Julie Andrews News

Musicals at Richter (MAR), Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will celebrate its 38th season with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Singapore’s most talented actors and actresses have been picked from a pool of over 300 applicants for the coveted roles of the six von Trapp children in the forthcoming Broadway production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Sands Theatre from 22 November 2022.

Last night, Julie Andrews, Hayden Christensen, and Comedian Preacher Lawson appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Hear discussions about Darth Vader reactions, Princess Diaries 3, and Tinder 5'11''.

Today's top stories include an all new trailer for Broadway-bound production of 1776. Plus, listen to Joaquina Kalukango sing 'Let It Burn' from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Paradise Square, and more!

Cynthia Erivo performed her rendition of 'Edelweiss' for Julia Andrews as she received the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award. Andrews was also surprised by the five living actors who portrayed the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music, who led the crowd in a sing-along of the song 'Do-Re-Mi.' Watch the performances now!

Just in time for Pride weekend, Broadway Records announced the release of Randy Rainbow's newest single, 'Gay!' Listen here!

Following the success of last summer’s spectacular event, Bath’s Garden Theatre Festival is back in Bath for the second year running. 

Viral internet sensation Debbie Wileman's first album honors her favorite entertainer with love, respect, humor... and Debbie Wileman herself.

Will Geer’s Theatricum presents the world premiere of the “all new” revival of Oscar-winning playwright Ernest Thompson’s The West Side Waltz beginning June 25, 2022. Mary Jo DuPrey directs the cast of Ellen Geer, Melora Marshall, Willow Geer, Miguel Pérez and Charles Lin. I was most fortunate to have the playwright make some time to answer my queries.

The soprano roles from The Golden Age of Broadway will be front and center when Caitie Frownfelter plays Birdland Theater for her solo show club debut.

The story of Cinderella and her Prince is as aspirational and as inspirational as any to be found in the history of musical theater and we are once again delighted to tell you, gentle readers, that the current iteration of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella now onstage at Crossville’s Cumberland County Playhouse is as thoroughly satisfying and spellbinding as any we have ever seen.

Julie Andrews was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award where she was met with a special surprise. The five actors still living among those who portrayed the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music joined Andrews in the audience and led the crowd in a sing-along. Watch the video here!

This season, Centenary Stage Company has prepared a full schedule of events from the Curtain Up! Gala, to their professional theatre series, to January Thaw music events, and the NEXTStage Repertory student productions.

Dorothy Benham is a Minnesota native and is a former Miss Minnesota and Miss America. Dorthy made her Broadway debut in 'Jerome Robbins Broadway.' She is a trained singer and has a book out titled 'The Bastard Queen.'

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of Music Mondays; the hit summer cabaret series that invites renowned artists and Tony Award-winners to perform for audiences and share stories of their time on and off the stage.

Jamie Drake releases her new album New Girl via AntiFragile Music. She is also sharing the video for the LP’s “Its A New Life.” Leading to the release of New Girl Jamie has shared a handful of singles - “Is There Something Wrong With Me?,” the album’s title track “New Girl,”  “Beginnings” and “Easy Target.'

Following on from the success of its recent four day Pride Festival, Trafford is delighted to announce the line up for its annual ten day summer arts festival at its award-winning venue Waterside.

In this world premiere, Australia’s much-loved star soprano Anna O’Byrne shares her honest and personal story of stepping into one of the most iconic roles in musical theatre – Eliza Doolittle. In BECOMING ELIZA, Anna O’Byrne reflects on her unique experience and shares stories about working intimately with an internationally adored icon Dame Julie Andrews who created the role sixty years ago

What did our critic think of My Fair Lady at Connor Palace? What do Rogers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser and Cole Porter all have in common? Yes, they are all composers of American musicals, but they are also just some of those who attempted, and failed, to make George Bernard Shaw's classical PYGMALION into a musical.

Today's top stories include the winners of the 66th annual Drama Desk Awards, which were won by Company, Six, and more! Check out the full list below! Plus, Come From Away has set its closing date, additional casting announced for the Broadway transfer of Into The Woods, and more!