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FOLLIES Comes to Leonia This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022


An ambitious production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Follies, with many choreographed numbers, opens in Leonia on May 6th for three weekends until May 22nd. Performed by members of the Players Guild of Leonia, New Jersey’s oldest continuing community theater (103 years old), the show has a cast of 28 and nine musicians in the orchestra.

Don McLean Brings His American Pie 50th Anniversary World Tour To The UIS Performing Arts Center, July 23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2022


Don McLean's 2022 American Pie 50th Anniversary World Tour is coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tickets on sale Friday, April 22.

Dark Desert Eagles Will Perform at Indian Ranch in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022


Dark Desert Eagles, the ULTIMATE Tribute to The Eagles, is coming to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Saturday, June 25, 2022 as part of the Mike's Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series.

HADESTOWN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Announced for Hanover Theatre 2022-2023 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2022


The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced its highly anticipated 2022-2023 Broadway Series. Come get lost in the magic of adventure, award-winning hits and toe-tapping fun, and see why these shows have amassed over 60 awards!

Tony Award Winner Paul Sand To Workshop THE PILOT WHO CRASHED THE PARTY At The Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


Paul Sand Projects has announced that it will present a workshop production of THE PILOT WHO CRASHED THE PARTY: A Dangerous Satire in Two Acts, a new play written and directed by Tony and two-time Drama Desk Award winner Paul Sand.

Academy Museum Announces 2022-2023 Exhibitions
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022


The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the first round of exhibition rotations, which are scheduled for the 2022–2023 season. These rotations further the museum’s mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through dynamic and diverse exhibitions.

Lucas Rush, Jake Mitchell, Sam Ferriday, and More Join the UK and Ireland Tour Of THE CHER SHOW; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022


The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of The Cher Show, joining Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O'Connell, all starring as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

Millie O'Connell, Debbie Kurup & Danielle Steers to Lead THE CHER SHOW UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2022


Millie O'Connell, Debbie Kurup and Danielle Steers will lead the cast of The Cher Show UK tour!

BWW Feature: PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK To Become a New Musical
by Peter Danish - Feb 3, 2022


What do Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson all have in common? Each of these legends once graced the stage of Palisades Amusement Park! Now a spectacular new musical is in the works celebrating the glory days of 'America's Amusement Park' and some very big names have already thrown their support behind the show. For over one hundred years, Palisades Amusement Park was the most popular amusement park in the entire world! It was immortalized in numerous movies and was the title of a #1 Billboard hit from Freddie Boom-Boom Cannon. Now the producers are inviting fans who love Palisades Amusement Park to be a part of the action!

Jonathon Heyward Makes North American Debuts With Baltimore Symphony Orchestra & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022


Classical music performers and promoters, argues Jonathon Heyward, should bring palpable change to the communities they serve. The American conductor spent much time during successive lockdowns contemplating the artform's past, present and future.

New England Conservatory Announces Spring Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022


New England Conservatory has announced their spring 2022 Season. Highlights include NEC Wind Ensemble and Choirs offer a 50th anniversary celebration of the Wind Ensemble by presenting Igor Stravinsky's 'Symphony of Psalms,' and the world premiere commission of Chris Brubeck's first wind ensemble piece, 'Fifty'.

Cast Announced for THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL, on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022


Meet the full cast of the World Premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical which kicks off in February of 2022. Learn who is playing what parts.

Don McLean Announces American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021


Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs and album ever this year, McLean will entertain fans across the continent throughout nearly 30 cities from Honolulu to Toronto and everything in between, proving that “bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in American music.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Remastered Film Soundtrack Released For 50th Anniversary
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 3, 2021


The enduring film version of Fiddler on the Roof premiered in November 1971 and became one of the year's biggest hits, earning Academy Awards for Cinematography, Sound and Best Adapted Score. The winner in the latter category was the legendary John Wiliams, soon after to become the world's most famous film composer and win Oscars for his own now-classic music for Jaws, Star Wars, E.T. and Schindler's List.

BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

Small Shows With Big Plots You Must See!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2021


While the large-scale musical tends to receive the most attention from audiences, oftentimes it's the small musicals that speak to us in the most impactful ways. For fans of emotional one act musicals and cult-classic Off-Broadway shows, we're rounding up what we think are some of the best small cast musicals out there!

Don McClean Announces 'American Pie' 50th Anniversary Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021


As tragic as the backstory behind the song 'American Pie' is with the much too early death of the new rock’n’roll-hope Buddy Holly, the track is also magnificent and legendary. The eight-and-a-half-minute ballad “American Pie” has been making history since its release in 1971. Check out McLean's new tour dates now!

Initial Casting Announced for THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2021


Initial casting has been announced for THE OSMONDS: A New Musical, which will make its world premiere this February at Curve Leicester. 

BWW Review: EAST IS EAST, National Theatre
by Jonathan Marshall - Oct 9, 2021


Ayub Khan Din’s much loved modern classic East is East premiered at the Birmingham Rep back in 1996 before being adapted for the screen a few years later. In celebration of its 25th year the play arrives at the National Theatre for a limited run. Thanks to cleverly considered, often sensitive direction from Iqbal Khan and a strong and cohesive cast, the revival shows little signs of its age and instead feels as fresh, relevant, and engaging as ever.

Sound City Ipswich Festival Will Return in Expanded Format
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2021


Performers will include BC Camplight and his band, Porridge Radio, Working Men's Club, Billy Nomates, Monster Florence, Grove, TrueMendous, Falle Nioke, Big Joanie, Harris Robbo, and more.

Photos: Exclusive First Look at DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND - THE JONATHAN FRID STORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021


View Behind the Scenes photos from Dark Shadows and learn about the new boxed set. An unlikely daytime TV hit that became a cultural touchstone for generations of viewers, the gothic serial Dark Shadows continues to cast a spell on fans old and new. Now, the actor who played the series’ tormented vampire Barnabas Collins is profiled in a compelling new biographical film.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Announces In Person 2021 Season At City Center
by Alan Henry - Aug 11, 2021


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and America’s beloved cultural ambassador to the world, returns to the stage for a much-anticipated annual season in their “home” theater December 1–19, 2021.

OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE DAY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 5, 2021


Terri J. Vaughn will recur as Anastasia, Ellis’ (series star Henry Simmons) soon-to-be ex-wife and the mother of their children.

Museum Of Jewish Heritage Announces August Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2021


​​​​​​​The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present a diverse array of in-person and online programming this August to include film screenings, live concerts, virtual lectures, and family-friendly entertainment.

New Tour Dates Announced For THE OSMONDS: A New Musical; Plus New Promo Video!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021


From their star residency on The Andy Williams Show from 1962 to 1969, to pop stars and 'Osmondmania' from 1971 to 1975, to the arrival of The Donny & Marie Show, a popular variety TV show, from 1976 to 1979, The Osmonds lived a remarkable life recording chart-topping albums, selling out vast arena concerts and making record-breaking TV shows - until one bad decision cost them everything. 

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