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Emmy Award-winning actress Penny Fuller will appear at Bucks County Playhouse for a one-night-only event featuring personal stories and songs from her six-decade career alongside music director Bruce Barnes.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

We forgive any flaws in the production because, with Patty Smithey as Jesus and Evan Lomba as Judas, it's triumphant.

Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause. 

Las Vegas once again became the center of the Elvis universe as EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the highly anticipated new film from Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann, was shown in the legendary International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

La Cage aux Folles finally returns to its French roots at the Théâtre du Châtelet—and the homecoming is worth the wait. Olivier Py’s ambitious revival, led by a radiant Laurent Lafitte, blends glamour, wit, and quiet political force in a production that reclaims Jerry Herman’s musical as both spectacle and statement

What did our critic think of JESSICA VOSK SLEIGH at Berklee Performance Center?

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

This past week the DC theatre community lost one of its visionaries with the passing of Artistic Director/Director/Performer/Mentor Jerry B. Whiddon at age 77. For twenty years Jerry served as the Producing Artistic Director Of Round House Theatre. The company was born out of Street 70 which Jerry helped start in 1970.

Westport Country Playhouse will kick off its 2025-26 Season with Len Cariou and Christopher J. Domig in “Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, September 4 – 6.

Len Cariou will star in the New York premiere of Richard Vetere's ZAGŁADA at the American Theatre of Actors. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

It runs the gamut from the kid-friendly CINDERELLA SECRET AGENT to the adults-only MY LIFE AS AN 'INSPIRATIONAL' PORN STAR.

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

What did our critic think of VAN MANEN: DUTCH GRANDMASTER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the mix-rep program of 4 works by the celebrated choreographer running through April 19th.

Beads! Flowers! Freedom! Happiness!

On Monday, March 10, 2025, new season subscriptions go on sale for The Muny’s107th season. The 2025 season brings the premieres of BRING IT ON, COME FROM AWAY, DISNEY’S FROZEN, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN to The Muny stage in Forest Park. EVITA, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, AND JERSEY BOYS round out the seven show season. This season promises to be as exceptional as last year’s magical season. 

One of the best storytellers in the business has some stories to tell about a legendary lady and friendship.

Join acclaimed Canadian multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bird at Toronto's ArrayMusic as he performs his luminous interpretations of the music of 12th century mystic Hildegard von Bingen.

RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' revisits a classic musical with history and joy. See this cabaret-style song & talk show the next time it comes around.

The annual Cabaret Convention concert series has begun. The shows continue tonight and tomorrow at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Last night, the convention opened with songs with music by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, etc.). It was a treat.

What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at The Alley Theatre?

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Ringwald production will rehearse for a week and then offer 4 performances. The actors will be staged and moved and will be on-book. Performances will be August 23-26, 2024 at The Ringwald Theatre inside of Affirmations in Ferndale.

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.