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Broadway's Been Schooled! LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Recoups

by Julie Musbach — February 5, 2018

The producers of John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, announced today that the one-man play has become the first play to recoup its capitalization this season.

BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Hobby Center

by Katricia Lang — February 4, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater wrote the score and Julian Fellowes wrote the book.

Photo Flash: Say Yeah to Jake Shears, J. Harrison Ghee & Kirstin Maldonado- The New Stars of KINKY BOOTS!

by Nicole Rosky — February 2, 2018

Everybody say yeah! The Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots recently welcomed new cast members to the Al Hirschfeld stage.

BWW Interview: J. Daughtry as Harpo in THE COLOR PURPLE on Tour

by Kathy Strain — February 1, 2018

THE COLOR PURPLE is the story of a young girl named Celie who must overcome so many trials and troubles of growing up an African American girl in Georgia at the beginning of the 20th Century.

BWW Review: Rhythm is Gonna Get You ON YOUR FEET! at PPAC

by Veronica Bruscini — February 1, 2018

If you notice more smiling faces "downcity" this week, chances are you've spotted audience members fresh from a showing of ON YOUR FEET! at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

Uma Thurman and Broadway's PARISIAN WOMAN Cast Hold Q&A After Feb. 3 Matinee, Moderated By 'Little Known Facts' Host Ilana Levine

by Julie Musbach — January 31, 2018

Following the matinee performance of Broadway's The Parisian Woman this Saturday February 3, Uma Thurman and cast members will be joined on stage for a Q&A moderated by Ilana Levine, host of the popular podcast, "Little Known Facts.

BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at Broadway Across America

by Melissa Hall — January 31, 2018

I think we all felt the earth move a little bit at Clowes Hall this week.

HAMILTON, ALADDIN, COME FROM AWAY, and More Headed for Broadway in New Orleans

by Julie Musbach — January 30, 2018

Today, the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans at the Saenger Theatre announced its line-up of shows for its 2018 - 2019 season, presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association.

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Enters its Final Four Weeks

by Julie Musbach — January 30, 2018

Only four final weeks before he's history! LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, will conclude on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM.

BWW Preview: Why You'll Say 'Oui' to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

by Meredith Kreisa — January 29, 2018

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will play at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton from February 20-25.

Photo Flash: Lenny Wolpe Stars in THE OUTSIDER at Paper Mill Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2018

In politics, the less you know, the higher you'll go! At once a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE OUTSIDER Premiering at Paper Mill

by Julie Musbach — January 25, 2018

THE OUTSIDER, a new play by Paul Slade Smith, is set to open this week at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

ON YOUR FEET! Congas into Dallas

by Julie Musbach — January 25, 2018

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc.

BWW Interview: Rob Colletti Talks SCHOOL OF ROCK

by David Clarke — January 25, 2018

SCHOOL OF ROCK is a hilarious new musical that has taken London, Broadway, and now the US by storm.

Miller Theatre Sets Winter 2018 Season of Free 'Pop-Up Concerts'

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2018

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts announces the winter season of Pop-Up Concerts, a musical happy hour with the audience onstage.

Photo Flash: A Week of Celebrations Announced for PHANTOM's 30th Broadway Anniversary; Plus a First Look at the New Cast!

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2018

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced a week of festivities for when the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, which celebrates its 30th Anniversary next week.