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The critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, and starring the original cast will be presented at Theater 555 for a limited engagement.

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago is now playing at New York’s Ambassador Theatre.

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical CHICAGO opened this week in Brazil for a limited engagement at Teatro Santander through May 29, 2022. This Portuguese-language production stars Emanuelle Araújo as Velma Kelly, Carol Costa as Roxie Hart and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn, who recently starred in the Broadway production.

Earlier today, award-winning actress and singer, Bianca Marroquín was named Mr. Amigo 2022 at the official announcement and poster unveiling ceremony hosted by the Mexican Consulate, Texas Southmost College and City of Brownsville. 

The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious hit Broadway musical WAITRESS at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo.

Broadway In Detroit has announced WAITRESS will play Music Hall for a limited one-week engagement! The diner opens up March 15 and runs until March 20, 2022. Tickets start at $29 and will be available for sale starting Friday, January 21 online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.

Tony Nominee Charlotte d'Amboise returns to Chicago as Roxie Hart beginning tonight, Monday, January 10, 2022 and Bianca Marroquín has extended in her role as Velma Kelly through March 13, 2022 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.; New York, NY).

James Monroe Iglehart will take over the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago! He will take over the role on January 17, replacing Tom Hewitt, who has played the role since November 2021.

The American Theatre Guild has announced the hilarious hit Broadway musical WAITRESS is coming to the Bank of America Performing Arts Center. WAITRESS is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES and takes place on January 20-23, 2022.

The York Theatre Company has announced the final seven performances of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin.

The critically-acclaimed hit Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn will postpone its in-town out-of-town engagement at Theater 555 until further notice.

The American Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the hilarious hit Broadway musical WAITRESS is coming to the Hult Center January 14-16, 2022. WAITRESS is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES.

The American Theatre Guild has announced the Colorado Springs engagement of the powerfully brilliant, WAITRESS. WAITRESS is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES. Start the New Year off right and join them January 4-5,2022 at The Pikes Peak Center.

It has been announced that Ana Villafañe and Bianca Marroquín will star in Chicago through Sunday, January 9, 2022. Lillias White will play her final performance on Sunday, December 26, 2021. The record-breaking hit musical Chicago is now playing at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

CHICAGO did not perform this past Saturday night after employees at the Ambassador Theatre tested positive for the COVID virus.  Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no Monday or Tuesday performance (The show does not play on Wednesdays).

The York Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin.

Per the production, 'because two people who work at the Ambassador Theatre tested positive for the COVID 19 virus today (Saturday, November 26th), the 8PM performance of CHICAGO will not proceed, out of an abundance of caution...'

The long-running hit Broadway musical Waitress is now in its final weeks of performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Find out how to get tickets before the show ends its limited run.  The return engagement following the pandemic shutdown must end on January 9, 2022 due the prior booking of an incoming Broadway show.

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin. It is The York’s first mainstage production since the pandemic began in March, 2020.

A new block of tickets is now on sale through September 11, 2022 for the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).