I Like it Like That - 2016 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 4

Ten years ago, we introduced the world to a two-foot puppet made of cloth at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe. Little did we know that Fred would take us to over 145 cities across 20 countries and three continents, seen by 25,000 people. Not bad for a scrap of fabric with something to say.

Joe Pasquale will return to Dartford's newly refurbished Orchard Theatre to star in CINDERELLA, produced by Imagine Theatre. The comedian last appeared at the venue in 2016.

BroadwayWorld talks with WICKED alumn Carmen Cusack, who will headline BACK TO OZ: From The Wonderful Wizard to The Wiz to Wicked at the Mark Taper Forum April 18–26.

Dear Evan Hansen at ZACH explores mental illness, grief, and the aftermath of a teenage tragedy in a hyperconnected world. Strong cast led by Evan Jennings, emotional music, and urgent themes left me moved, reflective, and deeply affected.

We caught up with McCreery ahead of his return to Minnesota to talk about the songs that still hit the hardest, what he hopes fans take with them after a show, and why crowds here have always stood out to him.

Lisa Donahey took ten minutes to discuss with BWLA's Gavin Glynn about her RETRO REWIND Divas of the 60s with the UK's leading ELVIS Tribute Artist, Andy James. Get ready to twist, shout, and swoon as powerhouse vocalist Lisa Donahey takes you on a groovy journey back to the swingin’ '60s! With her signature charm and velvet vocals, Lisa celebrates the unforgettable Divas of the decade—from Dusty to Dionne, Aretha to Petula—with a fresh twist and a whole lotta heart. And it wouldn’t be a proper retro party without the King of Rock 'n' Roll royalty! Joining Lisa on stage is the UK's leading Elvis Tribute Artist, Award-Winning:Andy James. It’s a jukebox jam of soulful serenades, rockabilly rhythms, and nostalgic hits that’ll have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night. Tickets $35, plus $35 for food & beverage

The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.

AKA has promoted Marc Jablonski to Vice President of Business Strategy, recognizing his role in shaping the agency's data and analytics capabilities over nearly a decade.

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Theater West End has once again delivered a hit with this production of COMPANY. Opening night was practically sold out, and the energy in the room reflected it – an audience eager to see how this beloved musical would unfold on the intimate Sanford stage.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

A comedic voice that speaks to a generation is, to put it mildly, a powerful title. But comedic actress Romy Teperson has never been afraid of dizzying heights, nor one to shy away from ambitious achievements. It is unclear whether the call to acting is a result of sheer talent or her unique comedic delivery’s ability to garner attention from Hollywood’s best to ever do it. What is clear is that Teperson has both, in spades, and then some.   

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The production will begin previews at the Nederlander Theatre on Saturday, April 4. Meet the cast of Schmigadoon! here!

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy.

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.

ThinkTank Theatre and Tampa Fringe bring H*tler’s Tasters to the Tampa Fringe Blackbox Theatre in Ybor. The dark comedy follows four teenage girls forced to taste Hitler’s meals, blending the terror of survival with the rituals of girlhood. The intimate staging places audiences inches from the table as the cast navigates humor, fear, loyalty, and the shifting power dynamics of growing up under war.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

K7 Media's global forecast identified a notable tonal shift in reality TV: audiences are moving away from strategy-heavy competition and gravitating toward emotionally grounded narratives centered on collaboration and interpersonal stakes. For Maryna Lazorenko, the producer behind MasterChef Ukraine's Teletriumph-winning season, who trained multiple executive producers from the ground up and recently sat on the jury of the Follow Your Heart international film festival in Miami, this trend comes as no surprise.

Actor, playwright, comedian, and 1812 Productions' Producing Artistic Director Jennifer Childs will return to the stage with a brand-new solo comedy, She Gets Around, as part of The Phoebe & Otto Premiere Series at Plays & Players Theatre.

PEN America announced that comedian, author, producer, and actor Murray Hill, known for HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, will host the 62nd annual PEN America Literary Awards, on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm at The Town Hall.

Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!

Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Spring Awakening star John Gallagher, Jr., a Baby concert featuring an all-star cast to support Planned Parenthood, Liz Callaway's Stephen Schwartz album release concert and more.

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.