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Feature: WORLD PREMIERE OF ESMÉ COMES TO LAS VEGAS JUNE 23-27
by Debbie Hall - May 29, 2026


The producers behind the acclaimed Las Vegas production of FOLLIES have announced the world premiere of ESMÉ: A Brand-New Old-Fashioned Musical (ESMÉ) set to debut at Notoriety in downtown Las Vegas from June 23–27.

Review: SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater
by Catherine Burford - Apr 12, 2026


What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater?

Review: NO, NO, NANETTE at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 6, 2026


Les Frivolités Parisiennes revive No, No, Nanette with wit, fizz, and irresistible 1920s sparkle. A joyous, high‑camp romp powered by a superb cast and a deliciously bright orchestra — though one wishes the tap shoes had been given their rightful moment to shine.t Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2026- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Apr 3, 2026


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE COCOANUTS at Fountain Hills Theater
by Herbert Paine - Mar 31, 2026


By the mid-1920s the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo) were already well known on the vaudeville circuit. Broadway gave their mayhem a larger canvas. Producer Sam Harris commissioned a musical comedy built around them, pairing their improvisational chaos with the polish of Berlin’s songs and Kaufman’s sharp theatrical wit.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Boch Center Unveils New Commemorative Wang Theatre Book
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026


The Boch Center has announced the release of a new hardcover book in commemoration of the Wang Theatre's 100th anniversary honoring the history, architecture, and cultural legacy of one of Boston's most treasured landmarks.

Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Feb 6, 2026


When F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby danced its way off the page and into the American consciousness, it became one of the defining portraits of the hedonistic, halcyon Roaring Twenties.

SHEAR MADNESS, ANYTHING GOES, and More Set For The Mill at Sonning 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026


The Mill at Sonning has announced the rest of its in-house productions for the whole of 2026, following the previously announced farce Cash On Delivery by Michael Cooney, running 5 February - 4 April. Learn more here!

Tickets For West End Transfer of THE GREAT GATSBY Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024


The musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Open in the West End in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024


The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is headed to the West End! The musical will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring.

Top Broadway Shows in 2025: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 3, 2025


2025 may be on its way out, but a whole new Broadway season has just begun!  Looking for the best shows to see in summer and fall of 2025 ? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in the rest of 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!

Goodman Theatre Announces A Summer 2024 Line-up For All Ages And Interests
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Paper Mill Playhouse-The Exceptional World Premiere
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 24, 2023


Paper Mill Playhouse opens their 85th Anniversary Season with the world-premiere production of 'The Great Gatsby,' based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  This Broadway-bound show is phenomenal, destined to become a treasured addition to American musical theatre. 

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE GREAT GATSBY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Oct 24, 2023


Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, opened their production of the world premiere of The Great Gatsby, based on the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. What did the critics think?

Video: Kelsea Ballerini Releases 'If You Go Down (I'm Goin' Down Too)' Music Video
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2023


For the plucky “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too),” the East Tennessee songwriter again taps director Patrick Tracy for a stylized clip that takes the mandolin’n’dobro-threaded recording to a group of gossipy girlfriends in a classic ‘60s/’70s cul-de-sac community. Watch Kelsea Ballerini's new music video now!

BWW Review: PORGY & BESS, West Horsley Place
by Fiona Scott - Jun 9, 2019


"Summertime" has just about arrived in the UK and Grange Park Opera continue their 2019 season with George and Ira Gershwin's Porgy & Bess. The audience are whisked away from West Horseley Place's idyllic setting to Charleston, South Carolina in this production directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy.

Sandra Moon, Mary Thorne and Anna Tonna Will Sing Art Songs By Latino Composers on February 16 @ 8 PM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2018


Vocalists Sandra Moon, Mary Thorne and Anna Tonna will join forces with pianist Max Lifchitz in an intimate celebration of the Art Song as practiced by Latino Composers during the last 100 years.

London International Mime Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


The London International Mime Festival, directed by Helen Lannaghan and Joseph Seelig, is a unique event in the theatre calendar, a once a year chance to see very best and newest contemporary visual theatre.

New Book Explores Local Architectural History
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2016


Though celebrated as "The American Riviera" by dint of its unique charm and unsurpassed beauty, Santa Barbara would not be the coastal urban gem it is today were it not for the catastrophic earthquake of 1925 and the determined efforts of a few visionary civic leaders in the years immediately thereafter. Such is the broad thrust of Santa Barbara ~ A Guide to El Pueblo Viejo, a new book published by the Santa Barbara Conservancy that explores the city's extraordinary modern history by way of surveying its alluring Spanish-inspired architecture. Filled with maps, color photographs, and a wealth of historical detail and insights, the 294-page publication retails for $19.95 and will be available in local bookstores later this month.

BILLY ELLIOT, 'MODERN MILLIE' & More on Tap for Ocean State's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2016


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its fifth season in its comfortable, stadium style theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the Rhode Island professional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, Billy Elliot The Musical.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton Expands Alabama Presence with Opening of Redmont Hotel Birmingham
by Robert Diamond - Mar 8, 2016


"We're thrilled to add this boutique hotel - celebrated for its original details, art deco design and local artwork - to our growing collection," said Dianna Vaughan, global head, Curio - A Collection by Hilton. "This hotel beautifully mixes local history with modern upscale decor and amenities, which are underscored by its incredible location in the great city of Birmingham."

Music, Dance, Silent Films and More Slated for Schimmel Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Schimmel Center at Pace University is proud to announce the 2015 | 2016 season at The Schimmel Center at Pace University, located at 3 Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street in downtown Manhattan, adjacent to City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge.  Schimmel Center is a world-class performing arts and culture series with an emphasis on showcasing the globe's greatest talents in the areas of theatre, music, cabaret, dance, film and family entertainment. 

NY PHIL BIENNIAL to Run Through June 7 at Lincoln Center Campus
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013


From May 28 to June 7, 2014, the New York Philharmonic will present the inaugural NY PHIL BIENNIAL, a kaleidoscopic exploration of today's music by a wide range of contemporary and modern composers that will showcase an array of curatorial voices through concerts presented with partners in venues both on and off the Lincoln Center campus.

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