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What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER?

The Encore Theatre's 16th season opens with the world premiere of the new musical NEW WORLD COMIN', running from September 12-22, 2024.

Set in 1968, three childhood friends —Mickey, Sharon, and Bonnie— leave Moose Town, Minnesota in a VW bus, headed to New York City for a singing contest — but what happens when life comes along for the ride?

The latest Righteous Brothers farewell tour pulled into the Strathmore in Bethesda Thursday, entertaining an elderly crowd who enjoyed hearing their hits from the 1960s.

DBS welcomes a diverse range of guests from the stages of Broadway to the intimate settings of Off-Broadway, Off Off Broadway, and beyond. These discussions include Q&As, readings, and special guests.

Celebrate Art House Theater Day at Tallgrass Film Center with a special feature on Bob Walterscheid. Enjoy unique film screenings and join the community in supporting independent cinema.

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 

Alliance Theatre revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE MOUNTAINTOP, a compelling reimagining of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Honey Cone, the timeless hit-making group and members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, made their 54 Below debut in Honey Cone: Now, Then & Forever. Check out photos from inside the show!

Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!

Lake George Dinner Theatre opens its 57th season with the musical I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, running from July 12 to August 31, 2024. Enjoy a comedic take on relationships, dating, and romance.

Funny Girl is a solidly entertaining vehicle for a high-profile performance by Katerina McCrimmon as beloved vaudeville performer Fanny Brice. Now playing at the Kennedy Center, this popular musical (from the original stage version starring Barbra Streisand and her Oscar-winning performance in the 1968 hit film –and the recent hit on Broadway starring Lea Michele) is a lively, sassy, and brassy summer musical treat. 

He was known as 'the man who owned Broadway': Born the first week in July, he wrote/produced/starred in dozens of Broadway shows and a statue of him stands in a key spot in the theatre district. His legacy still shines every 4th of July. We salute this writer, dancer, singer, actor, and producer, George M. Cohan.

This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has 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.

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

This 2022 revival of the 1964 musical is quite enjoyable, not because of its new changes (via director Michael Mayer and Harvey Fierstein's new book) but thanks mostly to its lead star McCrimmon, who is reason enough to see this touring iteration. The show continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (with co-star Melissa Manchester) through June 9.

Discover contemporary Central and Eastern European theater at the Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel. Learn more about the programming!

The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel, announces its 2024 programming.

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

Originally released on Absolutely Free in 1967, the track shows off the quick wit and crooning style of the wonderful singer Ray Collins. The song, played in the first of the three sets that night, was written as a parody of the days when Zappa played the Calif. bar circuit in the early ‘60s. This release follows a previously unreleased version of “The Duke,” which at the time of the Whisky ’68 recording was a brand new composition. Listen to the song now!

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.

Oakland Theater Project has announced the third show in its 2024 Season with the World Premiere of Ghost of King, by Michael Wayne Turner III at Oakland Theater Project (1501 MLK JR Way) from June 6—23.

Honey Cone, members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, will debut at 54 Below in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.