Wonderful Town Revival

Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. But we’ll get into that in a bit.

The National Tour production of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a fun show with a sincere love for the story it is telling, and it honors that with care and joy while helping bring the story to new and returning audiences alike.

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has shared the top holiday songs that listeners are flocking to this season, including tracks from Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

The holiday magic is back! Freeform’s beloved seasonal tradition, “25 Days of Christmas,” will return Monday, Dec. 1, bringing back timeless classics, fan-favorite films and heartwarming new specials to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

With special elements designed to enhance the theatergoing experience, South Coast Repertory celebrates 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more. See the full lineup here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now traveling across America. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!

The Springfield Chamber Players will premiere Broadway with Strings Attached, a new pops concert celebrating music from Broadway, at 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.  

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP has the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024. 

'Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 22nd.  Directed by Jenny Mercein, it is written and performed by Christian Hege.

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again.

This team has somehow brought back not only the spectacle of the original Broadway production but also its soul. The audience is completely enraptured by both sincere storytelling and production value that is beyond compare, including scenic design that needs to be seen to be believed, swoonworthy pyrotechnics and aerial choreography, tastefully stunning projections and costuming, wonderfully fresh direction, and beautiful performances. 

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: How often do City Center Encores! shows transfer to Broadway?

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.

Lantern Theater Company continues its 30th anniversary season with Brian Friel's masterpiece play, Faith Healer. Directed by Peter DeLaurier and featuring Anthony Lawton, Ian Merrill Peakes, and Geneviève Perrier, Faith Healer explores memory, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves.