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Opened: January 1, 1999
Closing: unknown

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Based on the film and television series by Christopher Gore

Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.


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Adele Announces Final Las Vegas Shows
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


Adele has extended her Las Vegas residency through June 2024, setting her final Weekends With Adele performances. The final leg kicks off on Friday January 19, 2024, and will run through Saturday June 15, 2024. Find out how to get tickets to see Adele in Las Vegas now!

Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus Release 'Wrecking Ball' Duet From 'ROCKSTAR' Album
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


Beloved icon, Dolly Parton, has released the latest track from her upcoming Rockstar album - a powerful duet of 'Wrecking Ball' with her fairy goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. The dynamic pair first performed the track on Miley's New Year’s Eve Party which aired live on NBC. The hit single was originally released on Cyrus' 'BANGERZ' album.

Joanna Merlin, Original FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Star, Dies at 92
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2023


Merlin was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Merlin cast several Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Pacific Overtures. She also cast Evita and On the Twentieth Century. She was seen on screen in Fame and Law & Order.

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals She Turned Down a Sondheim Show to Star in WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023


Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth reveals that she turned down a Sondheim show in favor of playing the iconic role of Glinda in WICKED.

Apl.de.Ap Of Black Eyed Peas To DJ Post-Show Set at HERE LIES LOVE This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas will DJ a post-show set after the October 12 performance of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss this exciting musical event!

SHEAR MADNESS Resumes Performances At The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Shear Madness, the Guinness World Record holder for longest-running play in America, is back at the Kennedy Center. Get ready for a night of laughter and suspense as you help solve the mystery.

Full Time Men Share 'High On Drugs'
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023


Band Includes Members of The Fleshtones and Lower East Side Rockers   Album Features Special Guests Stiv Bators, Peter Buck, Clem Burke (Blondie), Jeff Connolly (DMZ), Pat DiNizio (Smithereens), Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus), Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5), and Peter Zaremba (Fleshtones).

Surflight Theatre's Presents POPCORN FALLS, A Energetic Romp Full of Impressions, Wit, and Charm
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023  Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls.

SAY GOODNIGHT, New Musical In Development At WaterTower Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Shane Peterman, Producing Artistic Director has announced that WaterTower Theatre is continuing our dedication to the development of new Music Theatre works with a workshop of a new musical SAY GOODNIGHT by Steve Dorff, John Bettis, and Rick Hawkins.

Abe Jacob To Receive Ming Cho Lee Award at 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


Celebrate the extraordinary career of sound designer Abe Jacob as he receives the prestigious Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design at the 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards on October 23.

Dolly Parton Teams With Tennessee Athletics for Exclusive Edition of Her 'Rockstar' Album
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023


The University of Tennessee Athletics Department announces a partnership with global superstar Dolly Parton for an exclusive Vols Edition of Parton’s much-anticipated Rockstar album including a live version of Parton’s “Rocky Top”. Pre-order the 2-CD set now!

ESPN to Add Songs from Dolly Parton's New Album 'Rockstar' to Monday Night Football Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Sep 25, 2023


Following the album’s release, Rockstar’s “Magic Man,” featuring Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese, and the album’s title track “Rockstar,” with special guest Richie Sambora, will be heard in select Monday Night Football games the remainder of the year.

Dolly Parton Releases Cover of 'What's Up?' Featuring Linda Perry
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2023


Dolly Parton, has released the latest track off her upcoming Rock n’ Roll album, Rocksta – a stirring rendition of the ‘90s hit, “What’s Up?,” which features the song’s writer and lead singer, Linda Perry.  A song about the at-times, overwhelming pressures of the world around us and the need for release.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Associate Director Austin Regan Steps Into the Show Amid Cast Absences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023


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

R.E.M.'s 'Up' Sets 25th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023


Created in partnership with the band, the Deluxe 2-CD/1 Blu-Ray edition offers a wealth of material for fans, including the band’s previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on the hit TV series “Party of Five.” Captured in 1999, the performance includes an 11-song setlist—including enduring hits like “Man on the Moon.”

Carlos Santana Announces 2024 Las Vegas Residency Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023


As he wraps up another successful run at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino this past weekend, Carlos Santana is excited to set additional performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM, scheduled to take place in January, February and May 2024.

Frank Owens, Broadway Musician And Former Musical Director For IT'S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, Passes Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023


Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 13, 2023


Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

Full Time Men Shares 'I Got Wheels (EP Version)'
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2023


In the mid-to-late '80s, Full Time Men was a part time venture of Fleshtone Keith Streng (guitar and lead vocals) that featured Gordon Spaeth (sax, harp), Robert Warren (bass, vocals), and Bill Milhizer (drums), all full time members of New York's Fleshtones, along with Rich Thomas (lead guitar, vocals) from LESR (Lower East Side Rockers).

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2023


The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star in the new play!

Kristin Chenoweth & Josh Bryant Say 'I Do'! At Labor Day Weekend Wedding
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2023


Congratulations to Kristin Chenoweth and her new husband Josh Bryant, who celebrated their love in a pink wedding ceremony over Labor Day weekend.

Mariah Carey to Release 'Music Box' 30th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023


Mariah Carey will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut album, 'Music Box,' this fall. The celebration will include the release of new unreleased tracks, mixes, live audio, and remastered audio with 'My Prayer,' 'Hero (2009 Version),' 'Anytime You Need A Friend (Extended Mix),' and 'Music Box (Acapella).'

MAMMA MIA! Reveals New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023


Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024,  the new cast has been revealed for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 9 October 2023. The production has also extended its booking period to Saturday 28 September 2024 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday 1 September 2023.

Staged Reading of NORINE & THE KING OF SWATSVILLE Comes to Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023


Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new play as part of the 2023 OTR New Works Series. Written by Jonathan Josephson, and directed by Chance Theater’s Artistic Director Oánh Nguyễn, this staged reading will be presented on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:30pm.

Interview: Bob Mackie talks THE ART OF BOB MACKIE at Provincetown Public Library
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 25, 2023


With a career in films, television, and stage spanning six decades, Bob Mackie had long secured his status as an iconic costume and fashion designer when he won his first Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for “The Cher Show” in 2019.

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1989   Regional (US) World Premiere
Regional (US)
1995   West End Original London Production
West End
1999   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2009   2009 Motion Picture
2019   West End West End Production
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