Today's top stories include casting for the North American tour of Six, and Macbeth and Paradise Square on Broadway. Plus, learn more about Sondheim's previous plans for a gay version of Company, and more!
The North American tour cast features Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Didi Romero as Katherine Howard, and Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr.
Little Shop of Horrors may not be the happiest musical, but there's something about a plant wreaking havoc on a bunch of downtrodden folks that might offer a bit of momentary schadenfreude. And if you don't get it from that, Town Hall's production is likely to scratch your itch for a well-designed production bursting with talent.
Experience the highs and lows of being an aspiring drag superstar! Join your drag mothers (The Beastie Girls) and battle for supremacy over your rival house. Compete in teams for the crown in a variety of drag challenges to see which house will reign supreme. It’s fun for the whole family (except your homophobic uncle).
The WYO welcomes Nobuntu to the stage Friday March 4 at 7:30pm. Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion and organic, authentic dance movements.
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that the world premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will now play through Sunday, March 13, at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
The new Australian production has made a triumphant return to the Studio at Sydney Opera House where it's currently playing until 2 April. The tour will play at Canberra Theatre Centre from 23 April and Adelaide at the newly refurbished Her Majesty's Theatre from 21 May, before Melbourne and then continues to Brisbane at QPAC's Playhouse in 2023.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow has confirmed that the international smash hit musical SIX will return to the Hope Street venue this summer with a brand-new cast. Performances will run Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 June 2022.
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. The production opened Tuesday, February 1 at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
One of the longest-running and most successful musicals of all time, the trio playing the iconic leads will be Melbourne-born Joshua Robson as The Phantom, Brisbane performer Georgina Hopson as Christine and acclaimed West End and Broadway musical theatre performer Callum Francis as Raoul Vicomte de Chagny.
Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, opens tonight, Tuesday, February 1, at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
The multi award-winning musical phenomenon SIX, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, today announces a new cast for the UK tour. The current company will play their final performance on Sunday 6 March with the new company taking over from Tuesday 8 March at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.
The winners of the 2021 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced tonight at a star-studded ceremony, with 29 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played on Sydney stages during 2020 and 2021. Check out the full list!
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, begins performances tonight.
Smash-hit musical SIX today announces a new booking period at its London home at the Vaudeville theatre. The sell-out intoxicating Tudor take-off is here to stay as more than 300,000 seats go on sale from Tuesday 2 May, 2022 to Sunday 2 April, 2023.
The show's producer James Seabright has announced that its creators Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner, will be coming to Australia to perform in the rescheduled shows, alongside seasoned performers and fellow Brits Scott Hoatson and Joseph Maudsley. With two casts in Australia for the new tour dates, these wizards are ready for anything!
Jamie Barton will sing Eboli in this season’s new production of the original five-act French version of Verdi’s Don Carlos, replacing Elīna Garanča, who has withdrawn.
Starring Oscar® winner Jennifer Lawrence (2012, Actress in a Leading Role, Silver Linings Playbook), the Collection includes all four films: The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2. Check out the bonus features in the new collection now!
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast of Ain't Too Proud in action! Leading the cast of Ain't Too Proud as The Temptations are Jalen Harris as 'Eddie Kendricks,' Harrell Holmes Jr. as 'Melvin Franklin,' James T. Lane as 'Paul Williams,' and joining directly from the Broadway company are Marcus Paul James as 'Otis Williams,' and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as 'David Ruffin.'