Robert Lopez News

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.

Ten actors and nine puppets (created by Laura Stearns) took Palm Springs by storm last night when Revolution Stage Company opened Avenue Q. The buzz is strong with this one and it’s all true.

FINDING NEMO JR. comes to Des Moines next month. Performances run February 9 - 18, 2024 at the Stoner Theater.

Dear Readers, I hope you already have your tickets to “The Book of Mormon”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, because it’s pretty much sold out. And with good reason as it’s a near perfect show.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, que lleva representándose con gran éxito desde el pasado mes de octubre en el Teatro Calderón de Madrid, celebra el miércoles 10 de enero su función número 100.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is launching a lottery ticket policy for its engagement at The Paramount Theatre from January 9 – 14, 2024.

Tonight, Broadway’s The Book of Mormon plays its 4643rd performance, passing Jersey Boys to become the 12th longest running show in Broadway history.

The nationally traveling version of the Broadway musical has made its Washington premiere at the Kennedy Center and is already attracting large crowds of adults and many children, some of which are attired in the costumes of its lead characters Elsa and Anna (though mostly Elsa).

Events have been announced for FSCJ Artist Series 2023/24 Season. Get full details here: 

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will bring an exciting 24-25 Season full of magic to the Taft Theatre stage.  

'Discover the lottery ticket policy for the highly acclaimed musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON, as it arrives in Winnipeg. Don't miss your chance to experience this hilarious and irreverent Broadway hit!'

Samantha Barks is coming home to Arendelle! BroadwayWorld has learned that Barks, who originated the role of Elsa in Frozen in the West End, will return to the production in 2024.

Palm Springs’ newest, professional theater company, REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (RSC), presents the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, AVENUE Q!

T.3 - Viral Vocal Trio releases new EP 'OPTION UP' featuring Broadway special guests SHOSHANA BEAN, MORGAN JAMES, and AISHA JACKSON. Check it out now!

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our east coast picks!

Watch the cast of the North American Tour of Frozen perform at The White House

Good Morning America celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the film Frozen with a special singalong segment on this morning's show. Check out the video here!

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center?

Tickets go on sale Monday, November 27 for the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, as part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL SERIES. The musical will play The Buddy Holly Hall for a limited engagement May 17–19, 2024.