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Mission Opera to Present THE MERRY WIDOW: MADONNA in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Mission Opera will present a unique 1980s-themed version of THE MERRY WIDOW at the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024


On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebrated by stars and audiences alike as it debuted on the Coca-Cola Stage.  Watch as the creative team walks the red carpet in this all-new video!

Tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at the Orpheum Theatre to go on Sale in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024


BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Minneapolis as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos/Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with Schmidt, Comer, & Grant Singing 'Throwing in the Towel' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Lauren Hilton - May 22, 2024


Go inside the studio with the cast of The Outsiders as Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Brody Grant record 'Throwing in the Towel.'

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024


Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.

THE HO MUST GO ON Comes to UNDER St. Marks
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024


Cauldron MultiMedium will present The Ho Must Go On written, directed, and performed by Phillipe Andre Coquet. The production will be presented as part of the 2024 Queerly Festival with FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks.

Video: Go Behind the Scenes with the Cast of the ALADDIN 10th Anniversary Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024


The cast of the Aladdin 10th Anniversary Disney on Broadway Concert enjoys some games behind the scenes in the video here!

Review: MEN ON BOATS at Theatre In The Round
by Joe Sarafolean - May 19, 2024


What did our critic think of MEN ON BOATS at Theatre In The Round?

Grace Ellis Takes Over Our Instagram Story To Go Behind-the-Scenes of Argyle Theatre's A BRONX TALE
by Lauren Hilton - May 18, 2024


Tune into our Instagram story today as Grace Ellis shares a behind the scenes look at A Bronx Tale, currently running at Argyle Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Drama League Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2024


Check out photos from the 2024 Drama League Awards.

THE HO MUST GO ON to be Presented as Part of the 2024 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Cauldron MultiMedium will present The Ho Must Go On written, directed, and performed by Phillipe Andre Coquet. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch the Official Trailer for NEVER LET GO Starring Halle Berry
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024


From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and the creative minds behind Stranger Things and Arrival comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 –Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Watch the trailer!

Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!

THE VIOLET HOUR: A MERRY MAY SPECIAL SPECIAL Returns To Caveat This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


THE VIOLET HOUR returns to Caveat with James Scully from Netflix's YOU and Broadway's OH MARY! for a special event. Join the fun on May 20, 2024.

Photos: Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Take The Stage At Round House Theatre's 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024


See photos from Round House Theatre's 2024 Broadway in Bethesda Gala, headlined by Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell!

Judi Dench Criticizes Use of Trigger Warnings: 'If You're That Sensitive, Don't Go to the Theatre'
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Judi Dench is the latest performer to speak out on the topic of the usage of trigger warnings in the theater. Dench expressed her understanding for the reason why they are used, before going on to criticize people who need them.

Video: Liz Callaway Sings 'The Place Where the Lost Things Go' From MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Liz Callaway posted a video of herself singing 'The Place Where the Lost Things Go' from the movie Mary Poppins Returns. The video features Callaway seated on the stairs in her home, and includes a cameo from her cat, Oliver.

Lyric Opera Jerusalem Will Host the First Round of the International Opera Competition in July
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


The first round of the International Opera Competition will be held on 2 July at Harmonia Music Center, Koresh St 1, Jerusalem.

Photos: Go Inside the STEREOPHONIC Cast Album Listening Party
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


On Friday night, May 10th, the cast and creative team of Stereophonic gathered at the Friki Tiki in Midtown to celebrate and listen to the newly released cast album. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Go Inside the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards New York
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the remaining 18 of this year’s 33 categories at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Check out photos from inside the event here!

Photos: Go Inside THE DORIS DEAR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW At The Triad Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


The Doris Dear 10th Anniversary show at The Triad Theater on Wednesday, May 8th, was a jubilant celebration filled with love, joy, and nostalgia. See photos from the evening.

Photos: Go Inside THE 24 HOUR PLAYS At the New Victory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


This past Saturday, New Victory Theater and The 24 Hour Plays presented The 24 Hour Plays: New Victory, for one night only at the New Victory Theater. See photos from the show. 

Interview: MSMT in 2024: Raring to Go & Bursting at the Seams
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 8, 2024


“The world is coming back online, and people are getting back to who they were before the pandemic,” declares MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “Ticket sales are as close as they have come to pre-pandemic levels, and there is an extraordinary buzz surrounding the upcoming 2024 season.” 

Tobacco Factory Theatres Will Perform Three New Productions In The Round
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Artistic Director of Tobacco Factory Theatres, Heidi Vaughan, has announced three new shows to be performed in the round in the theatre’s main Factory Theatre; including co-productions with Opera Project and New International Encounter (NIE) and one, in-house Shakespeare production. 

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal The May 2024 Prompt For Go Try PlayWrite
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press and The Popolo Project announce the May prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

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