Thompson News

Get the latest news on the upcoming production of Mamma Mia! at Playhouse Square in January.

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced today that CHICAGO, Broadway’s longest-running musical, returns to Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall for a limited engagement May 10-12, 2024, as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank.

JESUS AND JOHNNY APPLEWEED’S HOLY ROLLIN’ FAMILY CHRISTMAS is an irreverent musical comedy chuck full of laughs. While most of the jokes are related to changing times 7-decades ago, you don’t have to be a baby boomer to understand and appreciate Miller’s hysterical script. If you’re looking for funny, adult-themed holiday entertainment that is a complete diversion from more traditional holiday fare, JESUS AND JOHNNY APPLEWEED’S HOLY ROLLING FAMILY CHRISTMAS will certainly add some laughs to your holiday entertainment.  

The Hope Foundation will facilitate random 'Drops of Hope' pop-up events throughout LA County, including free grocery purchases, free gas purchases, free donations of socks and footwear as well as volunteer opportunities for community cleanup and city beautification projects.

Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre's production of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, running through December 23, here!

Don't miss the upcoming events at the Harris Center for the Arts: Masters of Illusion on Sunday, January at 7:30pm and Jesus Christ Superstar, performing five times from January 10-13.

Showgirls are a Las Vegas staple with glamour, style, and feathers. But what is the life of these performers really like? Maren Wade, who has performed as a showgirl, stars in Confessions of a Showgirl at The Starbright Theatre on Dec. 12.

Experience the dynamic performances of LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and other Broadway stars in the WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN music videos

Production photos have been released for Christmas Actually a brand-new festive show curated by Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Blackadder) and directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, West End; ANNA X, West End) at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, has passed away at 92. She was a theater actress, starred on Broadway, and was a published author. Her autobiography detailed her career and her historic Black family.

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Stern and Managing Director Suzanne Appel are pleased to announce that the Vineyard's Annual Gala will honor Tony Award winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out). The Gala will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). 

Broadway in Columbus presents TINA - The Tina Turner Musical. Don't miss this electrifying show featuring the iconic music and inspiring story of Tina Turner.

The sheer spectacle of “Tina” is amazing.  Emphasizing the fact that Tina Turner was one of a kind, the gravely-voiced, sexy, full out singing style of Tina is so stressful on the performer’s voices, this show uses two actresses to play her on alternate evenings. 

Founded by choreographer Stefanie Batten Bland, CONCRETE is a three-week intensive that explores the hyphenated dance genre of physical theatre and how these techniques function inside kinesthetic awareness in immersive theatre settings.

Get into the holiday spirit with the exciting holiday programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater. Enjoy live performances and festive music in the heart of New York City.

Four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the world-premiere musical Galileo, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

London-based singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Donkin has unwrapped “This Winter,” a jubilant holiday original inspired by the cozy spirit of the season. Arriving with a playful music video, the new single showcases Donkin's distinct sense of melody and his honeyed falsetto, nodding to classics like Wham!'s “Last Christmas.”

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Festival of New Musicals taking place in January. Stay tuned for exciting new productions and performances!

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

Leapin’ Lizards!  The Grand will welcome an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE, which will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets!