Thomas Hall News

MEAN GIRLS, CLUE & More Set for 2023-2024 Broadway in Akron Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 5, 2023

Three popular movie titles and the story behind a music icon will come to life on stage this season, as Playhouse Square brings four new shows to E.

Video: Nickel Creek Perform on CBS Saturday Morning

by Michael Major — March 27, 2023

Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'

by Michael Major — March 24, 2023

Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt.

Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour

by Michael Major — March 21, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Ha

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In Akron

by A.A. Cristi — March 9, 2023

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to E.

Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Where the Long Line Leads'

by Michael Major — March 9, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning trio Nickel Creek’s new song, “Where the Long Line Leads,” written by mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins.

MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL to Visit More Than 60 Cities on 2023 U.S. TOUR

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2023

The hit DreamWorks animated franchise, Madagascar, is now a live stage musical that will “Move It, Move It” to venues across the country from April 8 to July 1, 2023, as part of the 12-week tour.

The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 21, 2023

The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards.

Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Holding Pattern'

by Michael Major — February 16, 2023

Across the 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt.

Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Comes To E.J. Thomas Hall In Akron

by A.A. Cristi — February 15, 2023

The Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Akron for a limited two-performance engagement at E.

Nickel Creek Confirms First Headline Tour Since 2014

by Michael Major — February 7, 2023

The extensive run kicks off April 15 at Cincinnati’s Andrew J Brady Music Center and includes stops at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, Philadelphia’s The Fillmore, New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Salt Shed, Milwauk

Gibney Company Embarks On Second Leg Of First-Ever International Tour

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2023

Gibney Company's first national tour continues this week with stops in Los Angeles, CA (Jan 20, 2023); Lone Tree, CO (Jan 27, 2023); Provo, UT (Feb 3 & 4, 2023); Des Moines, IA (Feb 24, 2023); Tel Aviv, Israel (Feb 28 – Mar 2); Purchase, NY (Mar 11, 2023); Annandale-on-Hudson, NY (Mar 15, 2023) an

Interview: Rupert Holmes Talks the Enduring Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in ALL THINGS EQUAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2022

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, as he discusses his new play All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

THE AKRON NUTCRACKER Returns To EJ Thomas Hall This Holiday Season

by Blair Ingenthron — October 31, 2022

The Dance Institute at The University of Akron will present The Akron Nutcracker in collaboration with Verb “Ohio Contemporary Ballet” and the Akron Symphony on December 22 & 23, 2022 at E.

Broadway In Akron Presents The Tony Award-Winning Musical TOOTSIE

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2022

TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Akron for a limited two-performance engagement at E.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS to Launch 26-City National Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 14, 2022

The heartwarming holiday musical, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, will launch a 26-city national tour beginning Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch 2022-23 National Tour Next Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 30, 2022

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct.

BLUE MAN GROUP Returns To Akron At E.J. Thomas Hall, October 17-19

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2022

The smash hit phenomenon BLUE MAN GROUP returns to Akron for a limited three-performance engagement at E.

Jack Hopewell, Elvie Ellis, Faith Jones & More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 2022-2023 North American Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2022

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Olivier Award-winning production of Regents Park Open Air Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, TOOTSIE & More Announced for Playhouse Square 2022-2023 Broadway in Akron Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2022

Playhouse Square is bringing two beloved classics, a brand-new musical and one of the most iconic and colorful shows to E.