Set in 1976, in South Africa, black students are injured during a protest. Led by a fellow classmate, the students present a play about the symbolic Day of Liberation they all dream of—when their hero, Nelson Mandela is released from prison.
Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.
S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!
The Outsiders is gearing up to open on Broadway tonight, April 11! The new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, opens tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out all new footage from the show in the video montage here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders - A New Musical will be released next month! Learn how to preorder the album here!
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2023-2024 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of PETER PAN or a limited engagement from May 7-12, 2024.
The viral sensations Biko’s Manna & Mfundo last seen on The Jennifer Hudson Show in their world premiere solo concert will be appearing at Arena Stages’ Kogod Cradle Theater on April 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm for DC Jazz Fest.
The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!
The Tony Award-winning Broadway Classic, PETER PAN has taken flight at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Ahead of its first preview on Broadway this weekend, The Outsiders has announced its Digital Lottery and in person Rush ticketing policies. Find out how to get discounted tickets to The Outsiders on Broadway!
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!
The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more.
The Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY is launching a digital lottery! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting a perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. See production photos here!
South African stars unite in 'FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS' at Artscape in support of the Kolisi Foundation. Join Jonathan Roxmouth, Lucy Tops, Lynelle Kenned, Tshepo Ncokoane, and more for this musical extravaganza.
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on February 11, 2024, following 27 previews and 72 regular performances at the Belasco Theater.
Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY. Find out who is starring in the show here!
The Nederlander Theatre box office (208 West 41st Street) is now open for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, produced by Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
See first look photos and video of the new national tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.
Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following 99 performances (27 previews and 72 regular performances) at the Belasco Theater.
How to Dance in Ohio is partnering with the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance.
Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby Conte as Cousin Kevin, and Christina Sajous as The Acid Queen. They join previously announced Ali Louis Bourzgui as Tommy Walker, also reprising his Jeff Award-winning role from the Goodman.
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.
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