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42ND STREET Opens At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021


The Rev Theatre Company launches its 2021 season with the smash hit 42nd Street. The show runs June 30 – July 28 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

42ND STREET Cast Announced at The REV
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021


On June 30th, The REV Theatre Company reopens its historic flagship venue, the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, with the song and dance spectacular, 42nd Street. The show marks the company's return to live performances and runs through July 28 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park. The REV is implementing extensive safety precautions for audience and employees alike -- you can read more about them at TheRevTheatre.com/Covid-19. 

VIDEO: First Look At The National Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Alan Henry - Oct 16, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar officially launched the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. Check out brand new video of the cast in action!

Photo Flash: First Look At The National Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Alan Henry - Oct 10, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar officially launched the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. Check out brand new photos of the cast in action!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Announces Cast for Las Vegas Stop
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2019


Work Light Productions recently announced casting for the 50th Anniversary Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 12, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will officially launch the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.

VIDEO: Inside the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour Press Event
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will officially launch the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. BroadwayWorld is live at the press event for the upcoming tour. Check out all the action in the live stream!

Cast Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour Stop in San Jose
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019


Work Light Productions announced casting today for the 50th Anniversary Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, the North American presentation of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production will tech in Syracuse, NY.  The tour will officially launch at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8 through October 13, 2019 before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.

Cast Announced For 50th Anniversary Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Alan Henry - Aug 8, 2019


Work Light Productions announced casting today for the 50th Anniversary Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award® for Best Musical Revival, the North American presentation of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production will tech in Syracuse, NY. The tour will officially launch at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.

BWW Review: GRAND HOTEL Enchants at The Merry - Go- Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - Jul 15, 2019


The Merry a?" Go a?" Round Playhouse is now enchanting audiences with a breathtaking production of Grand Hotel the Musical. Director Brett Smock's productions often are memorable and this one is no exception. With the lavish set, spot on casting, and impressive choreography this production is one of the top productions I've seen presented at The Merry - Go a?" Round Playhouse.

Photo Flash: GRAND HOTEL Opens At The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2019


The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) opens its second production this season, the song and dance spectacular, Grand Hotel. The show runs July 10 through July 31 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Celebrates Closing Night Of SOPHISTICATED LADIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019


On his day off from appearing as Hermes in the Broadway production of Anais Mitchell's Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre, two-time Tony nominee and Emmy winner Andre De Shields headed to the Victoria Theater at NJPAC in Newark to celebrate his company of fabulous singers and dancers under his direction in the Crossroads Theatre Company and NJPAC's co-production of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies. Scroll down for photos from the party.

VIDEO: Go Backstage With N'Kenge at SOPHISTICATED LADIES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2019


Symphony Siren and Broadway Diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim), is currently in Sophisticated Ladies, directed by Emmy Award Winner and multiple Tony Award Nominee Andre De Shields with choreography by Kimberly Schafer alongside other Broadway veterans and young stars.

Ry Armstrong & Friends Head to 54 Below for BRIGHT EYED AND BUSHY TAILED
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ry Armstrong & Friends in Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed on Monday April 22 at 7pm.

Photo Flash: Nat Adderley, Jr. Joins NJPAC And Crossroads Theatre Co-production Of SOPHISTICATED LADIES As Musical Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2019


Two-time Tony nominee and Emmy winner Andre De Shields, currently in rehearsal for the Broadway production of Anais Mitchell's Hadestown, is simultaneously at the helm of Crossroads Theatre Company and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)'s co-production of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies at NJPAC, 1 Center Street in Newark, Thursday, March 21 - Sunday, March 24, 2019. Click here to purchase tickets.

Photo Flash: Chatting With Director Andre De Shields In The SOPHISTICATED LADIES Rehearsal Room
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2019


Crossroads Theatre Company and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) are presenting a co-production of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies at NJPAC, 1 Center Street in Newark, Thursday, March 21 - Sunday, March 24, 2019. Click here to purchase tickets.

YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK Returns To Green Room 42!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2018


'Beautiful,' 'brave,' and 'brilliant' are just a few of the words audience members are using to describe the inaugural YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK, held his past September at Green Room 42.

YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK At The Green Room 42 Moves To December 12
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2018


Back by popular demand, The Green Room 42 and Iris Productions present the next in their popular 'YGB' concert series: YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK: CHRISTMAS - an evening celebrating both black excellence and the black experience, while inviting audience members to reminisce with some of their favorite Christmas Hits. Due to scheduling conflicts at the venue, The Green Room 42 has moved the show to Wednesday, December 12 at 9:30 PM.

YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK Returns To Green Room 42!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018


'Beautiful,' 'brave,' and 'brilliant' are just a few of the words audience members are using to describe the inaugural YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK, held his past September at Green Room 42.

JAG Productions Presents: JAG Juke Joint - A Benefit Dinner Party With Performances and Southern Home Cooking
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2018


Since its creation in 2015, JAG Productions focuses on creating theater to engage challenging issues of race, gender, sexuality and identity.

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