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Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025


El ganador del Tony Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), la nominada al Emmy Lea Michele (Funny Girl) y Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) encabezarán el primer revival de Broadway de CHESS. Aquí encontrarás todos los detalles de la producción.

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025


Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!

Will Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS Open On Broadway In Fall 2025?
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025


The long-rumored Broadway revival of Chess is officially moving forward. A series of newly released Equity casting notices confirm that the cult-favorite musical will return to Broadway in Fall 2025 in a production directed by Tony Award-winner, Michael Mayer (Funny Girl, Spring Awakening).

Interview: Rebekah Scallet And Ellie Schwetye of THE HEIDI CHRONICLES at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - May 22, 2025


Up next at New Jewish Theatre is Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play The Heidi Chronicles, a semi-autobiographical story of Wasserstein’s life experiences over three decades. The play is considered groundbreaking for its examination of feminism, the changing roles of women, relationships, social consciousness, and shifting cultural norms. The comedic drama premiered Off-Broadway in 1988 before transferring to Broadway where it played 622 performances.  

The Wicked Sisters Come to Norwich Theatre in CINDERELLA Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025


Norwich Theatre has announced the Wicked Sisters in their pantomime, Cinderella, opening at Norwich Theatre Royal in December. Learn more about this upcoming event here!

South Street Seaport Museum to Present New Objects In Maritime City Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025


The South Street Seaport Museum will unveil the first rotation of objects in its acclaimed exhibition, Maritime City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Sublime Sets ‘Fear, Loathing, and Sublime in Las Vegas’ Residency at Park MGM
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025


Legendary band Sublime is set to take over Las Vegas with ‘Fear, Loathing, and Sublime in Las Vegas’ at Park MGM August 14-16. The three-day celebration of music includes two electrifying shows at Dolby Live Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16.

Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - May 21, 2025


Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne - your favourite bio-exorcist has arrived! Beetlejuice the Musical is an unmissable night out at the theatre, which is currently haunting the beautiful Regent Theatre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film, or new to the gothic-horror world of Beetlejuice, prepare yourself for a wild ride into the afterlife.

LeAnn Rimes to Headline the 2025 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025


The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 51st year, featuring LeAnn Rimes and more. Learn how to attend!

David Mamet Details Upcoming Projects Including New Play for Rebecca Pigeon
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025


Following the debut of his Henry Johnson film adaptation, David Mamet is at work on his next projects for the stage and screen, including a new play written for Rebecca Pigeon.

EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025


Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, A Timeless Masterpiece
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 18, 2025


In 2013 and 2019, Base Entertainment Asia previously presented Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed musical 'The Phantom of the Opera.' On May 13, 2025, this timeless masterpiece's haunting love story and hypnotizing musicality returned to a packed house in the 2,183-seat The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

REVIEW: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is A Madcap Musical About Love And Obsession
by Jade Kops - May 16, 2025


The mental health risk of misguided love plays out in the crazy comedy of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. David Yazbek (music and lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane (book)  gave Pedro Almodovar’s 1988 film of the same name the musical theatre treatment in 2010 resulting in a madcap merging of Spanish inspired music and farcical comedy with an 1980’s aesthetic which is all right is director Alexander Berlage’s wheelhouse.

New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025


The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2025


We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

World Premiere Of Arthur Berry's WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PHOEBE SALT Comes to the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025


The New Vic Theatre will produce the world premiere production of Whatever Happened to Phoebe Salt by Arthur Berry this May. Learn more about the show here!

YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE to Return to East West Players in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025


East West Players has revealed the cast and creative team for the summer 2025 revival of Yankee Dawg You Die. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

SFJAZZ Unveils Public Access to Historical Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025


SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !

From THE FULL MONTY To DEAD OUTLAW: Inside David Yazbek's Genre-Defying Broadway Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2025


In the 2024-2025 Broadway season, David Yazbek is credited with the conception, compostion, arrangements, and orchestrations on the bluesy new musical, Dead Outlaw, the original score for the comic play The Roommate, and as a co-producer and creative consultant of Buena Vista Social Club. Go inside his genre-defying legacy.

Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker and More to Star in BULL DURHAM Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025


Paper Mill Playhouse will present a private reading of the new musical Bull Durham, which will open the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the reading here!

Brian Cox Will Discuss The Craft of Acting at St. Ann's Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025


Brian Cox will talk The Craft of Acting live at St. Ann’s Warehouse this week. The episode will be available to stream exclusively on the Criterion Channel in July.

Cast Set For National Ballet Of Japan's GISELLE at The Royal Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025


The National Ballet of Japan has announced the casting of Giselle for the company's UK debut at the Royal Opera House. Learn more about the appearance here!

Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025


Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.

Review: FLIGHT at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - May 9, 2025


A production to remember.

Laszlo Gardony Quartet To Perform At Regattabar This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025


Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Laszlo Gardony and his quartet perform at Regattabar, Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge on Friday, May 23.

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