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Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical”, a show bold enough to create a made-up songwriting duo and spend their time poking fun at the genre they attempt to fit into, the bio-musical. But, without recognizable songs to hook you, we’re left with the strength of the book. Luckily the book is hilarious, assuming you’re a fan of the well-crafted groaner. Which I am.

Village Theatre will present WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL, a new buddy comedy about a fictional folk duo, closing its 2025-2026 season in Issaquah and Everett.

Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three distinct portrayals of varying temperaments. This brand new regional revival mounted by Musical Theatre West—which recently opened its latest iteration of the show at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach—continues through March 1, 2026.

Musical Theatre West will open its 2026 season with the bold, moving, and visually striking musical: 'Man of La Mancha.” Running select nights starting February 13th through March 1st at Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Now presenting an even more over-the-top follow up compared to their first go-round in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG staged here last February, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revisit the earnestly bumbling folks at the fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society for yet another madcap, mishap-laden production of intense British-style slapstick and comical chaotic shenanigans in its high-flying 2013 'sequel' PETER PAN GOES WRONG which will continue to crack up audiences in the City of La Mirada through November 23, 2025. Amping up the laughs even more this time around, La Mirada's so-good-it-hurts production is this time joined by former Olympic gymnast and longtime 'Peter Pan' herself Cathy Rigby serving as its cheeky 'narrator.'

Watch a new preview of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre, starring Cathy Rigby as the Narrator! See the video now, featuring the Peter Pan legend.

Explore photos of Cathy Rigby as the narrator in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, now at La Mirada Theatre until November 23.

La Mirada Theatre has revealed the full cast set to join one of the most iconic and legendary “Peter Pans” of all time, the previously revealed CATHY RIGBY. Learn more!

The concept recording of the new musical Mystic Pizza is now available in digital and streaming formats. Listen here and learn more about Mystic Pizza!

Lively McCabe Entertainment is getting ready to release the concept recording of the new musical Mystic Pizza, available in digital and streaming formats on Friday, August 29. BroadwayWord is very excited to bring you an exclusive first listen of 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot,' performed by Krystina Alabado and Vincent Michael.

The concept recording of the new musical Mystic Pizza will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, August 29. Learn more about the upcoming album here!

The new musical Mystic Pizza will record a concept album. The recording is set for May 2025 with a release date to be announced. Learn more about the show here!

RUBICON THEATRE is continuing its season with the U.S. Premiere of  the acclaimed West End version of the Tony Nominated musical BONNIE & CLYDE. Check out all new photos here!

Krystina Alabado is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as she takes us inside Mystic Pizza at Paper Mill Playhouse. Alabado is joined in the production by Alaina Anderson, Deánna Giulietti, and more.

'Mystic Pizza,' the marvelous new musical, is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP). It is based on the fan-favorite 1988 Metro Goldwyn Mayer rom-com by the same name with story and characters by Amy Holden Jones. 

The reviews are rolling in for Mystic Pizza, which opened on Sunday at Paper Mill Playhouse. The show continues through Sunday, February 23. Based on the classic 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint.

Get a first look at footage and opening night photos of Mystic Pizza at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at the pizza shop! Production photos for the new musical Mystic Pizza, which opened last night at Paper Mill Playhouse are now available. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Phoenix Theatre Company will present the world premiere of WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON & PARFUNKEL MUSICAL. Learn how to purchase tickets.