Matthew Murphy News

Photo Flash: First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PART 2 At San Francisco's Curran Theater

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2019

Part Two of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child debuted tonight in San Francisco!

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES Is Surprisingly Strong on Tour, Now at Dr. Phillips Center

by Aaron Wallace — October 24, 2019

It's an incredible production with a cast that slays Misérables.

Photo Flash: First Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in San Francisco

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2019

The West Coast production of J.

BWW Review: CATS Prowls and Prances Into the Hobby Center

by Suzanne Tidwell — October 24, 2019

World Series tickets may have been the hottest tickets Tuesday night, but they definitely weren't the only tickets in town.

THE WRONG MAN Extends Again Now Through Nov. 24

by Julie Musbach — October 23, 2019

MCC Theater announces that the highly anticipated World Premiere production of The Wrong Man, the new stage musical written by Ross Golan, has extended again by popular demand.

AMERICAN UTOPIA Extends Through February 16

by Julie Musbach — October 23, 2019

The critically acclaimed David Byrne's American Utopia has been extended by popular demand.

BWW Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, A Call To Reject Complacency

by Michael Dale — October 21, 2019

As Maira Kalman's illustrated curtain rises for David Byrne's choreographed concert, which takes its name from his 2018 album, American Utopia, the singer/songwriter is seriously contemplating the human brain.

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Popejoy Hall

by Beth Leitman — October 18, 2019

The 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar updates the much-loved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and modernizes it in a way that makes it more accessible and enjoyable to today's audiences.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at the Eccles Theater is Filled with Pathos and Grit

by Tyler Hinton — October 16, 2019

The national tour of the MISS SAIGON revival production, currently playing at the Eccles Theater, is filled with pathos, eye-popping spectacle, and gritty realism.

BWW Interview: Author Nick Katsoris Partners with COME FROM AWAY to Spread Message of Good Deeds

by Julie Musbach — October 15, 2019

Nick Katsoris stumbled upon an idea for a children's book about a little lamb named Loukoumi that has expanded beyond its pages in spectacular ways.

Photo Flash: First Look at FROZEN's National Touring Cast; Plus Go Inside Rehearsal!

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2019

We've got your first look at Frozen North American tour stars Caroline Bowman (Elsa) and Caroline Innerbichler (Anna) in costume! In addition, Disney Theatricals is giving you a peek into the rehearsal room with a brand new behind the scenes video.

LES MISERABLES On Sale Oct. 17th in Buffalo

by Julie Musbach — October 14, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale Thursday, October 17 for its much-anticipated Buffalo engagement at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

BWW Review: Joshua Henry Thrills With Authoritative Vocals, Sensitive Acting in Ross Golan's THE WRONG MAN

by Michael Dale — October 13, 2019

Songwriter Ross Golan has frequently ranked high in the pop charts with hits for the likes of Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber, and for his first venture into musical theatre, he's got some pretty high-ranking stars on his team as well, in director Thomas Kail, music superv

BWW Review: Stunning MISS SAIGON Revival at Segerstrom Center Can't Wipe Away Its Outdated Problematic Motifs

by Michael Quintos — October 12, 2019

30 years after its stage debut, experiencing MISS SAIGON nowadays exposes just how outdated and out-of-touch it is with our increasingly diverse world view.

Photo Flash: First Look at David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2019

Fresh off an acclaimed pre-Broadway engagement at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre, David Byrne's American Utopia is currently in previews at the intimate Hudson Theatre on Broadway.

Photo Flash: First Look At The National Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

by Alan Henry — October 10, 2019

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar officially launched the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.