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Photo Flash: Game On! First Look at Paper Mill's HALF TIME

by Julie Musbach — June 4, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is currently hosting the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical.

World Premiere of HALF TIME Begins Tomorrow at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Julie Musbach — May 30, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical, with book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and additional music by Marvin Hamlisch and Ester Dean.

BWW Interview: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S Vincent J. Cardinal Takes 2018 UM Musical Theatre Graduating Class to Audition in NYC

by Julie Yolles — May 10, 2018

Mother's Day could be extra-special this year for the moms of the University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre (UMSMTD) 2018 graduating class.

Paper Mill Announces Online/Video Dance Contest for HALF TIME

by Julie Musbach — May 4, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse will host an online contest to promote their production of Half Time, the new musical about not acting your age.

Photo Flash: Donna McKechnie Joins HALF TIME at Paper Mill, Meet the Full Cast & Creative

by Julie Musbach — April 24, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse announced today the full cast and creative team for the East Coast premiere of Half Time.

The Muny's ALL SHOOK UP Star Caroline Bowman Takes Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today

by Julie Musbach — July 16, 2017

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that Broadway star Caroline Bowman will be taking us behind the scenes at The Muny's thrilling new production of ALL SHOOK UP!

Photo Flash: First Look at Caroline Bowman, Tim Rogan and More in ALL SHOOK UP at The Muny

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2017

The Muny just celebrated its opening night performance of All Shook Up last night, July 13, 2017, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Shakespeare Meets Elvis in Highlights from The Muny's ALL SHOOK UP

by Alan Henry — July 14, 2017

Set to the chart-topping hits of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, himself, Elvis Presley, and based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows the story of Natalie, a tomboy mechanic with a longing heart, and Chad, a mysterious, hip-swiveling roustabout who is new to town and ready to shake thin

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of The Muny's ALL SHOOK UP

by Alan Henry — July 13, 2017

Set to the chart-topping hits of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, himself, Elvis Presley, and based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows the story of Natalie, a tomboy mechanic with a longing heart, and Chad, a mysterious, hip-swiveling roustabout who is new to town and ready to shake t

BWW Review: SQUAWKS Hasn't Sharpened Its Claws

by Perry Tannenbaum — June 22, 2017

CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS 13: CHARLOTTE, WE HAVE A PROBLEM does a better job targeting statewide and national scoundrels than delivering on its promise to face local issues, but there are genuine nuggets among the worthless trinkets - and an absolutely sensational new cast member.

The Muny Finds Its Full Company for ALL SHOOK UP

by Nicole Rosky — April 28, 2017

The Muny announced today its full cast and design teams for All Shook Up, the fourth production of its 99th season, which plays July 13-19.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Davis and Erika Henningsen in SOUTH PACIFIC at Pittsburgh CLO

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2016

Travel to Bali Ha'i with Billis and his crew in Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Broadway's Ben Davis, James Snyder and Erika Henningsen, tonight, August 5, through August 14 at the Benedum Center.

SOUTH PACIFIC Opens August 5 at Pittsburgh CLO

by Rebecca Russo — July 26, 2016

Travel to Bali Ha'i with Billis and his crew in Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Broadway's Ben Davis, James Snyder and Erika Henningsen August 5-14 at the Benedum Center.

AIDA Sets Pittsburgh CLO Debut at the Benedum Center

by Nora Dominick — July 15, 2016

A gripping tragedy of love that transcends all, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA follows a courageous Nubian princess as she is forced to choose between passion and allegiance.

Broadway Veterans to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's SHREK

by Tyler Peterson — July 6, 2016

Get ready for an "ogre-the-top" production at the Benedum Center July 15-24! This smash-hit musical comedy will come to life with a cast of Broadway's best and Pittsburgh CLO veterans, including Finding Neverland's Rory Donovan as Shrek and Broadway's Haven Burton as Princess Fiona.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces Nominees for 2014 Blumey Awards; Ceremony Set for 5/18

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2014

Blumenthal Performing Arts has announced the 72 nominees - six each in 12 categories - competing in the 3rd annual Blumey Awards presented by Wells Fargo on Sunday, May 18, in the Belk Theater.