Marc Shaiman News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

HAIRSPRAY, a co-production of the White Theatre and the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, is the kind of old-fashioned, joyous, musical theater experience that recalls a PAJAMA GAME, or a DAMN YANKEES, kind of show that is just pure entertainment.  Additionally, HAIRSPRAY has a point to make and a super cast with which to make it.

Mirvish has announced its 2025/26 Main Subscription Season, which is made up of seven productions, all musicals.   Four are Canadian premieres, two are Toronto premieres and one is a brand-new sit-down Canadian production of an international hit. 

Get an exciting first look and listen at SMASH on Broadway featuring an exciting new version of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s iconic, “Let Me Be Your Star”! See the video!

IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space. Running February 7, 8 and 9, 2025. IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT is the second original production by the TUT (Teens Ukraine Theatre).

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!

STAR THEATRICALS has reveraled its 2025 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California. See the full lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film

“Some Like It Hot,” now playing at Broadway San Diego, brings an updated classic film to the stage in a high-energy, tap-tastic show with big Broadway staging.  ‘Some Like it Hot” is playing at Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through Sunday, February 2nd.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is inviting audiences to step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The new musical “Some Like it Hot’, a new take on the classic movie of the same name, arrives at Broadway San Diego this week in all of its madcap and tap dancing glory.  Tarra Conner Jones plays “Sweet Sue” the loving but no-nonsense lead of an all-girls band who unknowingly has two people in disguise traveling with her as they hide from the mob. Tarra took time between shows to talk about this show and how exciting it is to bring it to San Diego.

Watch a video from inside the first rehearsal for Smash on Broadway! Step inside the rehearsal room with Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Marc Shaiman, Caroline Bowman and more.

Rehearsals for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH have officially begun! See photos of star Robyn Hurder and more in rehearsals for the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hairspray, the modern classic with Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donell & Thomas Meehan will be presented by Sullivan Rep as the opening show of their second season. Learn more!

The Broadway artwork for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH has been revealed! See the artwork here and learn more about the upcoming Broadway production!

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Tony Award-winning musical will run February 26 – March 9. SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.

Watch a first look video of Krysta Rodriguez in Smash on Broadway! Rodriguez was also seen in the Smash television series, appearing in the second and final series as Ana Vargas. She plays Tracy in the Broadway production.

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater?

“Broadway’s Bad Boys,” a concert of mischievous songs made famous by musical theatre’s iconic villains, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse for five performances only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.