Wilbur News

In response to COVID-19, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF has reshuffled and updated its upcoming season.

Main Street Theater (MST)'s 45th Season will include six (6) productions on its MainStage and seven (7) at its Theater for Youth for 2020-2021.

Run and tell that! The cast and creative team of the ground-breaking 2007 South African production of Hairspray will re-unite in a one night only special to raise funds for the Theatre Benevolent Fund, hosted by the wonderful Natasha van der Merwe.

Grammy-nominated band TRIVIUM — Matt Heafy [vocals, guitar], Corey Beaulieu [guitar], Paolo Gregoletto [bass], and Alex Bent [drums] — will release their ninth full length, What The Dead Men Say, through Roadrunner Records on April 24.

Molière in the Park has announced a live stream presentation of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE, reimagined for our current times in quarantine, directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien.

Molière in the Park has announced a live stream presentation of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE, reimagined for our current times in quarantine, directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien.

Lizzie Bea, the star of the West End revival of Hairspray the Musical hit social media today to bring fans a sneak peek of her performance!

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, You Can't Stop the Beat from Hairspray!

The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced new performances dates for the multi award-winning smash hit musical at the London Coliseum.

The multi-award-winning smash hit musical Hairspray has announced new dates for its limited West End return.

Alliance Theatre has released the following statement about watching their production online: 

Los Angeles-based Motive Black is the creative phoenix born of singer Elana Justin's pain, tenacity, and resilience. The New York raised rocker pulled up roots in 2018 and moved to the West Coast for a fresh perspective in her life and art. This would ultimately lead to dynamic new relationships and the formation of Motive Black.

The legendary UK band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Hollies, whose hits include 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' 'The Air That I Breathe,' 'Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress),' 'Bus Stop,''Carrie-Anne' and 'Sorry Suzanne,' will be bringing its 'The Road Is Long Tour' to the USA in 2020. The tour will be the band's first full USA tour in 18 years.

Performances start next week for the Alliance Theatre's family production, NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE, with book and lyrics by award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, the Elephant and Piggie series) and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant and Piggie's: We Are In A Play, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical).  Get a peek inside the first day of rehearsal!

The Des Moines Playhouse announced its 102nd year of live theatre at a party Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. The 2020-21 Season includes seven musicals plus drama, comedy, and shows for the entire family. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Mar. 17, 2020, online at dmplayhouse.com and at The Playhouse ticket office.

Wilbur is just like all the other naked mole rats a?' naked a?' until the day an ordinary hat fell into his tunnel. Wilbur dares to try it on and his life changes forever! Junior Theatre will present the San Diego debut of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, based on the popular children's book by Mo Willems, February 28 a?' March 8 at the Casa del Prado Theatre. Tickets are $16 for Adults, $14 for Youth, Seniors, & Military. Visit this link for tickets and more information.

Charlotte's Web will be the first Studio 52 production of the 2020 season, and Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to bring this family favorite back to the stage March 13th through the 28th.

Good Morning Baltimore! We chat to the cast of Hairspray about iconic songs, the rehearsal process and returning to the West End.

You can't stop the beat! Hairspray is coming back to the West End, and to celebrate this exciting return, two of the show's cast members performed numbers from the show. Watch the video below!