That Time of the Year - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 11

MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL has its roots in the classic children's books by P.L. Travers, first published in 1934. The magical nanny who brings order and wonder to the Banks household became a cultural icon after Disney’s 1964 film adaptation, which blended Travers’ stories with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers.

Len Cariou will star in the New York premiere of Richard Vetere's ZAGŁADA at the American Theatre of Actors. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

In September, SFJAZZ will kick off its 2025/26 season with a mix of talent, setting the tone for a month of performances across its venues. Learn more about the September lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies. Learn more!

For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!

Audiences from all walks of life can enjoy this story of family and identity up-close in an immersive production at Area Stage in South Miami. With a unique audience experience, innovative staging, and solid performances by a talented young cast, “Disney’s Tarzan” can please audiences from ages 4 to 104.

Bursting with powerful, beautifully-rendered musical performances and emotionally-stirring characterizations from a terrific ensemble cast, Chance Theater's incredible-sounding, fiercely-acted, deeply searing new production of SPRING AWAKENING is, according to this critic, one of the best, most satisfying productions of this musical I have seen in a while. With characters you care for and a stunning score that stays with you, the show remains a favorite. And, most of all, the show still f**king rocks.

A new contemporary exhibition at China Institute Gallery this fall will explore how artists approach issues of profound change ranging from experiencing powerful spiritual journeys to calling attention to serious environmental issues. Learn more!

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book, Tall Stories’ much loved ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ has been busy preparing for her next adventure in the West End with an all-new cast.

Leonard Slatkin, internationally acclaimed conductor and longtime friend of the orchestra, will return to The Nashville Symphony to serve as Music Advisor for the next three years. Learn more!

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...

August 2025 marks the 20th edition of the Camden Fringe. Well, sort-of. Remember 2020? We were in the midst of taking applications and booking shows when the pandemic hit, so that particular version had to be abandoned. But 2025 at least marks the 20th time we’ve organised a fringe festival. To be honest, we’ll probably be celebrating our actual 20th birthday next year as well.

The Sword has extended their highly anticipated Warp Riders 15th Anniversary tour, adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

 A celebrated group of award-winning stars from stage and screen will join The Songbook Academy 2025 as guest mentors during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual summer music intensive. Learn more!

The National Constitution Center will award its 37th annual Liberty Medal to the Broadway hit Hamilton, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and the historian and biographer Ron Chernow, whose book inspired the musical.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has announced a brand new cohort of resident artists who will be presenting a plethora of developmental readings, workshops, and fully staged productions as part of their 2025-26 season.

Pop-punk pioneers Mayday Parade have announced they will be joining All Time Low on the “EVERYONE’S TALKING” tour this fall with The Cab, Four Year Strong, and The Paradox.

Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced casting for the upcoming productions of Satellites by Erin Breznitsky and The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías. See here for more details!

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

What About Love? is Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's first-ever Weekend Photography Residency, happening Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12, 2025. The photography residency is an immersive experience led by celebrated photographers David Hilliard and Elinor Carucci.

Marcus Davey CBE announced that he will step down as CEO and Artistic Director of the Roundhouse after 26 years leading the organisation. 

Now in its 20th year, Camden Fringe has announced a programme of more than 400 shows playing across 40 venues this summer. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Following a record-breaking run at Bristol Old Vic in March 2024, full casting has been announced for the new musical Starter for Ten. Learn more about the show here!