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The hilarious and irreverent comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995, and dedicated fans have been returning over the years to laugh at all the riotous antics. 

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum [RENT, Avenue Q, In The Heights] upcoming Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)], who was honored at their annual gala, generated more revenue for the progressive advocacy organization.

BroadwayWorld chats with pioneering lesbian playwright and performer Terry Baum about her latest show 'Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play' running at The Marsh Berkeley through October 12th. Her hilarious and deeply moving piece won 'Best of Fringe' at the San Francisco Fringe Festival.

Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.

There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musicianship.

FRIGID New York has revealed the lineup of programming for their 28th season including the 4th annual Days of the Dead Festival and more. See full programming here!

The Legacy Theatre is producing the family hit, Mary Poppins, set to open this week. This tale has been adapted into a Broadway musical featuring classic songs like 'Spoonful of Sugar' and 'Step in Time' alongside new musical numbers.

Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. It begins when he and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff.

Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie Oleson in the hit series Little House on the Prairie, is scheduled for numerous sold out presentations of her critically acclaimed global sensation Confessions of a Prairie B*tch.

Today’s subject S. Katy Tucker is currently living her theatre life as the projection designer for Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. The production runs May 2nd through 10th in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its audio storytelling lineup, sponsored by Audible, featuring a dynamic mix of live episodes, immersive audio experiences, and world premieres.

I have had a couple of run-ins. I've been married three times. I have three kids that I know of. I was doing things and I never thought I would be a Tupperware lady. I was doing things that normally weren't panning out from where I was from. My mama said, “I'm not pretty enough to work at this strip club!”

I like to write all the time and generally write two plays a year, just because I take very seriously the notion of this being my profession. I would say playwright is spelled WRIGHT [write]. It's like a Cartwright or a wheelwright. It's somebody who rolls up their sleeves and does their work.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross returns in a starry new Broadway revival, opening tonight at the Palace Theatre! Read reviews for the show below!

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

TheatreZone, Naples' professional Equity theatre company, will present Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Today’s subject Jordan Slattery is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Jane in Job. The production runs through March 16th in Signature’s ARK space.

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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the shows and creators of its second annual WinterFest, to kick off January 10, 2025.

Lea Salonga, who makes her home in New York, was in Los Angeles recently when she took time out for a telephone call to discuss her new holiday album, her debut with the Boston Pops, and more.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.

Original Theatre will kick off its 20th anniversary year celebrations this November with the screening of Original At Last, a brand new short documentary film about their work, and the announcement of a packed programme for 2025. 

When all is said and done, you have to applaud the bravery of this show. In an October where everyone else is offering safe fare such as British comedies, yet another take on Dracula, and an additional adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, this small company is daring you to face what might be wrong with America. It is a huge swing for the fences and remarkably well-performed and produced.