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Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

Inspired by the early years of singer, songwriter, producer and musician Harry Wayne Casey (KC), Who Do Ya Love? follows KC at the start of his journey to global superstardom with his group KC and The Sunshine Band.

1970's and 80's music icons Sinitta, Carol Decker, Sonia and Jay Osmond will be very special guest performers in the brand new British musical NOW That's What I Call A Musical.

The king of pop surely had a storied musical career that went from child star to tabloid fodder in his all too short life. The life of Michael Jackson, now the Broadway musical MJ, is igniting the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre through June 16th. Fear not , the moon walk, the infamous sparkly glove and that unmistakable breathy speaking voice is all there, but is that really enough to make a great musical?

This time, the reader question was: What is a rock opera, and what is their history on Broadway?

Today I spent an enjoyable couple of hours talking to one of Wellingtons most recognised music teachers, Jane Keller. She is well known in the region as not only an excellent vocal coach, but extending that skill by helping with character development and performance.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Nutley Little Theatre closes out it's 89th Season with BENT, written by Martin Sherman and Directed by Mead Winters.

Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.

The Odd Couple is playing at The Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited season, through to June 23rd.

Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

Memorabilia includes his gold record for West Side Story, custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd and more, including antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian as well as early puzzles, games, rebuses, coin-operated machines and more.

This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?

Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” Learn more about the musical here!

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at North Shore Music Theatre?

Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2024 opened this Friday (10 May) with the spectacle of a 25ft puppet roaming Norwich's streets in front of thousands of spectators following the route of the procession.

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. 

UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight - co-founders of new production company MAAT (Music, Art, Activism and Theatre) will present the world premiere of a chilling new retelling of John Bowen's cult TV play Robin Redbreast, which is often cited as the precursor to The Wicker Man. 

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks?

The home of late Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim, which BroadwayWorld previously reported was for sale, has sold for $3.25 million. Learn more!