THE SONGS OF OLIVER HOUSER Comes to 54 Below in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents The Songs of Oliver Houser on May 1, 2024 at 9:30pm, a one-night-only concert by one of musical theatre’s most compelling new voices.
Review: POTUS at Circuit Playhouse
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 29, 2024
What did our critic think of POTUS at Circuit Playhouse? As with any comedy, and farce particularly, timing is everything and it takes about half of Act I before the cast finds their rhythm and ensures the audience is keeping up with them. It’s a lot all at once.
Julia Nicole Hunter Comes Home to Tennessee, Playing Grace Farrell in ANNIE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 27, 2024
In the world of theater, there exists a sisterhood of women who can count an appearance as an orphan (maybe even THE orphan) in a production of Annie as either their first onstage role or one of their most vivid onstage performances. But for Murfreesboro native Julia Nicole Hunter, who now stars as Grace Farrell in the national touring company of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical coming to Tennessee Performing Arts Center this week, her current role as Oliver Warbucks’ faithful assistant marks her first time ever in the show.
Video: Check out MISS SAIGON Asia Tour Official First Bows
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 27, 2024
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of ‘80s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' officially opened with a gala performance on March 26. This iteration of its London revival production ten years ago has found more inclusive storytelling with the casting of non-binary performer Seann Miley Moore in the lead role of The Engineer.
Review: 54 Below Celebrated the Marquis Theater in a Jubilant Night of Song
by Rob Lester - Mar 27, 2024
54 Below is known for its seemingly endless variety of themes as happy reasons to group songs from musical theatre. Here's another, looking at some shows that came to the Marquis, starting in 1986. There were over 30 musicals that played the Marquis Theatre, and nine were revisited with songs and stories at 54 Below.
EELS Debut New Song 'Goldy' From 15th Studio Album 'EELS TIME!'
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024
Discover the new single 'Goldy' by critically acclaimed rock group EELS from their upcoming 15th studio album EELS TIME! Imagining his dear dog Bundy as a goldfish, EELS frontperson and singer/songwriter E (aka Mark Oliver Everett) sings in the chorus.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Review: SNS' THE PROM at Garden Theater
by Paul Batterson - Mar 17, 2024
Broadway Musicals are often fantasies, musical representations about things that could not possibly happen. The saddest thing about Short North Stage’s production of THE PROM, which runs from March 14 through April 7 at the Garden Theater, is that it is based partly in truth.