Lynn Ahrens News

If you can’t find something funny in the musical farce Lucky Stiff by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, you are as dead as poor Uncle Anthony. That gentleman has passed on in New Jersey, and he has willed six million dollars to his British nephew Harry Witherspoon, who has never even met him.

Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

RAGTIME rides on the wheels of a dream of founders, artists, and donors as it opens the brand-new home of the former Hale Center Theater Orem. The magnificent musical is the inaugural production in the Smith Grand Theater at the beautifully designed, spacious yet intimate Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth) on the dōTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove.

Tony award winning lyricist, Lynn Ahrens, visited the cast of Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Anastasia: The Musical” after the matinee on Sunday, December 29. Check out a photo here!

Tired of the same old tried and true holiday songs? Check out a few underrated faves from Anastasia, Elf the Musical, Rent and more!

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?

Starting in 2025, Theatre Now will present a monthly cabaret series at SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., NYC. Verse Intro Cabaret will feature performances of songs by 2 writing teams from Theatre Now's prestigious Musical Writers Lab.

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 

What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?

Centenary Stage Company’s, Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical continues it’s run in the Sitnik Theatre with its final week of shows. 

A Christmas Carol The Musical runs December 20, 21, and 22nd at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Centre in Foxboro, MA.

Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.

When it comes to a show like A Christmas Carol, you need to have heart and soul, and the cast and crew of Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of A Christmas Carol got my holiday season off to a great start.

 Bucks County Playhouse has released production photos of its new production of “Anastasia: The Musical,” which opened November 22 and continues on the historic stage through January 5.

Connecticut Theatre Company will present 'A Christmas Carol - The Musical' running this month at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tuacahn is now presenting a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Check out all new production photos from the holiday classic here!

 Centenary Stage Company’s Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical continues its run in the Sitnik Theatre with its second week of shows. Learn more here!

The hunt is on! Bring your friends and search for clues! Bucks County Playhouse (through Watson Adventures) is hosting a special Anastasia scavenger hunt on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm.

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!