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Veteran Theatrical Press Agent David Rothenberg To Release New Book In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025


David Rothenberg, a theatre producer, playwright, and Broadway press agent, will release Manhattan Mayhem, a collection of short fiction, inspired by his nine decades in the entertainment industry. Manhattan Mayhem will be officially released April 2.

HAMILTON, & JULIET, and More Set For Broadway in Indianapolis 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025


Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2025/2026 season with MJ, & Juliet, The Wiz, Hamilton, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, and Clue. Learn more about the lineup here!

Abingdon Theatre Company Announces Schedule of Special Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025


Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the schedule of special events for the Off-Broadway premiere of Maybe Tomorrow. All talkbacks will be available to ticket holders of that evening's performance, and will take place directly following curtain.

Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025


The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.

How Glenn Davis Shepherded PURPOSE on Its Path to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2025


Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years.

Review: NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL at The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center
by Victoria Schwarz - Mar 10, 2025


From February 21 to March 2, Southwestern University’ Sarofim School of Fine Arts theater program presented NUNSENSE: THE MUSICAL by Dan Goggin on their Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones stage. Modeled after a line of greeting cards featuring a nun offering tart quips with a clerical slant, NUNSENSE premiered in 1985 at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre and is a heartwarming and hilarious musical comedy set in a convent where a group of five nuns is determined to raise enough money to bury their fellow sisters who tragically died after a cooking accident.

2025 Broadway Awards Season Calendar- All the Dates to Remember
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 8, 2025


The 2025 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!

Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025


On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.

Suzanne Vega Sets First Album in Over a Decade; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025


Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega is set to release her first full-length album of new music in over a decade. A new single from the album is available now.

LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Adds Performances in Sydney and Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025


Due to demand, extra performances have been added in Australia for LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR! The World Tour arrives at the ICC Sydney Theatre on 30 April 2025.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Birmingham Village Players
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025


Birmingham Village Players will present Steel Magnolias next month. Peel back the layers of Southern charm to reveal the strength and grace of these women.

City Lore Gallery To Commemorate 5th Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Cases In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025


City Lore and Naming the Lost Memorials (NTLM) invites the general public to a panel discussion and community conversation to honor the 5th anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases in New York City.

Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025


Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!

Photos: THE SCARY Now Playing At The Producers Club
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025


Performances are now underway for THE SCARY: Improvised Stephen King, created and developed by the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble (IRTE) at the Producers Club. Don’t miss the special My Bloody Valentine’s Day performance this Friday, February 14th—just in time to get your heart racing. See photos from the show.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 5, 2025


Ethan Slater, Jinkx Monsoon, And More To Present At The 40th Annual Artios Awards In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025


The 40th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and White City House in London.

Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025


Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025


Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE WEDDING SINGER Comes to the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025


The Colony Theatre has announced a new production of The Wedding Singer, the musical comedy. There will be preview performances beginning in June. Learn more here!

NAMT Launches Season Two Of New@NAMT Podcast Featuring Emerging Musical Theatre Student Songwriters
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025


National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced that Season Two of New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers is now airing, featuring conversations with the winners of the 2023/2024 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre for high school students to develop and showcase musical compositions that could be a part of a musical theater production. 

Bristol Old Vic Reveals Cohort of Writers to Join Theatre's New Mission
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025


Bristol Old Vic’s re-energised Literary Department announced three writers who will be joining Winsome Pinnock as part of the theatre’s Five Year Commitment residency.

NUNSENSE to be Presented at Mary Moody Northen Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025


The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the delightful Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin in February. Learn

Simple Minds to Embark on Biggest North American Tour in 4 Decades
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025


Simple Minds has announced plans for a major North American headline tour – the legendary UK band’s biggest live run across the US and Canada in four decades.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

Gretna Theatre and Imaginary Friends Puppet Theatre Present RYLIE'S ROTTEN DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025


Gretna Theatre and Imaginary Friends puppet theatre will present a new musical to life that looks at the effects of bullying from the victim's perspective and how being bullied can get passed on to those you care about.

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