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Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre will stage the metropolis' premiere of Disney's Frozen the Musical as the 2024 holiday season show. The city, which has previously the touring production, will be one of the first to see a production staged by a local theatre company. 

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 92nd season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

 Acclaimed producer, director, and playwright Eric Rosen,  in his inaugural season at the historic Cape Playhouse, has announced a five-show lineup teeming with  music, mystery, comedy, and great storytelling.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Complete casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Join CENTERstage Productions and Teens on Stage for a limited engagement of 'Alice By Heart' at the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Step into a Wonderland like never before, blending the worlds of Alice in Wonderland and England during World War II.

Experience the enchanting world of 'Alice By Heart,' a heartwarming musical inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic. Join Alice and Alfred on a transformative journey through Wonderland amidst the chaos of World War II.

The live capture of Waitress the Musical will be available to own on digital platforms this week. The new release date will now allow audiences to stream the filmed version of the Broadway musical from their homes using apps like Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. The film stars Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more.

OFC Creations presents 'Alice By Heart,' a touching musical inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she journeys down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, exploring first love, loss, and the power of imagination. Don't miss this world premiere musical at the OFC Creations Theatre Center.

Due to popular demand, the live capture of Waitress: the Musical is extending its run in movie theaters nationwide!

The live capture of Waitress: the Musical made it into the top 10 at the box office over the weekend. Starring Sara Bareilles, the film came in at #8 at the domestic box office, passing an estimated $3.2 million during its opening weekend. The film played on 1,214 screens in the U.S. and Canada.

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Waitress: the Musical film will be made available for streaming and VOD.

Little Bobby was completely captivated by this film of WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, a show that really does, as its press release says, “... celebrate the power of friendship'

Sara Bareilles appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform a string version of 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress the Musical. The Tony nominee sat down to discuss bringing a filmed version of Waitress the Musical on Broadway to movie theaters. Watch the video of the performance and get tickets to see Waitress in cinemas now!

In just days, the diner is openig up again! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Bleecker Street and Fathom Events have teamed up for a five-day series of nationwide special-event screenings of Waitress! Check out a timeline of the show's journey from movie to musical to movie musical here!

Kokandy Productions has revealed its 2024 season, including two fully-produced musicals and the return of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.

Watch the new trailer video for the filmed capture of Waitress: The Musical! The new movie coming to theaters brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage.

Tickets to see Waitress the Musical in movie theaters are now available. The spirited and visually stunning footage from the hit musical production, which also features Bareilles in the leading role, was captured live on stage in 2021 during the musical’s reprise run on Broadway.

Madison Wells Live will present a private industry reading of Locker Room Talk, a new play by Meghan Kennedy, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in New York City.

Last chance to catch the new musical Alice by Heart at the 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival. All performances will take place at the JCC Center Stage.

Check out production photos from Alice By Heart at Rochester Fringe, which plays its final three performances this week!