A Life - 2001 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

Shrek 5, the previously announced installment in the hit DreamWorks franchise, has shifted its release date a full six months, moving from December 23, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Everyman Theatre will kick off its 2025/2026 season with a powerful production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Piano Lesson. Learn more here!

The once and future idol has come of age in the most delightful ways, all of them on display in his recent releases, current concerts, and fabulous fashions. David talks his new music, moves, and memoir with BroadwayWorld Cabaret.

With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.

The 2025 Essential Theatre Play Festival kicks off at 7Stages in Little Five Points with the World Premiere of Matt Hoffman's A Very Special Hospital, directed by Peter Hardy. Learn more here!

It is beautifully poetic that this show, based on the true stories of the 7,000 people from all over the world who were grounded in the small Newfoundland town of Gander on September 11, 2001, should have its community theatre debut in Wailuku, Maui, a stone’s throw from Lahaina. What could be more apt than a show about a community of (Canadian) islanders coming together to care for people in need being performed by, well, a group of (Hawaiian) islanders who came together to care for people in need?

The Television Academy has announced that actors and philanthropists Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are the recipients of the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, recognizing a lifetime of philanthropy, activism and commitment to global good.

Kerry Butler is taking a month off of Off-Broadway's Heathers the Musical to star in City Center's Bat Boy! Butler – who starred in the original production of the Off-Broadway musical – will be taking on the role of Meredith Parker.

The Fountain Theatre will present Bricolage Production Company’s staging of Protest, a two-person, one-act play by world-renowned dissident playwright and former Czech President Václav Havel. Learn more!

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 28, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has received a $1,250,000 gift commitment from Dr. Michael C. Liu. Learn more about the generous gift here and about the Orchestra.

The Broadway return of Mamma Mia! is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast of Mamma Mia! here and find out who is starring in the show's Broadway stop!

Giulia Faria and Melissa Sadler have been appointed Interim Co-Artistic Directors at New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB). Learn more about the new appointees here!

Trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more including free outdoor summer concerts, musical theater star Christine Pedi and the JLCO.

Originally adapted from the 2001 DreamWorks animated film (and the original book by William Steig), Shrek The Musical features a witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire and a catchy, pop-infused score by Jeanine Tesori. Since its 2008 Broadway debut, the show has enjoyed numerous national tours and international revivals, thanks to its sharp humor, rich characters, and heartfelt message.

Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) has been released vinyl for the first time, available online and in stores now. Learn more!

The award-winning Grid Iron Theatre Company has announced details for a remount of its hugely successful outdoor, site-specific production of Doppler, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Norwegian author Erlend Loe.

The GRAMMY Museum will present & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends, a dynamic new pop-up exhibit celebrating the legendary songwriter and producer Max Martin. Learn more!

Winners have been revealed for the 23rd The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, which took place from June 11-28. Learn more about the awards and see the list of winners here!

ArtsFairfax has named new members and new officers to its Board of Directors, including Michael Liberman as Board Chair. Learn more about the company and the changes here!

25 years since its debut at the Royal Court Theatre, London-based site-specific theatre company Lost Text/Found Space will present Caryl Churchill's modern classic Far Away at the University of Westminster's Ambika P3 space.

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 14, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Soaring Solo Studios and Fringe Management will present BUEN CAMINO, written and performed by Susan Edsall, developed with and directed by Jennifer Lynn Johnson.

While many performances deliver a pleasing experience, only a rare, luminous creation possesses the alchemical magic to truly dazzle, delight, and forever enchant an audience, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and minds.  And what, you ask, is this extraordinary show? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a jukebox musical like no other. Prepare to be utterly captivated!