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Eight to the Bar

Closing: July 29, 1984

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Park Theatre Will Host Summer Baseball Movie Series
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH announced a five-film Summer Baseball Movie Series featuring classics including THE NATURAL, BULL DURHAM, and FIELD OF DREAMS, screened in its 330-seat Eppes Auditorium with large-format sound.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Unveils Lineup for 100th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026


Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will present a special centennial season featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows, marking a century of theatrical excellence.

HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026


It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Betty Buckley's Latest Residency at Joe's Pub Is Spectacular
by Andrew Poretz - May 17, 2025


Betty Buckley is in fine voice, with a terrific band. Her diverse set has her singing some of her favorite songs, some new songs and a few reworked arrangements. A few surprises will make you very glad you came!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2025


We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

OPERA America Awards $100,000 In Discovery Grants To Eight Women Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025


OPERA America has revealed the eight recipients of the 2025 Discovery Grants from its Opera Grants for Women Composers program. Learn more about the program and the awardees.

Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


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

Martha Graham Dance Company To Host Spring 2024 Gala In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY will host their Spring 2024 Gala honoring trailblazing women on April 18.

Milwaukee Rep Welcomes 8 New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023


Milwaukee Rep has named eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2023.

Renee Fleming, Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, and More Will Receive Kennedy Center Honors
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Learn more about the honorees here!

Syracuse Stage Adds Two Musicals To 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


Syracuse Stage has announced two musicals that will complete the lineup for the organization's 50th anniversary season. Audiences are immersed in the soulful music of Billie Holiday with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Oct. 18 – Nov. 5.

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.

The Kennedy Center Announces 2022-2023 Social Impact Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022


The Kennedy Center’s Social Impact program announced partnerships and programming for the 2022–2023 season, including Community Partnerships, Culture Caucus, the Conflux, Social Practice Residents, and Millennium Stage.

Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce September 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this September with a full slate of nightly performances!

Review: ON YOUR FEET: THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN is a Triumphant Homage to Trailblazing Icons at The Garden Theatre
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 12, 2022


These are the moments that make ON YOUR FEET such a strong musical, and the Garden Theatre's production such a monumental one. Within the intimacy of this theatre, through this masterful direction of performance and light and sound, we've been transported.

Review: FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea
by Jay Pateakos - Jun 27, 2022


What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea? So for the sake of full disclosure, I am an 80's kid at heart. It's the only music I listen to (maybe a little 70's too because of my older sister) and Footloose has always been one of the best 80's soundtracks bar none.

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022


After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue, for three productions.

Debut Recording Of Virgil Thomson's Chamber Works Released Today
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021


The Virgil Thomson Foundation today announced the digital release of Virgil Thomson: Complete Chamber Works, the first complete recording of chamber works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer/author Virgil Thomson (1896-1989).

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional 50th Anniversary Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021


Following the celebratory reopening of Birmingham Rep this autumn with critically acclaimed productions of East is East, the brand new musical What’s New Pussycat? and the presentation of Grenfell: Value Engineering, Artistic Director Sean Foley announces a new collection of work to follow his own production of the classic comedy The Play What I Wrote.

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021


In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021


Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well.  This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackling significant contemporary issues and well-known titles reinvented for today.

The Arch Brighton Set to Reopen With Summer Lineups Featuring Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Shanti Celeste and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021


After a long and arduous wait, the iconic venue is back with a bang on Saturday June 26th with a full refurb, new soundsystem, 2 new arches and a sensational season of events featuring the likes of Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Skream, Shanti Celeste, wAFF, Saoirse, Rich Nxt, He.She.They, Cafe Mambo and many more.

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

Piano Bar Live! Continues Live-Streaming On June 16
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2020


Piano man Michael McAssey hosts Piano Bar Live! Tuesday, June 16th at 7:15 pm ET, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer. This week's guests will be Sal Viviano, Liz Larsen, Phyllis Pastore, Mark Hartman, Beckie Menzie, Yvette Monique Clark and our weekly mystery guest!

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