Tam Mutu News

Chicago has released new footage of Jacqueline B. Arnold performing 'When You're Good to Mama' as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Watch the new video from the hit Broadway musical now!

Broadway’s record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart,' before Mira Sorvino takes on the role for a limited engagement.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Chicago on Broadway will welcomes back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Velma Kelly” and welcomes to the cell block for the first time Tam Mutu as “Billy Flynn” and Jacqueline B. Arnold as “Matron Mama Morton”. Learn more about the cast!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

What did critics think of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. Starring 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, Tam Mutu, and more, the production is now running at Paper Mill Playhouse through April 27.

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 

Watch a new preview video of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. It stars Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more.

Watch former 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton sing two songs in Take the Lead, a new musical now running at Paper Mill Playhouse. Houghton, who plays Arianna, belts out 'My Kids' in the new video, as well as 'Hold, Please.'

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of 'Don't Get Too Close to Me' and 'Watch Me Move' in this video!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tam Mutu who plays Pierre Dulaine in 'Take the Lead.'  He shared fascinating insights about his career and the upcoming show PMP.

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal!

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room here!

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.

Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.

54 BELOW will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating the iconic wall of Broadway flop posters at Joe Allen Restaurant. Learn how to purchase tickets.