Anne Russell, Actress Who Played Both Dolly and Mame, Dies at 103
Anne Russell, one of the first actresses to play both HELLO, DOLLY! and MAME on stage, died peacefully at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ at age 103.
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SISTER ACT to Open at Cabrillo Stage's Crocker Theater This Summer
Cabrillo Stage announced its 2026 summer production of SISTER ACT, running at the Crocker Theater in Aptos, CA, with Karriyma Pekary leading the cast as Deloris Van Cartier under director Rebecca Haley Clark.
Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria.
A History of Broadway Proshots and Screen Adaptations
What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Laura Benanti and More Set for Signature Theatre 2026-2027 Season
Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season.
Review: Matthew Lombardo's WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL Slays with Laughter
Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
Review: Donna McKechnie - A Fascinating Afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club
Broadway royalty Donna McKechnie, who won fame for her Tony Award-winning role as “Cassie” in the original Broadway company of A CHORUS LINE, generously entertained a packed room, with help from Broadway historian Peter Filichia
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97.
Theatre Critic Blanche Marvin Dies at 100
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and theatre critic Blanche Marvin has died at age 100, four days before her 101st birthday.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Gorgeously Sung at the Citizens Opera House
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?
Video: Beth Behrs Reveals Dream to Star in THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Broadway
The Neighborhood star Beth Behrs recently shared her dream of playing Maria in a Broadway production of The Sound of Music.
Photos/Video: SISTER ACT at Drury Lane Theatre
Sister Act is now playing at Drury Lane Theatre, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
Interview: Cayleigh Capaldi of THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
From October 7th-12th, the national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center.
From the Hills to the Stage to the Screen- A Look Back at THE SOUND OF MUSIC
It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical.
Review: SISTER ACT at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places.
The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot.
10 Inspiring Pieces of Theatre History I Saw Up Close And In Person This Summer—And How You Can Too!
In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight.
SISTER ACT Comes to Little Radical Theatrics
Little Radical Theatrics will present its Summer 2025 production of Sister Act! This feel-good musical comedy, based on the hit 1992 film, features original music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken.
