Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Theatre By The Sea
by Jay Pateakos - Aug 24, 2025
Theatre By The Sea wrapped up its 92nd season with the hip-swaying, leg-lunging Elvis bio-musical Heartbreak Hotel that had the near sell-out crowd dancing and strutting down their own memory lane of the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley.
Photos: First Look at THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Cleveland Play House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
Cleveland Play House is presenting the regional premiere of the international hit comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong. Check out photos here!
Photos: TAMBO & BONES Opens At Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022
The World premiere production of Dave Harris’ new work, “Tambo & Bones,” opened in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre on May 8 and continues through May 29. Go inside opening night below!
Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Launches 50th Anniversary Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020
Last night, supporters of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley gathered to hear the 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award-winning company and its Board of Trustees announce the launch of its 50th Anniversary Campaign, a $5 million fundraising campaign to ensure the future success of the nationally-acclaimed theatre, including commissions for new plays and musicals.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For KISS ME, KATE at the Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019
The Watermill Theatre today announced the full ensemble cast of actormusicians for Paul Hart's production of Kiss Me, Kate.
Photo Flash: Hope Mill Theatre Manchester Presents RAGS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment and Joseph Houston and William Whelton of Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester are delighted to announce Olivier Award-winning actress Rebecca Trehearn as Rebecca in the UK premiere of a new version of the Stephen Schwartz musical Rags from 2 March - 6 April, with a national press night on 5 March.
Photo Flash: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Wreaks Havoc Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2019
Get a first look below at the new production of The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages - Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street)!
Photo Exclusive: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Opens In Pittsburgh
by Alan Henry - Sep 21, 2018
The Play That Goes Wrong launched its First National Tour on Wednesday September 19th in Pittsburgh. Take peek at photos from the opening performance and party and some production shots below. From Pittsburgh the tour continues on to Hartford, CT, Greenville, NC, and Nashville, TN. Check out the show's website for the full tour route.
Photo Flash: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Tour Cast Explores Pittsburgh
by Alan Henry - Sep 18, 2018
The Cornley University Drama Society is hitting the road with the Olivier & Tony Award-winning production of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong, which has inexplicably become longest-running play on Broadway. The cast begins performances today in Pittsburgh, and took to the city to explore! Check out some photos below!
Photo Flash: 5-Star Theatricals Presents the Thousand Oaks Premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2018
5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre) continues its 2017-2018 season with the Thousand Oaks premiere of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell (based on the Victor Hugo Novel and songs from the Disney film), musical direction by Dan Redfeld, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Misti B. Wills. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME opens on Friday, April 20, 2017 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, based on the 1992 bestselling novel by Robert James Waller about love both lost and found. Set amidst the cornfields of Iowa in 1965, this passionate musical follows the unexpected affair of a devoted Italian-born housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer set over four sensual, heart-stirring days. Brilliantly adapted by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Secret Garden, The Color Purple) with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade), it captured the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical Score. The Bridges of Madison County, directed by TheatreWorks Artistic Director and founder Robert Kelley will be presented April 4 - 29, 2018 (opening night: April 7) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, based on the 1992 bestselling novel by Robert James Waller about love both lost and found. Set amidst the cornfields of Iowa in 1965, this passionate musical follows the unexpected affair of a devoted Italian-born housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer set over four sensual, heart-stirring days. Brilliantly adapted by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Secret Garden, The Color Purple) with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade), it captured the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical Score. The Bridges of Madison County, directed by TheatreWorks Artistic Director and founder Robert Kelley will be presented April 4 - 29, 2018 (opening night: April 7) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
Photo Coverage: Samantha Massell Stars in 54 SINGS JANE EYRE at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 1, 2018
54 Sings Jane Eyre played Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on February 28, 2018 at 7 and 9:30.
Photo Flash: First Look at Range of Light's TWO FISTED LOVE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2018
Range of Light presents the world premiere of David Sessions' dark comedy Two Fisted Love, directed by Los Angeles stage veteran Jules Aaron, in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre. Opens February 10.
Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Celebrates the Holidays with AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley celebrates the holiday season with a riotous escapade, Around the World in 80 Days. Taking place in an 1870s alive with danger, romance, and comic surprises, fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful valet circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. In the hilariously theatrical style of The 39 Steps, five actors portray dozens of characters in a thrilling race against time and treachery, recreating one of the greatest adventures of all time. Full of stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains, Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by the award-winning playwright Mark Brown, offers an imaginative and ingenious expedition for the whole family. Directed by TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, Around the World in 80 Days will be presented November 29 December 31, 2017 (press opening: December 2) at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
Photo Flash: First Look of CINDERELLA at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2017
Hackney Empire today releases production images of its highly anticipated 2017 Christmas pantomime Cinderella which runs at the East London venue until Sunday 31 December with press night this evening. Check out the images below!
Photo Flash: First Look at AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley celebrates the holiday season with a riotous escapade, Around the World in 80 Days. Taking place in an 1870s alive with danger, romance, and comic surprises, fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful valet circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. In the hilariously theatrical style of The 39 Steps, five actors portray dozens of characters in a thrilling race against time and treachery, recreating one of the greatest adventures of all time. Full of stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains, Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by the award-winning playwright Mark Brown, offers an imaginative and ingenious expedition for the whole family.Directed by TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, Around the World in 80 Days will be presented November 29 December 31, 2017 (press opening: December 2) at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Comrades' BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS at the Apollo Studio Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017
The Comrades are pleased to present their fall 2017 production, BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, which is co-directed by Will Quam and Derek Bertelsen. The show will play the Apollo Studio Theater (2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago) from October 29 through November 21, 2017. Press opening is Tuesday, October 31 at 7:30pm. Check out a first look at the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Hoehler in I OF THE STORM, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017
RJ Bartholomew's I of The Storm starring Richard Hoehler and directed by Janice L. Goldberg began a strictly limited engagement on Friday, September 22, 2017 at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street, NYC). Opening Night is set for tonight, September 28, 2017 with performances continuing through Sunday, October 29, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Hoehler onstage below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Hackney Empire's 2017 Panto CINDERELLA, Starring Aisha Jawando
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017
Hackney Empire today announces casting for its highly anticipated 2017 Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, having last been staged at the venue in 2011. Established West End performer Aisha Jawando (Motown the Musical, Beautiful) will be stepping into the glass slippers of the title role. She will be joined by Hackney Empire pantomime legends Tony Whittle and Kat B as the Ugly Sisters. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
Photo Flash: First Look at GYPSY, Starring Michele Ragusa, at the Engeman
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017
The John W. Engeman Theater presents GYPSY, running now through October 29, 2017, starring Michele Ragusa as Rose and Austen Danielle Bohmer as Louise. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Sharp Satire THE CLIMBERS at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017
THE CLIMBERS is a sharp satire from the Gilded Age of both vulgar competitors for wealth and status, as well as the censorious critics who resisted them. In Fitch's incisive eye, the scramble to assert superiority is a curse for all sides in a play that is a welcome appraisal of a divided culture from a century past. His vote for compassion and empathy is one that should count again. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
Photo Flash: John Doyle Directs AS YOU LIKE IT at Bay Street Theater Starring Ellen Burstyn, Andre De Shields, and More!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017
Bay Street Theater has announced their take on AS YOU LIKE IT, by William Shakespeare, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, with original music by Stephen Schwartz, will run from August 8 - September 3. For tickets call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 11 am - show time daily or purchase online at www.baystreet.org.
Photo Flash: Red, White and Broadway Plays Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017
75470Dream Theater Productions kicked off the Fourth of July weekend to a sold out audience! Red, White and Broadway celebrated the birth of our nation with selections from Assassins, Rags, Hair, George M, The Civil War, Ragtime and many others.
Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Jeremy Jordan, Patina Miller and More Celebrate Stephen Schwartz at Classic Stage Company's Spring Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Gabriel Ebert, Raul Esparza, Ann Harada, Judy Kuhn, Jeremy Jordan, Patina Miller, Jason Sudeikis, George Takei, Broadway Inspirational Voices and many others headlined 'Musical Masterworks, The Music of Stephen Schwartz,' a gala benefit for Off-Broadway's esteemed Classic Stage Company last night, May 15, 2017, at Alice Tully Hall (1941 Broadway). The performance was directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, CSC's Artistic Director. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!
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