BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON Will Make New York Premiere in Rolling World Premiere Model
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
New Federal Theatre and North Carolina Black Repertory Company co-produce BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON, a Caribbean family drama by Eljon Wardally with an original Calypso Score by Guggenheim Fellow Etienne Charles, at WP Theater in New York.
Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper & Trombone Shorty Join Boston Pops July 4 Spectacular
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
HADESTOWN, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr. and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its 2026–2027 season featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and a world premiere from Beeple and Sō Percussion.
DELTA BLUE Musical To Hold Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The new musical DELTA BLUE, produced by Tamara Tunie and directed by Kent Gash, will present an invite-only industry showing in New York featuring Donald Webber Jr., Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, and NaTasha Yvette Williams.
Noël Coward's Own Piano Will Be Featured in Reading Rep's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
A Bluthner baby grand once owned by theatre producer Binkie Beaumont and played by Noël Coward and Ivor Novello features in Reading Rep Theatre's production of PRIVATE LIVES, on loan from the family of composer Ted Dicks.
Birmingham Village Players Will Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
Birmingham Village Players will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim May 1-17, 2026, in Birmingham, MI, featuring a cast sharing their personal connections to the classic Score.
Tony-Nominated Composer Gary William Friedman to Release Classical Album JOURNEYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Gary William Friedman, known for THE ME NOBODY KNOWS, releases his classical album JOURNEYS on June 5, 2026, featuring a piano concerto, string quartet, and chamber orchestral work.
The Wallis Will Host DANCING WITH BOB: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center will present DANCING WITH BOB, a centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, with Trisha Brown Dance Company performing works by Brown and Cunningham May 7-9.
Gavin Mitchell Joins the Cast of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL at SEC Armadillo
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Gavin Mitchell will now take on the ghostly role of Jacob Marley alongside music legend Marti Pellow as Scrooge in Scrooge the Musical this Christmas at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo.
S.E.M. Ensemble To Perform Petr Kotik’s MANY MANY WOMEN At Bohemian National Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The S.E.M. Ensemble will present a performance of MANY MANY WOMEN by Petr Kotik on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Bohemian National Hall in New York City.
Boston Symphony Orchestra to Debut Philip Glass' Symphony No. 15 at Tanglewood
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform Philip Glass' new Symphony No. 15, Lincoln on Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Tanglewood, capping off the summer music festival's monumental four-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL Returns to the Stage in Ballarat This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Victorian Opera will present NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat, featuring a cast of Australian musical-theatre greats for a limited two-performance run.
MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
Houston Grand Opera to Stage OF MICE AND MEN in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Houston Grand Opera will present Carlisle Floyd's OF MICE AND MEN as part of its Butler Studio production series. The opera, based on John Steinbeck's classic novel, will be performed in 2026, showcasing emerging talents in a compelling adaptation.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Riverside Theatre, led by Executive Producer/CEO Jon R. Moses and Artistic Director Allen Cornell, will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
Skokie Theatre Will Present Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
MadKap Productions will present the musical COMPANY for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. from Feb 6 through Mar 1, 2026.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Summer Stock Austin
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 6, 2025
Since its debut as a concept album in 1970, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has captivated audiences with its bold retelling of the final days of Jesus through the lens of rock opera. Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical broke new ground with its fusion of contemporary music and biblical themes, sparking both acclaim and controversy.
Review: ROCK OF AGES at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Donna Marie Nowak - May 11, 2025
Rock of Ages, Chris D'Arienzo’s jukebox musical which runs from May 2-18 at the Axelrod Theater, has had many incarnations since its 2005 Los Angeles premiere, including Broadway, the West End, and a brilliant 2012 film starring Tom Cruise.
Review: COMPANY at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 3, 2024
What did our critic think of COMPANY at Connor Palace? Stephen Sondheim is generally considered the most important composer/lyricist of the 20th century American musical theater. Many consider him to be the person who reinvented the genre.
Photos: First Look At A CHORUS LINE At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023
The fourth and final production of The REV Theatre Company’s 65th Anniversary season, “A Chorus Line,” opens this evening at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. The show runs through October 3rd.
Review: GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)
by Roy Berko - Jul 18, 2022
What did our critic think of GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)? GODSPELL, which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, is based on 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew.' The musical tells the story of the last seven days of Christ's life. The parables have been contemporized, and Christ's followers are free spirits who sing the likes of 'Day by Day', 'All Good Gifts', and 'Turn Back, O Man.'
Photos: Inside Look at TheatreWorks' Production of RAGTIME
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 51st season with the hit musical Ragtime. This sweeping and stirring musical masterpiece paints a portrait of America at the dawn of the twentieth century, interweaving the lives of three families—an African American family, a Jewish Immigrant family, and a wealthy white family—finding their places and pursuing the American Dream in a rapidly changing world. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Terrence McNally (Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink) and a Tony Award-winning Score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Anastasia, Seussical The Musical), this musical is based on E. L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel of the same name. Ragtime will be presented June 1-26, 2022 (press opening: June 4) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets (starting at $30) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (877)-662-8978.
BWW Review: Bake a Leg: SWEENEY TODD Opens in Sao Paulo with Sold Out Tickets
by Claudio Erlichman - May 18, 2022
Sondheim's macabre musical Sweeney Todd, arrives in Brazil. The show opened on March in Sao Paulo for a short season and takes place on the 033 Rooftop of Teatro Santander. With direction by Ze Henrique de Paula, the Brazilian production stars Rodrigo Lombardi (Sweeney), Andrezza Massei (Mrs. Lovett), and Mateus Ribeiro (Tobias Ragg).
Photos: First Look At Bergen County Player's Production of GODSPELL
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022
Bergen County Players will present the uplifting, toe-tapping, joyous classic rock musical GODSPELL, opening on March 19. Under the direction of Lynne Lupfer, this musical sensation, the first offering from internationally acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, continues to touch audiences around the world with its vibrant rock Score and messages of kindness, tolerance and love. Performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, March 19 thru Palm Sunday, April 10 (Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, and Sunday afternoons at 2pm).
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour at Connor Place
by Roy Berko - Feb 10, 2022
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, now on stage at the Connor Palace as part of the Key Bank Series, is a show with a history of controversy. It has been condemned by some religious groups, as well as sectarians.
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