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As You Like It - 1997 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

As You Like It - 1997 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025


The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

THE LION KING Will Conclude Toronto Run in August
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025


Toronto’s production of Disney’s The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Learn more here!

DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Conclude Toronto Run In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025


Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. By that date, the show will have played 345 performances to an audience of over 250,000.

Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025


This time, the reader question was: Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?

REVIEW: *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS* The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical
by Jade Kops - May 11, 2025


In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Book & Music), Alain Boublil (Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics)  and Herbert Kretzmer (Lyrics) musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025


Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.

Eva Kaminsky, Marcia DeBonis, And Robbie Sublett Set To Star In SALVAGE At Dorset Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025


Dorset Theatre Festival has announced film, television, and stage actors Marcia DeBonis, Eva Kaminsky, and Robbie Sublett will star in the upcoming 48th Main Stage Summer Season opener, Salvage by Lena Kaminsky (June 20 - July 5).

RAGTIME Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2025


A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

REVIEW: The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS*
by Jade Kops - May 2, 2025


In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Music) and Herbert Kretzmer musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025


NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.

Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Talks, Reunions & Retrospectives
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025


The 2025 Tribeca Festival has revealed its lineup of talks, reunions, and retrospectives featuring groundbreaking artists, cultural icons, and unforgettable moments from cinema history.

Review: DEALER'S CHOICE, Starring Alfie Allen
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 29, 2025


'If you're playing a poker game and you look around the table and can't tell who the sucker is, it's you.' In Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice (revived at Donmar Warehouse on its 30th anniversary), it is increasingly hard to tell who around the table isn’t a sucker.

Review: THE LION KING Reigns Supreme at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 25, 2025


Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.

Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 24, 2025


These are lyrics from the song The Blame sung by Captain E.J. Smith, J. Bruce Ismay the owner and Thomas Andrews the ship designer. The ship? The Titanic. The current production at Marriott Theatre is Titanic the Musical. David Girolmo portrays the Captain, Adam Pelty is the owner and Christopher Kale is the designer. The story and book are by the late Peter Stone. Music and lyrics were written by Maury Yeston.

Salsa Icon Tito Nieves To Bring 50 Anos La Histria Tour To The Bushnell
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025


The Bushnell has announced that artist Tito Nieves will bring his blend of salsa, pop, and R&B influences to Hartford's Bushnell on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

THE LION KING North American Tour Will Celebrate 23rd Anniversary This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will celebrate its 23rd anniversary in Orlando, where the production begins a four-week return engagement tonight at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

WICKED Fans Should Watch This Other Fairy Tale Musical From Stephen Schwartz
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025


Amid the success of the Wicked movie, we are revisiting Geppetto, another Stephen Schwartz musical that reimagines the fairy tale Pinocchio from the perspective of his father.

Full Cast Set For Tim Firth's THIS IS MY FAMILY at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025


Anthology Theatre has announced the full cast for the London premiere of Tim Firth's Award-winning musical This Is My Family. Learn more about the upcoming production here.

Review: ANASTASIA at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Apr 13, 2025


Whether you are a fan of Russian history, 90’s animation, or musical theatre, Anastasia has something to appeal to everyone.  Performances run now through May 11.

Review: SUTTON FOSTER at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 13, 2025


Foster possesses the uncanny ability to choose a set list from musicals and pop songs to reveal who she is as a performer. Is there anything that Sutton Foster doesn’t do well?

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025


This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Cast Set For THE CRUCIBLE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Ola Ince. The Crucible is the first modern classic to be staged at the Globe Theatre.

CREED Add 5 More Stops to The 'Summer of '99 Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025


Due to fan demand, CREED has extended The Summer of ’99 Tour for 2025 with 5 additional dates to their previously announced 23-city run. The band has added stops in Mt. Pleasant, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Providence, RI; Manchester, NH; and Halifax, NS.

Review: SONDHEIM’S MASTERPIECE COMES TO LIFE WITH INTO THE WOODS at New Tampa Players
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 31, 2025


Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – Mar. 31 to Apr. 6, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 30, 2025


Are you 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! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

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