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THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023


A young Elvis impersonator learns that change is not necessarily a drag and other valuable life lessons in this heart-warming comedy The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez.  The production runs from March 10 - April 2 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach.

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Announced as Next Play at The Warehouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2023


The next show in The Warehouse Theatre's current string of comedies is the  music-laced, uproarious good time, The Legend of Georgia McBride.

VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


J. Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Let's Be Bad.' Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, audiences may recognize 'Let's Be Bad' as it previously appeared in the popular television series SMASH, written for the fictional musical 'Bombshell.' Watch the video now!

Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, and More to Star in TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023


Originally performed solo by Smith, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” has been reimagined for a cast of five performers. Thirty years after its world premiere, Center Theatre Group will celebrate the West Coast premiere of the revised production by giving away 1,000 tickets to Angelenos.

Review: THE FIRST DEEP BREATH at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Feb 16, 2023


Given the heightened emotions and nuclear climaxes of Colston’s play, there is something almost operatic in scope about THE FIRST DEEP BREATH.

VIDEO: First Look at THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride by Tony Award-Winning Playwright Matthew Lopez, Musical Tribute Artists and Drag Sensation Pandora Boxx on their stage this winter. Check out an all new first look in the video here!

Zuleyma Guevara & Shirley Rumierk to Star in SANCOCHO Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


Producers Latinx Playwrights Circle, WP Theater, and The Sol Project have announced an all-Latinx cast and design team for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin will now begin preview performances on Wednesday, February 8, at New York City Center – Stage I.

Photos: Go Inside ALLEGIANCE's VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


See photos from 'George Takei's ALLEGIANCE' VIP Gala Night at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

Ivoryton Playhouse to Hold Auditions for 2023 Season This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding local auditions for Equity and non Equity actors for the 2023 season. Auditions will be held at the Ivoryton Playhouse on Friday, January 20th from 11am – 7pm, and on Saturday, January 21 from 10 – 6pm.

Manhattan Theatre Club Executive Producer Barry Grove to Step Down at End of 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Barry Grove will step down as the Executive Producer of Manhattan Theatre Club at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.

Gregg T. Daniel to Direct TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at the Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023


NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate and NAACP Best Director winner Gregg T. Daniel will direct the new production of “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” by Anna Deavere Smith presented by Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum from March 8 through April 9, with opening set for March 15, 2023.

Aya Cash, Brian D. Coats & More to Star in THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023


The full cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE's Pandora Boxx to Perform at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Pandora Boxx returns to the stage in The Boxx  That Rocks, a new comedy cabaret show at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, along with The Legend of Georgia  McBride by Tony Award-Winning Playwright Matthew Lopez, and the annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser. 

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2022


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride by Tony Award-Winning Playwright Matthew Lopez, Musical Tribute Artists and Drag Sensation Pandora Boxx on their stage this winter.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 19, 2022
by Team BWW - Dec 19, 2022


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 19, 2022.

Photos: On the Red Carpet of SOME LIKE IT HOT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 12, 2022


See photos from the opening night red carpet of Some Like It Hot, now playing at the Shubert Theatre.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 12, 2022
by Team BWW - Dec 12, 2022


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 12, 2022.

Photos: The Cast of SOME LIKE IT HOT Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 12, 2022


Last night, December 11, Broadway's new musical comedy Some Like It Hot opened at the Shubert Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!

Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Opens on Broadway!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 11, 2022


Critics are weighing in on SOME LIKE IT HOT, the brand-new Broadway musical comedy featuring a book by Matthew López & Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, which opened on Broadway Sunday, December 11th at the Shubert Theatre.

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