Michael Barra News

Dallas Theater Center's Clue, the first production of the 2022-2023 season, begins performances at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. Clue is directed by Daytime Emmy Award-winning Alan Muraoka; who has appeared on Sesame Street, as well as directed, for more than 25 years. Viewers may recognize him as “Alan”, the beloved character who runs Mr. Hooper's store. 

The producers of May We All: A New Country Musical have announced plans for a tour and a concert album. Get the scoop here. 

The world premiere of May We All: A New Country Musical will play through July 17, 2022 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN. The company of May We All features Bligh Voth, Brandon J. Ellis, Patsy Detroit, Ryan Link, Matt Manuel, Lauren 'LOLO' Pritchard and Heidi Blickenstaff. Check out photos from opening night!

Dorset Theatre Festival will open the 45th Season of professional summer theatre at the Dorset Playhouse with a regional revival of the classic thriller, Wait Until Dark, directed by Jackson Gay.

Today, MuseWorks is launching The Broadway Exchange (www.bwayx.com), the premiere marketplace for digital collectibles, connections and real-world experiences for theatre fans. Leveraging web3 and NFTs, The Broadway Exchange will bring the magic of theatre to life for millions of fans around the world.

Mark your calendar as MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL Producer Brian Kelley will take the stage during opening night of the show on June 15, as he steps into the rotating role of “Bailey Stone”. A second round of guest artists has also been revealed today (5/18) including Kaylee Rose, Michael Ray, Taylor Hicks, and Twinnie.

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of the highly-anticipated May We All: A New Country Musical.

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose has announced the 2022-23 season which includes six world premieres including three world premiere plays, two world premiere adaptations, and one world premiere musical. The 76th season also marks the return of the Summer Chills series, after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

All new production photos have been release from A Bronx Tale, now playing at the John W. Engeman Theater!

The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Opening Night of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL took place at the John W. Engeman Theater on Saturday, March 26.

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and run through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and run through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL today announced the first round of dates for the all-star rotating lineup of guest artists who will step into the role of “Bailey Stone” during the world premiere engagement of the highly anticipated stage show.

The musical will have its world premiere engagement at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets.

The Young Company Winter Festival, performed by students in grades 4-12, brings together budding young artists and their professional teams to present jaw dropping storytelling at its finest.

Lively McCabe Entertainment, whose stage hits include the “most-produced play in the country” Clue (currently playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse) and its sibling Cluedo (currently touring the UK), Punk Rock Girl by Joe Iconis (currently playing at The Argyle Theatre), and more, has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops (BTW).

Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production company based in Ridgewood, NJ has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops. In residence at the Inserra Theater at Saint Joseph Regional High School (40 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, New Jersey), Broadway Theater Workshops is a year-round training company working with children in grades 3-12 in developing their performance skills.

Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced that it has acquired Broadway Theater Workshops (BTW). 

Playhouse on the Square in partnership with tamburrino, inc., Playhouse on the Square season sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and super sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff present the Initial Production of new country music musical, May We All January 21 - February 20, 2022.