Matthew Murphy News

BWW Review: New Choreography and a Powerhouse Cast Make For a Fur-midable Production of CATS

by Isabella Perrone — November 30, 2019

CATS is a show that, on paper, isn't necessarily an easy sell.

BWW Review: Beautiful & Unexpected THE BAND'S VISIT Arrives in Milwaukee

by Kelsey Lawler — November 27, 2019

For 'The Band's Visit,' I have nothing but praises to sing.

BWW Interview: Allison Guinn, Mme. Thenardier in LES MISERABLES at the Palace Theatre, Waterbury

by Joseph Harrison — November 24, 2019

LES MISERABLES is one of those musicals that people simply love.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids Will Have You Feeling The Love, On The Path Unwinding In The Circle of Life!

by Brian Hilbrand — November 24, 2019

Disney's The Lion King, currently playing through Sunday, December 1st, at DeVos Hall.

BWW Interview: Andrew Samonsky of COME FROM AWAY which runs 11/26-12/1 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place Des Arts

by Noelle Hannibal — November 22, 2019

Andrew Samonsky was born and raised about an hour north of Los Angeles in the coastal town of Ventura, CA.

BWW Review: LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS at The National

by Russell Smouse — November 22, 2019

John Leguizamo, as I learned, is modern theatre's most prolific latinx playwright.

BWW Review: Reimagined LES MISERABLES Triumphs with Sensational Voices at the Ohio Theatre

by Christina Mancuso — November 21, 2019

Arguably the greatest musical of all time, Les Miserables strikes every possible chord with its powerful message of love, rebellion, sacrifice, redemption and inspiration.

BWW Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Noel Coward Theatre

by Caroline Cronin — November 20, 2019

Anxiety.

HADESTOWN, AIN'T TOO PROUD, OKLAHOMA! & More Nominated for 'Best Musical Theater Album' at the GRAMMYs

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 20, 2019

This morning, nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards were announced.

8 Broadway Shows to Gift Everyone on Your List

by Nicole Rosky — November 18, 2019

Let's be honest: Gift shopping is hard.

Casting Announced for LES MISERABLES at the Palace Theater in Waterbury

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2019

Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, has been announced for its much anticipated Waterbury engagement at the Palace Theater, direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway e

BWW REVIEW: SCHOOL OF ROCK Is A Heartwarming Explosion Of Youthful Energy That Reminds Us To Really Connect With The Youngsters In Our Lives

by Jade Kops — November 18, 2019

SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL storms the Sydney stage with a spectacularly talented group of school aged stars.

BWW Review: FROZEN at Proctors Wraps the Capital Region in a Big Warm Hug.

by Marc Savitt — November 17, 2019

If you think of FROZEN as being for kids, I suggest you need to think again.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At DEAR EVAN HANSEN In The West End

by Alan Henry — November 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the West End production of Dear Evan Hansen, now playing at the Noël Coward Theatre, currently booking to 2 May 2020.

BWW Review: In Matthew Lopez's Exhilarating THE INHERITANCE Gay Men Strive For Generational Connection

by Michael Dale — November 18, 2019

'He thought of all the men who died in those years and what they might have become, what the world would look like today had they been allowed to end their story on their own terms.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE INHERITANCE, Opening On Broadway November 17

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2019

Directed by multi Olivier and Tony Award-winner Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, Netflix's 'The Crown') and designed by Olivier and Tony Award winner Bob Crowley, THE INHERITANCE will begin previews at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th street) on Friday, September 27, 2019 and will