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The audience I saw DIAL M FOR MURDER with roared to their feet after all was said and done. This is a charming production with plenty of technical eye candy and sublime campy takes on characters. These kinds of shows fit what THE ALLEY THEATRE does best: entertain and thrill us with a summer mystery. Everyone is set to have a marvelously good time.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!

Read the reviews for Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder in the West End! See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the show.

Laguna Playhouse will present two special events this June: THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? and WOODY SINGS: THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF WOODY GUTHRIE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NextStop Theatre Company revealed its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary works, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FIDLAR has returned with the announcement of SURVIVING THE DREAM; the irreverent surf-punk band’s long-awaited fourth studio LP and first in over five years. Previewing the 13-song album’s arrival on September 20, 2024, the group has released their brand new double-single “GET OFF MY WAVE” and “FIX ME.' Listen to the new songs!

Written and performed by Adrian Lukis and directed by Guy Unsworth, Being Mr Wickham brings us into the world of the infamous Pride & Prejudice character after his 60th birthday, having withdrawn from the festivities to a quiet space. But, suddenly, Wickham looks into the audience, acknowledging us and telling us, “When play stops, old age begins.'

Fresh off the release of her 6th album, Timeless, GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released a music video for album track, “Whoops.' This fall, Meghan will be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Watch the new music video!

Knight Fever sees the return of the narcissistic pop star character, Jazz Emu, this time vying for a Knighthood at the Royal Variety Show. The character, created and played by Archie Henderson, has done several shows in the past and has gone viral on social media for his hilarious and catchy songs.

DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY will open the Underbelly Festival in Cavendish Square on July 4th, offering a humorous and updated queer twist on classic fairytales. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Now playing in the Grand Theater at Crown Center is Music Theater Heritage’s production of Gershwin’s “PORGY AND BESS.”  This is an example of MTH going “all in” on a very challenging show and producing an extremely credible final product. 

How can Newport World Resorts top its biggest original Pinoy musical hit, ''Ang Huling El Bimbo'? Work around the music catalog of another beloved OPM band, Parokya ni Edgar.

The stage production of the award winning book Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness will be performed for young audiences at The Drama Factory this month.

Let the tributes begin, and there will be many. The enduring legacy of Stephen Sondheim’s music is ours forever and his works ensure he’s one of Broadway’s greatest composers. He is Theatreworks’ most produced composer and Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelly collaborates with Resident Musical Director William Liberatore to celebrate the joyous and complicated human relationships prevalent throughout Sondheim’s musicals and plays.

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Geva Theatre?

We must hope that Fascinating Aïda returns very soon.

A fabulous string of numbers from what is known as The Great American Songbook.

A wonderful singer, wonderful Jimmy Van Heusen melodies, and Jon Weber as M.D.: An ideal combination. What can I say about Marissa Mulder's June 2 performance of SWINGIN' ON A STAR at the Cutting Room? In a word, bravo.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

Brighton Theatre Group is among 11 UK amateur companies selected to stage their own production of LES MISÉRABLES as part of Cameron Mackintosh and Musical Theatre International’s 40th anniversary community project.