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Tickets For BEETLEJUICE in Atlanta Go On Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE will go on sale Friday, Jan. 19.

NYC Performing Arts Legend Jennifer Blowdryer To Hold EP Launch Concert At Mercury Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


Jennifer Blowdryer will be performing at Mercury Lounge on January 17 to celebrate the release of her debut EP. Also performing will be Wavy Award winning band Theophobia, and Resurrection Song, a project by artist George Wallace & Friends.

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Will Lead World Premiere of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

SARAFINA! Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies at 68
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright Mbongeni Ngema has died at age 68, following a car accident. Ngema was best known for writing the musical Sarafina!, which premiered on Broadway in 1988, and was later adapted into a film starring Whoopi Goldberg in 1992.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! KING FOR A DAY! in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023


State Theatre New Jersey will present Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! King for a Day! on Saturday, January 13 at 2pm.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

36th Annual MLK Jr. Awards Program To Feature Keynote By Jesse Jackson's Son And Godson Of Mlk Jr.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom in Hanover, Md. Dignitaries attending will include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive Steuart Pittman, and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. The keynote speaker will be Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the youngest son of Rev. Jesse Jackson and godson to Dr. King. Governor Moore will also provide comments at the event.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Overture in January 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023


The ghost-with-the-most will make his Madison debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play in Overture Hall from Tuesday, Jan. 9 to Sunday, Jan. 14 as part of the 2023-34 Broadway at Overture season.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Popejoy Hall in May
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


It’s showtime! Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday December 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

Felicity Huffman Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in the Revival of HIR at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


​​​​​​​Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023


An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Tickets to BEETLEJUICE in Baltimore Go On Sale Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023


The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. EST.

What's New on Max This December 2023
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2023


Stream Original Comedy Specials “Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!” For HBO And “Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base” For Max, Max Original Documentary “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” HBO Original Documentary Series “Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning,” and more. Check out what's coming to Max and leaving Max in December 2023.

Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023


Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.'

Pacific Symphony Presents Enchanting Holiday Favorite, NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2023


Prepare to be enchanted as Pacific Symphony presents Nutcracker for Kids. Audiences of all ages will be transported into a world of magic, wonder, and imagination as they experience Tchaikovsky's cherished ballet. 

Previews: BONES BRIGADE at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - Nov 26, 2023


COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY has announced casting for its World Premiere production of SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE, a dramatic original work by playwright KIRBY FIELDS. Adam Karsten, CVRep Executive Artistic Director, is directing SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE.

Julien's Auctions Wraps-Up Historic Nashville Auction Breaking World Records With Unprecedented Bidder Participation
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023


Find out the record-breaking results of the 'Played, Worn, & Torn Rock 'n' Roll Iconic Guitars and Memorabilia' auction, including the million-dollar sales of Eric Clapton's 'The Fool' guitar and Kurt Cobain's 'Skystang I'!

Full Casting Announced fo ABT's THE NUTCRACKER at Segerstrom Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2023


ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has released principal casting which will include Devon Teuscher as Clara, the Princess, and Joo Won Ahn as The Nutcracker Prince on Opening Night, Friday, December 8.

Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023


This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record for the sale of a Clapton guitar.

The Hidden History of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Animation Icon, Betty Boop!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023


Betty Boop is currently making her musical theatre debut in BOOP! The Musical, a colorful new tuner from director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Go inside the hidden history of this animation icon! 

Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at The Hobby Center o Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


The ghost-with-the-most is coming to Broadway at the Hobby Center. Don't miss BEETLEJUICE, on sale Friday November 17.

Review: HENRY WINKLER at Mershon Auditorium
by Paul Batterson - Nov 10, 2023


After decades of reinventing himself, Winkler is finally getting comfortable with who he is.

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