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Dan'yelle Williamson, Alex Hairston, Olivia Elease Hardy Star in SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL on Tour
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical.

Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2019


Music Theatre Wichita has begun its 2019 Season with a brand new production of The Sound of Music, starring Broadway artists Catherine Charlebois (Wicked), Mike McGowan (Mormon, Priscilla), and Katie Banks-Todd (Phantom), along with Jennifer Byrne (The Evil Dead) and Monte Riegel Wheeler (The "It" Girl) leading a 52-member cast. The production was created with new scenic designs by Adam Koch, enhanced with Alpine backdrops by XuZheng He, choreography by Brian J. Marcum (Elf - The Musica), and a 29-piece orchestra conducted by Thomas W. Douglas. 

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Music Theatre Wichita, A thought-provoking musical still poignant to our times
by Craig Richardson - Jun 13, 2019


Opening Night. There's nothing like it in the world. Jitters can occur. Mistakes could happen. One hopes everything comes together and the rehearsal time and hard work has paid off. Luckily, for Music Theatre Wichita's producing artistic director Wayne Bryan, opening night was nothing short of absolute shear success for his season opener “The Sound of Music.” Music Theatre Wichita is in its 48th year.

BWW Review: Party Like It's 1999 with American Stage in the Park's Joyous MAMMA MIA
by Peter Nason - Apr 14, 2019


Peppered with infectious Abba songs, it's like bubblegum for the soul.

BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at THE WICK THEATRE
by John Lariviere - Oct 29, 2017


The Wick Theatre's production of The Drowsy Chaperone is a pleasant musical theatre romp featuring music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. The fantastic nature of the characters coming to life as Man in Chair tells the tale of his most beloved musical is charming, and the standard characters and plot twists of old movie musicals are comically nostalgic.

Grab Your Dictionary! Multiple Tony Winning THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to Florida Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2017


Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of the multiple Tony-winning musical comedy 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Playing March 24-April 12 with four near-sold-out previews March 21-23, tickets are already going fast for the hilarious musical that took Broadway by storm.

SHEAR MADNESS Extends Breaking Record 11-week Run in Florida Rep's ArtStage Studio
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2017


Now playing in Florida Rep's ArtStage Studio Theatre, 'Shear Madness' will extend its nearly sold out run to April 2nd, setting an 11-week record for the theatre. And for its final week, Florida Rep welcomes Lisa McMillan to the cast, who is currently appearing in the New York production.

America's Favorite Comedy Whodunit Comes to Florida Rep!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017


Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that 'Shear Madness', the longest running non-musical in American theatre history, will play in the ArtStage Studio Theatre Jan. 17 to Mar. 12. Still playing in Boston and Washington, D.C. after more than thirty years, 'Shear Madness' is America's favorite comic whodunit that's been seen by over 11 million people worldwide.

America's Favorite Comedy Whodunit Comes to Florida Rep!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017


Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that 'Shear Madness', the longest running non-musical in American theatre history, will play in the ArtStage Studio Theatre Jan. 17 to Mar. 12. Still playing in Boston and Washington, D.C. after more than thirty years, 'Shear Madness' is America's favorite comic whodunit that's been seen by over 11 million people worldwide.

FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL to Bring the Holiday Spirit to FringeNYC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2016


M. Scott McLean in association with John Davisi is proud to present FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL as part of the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's Exquisite THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Peter Nason - Jun 23, 2016


Melissa Minyard, Kelly Pekar and Nick Lerew shine in this beautiful production.

freeFall's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Extends Through 7/17
by Louisa Brady - Jun 19, 2016


freeFall's production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is currently open and has been extended through July 17. This lush, deeply romantic musical follows Margaret and her daughter Clara on their visit to Florence in the summer of 1953. When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to not only consider Clara's future, but her own deep-seated hopes and regrets as well. As Margaret attempts to shield her daughter from the outside world we become aware that all is not as it seems, and we are left to ponder the nature of love, desire, regret, and ultimately the beauty of life.

freeFall's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Opens This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016


freeFall's upcoming production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA opens June 18 and runs through July 17. This lush, deeply romantic musical follows Margaret and her daughter Clara on their visit to Florence in the summer of 1953. When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to not only consider Clara's future, but her own deep-seated hopes and regrets as well. As Margaret attempts to shield her daughter from the outside world we become aware that all is not as it seems, and we are left to ponder the nature of love, desire, regret, and ultimately the beauty of life.

freeFall Announces Cast of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


?freeFall's upcoming production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA opens June 18 and runs through July 17. This lush, deeply romantic contemporary musical follows Margaret and her daughter Clara on their visit to Florence in the summer of 1953. A chance meeting between Clara and a handsome young Florentine sets both of their hearts ablaze. As Margaret attempts to shield their daughter from the outside world we become aware that all is not as it seems, and we are left to ponder the nature of love, desire, regret, and ultimately the beauty of life.

YETI'S DEMON DIVE BAR Announced for the Brighton Fringe
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 4, 2016


Fresh from smash hit, critically acclaimed runs in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne ("raucously entertaining **** - Herald Sun), your new favourite comedy duo Yeti's present their no-holds-barred, risque musical extravaganza: Yeti's Demon Dive Bar! at Brighton Fringe.

East End Cabaret Returns to Adelaide Fringe
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 25, 2016


UK powerhouse musical comedy duo EastEnd Cabaret return to Australia and the Adelaide Fringe in 2016 with their trademark no-holds-barred, raucous and risque musical sketch comedy and a brand new show.

EastEnd Cabaret to Present CLUB PERVERTS at the London Wonderground
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015


Fresh from seducing audiences the world over with their riotous and risque shows, the 2015 London Cabaret Award winners, EastEnd Cabaret make their triumphant return to the capital this June. For two nights only, cult comedy duo Bernadette Byrne and Victor Victoria are taking over the London Wonderground with a show that exposes it ALL. Bringing together a star-studded line-up of the hottest, weirdest, most hilarious comedy and variety acts, this is unpredictable, unbelievable, audience-licking, award-winning, gin-soaked entertainment like never before. THIS is Club Perverts.

NEVERMORE to Conclude Off-Broadway Run Later This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


NEVERMORE - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, a unique theatrical experience illuminating the haunting life story of iconic writer Edgar Allan Poe, will play its final Off-Broadway performance on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm at New World Stages.

NEVERMORE Launches 'Goth and Steampunk' Thursdays Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015


NEVERMORE -- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe is encouraging audience members to channel their inner Poe by dressing in their finest Goth and Steampunk attire when attending a performance of the off-Broadway hit. Beginning today, February 19, all Thursday evening performances will be 'Goth and Steampunk' inspired, with all audience members dressed in Goth or Steampunk attire receiving a free drink voucher. Just be sure to remove your Top Hat before the show begins!

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