Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and More Will Lead NEWSIES at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for Disney's NEWSIES, starring Casey Likes, Michael Park, and Anastacia McCleskey, among others, in the production's first Forest Park return since 2017.
SISTER ACT to be Presented at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch, TX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Firehouse Theatre will stage sister Act, featuring Micaela Workman as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, who goes into hiding at a convent after witnessing a murder, directed by Pamela Anglero.
SIX, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Overture Center's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Overture Center in Madison, Wis. announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight Broadway productions including Wisconsin premieres of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and DEATH BECOMES HER, plus over 30 Overture Presents performances.
SISTER ACT And DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Theatre Under the Stars announced its 2026 season featuring SISTER ACT and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl, running July 3–August 22, 2026, with single tickets available May 19.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Playhouse Square 2026-27 Broadway In Akron Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Playhouse Square announced the 2026-27 Broadway in Akron season, featuring BEETLEJUICE, THE BODYGUARD, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, and THE WIZ at E.J. Thomas Hall. Season packages range from $95 to $380.
Photos: THE VOICE's Aliyah Khaylyn in Rehearsals for THE BODYGUARD at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
You can now see inside rehearsals for The Bodyguard The Musical at the OFC Creations Theatre Center, starring Aliyah Khaylyn as Rachel Marron. The Bodyguard features a multitude of Whitney Houston's greatest hits. Tickets are on sale now.
Moving Arts Theatre Unveils 2026 Season Including World Premiere Of WHAT PRICE FREEDOM
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Moving Arts Theatre has announced its 2026 season, opening with the world premiere of What Price Freedom. The production runs April through May in Los Angeles. Additional programming includes a second play and the MADLab cohort.
Kravis Center Hosts First Corporate Partners Luncheon Of The Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
The Kravis Center's first Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series luncheon featured insights on AI's future from leaders at Microsoft and McKinsey & Company.
Toby Douthwright Named New CFO of Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. announced the appointment of Toby Douthwright as its new Chief Financial Officer. This marked an important leadership transition while honoring the extraordinary 33-year tenure of longtime CFO Kyle Roberts, who recently retired.
MJ And KIM’S CONVENIENCE Headline February Programming At The Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
The Kravis Center has announced its February lineup, featuring MJ and Kim’s Convenience. The month includes Broadway, classical concerts, cabaret, film, and family programming.
Cast Set For LUCKY STIFF at Actors Theatre of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Actors Theatre of Indiana's (ATI) Lucky Stiff will open January 30 thru February 15. The cast has been announced that will be part of this wildly funny, fast-paced musical murder mystery.
Photos: First Look At Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2024
Get a first look at the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, now on stage for a limited five-week engagement.
Photos: First Look at THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Center Repertory Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023
Center Repertory Company is presenting The Legend of Georgia McBride, written by Tony and Olivier Award winner Matthew López (The Inheritance, The Whipping Man, Somewhere, the book of the Broadway musical Some Like it Hot, and Amazon Studios’ Red, White & Royal Blue). Check out production photos here!
Photo Flash: Odyssey Theatre Presents Sam Shepard's THE UNSEEN HAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2020
What happens when 1880 Western bandits are brought back to life in Azusa, CA by a space alien? Sam Shepard's The Unseen Hand joins Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 50th Anniversary “Circa '69” Season of significant and adventurous plays that premiered around the time of the company's inception, coupled with Shepard's gritty and audacious Killer's Head. Longtime Shepard collaborator Darrell Larson directs both plays for a Jan. 25 opening at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A., where performances will continue through March 8.
Photo Flash: All-Access Pass To The National Black Theatre Festival Gala With Andre De Shields
by Robert Diamond - Aug 5, 2019
2019 Tony winner Andre De Shields has been attending The National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) in Winston-Salem, N. C. since 1995. Dubbed the 'Black Theatre Holy Ground,' NBTF is the international outreach program of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, founded by the late Larry Leon Hamlin in 1979. The Festival, also founded by Hamlin, has been held biennially since 1989. The NCBRC celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, while the NBTF celebrated its 30th.
Review: Disney's NEWSIES Reminds Everyone to Seize the Day and Fight for What is Right
by Shari Barrett - Jul 5, 2019
Theatre Royale has been touring Southern California presenting a Broadway-quality production of Disney's NEWSIES starting at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA on June 22 and ending in Fresno with two performances on July 13, 2019 at 2pm and 8pm. I can tell you after seeing the show at the Soraya at CSUN last weekend, I now understand why this high energy musical has been so popular with audiences since its 2012 Broadway opening where it was nominated for 8 Tony Awards and won two for Best Choreography and Best Original Score. There is something in it for everyone, with the kind of magnificently energetic dancing that ranges from ballet leaps to tap and every form of movement in between.
Photo Flash: Hale Centre Theatre Presents NEWSIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2019
Opening for its first time at the Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert is the high-spirited Broadway hit musical Newsies! Playing now through June 29th, 2019. Directed and Choreographed by Cambrian James, with Musical Direction by Elizabeth Spencer. Newsies is a major hit and Tony award-winning musical with book by Harvey Fierstein, music by Alan Menkin, and lyrics by Jack Feldman. Based on the 1992 musical film of the same name, which was inspired by the real life New York City Newsboys Strike of 1899.
Photo Flash: TV & Film Fans and Famous Gather For Three New Exhibits At Hollywood Museum
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019
The Hollywood Museum made history this week by unveiling three exhibits simultaneously, including THE BATMAN 80TH ANNIVERSARY, THE CATWOMEN, THE BIONIC WOMAN AND & THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN EXHIBITS.
Photo Flash: Terrence McNally and More Receive Broadway League Honors
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2019
The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2019 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.
BWW Review: FALSETTOS Touring Broadway Production a Must-See at the Ahmanson
by Shari Barrett - Apr 23, 2019
The much-anticipated touring Broadway production has finally landed at the Ahmanson! 'It is a great thrill to be bringing (our production) to theatre audiences across America and to be doing so with this exceptional cast of Broadway actors,” said James Lapine, director of the artistically beautiful touring company production, with mind-blowing choreography by Spencer Liff, and an astoundingly transformational set designed by David Rockwell lit to perfection by Jeff Croiter.
Photo Flash: Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2018
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Philadelphia premiere of Marsha Norman and Jason Robert Brown's sweeping musical version of the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County. The production is the second of the inaugural season under Producing Artistic Director Paige Price. For Bridges, Price has tapped Mark Martino to direct a cast rich with local theatre stars and Barrymore Award-winners, alongside actors with notable national and Broadway credits. The cast is led by Philadelphia actress Sarah Gliko and PA Native and Broadway actor Gregg Goodbrod. Recent Barrymore Award winner Amanda Morton (Passing Strange, Wilma Theater) will serve as the Music Director. The Bridges of Madison County runs February 8-March 3, 2019 at Philadelphia Theatre Company's stage at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street. Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now and available at the box office, online at philatheatreco.org or by phone at 215-985-0420.
Photo Flash: Rufus Wainwright's HADRIAN at the Canadian Opera Company
by Alan Henry - Oct 15, 2018
On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated world premiere of Hadrian by composer Rufus Wainwright and librettist Daniel MacIvor. The opera recounts the epic love story of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his young lover, Antinous. Erased by history, their story is reclaimed for the 21st century by its creators in a star-studded production from renowned Canadian director Peter Hinton. Hadrian runs for seven performances through October 27, 2018.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For ASPECTS OF LOVE at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018
First look images from the rehearsal rooms of Hope Mill Theatre's forthcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love have been released.
Photo Flash: Chicago Theatre Community Turn Out for League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018
The League of Chicago Theatres held the 2018 Annual Gala, an elegant event that brings together friends of Chicago theatre to raise funds for programs to support Chicagoland's more than 250-member theatre companies. The event, which had 245 attendees and raised $125,000, was held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place.
Photo Coverage: New Dramatists Salute THE ICEMAN COMETH Star Denzel Washington
by Jennifer Broski - May 15, 2018
New Dramatists, Tony® Honor recipient and the nation's premier playwright development laboratory, just honored Tony®and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington at its 69th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute. Washington, currently starring on Broadway in The Iceman Cometh, directed by George C. Wolfe, received New Dramatists' 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award. Tributes to Mr. Washington and performances were presented by three-time Grammy Award-winner Branford Marsalis with bassist Noah Jackson, Tony®Award-winners George C. Wolfe and Stephen McKinley Henderson, Constanza Romero (August Wilson Estate), and Pulitzer Prize finalist and New Dramatists resident playwright Kristoffer Diaz (The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity).
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