To Be Or Not To Be - 2008 - Broadway Articles Page 2

At the corner of 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll find the newly opened subterranean hideaway, Bar Bas, directly beneath the French staple, Marseille. Inspired by 1970s French bars, Bar Bas features edgy, urban-chic decor and an intimate feel, making it a welcome addition to the bustling area.

The five-time Tony Award-winning musical broke attendance and box office records at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, continuing its national tour through 2027 and beyond.

Bianca Marroquín returns to the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's longest-running American musical at the Ambassador Theatre, bringing over 4,000 performances in the role.

Tony, EMMY and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Josh Groban hosted his annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. Check out photos here!

Jeremy Saulnier's SLAYGROUND teaser trailer premiered, featuring Cory Michael Smith as a haunted-attraction worker who wakes surrounded by dead co-workers with no memory of events.

Ty Segall guests on a rendition of Scott Walker's '30 Century Man' for Howlin Rain's covers album WATERMELON, marking the third single from the collection celebrating the band's 20 years.

Imogen Stubbs will reprise her role as filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl in A THING OF BEAUTY, opening at Tabard Theatre in West London on 1 February, followed by venues in Cheltenham, Salford, Oxford, Norwich, Guildford, and Windsor through 6 March.

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will perform a tribute to LGBTQ ally Dolly Parton at GLAAD's New York Gala, which will also honor producer Bruce Cohen with the Vito Russo Award.

British theatrical company ROYO announced senior hires including Pippa Hill from the Royal Shakespeare Company as Development Producer and Gemma Beagley as Group Finance Director, bolstering its slate of new work across London, New York, and touring productions.

Ben Randall's comedy WHISKEY & SODA imagines a 1979 encounter between Margaret Thatcher and John Lennon at the White House. Directed by Hugo Trebels, the production stars Clare McKervey and Matthew McGoldrick.

Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton will return to the stage for the first time in 40 years in Manfred Karge's MAN TO MAN at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Off-Broadway.

Music Worcester will present two holiday traditions: The Worcester Chorus performs HANDEL'S MESSIAH at Mechanics Hall, followed by the Worcester Chorus Women's Ensemble Holiday Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Single tickets go on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical SIX at Kansas City Music Hall. The production will present eight performances as part of the PNC Broadway in Kansas City Series.

World Champion Irish dancers will perform A CELTIC CHRISTMAS at Raising Cane's River Center Theatre. The production features stars from RIVERDANCE and LORD OF THE DANCE in a holiday show that earned five stars in New York.

Los Angeles indie/garage rock band COUCH DOG released the standalone single ROD STERLING, which moves from punk-fueled tension into post-punk groove, alongside a music video and upcoming live dates.

Country star Aaron Tippin teams with Sam Grow for a re-recorded version of his 1993 hit MY BLUE ANGEL, with an accompanying music video addressing the fentanyl epidemic.

An air of merriment and unabashed mayhem pervades the hilarious and totally chaotic, hilarious, satiric comedy Stonewall’s Bust (presented at The Writer’s Center by the Best Medicine Rep). The acting ensemble works comedic wonders under the direction of Evan Morogiello.

ACC Drama sinks its teeth into DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Highland Campus. With saucy vampires, standout performances, and gorgeous Gothic design, this campy romp delivers a bloody good time. Adult humor, blood, and mild violence.

Rehearsals are now underway for Penguin Rep Theatre’s production of Cary Gitter’s new play THE STEEL MAN which is having its Off Broadway premiere at 59E59 Theaters. Check out photos from the first rehearsal and meet and greet here.

K-pop quintet EVNNE released sixth mini album ON: OUR NOISE on October 19, featuring new single LOOK AT MA with writing credits from all five members. The group will kick off their ONE TAKE tour in November with 10 North American dates scheduled for 2027.

THE FLIP SIDE, the house improv team of Vivid Stage, will perform a 90-minute show built entirely from scratch in real time. Directed by Dave Maulbeck, the ensemble features Broadway veterans and NYC/NJ improvisers.

The musical, which premiered at Hever Castle in 2025, will play London's Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The production features direction by Roxana Silbert and an original score by Selma Greenwood.

Spanish-born trombonist Juanga Lakunza releases VISION, featuring drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts, pianist David Kikoski, bassist John Benitez, and saxophonist Coleman Rose on the new album.

Musicians Joey Molland, Phil Solem, and Jeff Miller release a rendition of Chuck Berry's classic as preview to a 12-song tribute album.

Composer and producer Stella Z released the single Mira Miruna ahead of her eight-track mini-album exploring lucid dreaming, surrealism, and the subconscious via CDR.