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What’s seven feet tall, green, and a triple threat? You’ll have to come to Broadway at Music Circus to find out and witness the spectacle of the summer. Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein is tapping its way into the hearts of Sacramentans as fast as you can say, “It’s alive!” The film version premiered in 1974 and quickly became a beloved parody of the classic Universal monster movies. It combined Brooks' signature humor and outrageous characters into an enduring classic that was adapted to a Broadway musical in 2007.  This summer, director Glenn Casale’s vision of mad genius turns this Broadway at Music Circus production into a gloriously entertaining monster mash.

Kechi Playhouse continues their 44th season with a new play, Noir Comedy, written by owner/director Misty Maynard. The show runs Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door or call 316-744-2152 in advance. The play runs through August 2nd.

“Politics have no place in theatre,” says a person who has no idea that some of the first-ever plays from Ancient Greece were political. From Antigone by Sophocles to Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, there has been no shortage of bold theatre spreading a message.

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center?

Broadway Alum Josh Grisetti has passed away at 44. The Something Rotten! and It Shoulda Been You star took his own life. Friends and colleagues Rob McClure and Sierra Bogges took to social media to share the news.

Borgersen and McIntosh are a dynamic duo as Lettice and Lotte, lighting up the stage with their energy. They are masters at creating and resolving tension in a scene, taking the audience on a ride that will keep them laughing throughout.

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at NAWANIKA PRODUCTION?

Exiled Theatre has announced that 2026 is the year they will be returning from our long hibernation to present a world-premiere play to Boston audiences, M: Refractions from an Evil Act. The production marks a reuniting of the creative team behind Exiled Theatre’s IRNE-nominated production of Nurse Play and is possible in part because of Boston Playwrights’ Theatre’s New Play Incubator program.

On Saturday, July 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal production at Musicals at Richter, in Danbury, 1776. Seeing this show at this outdoor venue on a clear night is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Robert Bria designed the set, which primarily depicts the inside of Independence Hall. Director David Halliwell, music director Andrew Gadwah, and choreographer Emma Kelly help bring out the best in this stellar cast! The stage chemistry and stage presence of this cast is so strong that the audience can easily forget that we are not watching an actual debate. I had never seen this show before and was quite impressed by how it draws the audience right in and consistently holds our attention. It was clear that the entire cast had fun performing.

BWW catches up with playwright Mark Blankenship, to chat about bringing The Lady Doth Protest to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Hudson Valley Shakespeare?

What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.

Three young women in Louisiana in 1943 whose lives are upended when a Life magazine reporter arrives to tell their story and is changed by it herself. Funny, warm, and quietly devastating, a tribute to female friendship and the search for self-worth.

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Toronto Fringe has announced the award recipients for the 38th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival. In a ceremony on July 10 at Old Flame Brewing Co in Toronto, hosted by Toronto Fringe Co-Leads Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paduch, 20 awards were presented to a dynamic range of artists. 

It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.

Man Boy Brown, co-founding member of Ozomatli, will perform at Pamela County Park in Duarte as part of LA County Parks' inaugural free summer concert series spanning 27 parks and 108 concerts.

New York City Council Member Carl Wilson presented Michael Shayan with a special citation recognizing him as the first openly queer Iranian-Jewish man to perform on Broadway. Check out the photos!

What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?

Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.

One of Houston's defining strengths is its vibrant performing arts community. In a city filled with exceptional talent, only a select few artists earn the distinction of becoming local icons. Holland Vavra is unquestionably one of them.

Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, the New York Times Critics' Pick based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling series, will play a limited nine-performance engagement at Dream Live at American Dream, with tickets starting at $35.25.

Asolo Rep has released a first look at their production of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION ahead of their official opening night. Check out the photos!