Marc Shaiman News

Photos: Robyn Hurder and the SMASH Cast Meet the Press

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 18, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin performances on Broadway.

Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special

by Josh Sharpe — February 17, 2025

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL at Sheyenne Theatre

by Brian Michaels — February 16, 2025

Review: GMHC Benefit Is Terrific, Tuneful & Touching at Joe's Pub

by Rob Lester — February 19, 2025

Songwriters of Smash, Some Like It Hot & Hairspray, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman get the annual Howard Ashman Award at a starry fundraiser that also raised awareness and spirits for the GMHC.

Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2025

From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at ASU Gammage

by Herbert Paine — February 12, 2025

It’s always a risk to transplant a beloved classic film to the stage, particularly when that film is one so thoroughly embedded in its time as SOME LIKE IT HOT.

Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More

by Sidney Paterra — February 7, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun.

20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids

by Sarah Lasko — February 6, 2025

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2025

by — February 5, 2025

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.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — February 4, 2025

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.

SHUCKED, & JULIET, and More Set For 2025/26 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season

by Stephi Wild — February 4, 2025

Mirvish has announced its 2025/26 Main Subscription Season, which is made up of seven productions, all musicals.

Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — February 4, 2025

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!

 La MaMa Presents IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT

by A.A. Cristi — February 3, 2025

IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space.

Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More

by Sidney Paterra — January 31, 2025

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.

CABARET, FROZEN & More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 31, 2025

STAR THEATRICALS has reveraled its 2025 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California.

Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO

by Ettore Farrattini — January 31, 2025

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

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT is tap-tastic at Broadway San Diego

by ErinMarie Reiter — January 30, 2025

“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.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to be Presented at Matthews Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 30, 2025

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.

Interview: As Sweet Sue, Tarra Conner Jones knows that SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway San Diego

by ErinMarie Reiter — January 28, 2025

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.

Video: Inside SMASH's First Rehearsal

by Michael Major — January 24, 2025

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.