Tom Donoghue News

Door County's award-winning Northern Sky Theater has announced the line-up for its annual holiday concert at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall. Home for the Holidays will offer the opportunity to reunite with Northern Sky favorite Jeff Herbst and his friends Ryan Cappleman and Tom Donoghue for an uplifting evening of intimate seasonal songs and delightful holiday humor.    

Last night, June 16, 2014, the Las Vegas Company of Jersey Boys attended an advance screening of the film adaptation of the hit musical directed by Clint Eastwood at AMC Town Square. Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, and one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer, Jersey Boys brings to life to the big screen the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

In honor of Les Miserables' opening tonight, BroadwayWord brings you the actors who've taken on the many complex and vocally challenging roles of Victor Hugo's world, from the unscrupulous Thenardiers to innocent Cosette, or principled Javert against the compassionate and strong-willed Jean Valjean. From Fantine and Eponine, unfortunate in life and romance, to Enjolras and Marius, the fiery young leaders of the French Revolution.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's beloved classic film THE WIZARD OF OZ has been re-adapted for the stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams. The splashy show features Harold Arlen's original music and E.Y. Harburg's original lyrics, with additional lyrics by Tim Rice and additional music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Flying audiences over the rainbow, this musical is sentimental, family-friendly schmaltz that entertains with ease.

In no time at all, Houstonians will be able to click their heels and follow the yellow brick road to The Hobby Center to see TUTS' presentation of the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OZ. In anticipation of the musical landing in Houston, I spoke with Jacquelyn Piro Donovan who plays Miss Gulch and The Wicked Witch of the West about the show and her career.

To celebrate The Venetian and The Palazzo's summer long festival, Carnevale, Top Chef Masters host and chef, Curtis Stone welcomed foodies and fans for an up-close and personal weekend at his pop-up restaurant inside The Palazzo. Venetian | Palazzo Executive Chef Olivier Dubreuiljoined Stone in the kitchen to prepare the delicious five-course tasting menu.

On Friday, July 26, prior to his stand-up comedy show kicking off in The Sands Showroom, David Spade was surprised with a three-tired cake to celebrate his 100th show at The Venetian Las Vegas. Singer Josh Groban, and actress and comedian Rachael Harris joined Spade to celebrate before his performance.

Golden Rainbow celebrated 27 years of service to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada at its 27th annual 'Ribbon of Life' fundraiser at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 30. Scroll down for photos of the festivities!

One part vivid imagination, two parts carnival and a shot of old world burlesque mixed with a Heavy Dash of decadence and you have ABSINTHE, a unique show that premieres Strip-side on Friday, April 1. This new production by internationally renowned Spiegelworld, Base Entertainment and Jess Ravich makes its vibrant debut at the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace.

On Thursday, June 17, Venetian headliner Wayne Brady, along with daughter Maile, unveiled his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. Following the official unveiling, Brady headed back to The Venetian Showroom to perform his hit comedy and improv show, Making It Up, to a packed house.

On Monday, January 25, the stunning 2010 Miss America Pageant contestants attended the 7 p.m. performance of Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian. After the show, the stars of Phantom, Anthony Crivello (The Phantom), Kristi Holden (Christine) and Andrew Ragone (Raoul), posed with the beauties inside The Phantom Theatre.

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' sexiest production and only striptease spectacular welcomed Pop Starlet Aubrey O'Day to the cast last night. O'Day joined current star Holly Madison and a sizzling ensemble of sexy PEEPSHOW GIRLS, on stage to perform an exhilarating show to a packed and rowdy house.

Tina Walsh is enjoying being in 'Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular'... - it only took her 19 years to get there!

Cirque du Soleil performers from KÀ, Mystère and CRISS ANGEL Believe welcomed the newest members of the Cirque family to Las Vegas on Saturday. The cast of the new show based on the life and music of Elvis were treated to a Cirque-style greeting at McCarran Airport. The performers have been rehearsing for the past few months at the Cirque du Soleil Creation Studio in Montreal and are now relocating to Las Vegas for rehearsals on stage in the new theatre at ARIA Resort & Casino in CityCenter. The show is set to open late 2009.

Rehearsals are underway for The Strip's hottest and most anticipated new show, PEEPSHOW, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Starring TV personality and chart-topping musical artist Mel B, a member of the world sensation Spice Girls, and General Hospital star and Dancing With the Stars first season champion Kelly Monaco, PEEPSHOW is a highly stylized, full-throttle production show that combines sexy striptease and celebrity with high-level production values and a dash of passion.

Broadway director, choreographer and BWW favorite Jerry Mitchell is profiled in the Las Vegas Sun has he puts the finishing touches on his new Vegas production 'Peepshow,' which premieres Monday at Planet Hollywood.

Rehearsals are underway for The Strip's hottest and most anticipated new show, PEEPSHOW, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Starring TV personality and chart-topping musical artist Mel B, a member of the world sensation Spice Girls, and General Hospital star and Dancing With the Stars first season champion Kelly Monaco, PEEPSHOW is a highly stylized, full-throttle production show that combines sexy striptease and celebrity with high-level production values and a dash of passion.

On Monday evening The 52 Miss America Pageant Contestants enjoyed 'The Music of the Night' at Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. After the performance they met lead cast members Andrew Ragone (Raoul), Kristi Holden (Christine) and Tony-Award Winner Anthony Crivello (The Phantom) and took photos inside the famed Phantom Theatre. The contestants, many of them performers themselves for the talent segment of the pageant, were enthralled by the production. This lavish production of The Phantom of the Opera thrills audiences eight times a week at The Venetian. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre you are immersed in the storied Paris Opera House and become part of The Phantom's world. Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, spectacular sets, new effects, and a breathtaking chandelier experience, Phantom is an only-in-Vegas experience.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and New Voice Theatre will present the New York premiere of Journey to the West, a new musical by Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor that will be seen as an official Next Link selection in the third annual NYMF

Journey to the West, an epic musical story combining Asian theatre conventions with Cirque du Soleil artistry, will play the 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th St.) from September 25th through October 1st as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival