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Gustavo Dudamel dirigirá musicalmente WEST SIDE STORY en el Liceu en julio de 2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 27, 2025


El célebre director musical venezolano liderará dos funciones del icónico musical de Bernstein, con Nadine Sierra y Juan Diego Flórez como protagonistas.

Stephen Sondheim Shows By the Numbers
by Sidney Paterra - May 10, 2025


Which Sondheim show is best? While the answer to that question is entirely subjective, it is perhaps easier to investigate which Sondheim shows have the best track records. We're breaking it down show by show, as they were created chronologically...

Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? A Complete History of Tony Hosts
by Sidney Paterra - May 22, 2026


On June 7, 2026, viewers will be able to tune in to watch P!nk take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 79th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Toby's With Capital T
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 17, 2025


Salvation in the form of a children's band? Sure, why not? THE MUSIC MAN has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Now, the beloved Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland undertakes this winner, through May 18, 2025. It's beautifully done and highly entertaining.

Joshua Bergasse and Matt Lenz Join THE MUSIC MAN Tour Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025


The creative team has been revealed for the national tour of The Music Man. See who is involved in the production, and learn if the tour is coming to a city near you!

WEST SIDE STORY is Coming to CTORA Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025


This spring, CTORA Theatre is presenting one of Broadway's most beloved and enduring musicals, West Side Story. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!

Starring Miguel Falabella, UMA COISA ENGRAÇADA ACONTECEU A CAMINHO DO FÓRUM (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Brings New Life to a Broadway Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 3, 2025


Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

Original WEST SIDE STORY Company Member Carole D'Andrea Dies At Age 87
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025


Actor and dancer ​Carole D'Andrea has passed away at the age of 87. D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of 'West Side Story.' She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

HIRSCHFELD'S SONDHEIM Poster Book Will Be Released This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025


A new poster book titled Hirschfeld’s Sondheim will be released later this year.  For the first time ever, Al Hirschfeld’s art of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals will be made available, packaged in an oversized removable poster book.

A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025


Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!

Celebrate a Decade of HAMILTON at United Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Star-Studded Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025


Celebrate 10 years of HAMILTON on Broadway at United Palace with free film screenings and live talks featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original cast. Reserve your tickets now!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Continues 'Movies at the United Palace' Series with HAMILTON Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025


Join Lin-Manuel Miranda at the United Palace for a special 2025 film series celebrating Hamilton's 10-year legacy. Enjoy free screenings and chats with original cast members.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025


LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

Interview: Director Allegra Libonati of WEST SIDE STORY at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Feb 3, 2025


“I truly believe there’s a reason why we tell ourselves the same stories over and over again. It’s because we haven’t learned the lesson of the story. It's a story of inclusion, of belonging, of acceptance. Allegra Libonati

Four Columbus Performing Arts Organizations Team Up To Present WEST SIDE STORY In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025


The combined forces of four of Columbus’ leading arts organizations will bring a new production of WEST SIDE STORY to the Ohio Theatre Feb. 13-16, 2025.

Feature: WEST SIDE STORY al Teatro Sistina
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 15, 2025


E' stata davvero straordinaria l'accoglienza che pubblico e critica hanno riservato a 'West Side Story', l'ultimo gioiello firmato da Massimo Romeo Piparo che proprio ieri ha terminato la sua programmazione al Teatro Sistina: il Musical-Kolossal che ha accompagnato gli spettatori nelle festività natalizie ha venduto 26mila biglietti in appena quattro settimane di repliche.

Chita Rivera KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Tony Award Fetches 70K at Bonham's Auction
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024


One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) were auctioned online at Bonhams this week.

WEST SIDE STORY Returns to the Netherlands
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024


West Side Story is the second mega production that Ruud de Graaf and Hans Cornelissen will bring to 13 major theaters in the Netherlands. Learn more about the cast here!

Josh O'Connor Cast in Steven Spielberg's 2026 Film
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024


Josh O'Connor is the latest performer to be cast in Steven Spielberg's next film. The actor has joined Spielberg's 'event film,' which hits theaters on May 15, 2026 and will appear alongside the previously announced Colman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson.

Previews: WEST SIDE STORY al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Nov 15, 2024


WEST SIDE STORY al TEATRO SISTINA Torna in scena a Roma il più famoso musical di tutti i tempi in un nuovo allestimento firmato Massimo Romeo Piparo

The Estate of Chita Rivera to be Auctioned at Bonhams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024


One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) will be auctioned online at Bonhams.

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Oct 28, 2024


Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN opened this week at The White Theatre to an almost full house standing ovation. THE MUSIC MAN is a tribute to small town America around the turn of the twentieth century. The location is River City, Iowa on the Iowa/Illinois border in 1912.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024


OFC Creations Theatre Center is presenting WEST SIDE STORY in Rochester through October 27, 2024, featuring Joy Del Valle as Maria and Max Ruscio as Tony.

Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater
by Team BWW - Oct 3, 2024


Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals. Dale goes through his career and shares memories and more.

Cape Ann Symphony Kicks Off 73rd Season This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


Cape Ann Symphony will kick off the 73rd season at 2:00 PM on September, 29 2024 with an Orchestral Spectacular featuring music from Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Ottorino Respighi.

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