From Up Here - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

In The Broadway Era, Ashley Wool reflects on her journey to becoming an original cast member of the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, celebrated for its groundbreaking representation of neurodiversity. Read a conversation about the upcoming show

xHere we go again! In just weeks, Mamma Mia! will make its long-awaited return to Broadway, and it’s finally time to get back into the Dancing Queen spirit. It's been almost a decade since the beloved musical concluded its initial run on Broadway and we're here to help you brush up your Mamma Mia! knowhow with this ultimate pre-show watchlist...

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...

Looking for a fun show to see this week? NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and plenty of top-notch music.

The Sword has extended their highly anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.  

Battery Dance celebrates the art of dance in its home community this August, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. Learn more about the event here!

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical is a “gonzo” terrific new musical currently running at Signature Theatre through July 13th. Today’s subjects are two of the reasons the show is so successful.

Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.

Opening at Somerset House on 30 October 2025 will be a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to the polymath practice of internationally renowned choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor CBE.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host a screening of a short comedy, drama, and thriller film block by West Babylon director Joe Pomarico. Learn more!

Be enchanted!  Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' at Paper Mill Playhouse (PMP) tantalizes the imagination with its star-studded cast, elaborate production quality, and fantastic story.

9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.

Chess is returning to Broadway for the first time since 1988! Catch up on the iconic musical's history, cast, songs, and plot before the revival begins.

East 9th street between Broadway and University Place will be co-named in honor of the late legendary playwright Terrence McNally, who proudly lived on East 9th Street for 24 years.

On Thursday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m., Classic American Tales to present “Tales from the ‘20s in Black and White,” for free at The Cape May Public Library, 720 Franklin Street, Cape May, NJ.

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre is presenting the world premiere of 'Marvin's Rescue,' a new musical by Marv Ross (Quarterflash - 'Harden my Heart' fame). Learn more!

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

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 annual League Awards were held today during The Broadway League’s 2025 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their outstanding achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Watch in this video as Andrew Durand chats more about what makes Dead Outlaw so unique, why this role means so much to him, and so much more.

Broadway may have first met her with a long blonde wig in the hit revival of Into the Woods, but Houston audiences are falling in love with her all over again—this time with hoop earrings, bold dreams, and sky-high heels.

The Fundamentalist follows the story of Markus, a reformed minister, who is confronted by Heidi, a former student turned religious extremist. As Heidi attempts to 'save' Markus from his loss of faith, the play explores profound questions about belief, identity, and moral responsibility in a divided world.

Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.