Jukebox musicals are a mainstay of the American Musical Theater. They have recognizable hit songs built in and instant appeal for fans. But they’re difficult to get right, needing a good book to incorporate the songs into a cohesive story. Even more difficult is the jukebox bio-musical where they’re trying to tell the story of the artist’s life with their own songs. Read our critic's review.
Touchstone Theatre presents the return of the Latinx Block Party/¡Fiesta Latina! on Saturday, April 30, 6-9p with doors open at 5:30p. This open-air celebration of local Latinx community and culture will take place on Touchstone's outdoor Barrio Stage and is free to attend.
Broadway in Hollywood today announced a digital lottery for RENT at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, for all 8 performances between April 12 – 17, 2022.
The Americans turn up the heat on their instantly infectious new single, “Born With A Broken Heart.” The Americans are composed of Patrick Ferris (vocals/guitar), Jake Faulkner (bassist) and Zac Sokolow (guitarist). Listen to the new single now!
Transcendence Theatre Company, California Wine Country’s award-winning, premiere entertainment experience, has announced the highly anticipated titles for their 2022 Season of original outdoor musical revues: Let’s Dance, Hooray for Hollywood and The Gala.
Citadel Theatre Company's 20th season will close with PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Steve Martin's comedy that imagines a meeting between a 23-year-old Pablo Picasso and a 25-year-old Albert Einstein at a real-life artists' hangout in Paris at the dawn of the 20th Century.
American Blues Theater has announced it will purchase a 17,965 square foot property in Chicago's Lincoln Avenue North Arts District and launch “Our First Home” campaign. This will establish the first permanent home for American Blues, a nationally recognized, award-winning non-profit AEA theater.
The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) has announced the titles to be produced during their 98th season, which will run from August 2022 through June 2023.
Paradise Square begins previews on Broadway tonight, March 15, 2022, ahead of an opening night on April 3 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast bringing this musical to life on stage here!
The American Theatre Guild presents the Colorado Springs engagement of RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour at the Pikes Peak Center. This production is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES and will take the stage April 5, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Every few years, musicians arrive on the scene with an undeniably fresh approach to a tried-and-true genre. Showcasing this with unparalleled proficiency is the acclaimed Los Angeles-based Americana band The Americans. Listen to a new single from the band’s forthcoming 11-song, sophomore studio LP.
Lyric Fest presents an exciting program of world premieres from ten composers in The Song Catcher, a concert centered on re-imagining the folk song. The folk song is appreciated for its direct expression and narrative quality, and honors world culture as well as speaks to our shared humanity.
Lyric Fest will present an exciting program of world premieres from ten composers in The Song Catcher, a concert centered on re-imagining the folk song. The folk song is appreciated for its direct expression and narrative quality, and honors world culture as well as speaks to our shared humanity.
Saturday Night Fever has been acquired for North and South American licensing by Broadway Licensing.
Tommy Kaiser, college winner of Next on Stage season two and current swing/Mark and Roger understudy, is taking over our Instagram story today, March 6! Don't miss his behind the scenes look at the tour's two show day in Philadelphia.
Marlon Wayans, one of the most talented and quick-witted comedians, makes his return to Las Vegas to perform at M Resort Spa Casino inside the Pavilion on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
The large-scale cinematic live performance is an inspirational epic from ancient Persia through shadow puppetry, projected animation, music, movement, and theater. Over 400 handmade puppets are used to tell the story of Manijeh, a courageous heroine who uses her strengths and determination to rescue her beloved and help prevent a war.
Second Generation Theatre presents Nick Payne’s CONSTELLATIONS March 11-26 at the Shea’s Smith Theatre. CONSTELLATIONS, featured in SGT’s 2018 free reading series, finally makes its way to the main stage after 2 years of postponement.
At the crossroads of the Bard and Beatlemania lies the fantastic As You Like It. Full disclosure: I’m smack-dab in the middle of the target audience, where the Shakespeare-loving (or at least willing) meet Beatles fans. But I believe this genre-mashup would be terrific fun for anyone. The show takes a classic Shakespearean rom-com and threads Beatles songs throughout. And yes, it totally works.
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