Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.
The cast has been revealed for Landmark Theatres debut production of Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Some of the Madonna's costumes and accessories from Evita are being auctioned off in London, along with other artifacts from the film adaptation, including pieces from 'Rainbow High' and handwritten 'Don't Cry For Me, Argentina' lyrics by Tim Rice. A costume worn by Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria is also available.
Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.
One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a birthday, March 22. To honor these men and their unparalleled contributions to the Great White Way, an array of Broadway’s brightest stars will come together to perform songs by both composers at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California on March 28th.
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
Madonna paid tribute to her role in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita during her new 'Celebration World Tour.' While singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina,' the production's large screens display photos of the real Evá Peron. Watch a video from the performance and check out all of the upcoming tour dates!
This new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts,” hosted by Patrick Pacheco, features Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Jasmine Forsberg and Clint Ramos discussing some of the more controversial aspects of “Here Lies Love', which chronicles the stormy romance between the despotic Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, and the people of the Philippines.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's 23/24 season has opened with EVITA, which is playing now through October 15. Read the reviews for Evita here!
Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre. Read the reviews!
This week enjoy a captivating evening with Broadway Star Samantha Pauly, a Sinatra Tribute with local performing favorite Don Farrell, and a Birthday Brunch with Jazz Musician Blair Clark.
Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Evita with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This Tony Award-winning musical is directed by Sean Murray and runs August 9 - September 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.
The reviews are in for Evita, now playing at A.R.T. through Sunday, July 30. Read the reviews for Evita at A.R.T. here!
Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.
Sam Smith and Madonna will be releasing their new collaboration, 'Vulgar.' The collabration comes after Madonna presented Smith with the Grammy for 'Unholy,' their #1 collaboration with Kim Petras. Listen to a new preview of the duet now!
Andy Mientus (“Spring Awakening”), Krystina Alabado (“Mean Girls”) and Noah J. Ricketts (“Disney’s Frozen”) will star in a new production of Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick … Boom!” as part of Bucks County Playhouse’s 2023 Season.
A new movie musical based on the Nativity is in the works, starring Antonio Banderas as King Herod, Fiona Palomo as Mary, and Milo Manheim as Joseph. The musical is from writers and producers from Glee, High School Musical, and the Descendants.
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Samantha Pauly, from the original cast of SIX The Musical on Broadway, who launches a monthly residency on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 PM.
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Evita, running February 3-19, 2023 at Skylight’s Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center.
Although it’s been romanticized and idealized in sitcoms like “Friends,” the wilderness years of the modern twentysomething has been most accurately captured in Jonathan Larson’s seminal work RENT. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1996 and subsequently became a phenomenon that’s influenced virtually every musical to follow in its wake.
While the new version of Godspell, produced by the Teatro El Soho in Malaga, is being put together, Antonio Banderas and Stephen Schwartz are already working on another collaboration - a new musical, according to the website of American playwright and theater director Gordon Greenberg.
The electrifying Brandon Bennett (Million Dollar Quartet) does the impossible, delivering a spine-tingling Elvis tribute that is fresh, powerful, and right on time.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas have announced the creation of a new joint venture, Amigos Para Siempre (APS)! APS will have the rights to Spanish language versions of Andrew’s iconic musical hits.
Gloria Estefan appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss her new film, Father of the Bride. During the episode, Estefan revealed that she had turned down the role of Evita in Oliver Stone's film adaption of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical.
Syracuse Stage has announced casting for the world premiere of How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. How to Dance in Ohio’s fourteen-member cast includes Tony Award-winning RENT star Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Broadway veterans, and seven autistic actors. Learn all about the production here!
Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.
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