Matt Murphy News

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville

by Theresa Bertram — July 10, 2026

There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that completely overwhelm your senses in the most glorious way imaginable.

Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS North American Tour First Look

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at new photos of the North American tour premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, captured by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade.

Interview: Bailey Frankenberg of PETER PAN at The Fox Theatre

by Joseph Harrison — April 24, 2025

In today’s culture, it is hard to find anyone who doesn’t have some experience with the story of Peter Pan.

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List

by Nicole Rosky — April 22, 2025

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 Dis

Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — March 3, 2025

The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts.

Photos/Video: Whoopi Goldberg Joins the Cast of ANNIE at The Theater at Madison Square Garden

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2024

All new photos and video clips have been released of Whoopi Goldberg in Annie, now in performances at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Review: Fairie Dust and Unforgettable Adventures Await With PETER PAN Flying Through at Straz Center

by Drew Eberhard — May 2, 2024

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Photos: Get a First Look at Charity Angél Dawson in & JULIET

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

See photos of Charity Angel Dawson in & Juliet on Broadway!

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Presented By Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts

by Taylor Clemons — November 30, 2023

What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Whitney Hall?

Tim Murray and SLee to Star in SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 19, 2023

Get ready for a hilarious and wild ride with Tim Murray and SLee in the Off-Broadway comedy, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Returns Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2023

Returning to Hell's Kitchen's AMT Theater for a limited engagement is one of Off-Broadway's longest-running comedies - Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man!

Review: Eilen Jewell Celebrates Her Roots In Americana With Some Jazzy Blues, Country, Folk … Stuff At City Winery

by Bobby Patrick — July 4, 2023

We FULLY intend to investigate more of this Jewell we have discovered.

Review: SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN at Bus Stop Productions

by Stan Jenson — April 22, 2023

The brand-new production company, Bus-Stop Productions, invited me to a sneak preview a couple of months ago.

THE ARTIST Stage Adaptation will get World Premiere in 2023

by Aliya Al-Hassan — November 17, 2022

BAFTA and Oscar-winning film The Artist is being developed into a stage production, which will be directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie.

KINKY BOOTS To End Off-Broadway Run This Month

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2022

The Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots will play its final off-Broadway performance at 7:00PM on Sunday, November 20, 2022 following 32 previews and 102 regular performances.

Photos: First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club

by Show Highlights — October 24, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin (The New Englanders, “The Morning Show”) and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Lu