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New Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Curve This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

This Christmas season, the Curve Theatre in Leicester will present a brand-new Made at Curve production of classic musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Learn more here!

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows, including Guys and Dolls, Annie, A Bronx Tale, The Last Five Years, and more.

Review: Kelli O'Hara in Concert at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - Feb 2, 2025

O’Hara has approached the entire evening with such severe gravitas and humble respect that familiar messages seem to land fresh on even jaded ears. How else are we meant to keep singing right now?

Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Catch A Moonbeam at Toby's This Holiday Season
by Cybele Pomeroy - Dec 22, 2024

An evening at Toby’s Dinner And Show in Columbia, Maryland for THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a clutter-free treat for your loved ones. Toby's presents a classic, now entertaining a fourth generation, that feels lush and rich with detail and meaning, and contemporary relevance. An audience favorite since the dawn of the 1960s, this beloved Rogers & Hammerstein standard runs at Toby's through January 12th, 2025.

Oscar Hammerstein Museum Awarded $500,000 Pennsylvania State Capital Grant 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

The nonprofit Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre  Education Center has been awarded a second $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to ABC This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s cinematic treasure The Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 7/6c. The musical’s official social media pages will host a live watch party during the airing on December 15.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Extends at Theater Latté Da
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Theater Latté Da has announced that its production of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is extending. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Ari Axelrod to Release A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

PS CLASSICS will release a new album from award-winning musical storyteller Ari Axelrod. A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway will be available on CD and digital formats. Learn more!

Hammerstein Museum Announces Receipt Of Oscar's Iconic Rocking Chairs
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has announced the first historically significant gift to the Museum's collection - two of the iconic rocking chairs used by the famed lyricist. .

SOUTH PACIFIC And More Announced for Gateway Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point recently announced its 2025 Mainstage Season, which will include: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner;” Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical “South Pacific;” and more.

Cast Set for SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER Presented by Target Margin Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

The cast has been revealed for Target Margin Theater's world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

Review: COCKEYED OPTIMIST Celebrates Hammerstein at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Nov 2, 2024

Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.

Cast Set For SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER at NYU Skirball
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Casting has been announced for the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball.

Video: Third Reprise Releases Re-Imagined 'Some Enchanted Evening'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Third Reprise, in partnership with Rodgers & Hammerstein, released a reimagined, soul-filled take on “Some Enchanted Evening” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Watch the video here!

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 21, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including the cabaret convention, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jason Robert Brown.

Jon Robyns Joins Cast of FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at the London Palladium
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced that West End leading man Jon Robyns will play the title role in Figaro: An Original Musical at the iconic London Palladium.

Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Oct 19, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre 29?

The Blue Hill Troupe Will Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

The Blue Hill Troupe, New York City’s only philanthropic musical theater group, will kick off its 101st season with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

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