Universal Theatrical Group News

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Associate Director Austin Regan Steps Into the Show Amid Cast Absences

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 19, 2023

With 13 cast members out of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond musical, the show's associate director, Austin Regan, stepped in!

BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block of Tickets Through June 16, 2024

by Stephi Wild — September 14, 2023

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is now on sale through Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Shirine Babb Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE as the 'Doctor' Next Week

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2023

Shirine Babb will begin performances in the role of the ‘Doctor’ in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical starting on Friday, September 22.

LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE Returns to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in November

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2023

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have announced the return of the multimedia concert celebration, LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE! Find out how to get tickets, on sale now, here!

Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard To Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Premiere in Chicago

by Joshua Wright — September 5, 2023

DEATH BECOMES HER will play a pre-Broadway engagement in Spring 2024 at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 30 – June 2, 2024 and will be part of the upcoming season subscription package, to be announced in full on September 6.

Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Celebrates 300 Performances on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 30, 2023

Watch as the cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL celebrates 300 performances on Broadway.

Photos: Inside The ASCAP Foundation's First-Ever Musical Theatre Fest With Stephen Schwartz And More

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2023

In mid-July, The ASCAP Foundation held its first-ever Musical Theatre Fest at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Expands Partnership With The Parkinson's Foundation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 4, 2023

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is expanding its partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Chicago Shakespeare Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 19, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene.

New Cast Members Revealed For BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2023

An all new cast has been announced for BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical from 16 August 2023, as the show goes into its third year at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.

Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway First Look

by Robert Diamond — June 30, 2023

Great Scott! Performances begin tonight for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway and we've got a first look at two sizzling photos from the production!

BACK TO THE FUTURE Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2023

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is now playing at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) and we've got a guide to the production's digital lottery and rush ticket policies.

Stephen Schwartz, Pasek and Paul & More to Join MUSICAL THEATRE FEST at The Wallis

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2023

The ASCAP Foundation and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest.

Wake Up With BWW 6/27: Casey Cott Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, Jimmy Awards Winners, and More!

by — June 27, 2023

Top stories: Casey Cott is the next Christian in Moulin Rouge! the Musical,, plus find out who won at the Jimmy Awards, and more!

Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy

by Nicole Rosky — June 26, 2023

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.