James Magruder News

St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild will present HEAD OVER HEELS, the musical featuring the music of The Go-Go's, at its Outdoor Greek Theatre in Bloomfield Hills.

HEAD OVER HEELS THE MUSICAL celebrates the music of 70’s and 80’s Pop Rock group The Go-Gos through a pairing with Sir Philip Sidney’s pastoral romance, The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia. 

Arlington Friends of the Drama will present Triumph of Love (musical), featuring Book by James Magruder; Music by Jeffrey Stock; Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead. Learn more!

'A celebration of queer love and joy' - HEAD OVER HEELS at Constellation Theatre Company

Constellation Theatre Company’s production of Head Over Heels, directed by Allison Arkell Stockman with musical direction by Walter “Bobby” McCoy, is a delightful musical filled with superb acting and energetic musical numbers. 

The Orchard Project will present two developmental workshop presentations of the new musical Lucky Us in New York City at Ripley Grier Studios this month.

David Foster has revealed that he is working on a stage musical with AnnMarie Milazzo based on Amy Bloom's novel Lucky Us. Learn more about the upcoming new work!

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

The stories of American film, television, Broadway, and regional theater are entwined with the story of Yale Repertory Theatre in The Play's the Thing out now.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.

Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical with music and lyrics from the catalog of 1980s girl band The Go-Go’s. With a book by Jeff Whitty, adapted by James Magruder, the plot is derived from the 16th century play The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney. Head Over Heels opened on Broadway in 2018 and ran for six months. It is currently running through June 16 at Albuquerque Little Theatre in Albuquerque, NM.

 Head Over Heels will bring MET’s 26th mainstage season to a close this spring. This production combines the timeless comedy of Sir Philip Sidney's 'The Arcadia' with the pop hits of The Go-Go's.

Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre and Dance will present Head Over Heels. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Drama Book Shop will host an evening with Bernie Ardia as he takes us on a captivating journey through 'At Sea with Patrick Dennis: My Madcap Mexican Adventure with the Author of Auntie Mame.'

Join Bernie Ardia at The Drama Bookshop on October 10 at 7:30 pm as he recounts the hilarious and outlandish escapades of friends Patrick Dennis, Walter Healy, and Robert Karr in Mexico. Get your tickets now!

A bawdy, bold and inclusive production of HEAD OVER HEELS — a delightful jukebox musical based on the Go-Go's music  — is now playing at ZACH Theatre. Its already high production value and flash is elevated further by the presence of Austinite Kathy Valentine, an original member of the rock and roll Hall of Fame band, The Go-Go's.

Head Over Heels triumphs in its ability to blend humor, romance, and social commentary. By infusing the story with themes of change and acceptance, the musical delivers a poignant message of hope and unity. Join this group of Arcadians in their transformative journey to a more inclusive universe, while rocking to the beat of The Go-Go’s.

Production photos have been released for the Austin premiere of Head Over Heels with band musical direction by Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer and Go-Go bassist Kathy Valentine. Check them out here!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for ZACH Theatre’s production Head Over Heels playing in The Topfer at ZACH, August 9-September 10, 2023 with a ZACH360 immersive experience.