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All new photos have been released from [title of show], a love letter to the musical theatre and to the joy of collaboration, which plays Southwark Playhouse Borough through 30 November 2024. Check out the photos here!

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!

Extra performances have been released for the Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will play at the Princess Theatre from 16 March.

Director Christopher D. Clegg assembles Jacob Fowler (Hunter), Abbie Budden (Heidi), Mary Moore (Susan), and Thomas Oxley (Jeff) as the quartet, while Tom Chippendale is their accompanying pianist Larry. New casts will never have that je-ne-sais-quoi of the artists playing themselves, but, if the chemistry is there (and here it is indeed), the material is a boisterous enough journey through music and stressful deadlines bolstered up by meaningful friendships. Mind you, the piece is reasonably sized but, here, it regrettably comes off as a filler production to tide the venue over. 

ALICE BY HEART will play Slippery Rock University Theatre, directed by Aaron Galligan-Stierle, this month. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Monmouth Community Players has announced MCPKids! production of “A Dickens Christmas Carol” and “Three Ghosts and a Jock.” Learn more about the production here!

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. opened this weekend, and Broadway World was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out photos from the opening night party here!

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. opened this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out photos of the opening night bows here!

Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.

The Argyle Theatre is presenting A Christmas Carol The Musical, directed by Evan Pappas and Debbie Roshe, choreographed by Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out production photos here!

WINTER WONDERETTES will run from November 29 to December 22, 2024, at Greater Boston Stage Company, offering a festive theatrical experience for the holiday season.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Merch Takes the Stage next week. Join Broadway's unsung heroes, the merch sellers, as they step out from behind the booths to belt out their favorite tunes in this one-night-only concert.

Shaina Taub, a Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner, was honored with the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, recognizing her contributions to musical theater.

Long Beach Opera announced its 2025 season featuring works by Pauline Oliveros, highlighting site-specific performances. Discover how these innovative productions will transform traditional opera experiences.

The San Francisco Opera Center has announced the 2025 Adler Fellows, highlighting emerging artists in opera.

SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.

San Antonio Broadway Theatre announced the cast for SCHOOL OF ROCK, featuring Tanner Berry as Dewey Finn and Alexis Semevolos-Velzquez as Rosalie. Performances run January 17-19, 2025.

El próximo 30 de noviembre la Compañía de Row estrenará en L’Auditori de Torrent su nuevo musical ESTOY SOLO EN CASA, tributo a la célebre película de los ’90 que girará por varias ciudades de nuestra geografía y cuyas fechas se anunciarán próximamente.

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Invisibility Project: Women on the Verge, a New York play festival at Polaris North, showcases works by female playwrights over 40, highlighting resilience and creativity.