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Amber Martin Releasing New LP ft. John Cameron Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & More

Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.

Elton John Left With 'Limited Vision' Due to Eye Infection

Elton John has revealed that he was left with 'limited vision' due to a 'severe eye infection.' The EGOT winner took to Instagram to share a health update that he had been facing throughout the summer during the pre-West End run of The Devil Wears Prada. It is also unclear if he will travel to the US to work on Tammy Faye: A New Musical.

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those shows (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed here.

Andrew Rannells Will No Longer Lead TAMMY FAYE Musical

On the Tony Awards red carpet, performer Andrew Rannells told CBS that he will no longer be appearing in the Broadway production of the new musical Tammy Faye. It was announced in February that he would be reprising his Oliver-nominated performance as Jim Bakker, which is due to hit Broadway later this year at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. 

Up on the Marquee: TAMMY FAYE

Tammy Faye is coming to Broadway! The new musical will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy

The company of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club wilkommened some very special guests to their immersive nightclub home! Eddie Redmayne currently in previews as the ‘Emcee’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrated Broadway legend Joel Grey’s 92nd birthday on stage at the August Wilson Theatre.

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

EP Featuring Live Tracks From CABARET Will Be Released Next Week

A new EP featuring live performances of songs from Cabaret in London will be released next week! The album includes live renditions of 'Willkommen', 'Don’t Tell Mama', 'I Don’t Care Much' and 'Cabaret' performed by Jake Shears and Self Esteem, aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor.

Marty Lauter And More Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB; Additional Casting Announced

Additional casting has been announced for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne in his Olivier Award-winning performance as ‘The Emcee' and introducing Gayle Rankin as the toast of Mayfair ‘Sally Bowles.' The production is directed by Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall and designed by Tony Award nominee and Evening Standard Award winner Tom Scutt.

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