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HAIRSPRAY Tickets Go on Sale Friday at Bass Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023


Tickets for HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play at Bass Concert Hall June 13-18, 2023 as part of Texas Performing Arts' Broadway in Austin 2022-2023 Season.

Ricky Rojas & Sophie Carmen-Jones to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Ricky Rojas and Sophie Carmen-Jones in April! See who else is starring in the cast, and how to purchase tickets!

Ticketmaster Warns Of High Demand For Jonas Brothers Broadway Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023


Ticketmaster is warning that due to high demand, many fans will not be able to get tickets to the Jonas Brothers' Broadway Residency. 

Kristin Chenoweth to Reunite With Stephen Schwartz on QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Stage Musical Adaptation
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2023


Kristin Chenoweth is set to reunite with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz on a new musical based on the award-winning 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. With a book by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans) and direction by Tony nominee Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island).

Jonas Brothers Announce Five-Show Broadway Residency
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023


The Jonas Brothers are coming to Broadway! The trio of brothers will perform a five-night residency at the Marquis Theatre, from March 14-18. Each night will feature one of their five albums, including 'Jonas Brothers', 'A Little Bit Longer', 'Lines, Vines, and Trying Times', 'Happiness Begins', and 'The Album'.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessie Mueller & More to Honor Chita Rivera at Signature Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award. See performers and more!

The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards. See the list of recipients!

Broadway Dallas to Present 2023 Gala Featuring MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


Broadway Dallas has announced its 2023 Gala featuring a full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Saturday, April 1 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, hosted by Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer with Honorary Co-Chairs Ambassador Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall.

Neville Dance Theatre to Present CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS at MMAC in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023


Neville Dance Theatre will present the World Premiere of CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS with choreography by Brenda Neville, Kristen Klein, Lauren Settembrino Music by Caroline Shaw, Zoe Keating, Missy Mazzoli, Nkeiru Okoye, Lo Kristenson, Hildur Guonadottir, and more on Saturday March 25 at 3 PM & 7:30 PM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center.

Interview: Shero Judith FLEX Helle Brings Her HEROES, SHEROES, AND EROS To The Wallis
by Gil Kaan - Feb 7, 2023


Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles bring their first full-length program Heroes, Sheroes, and Eros to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for two performances February 17th & 18th. Luminario founder and current artistic director Judith FLEX Helle parsed out some time from rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.

Michael R. Jackson & Common to Join Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


Second Stage Theater will host a Winter’s Ball geared towards young professionals and arts patrons, featuring Michael R. Jackson and Common. The fundraising event will take place on Monday, February 27 at The Pierre Hotel. See

Jerry Seinfeld's Beacon Theatre Residency Extended Through June
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2023


Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and JS Touring announced that legendary New Yorker and comedian Jerry Seinfeld has added four more performances to his record-breaking Beacon Theatre residency on May 6 and June 3, 2023, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm each night.

STAR WARS: VISIONS Volume 2 to Premiere on Disney+ in May
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023


Following on the Emmy Award®-nominated success of “Star Wars: Visions,” the newest volume will continue to push the boundaries of 'Star Wars' storytelling, with nine new shorts from 9 studios from around the globe. Employing the most captivating animation styles from a variety of countries and cultures.

Tanztheater Wuppertal Light Up The Stage Of Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier with PALERMO PALERMO, February 23-25
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023


In the company's long-awaited return, the dancers of Tanztheater Wuppertal light up the stage of Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier with Palermo Palermo, February 23 to 25 at Place des Arts.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Goodman Theatre Announces Jamal Howard as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023


Goodman Theatre has announced Jamal Howard (he/him) as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow. A Chicago-based director and choreographer, Howard is the co-artistic director of New American Folk Theatre and an associate company member with TUTA Theatre.

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY to Have UK Premiere & Embark on 5-Borough New York Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023


the american vicarious will present the UK Premiere along with additional details for its Five-Borough NYC Tour of their production of Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley, a staging of the historic clash between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.

Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023


Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Interview: Jon Robyns and David Thaxton of LES MISERABLES Discuss Singing the Wrong Lines, Cast Camaraderie and the Show's Evolution
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 24, 2023


BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to interview David Thaxton and Jon Robyns, who currently play Javert and Jean Valjean respectively, in the iconic show Les Misérables. On a Zoom meeting from their dressing room, the two actors talked about their years of playing a variety of roles, their struggles with muscle memory, and what Les Mis means to them. 

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE At Arena Stage
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jan 23, 2023


Go See It! Join the enthralled cult! It’s for anyone who was ever a theater or choir kid. It’s for anyone who ever had a sexuality of any flavor whatsoever, or just even an inner life. It’s for the frustrated amateur metaphysician in each of us. And it is certainly for the amateur detective in each of us; the creators, Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, have sprinkled clues and non sequiturs everywhere for us to ponder.

American Composers Orchestra Selects Nine Composers For Two June 2023 NYC EarShot Readings and is Awarded Sphinx Venture Fund Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023


 American Composers Orchestra (ACO) continues its commitment to the creation and development of new orchestra music, and to the next generation of composers, through its spring 2023 EarShot Readings program.

Brian Friel's FAITH HEALER Added to Barrington Stage Company 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


Barrington Stage Company Founding Artistic Director Julianne Boyd will direct a new production of Faith Healer by the great Irish playwright, Brian Friel as a part of the company’s 2023 season.

Louise Redknapp Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at the Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


English singer, songwriter and presenter Louise Redknapp will play Teen Angel in Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which returns to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End from 2 June 2023. Redknapp will perform from 2 June until 29 July, excluding Mondays.

DYING FETUS Announce The Chaos & Carnage 2023 Co-Headline Tour with Suicide Silence
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2023


Death Metal Overlords DYING FETUS will embark on the Chaos & Carnage US co-headline tour with Suicide Silence! Additional support is provided by Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisuabogg, Crown Magnetar & Slay Squad. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

New York City Ballet Announces 2023 Winter Season Featuring a World Premiere by Justin Peck & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023


New York City Ballet’s 2023 Winter Season – January 17 through February 26 – will feature performances of 17 ballets performed by New York City Ballet’s 100 dancers and apprentices and the 62-piece New York City Ballet Orchestra.

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