Interview: Jonalyn Saxer of NEWSIES at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell
- Jul 3, 2022
Jonalyn Saxer grew up in Oak Park dreaming of becoming a star on Broadway. After making her debut in 'Bullets Over Broadway,' Saxer has continued from one show to the next, shining with her superb dancing abilities and versatile singing and acting. This July, she returns to her home town to play the key role of Katherine Plumber in 5-Stat Theatricals' production of 'Newsies.'
NEWSIES Opens Next Month at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 15, 2022
5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the third show of its 2021-2022 season, the regional premiere of Disney’s NEWSIES, book by Harvey Fierstein, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, musical conductor and direction by Wilkie Ferguson, associate director & choreography Anthony Raimondi and directed & choreographed by Richard J. Hinds.
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at Kennedy Center
by Olivia Murray
- Apr 10, 2022
Read our critic's take as they write about how Tina Fey's well-known teen comedy fares in a new medium, made modern and on stage.
BWW Review: Broadway Across America presents MEAN GIRLS at Kentucky Performing Arts
by Taylor Clemons
- Mar 23, 2022
When someone says they're turning one of the most beloved movies ever into a musical, there's always some cause for worry. The usual questions flood in: 'Will they do it justice? 'Will they say this line?' 'What are they going to change?' In most cases these worries are warranted, but in the unique case of Mean Girls, Tina Fey herself returned to adapt her modern teen classic into a hilarious and splashy musical comedy.
National Tour of MEAN GIRLS Takes on NEWSIES Choreography
by Marissa Tomeo
- Mar 13, 2022
Company members from the First National Tour of Mean Girls learned some Newsies moves this weekend with choreography by Sarah Crane to the Disney hit, 'Carrying the Banner'. When the cast isn't performing in theaters around the country, they try to learn new choreography. The video is filmed and edited by Lamont Brown.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 3, 2022
The First National Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film— is coming to St. Louis February 15-27.
BWW Review: OKC Broadway's MEAN GIRLS is so fetch!
by Adrienne Proctor
- Dec 29, 2021
OKC Broadway presents MEAN GIRLS now through January 2nd. Tina Fey's 2004 sleeper hit movie became a Broadway musical in 2018, and launched a national tour prior to the COVID pandemic in 2019. The live adaptation has fun choreography and a rocking score. The cast of professionals rock out in Broadway style on the Civic Center Stage.
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at the Eccles Theater Was Worth the Wait
by Tyler Hinton
- Dec 1, 2021
Originally scheduled to play at the Eccles Theater in August 2020, the national tour of MEAN GIRLS was absolutely worth the wait. Stuffed to the brim with laugh out loud jokes, earwormy songs, and introspective moments, and boasting top notch performances and production values, it is yet another Broadway-caliber touring production gifted to the Utah theatre community by Broadway at the Eccles.
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin
- Nov 17, 2021
Back in 2004, Tina Fey brought us the movie “Mean Girls”, a cute little teen comedy that could have been just another blip in a bevy of teen comedies were it not for the stellar writing of Ms. Fey and a killer cast. Because of that, the movie has become a bit of a classic in the genre. A shining example of how to do it right. Then Fey, along with husband Jeff Richmond for the music and Nell Benjamin for the lyrics chose to convert her classic into a Broadway Musical. They brought over all that stellar writing from the movie, and that’s part of the problem. The other part of the problem is that the new elements, the music and lyrics, don’t quite live up to the writing. So, what we’re left with is a faded carbon copy of the original that while still fun, isn’t quite as “Fetch” as the original.
BroadwayWorld Announces New & Improved Stage Door Platform
by Team BWW
- Nov 1, 2021
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce today the new and improved Stage Door platform, featuring an all new design and functionality, allowing for your favorite performers to offer more virtual services including video shout outs, virtual classes, meet & greets and more.
MEAN GIRLS Announces Full Cast For National Tour
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 4, 2021
Mean Girls has announced full casting for the relaunch of its First National Tour and we've got the full cast list. Find out who is starring in the show and when it's coming to a city near you.
VIDEO: American Dance Machine For the 21st Century Performs 'T'aint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do' From BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 20, 2021
Performers include Clyde Alves, Phillip A. Attmore, Michael Biren, Jim Borstelmann, Preston Truman Boyd, Lamont Brown, Barry Busby, Joshua Buscher, Andrew Cao, Jake Corcoran, Casey Garvin, Dan Horn, Jess Leprotto, Kevin Ligon, Brian Martin, Paul Mcgill, Bobby Pestka, Jonalyn Saxer, Angelo Soriano, Kevin Worley, Richard Riaz Yoder, and Bradley Allan Zarr.
BWW Review: The Rev Theatre Company Presents 42ND STREET
by Natasha Ashley
- Jul 6, 2021
42nd Street is without a doubt a must see at The Rev Theatre Company in Auburn, New York. The treat to see a live performance, or to perform in one, is something that I think we will not take for granted again. Theater is essential and this production proves that. The heart, songs, dancing, and the powerful performances that the entire cast and production team bring to The Rev’s production of 42nd Street is something that those who love live theater have missed so much. We welcome you back with open arms.
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