fan favorites, with a combined 56 Tony Awards and 46 Drama Desk Awards. Find out the full schedule and how to get tickets.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Says Farewell to Joel Hatch
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 20, 2022


This afternoon, Broadway veteran Joel Hatch has played his final show with the company of the hit musical, Come From Away. A member of the original cast, Joel Hatch has been with the show since it opened on Broadway just over five years ago on March 12th, 2017. He portrayed 'Claude & others' other characters throughout the production. Gene Weygandt will begin performances in the roles on Tuesday, March 22. Gene joins the company directly from the Australia cast of Come From Away.

HAMILTON, COME FROM AWAY, and More Announced for 2022�"2023 Broadway In Eugene Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2022


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils  its highly anticipated 2022–2023 Announcement for Eugene as part of the Hult Center's 40th Anniversary Season. The  BROADWAY IN EUGENE SERIES will include the following touring productions: HAMILTON, THE SIMON &  GARFUNKEL STORY, LEGALLY BLONDE, COME FROM AWAY, and ANASTASIA. 

HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE And More Announced for The M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022


Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the M&T Bank 2022-23 Broadway Series and Special Engagements. Shea's Performing Arts Center President Michael G. Murphy and Broadway Partner Producer Albert Nocciolino unveiled the upcoming season today. The season includes thrilling new productions and beloved favorites on Shea's Buffalo stage beginning this September.

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