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There is something inherently comforting about a Movie-to-Musical adaptation that knows exactly what it is. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Crown Theatre, doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel or modernize the 1990 classic into something unrecognizable. Instead, it leans into the neon-drenched nostalgia of the era, delivering a production that is as slick, polished, and bright as a Hollywood storefront.

Get a first look at production photos of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

If you love a romcom, it doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN. And if you love musicals and romcoms, it really doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. It's toe-tapping fun and holds true to the joy of the movie.

The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos from the cast's first curtain call and stage door experience here.

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre.  Check out first photos of the cast in action here.

Stephen Casey, the director and choreographer of Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, understands something essential about adapting a modern fairy tale, especially one rooted in a Rodeo Drive fantasy, for the stage: unless the performers anchor the story in authenticity, the flair of the music and dancing can vanish like a pumpkin carriage after midnight, leaving little substance beneath the sparkle.

PRETTY WOMAN became a beloved classic as a film. It had an undeniable chemistry between the actors and a balance of hard and soft moments that drew audiences in. It’s always a question if a film turned into a musical can have the same effect.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, opening the venue’s 2026 season. Based on the popular film, the Broadway musical features national tour veterans in the leading roles and includes the story’s familiar moments and score. Check out photos of the show.

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.

Those dramatis personae (ha!) and more are animated to a fare thee well by only two – count ‘em – two actors, Mr. Guy and Mr. Lang, who bring to their poly-personality assignments proficient physical suppleness and chameleon-like chops. I started to keep track of how many characters they essay, and then gave up – their number outpaced my jottings. Within a single scene, the two actors might exit and enter the stage as four different characters with seamless precision. It’s a wonder audience members don’t suffer whiplash. 

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. 

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers what life would have been like if he had never existed one fateful Christmas Eve. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects.

Broadway Palm's production of PRETTY WOMAN tells the well-known story of Vivian Ward, who goes from 'working' the streets of Hollywood to getting hired by Edward, a billionaire businessman looking for a date to bring to various social events. 

The hit Broadway and West End musical Pretty Woman will open in Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne in 2026, starring Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis.

Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL which will have its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in October.

Fall in love all over again with one of the most beloved romances of the 90s - Pretty Woman: The Musical, coming to The Gateway this summer. Learn more here!

If you liked the 2009 novel, then you will love this play. The story centers on Christopher, a teenager diagnosed with Autism. But, this isn’t a story about Autism. This story is about Christopher’s mission to uncover the truth about the death of his neighbor’s dog. He is quite the detective. Genevieve McLain gave an impressive and authentic performance of Christopher and how he sees the world. Bea Gilbert’s soothing voice was a perfect choice for Siobhan as she guides Christopher through this tough time in his life. The two worked well together.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts is inviting audiences to experience the gripping and visually stunning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Learn more!

This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take The Buddy Holly Hall stage March 14–16, 2025. Click here for more details.