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HAIRSPRAY will take center stage at Dundalk Community Theatre (DCT) on May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m. and May 11 & 18 (SOLD OUT) at 3 p.m.. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters.
New Paradigm Theatre is gearing up for its annual fundraising gala with an increased sense of purpose this year. Learn more and see how to contribute to the theatre.
The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced that multi-award-winning Broadway performer Kevin Del Aguila will host the 2024-25 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. We have all of the details on the big event here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of SMASH will be released digitally on Friday, May 16 at midnight EST. The CD and vinyl will also be available for preorder beginning Friday, May 16, for release this summer.
The night was a reverie of delectable but not often heard tunes by arguably one of the greatest singer/pianists (in this or any generation), taking place in probably the most significant jazz/pop venue in the world, the historic Birdland.
Broadway Week on The TODAY Show continues with another performance from the company of Smash! On Monday morning, Caroline Bowmn and the cast took the TODAY plaza by storm with a performance of 'The National Pastime' from the new musical.
It's Broadway Week on the TODAY Show! To kick things off, the cast of SMASH performed 'Let Me Be Your Star (Opening Version)' on the hit NBC morning show. Watch a video of Robyn Hurder lead the cast of the new Broadway musical.
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.
Smash star Robyn Hurder joined The Jennifer Hudson Show to celebrate the opening night of the much-anticipated new musical. During their conversation, Hurder talked about her 20-year career on Broadway and how she has worked her way up to leading roles. Watch the interview now!
Some Like It Hot Sizzles on Tour at PPAC: Big band energy, tap-happy choreography, and sharp performances heat up the stage in this exuberant musical comedy
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
It's a wonder Some Like It Hot, the Billy Wilder film, has held up as well as it does without seeming totally creaky and outdated. This is, after all, a 1959 Hollywood comedy, albeit one that is remarkably fluid in its attitudes towards both gender and sexuality.
SMASH officially opened last week at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, is now playing. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!
John Waters made films for queer people long before the word queer was embraced by the community. That he was good friends with Warhol makes complete sense to me. They were cut from the same jib. What makes Waters a far better filmmaker was his ability to give us a fun story steeped in pretty clear messages while Warhol’s films are more like abstract art.
Smash is officially open on Broadway! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the opening night curtain call here.
Many arrived for opening night, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night!
In a new interview, Anjelica Huston reflected on her role as Broadway producer Eileen Rand in the TV series Smash, sharing that she 'didn't feel very prized in that role.'
Robyn Hurder recently visited The View to discuss her starring role as Ivy Lynn and Marilyn Monroe in Broadway's Smash. During the interview, she revealed her pre-show rituals and shared how she manifested the role with a tattoo on her wrist. Watch the interview!
You can now get a first look at footage of Broadway’s SMASH, the new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series. See footage here and learn more about the production!
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