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Review: BEETLEJUICE at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Mar 13, 2026

With all its visual delights on full display, the non-Equity production directed by Catie Davis (from the original direction by Alex Timbers) is a carnival of the macabre.

BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice is coming to The Fabulous Fox. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

Interview: SoCal's Leianna Weaver Talks Lydia, Ghosts, and BEETLEJUICE
by Melissa Heckscher - Mar 11, 2026

Southern California native Leianna Weaver speaks with BroadwayWorld about what it felt like to land the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE, how she relates to the character, and some onstage mishaps (that may or may not have involved fire).

Review: Beetlejuice Haunts San Diego with Heart, Chaos & Big Laughs
by Lucía Serrano - Feb 27, 2026

The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour.

Review Roundup: BEETELJUICE New North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Performances are underway for the new North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour played its first public performance on February 13 in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre. Read the reviews here!

Review: BEETLEJUICE Appears at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 19, 2026

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! You’ve done it, Sacramento! You’ve summoned the ghost with the most, and you’re going to love every minute of his antics. We first fell in love with him in Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character. Continuing the legend, Eddie Perfect’s music and lyrics set to the 2019 stage production make Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. one of the few movie to musical adaptations to die for.

The Jeff Awards Reveals Nominations for 52nd Non-Equity Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

The 57th Jeff Awards ceremony will recognize outstanding achievements in Chicago's Equity theater scene, celebrating over 40 artists from the 2024-25 season.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 28, 2026- TWO STRANGERS Stops By Daytime TV and More
by - Jan 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ryan Stajmiger, Leianna Weaver and More to Lead BEETLEJUICE North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Beetlejuice. The tour will play its first public performance in Fresno, CA at the Saroyan Theatre.

Cast Set for URINETOWN at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the company of 'Urinetown.' Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre becomes a world of water shortages, catchy tunes, sharp wit, and a fight for free toilet usage. Learn more!

INTO THE WOODS Extended Through Early January At The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Kokandy Productions will present two additional weeks of performances for its sell-out revival of Into The Woods. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Nov 10, 2024

What did our critic think of FROZEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?

Photos: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. See photos here!

BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of Disney's FROZEN at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2024

The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. The cast will feature Emily Kristen Morris in her Paramount debut as Elsa. Beth Stafford Laird, Belle in Paramount’s Beauty and the Beast in 2019, plays Anna.

Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade. See photos from the production.

See SWEENEY TODD in Concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at The Center for Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

Experience spine-tingling performances at The Center for Performing Arts this October with SWEENEY TODD in concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW featuring a live shadow cast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.

Kokandy Productions To Present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT At GSU's Center For Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2024

Kokandy Productions, in partnership with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, will present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT, a one-night event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts.

Cast Set For FROZEN at the Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. Learn more about the cast here.

Paramount Theatre Reveals Cast For Midwest Premiere Of Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Paramount Theatre announced the cast for the regional premiere of Disney's FROZEN, featuring a lineup of seasoned performers. The production is set to bring the beloved story to life on stage in its midwest premiere.

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