Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Oct 30, 2025
After making a splash when it first visited the OC back in 2022, MOULIN ROUGE! - THE MUSICAL—the dazzling, Tony Award-winning 2019 Broadway stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking 2001 movie musical—is back full throttle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a limited week-long engagement that continues through November 2, 2025 (the show then travels an hour north to Los Angeles' Hollywood Pantages Theatre for performances running November 4-16, 2025). More impressive than before, this vibrant, high-octane, gorgeous-looking musical extravaganza continues to be an overwhelming spectacle for the senses.
Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022
Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.
Freeform Releases Its New Lineup of TV and Movie Offerings for January 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 12, 2017
Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, will debut the premiere of grown- ish, on January 3, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. EST, in a special two-episode event. From the executive producer of ABC's Emmy-nominated black ish, comes grown-ish, a half-hour spinoff comedy tackling current social issues and complexities facing both students and administrators.
Due to Hurricane Harvey Houston Ballet Announces New Dates and Venue
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2017
Due to Hurricane Harvey, Houston Ballet is unable to perform the opening two productions at the company's home venue. However, Houston Ballet is pleased to report that select performances of fall programming have been rescheduled at THE HOBBY CENTER - SAROFIM HALL. For a limited time on October 26 and 27 at The Hobby Center, Houston Ballet will perform an exhilarating mixed repertory program, Poetry in Motion, featuring a collection of three works that reflect different traditions and expressions in ballet.
The Play Company's 15th Anniversary Season to Feature Milisavljevic's ABYSS, SLEEP & More
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 31, 2015
The Play Company (PlayCo), led by Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Executive Producer Lauren Weigel celebrates its 15th Anniversary season with programming that exemplifies its unique commitment to premiering plays from around the world, including the U.S., to advance a dynamic, international experience of contemporary theater as part of the American repertoire.
Branford Marsalis and Quartet Showcase FOUR MFS PLAYIN' TUNES at Jorgensen Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2013
Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played with everyone from Art Blakey and Miles Davis to Sting and the Grateful Dead, and he's led The Tonight Show Band. Now this NEA Jazz Master and his top-notch jazz quartet will stop at Jorgensen tonight, Feb. 7, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in 'An Evening with Branford Marsalis.'
Branford Marsalis and Quartet to Showcase FOUR MFS PLAYIN' TUNES at Jorgensen, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013
Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played with everyone from Art Blakey and Miles Davis to Sting and the Grateful Dead, and he's led The Tonight Show Band. Now this NEA Jazz Master and his top-notch jazz quartet will stop at Jorgensen on Feb. 7, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in 'An Evening with Branford Marsalis.'
World-Premiere Play PRATFALLS Begins Today, April 27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012
The world-premiere of the new play PRATFALLS, by playwright Holly Webber, directed by Jenn Thompson and starring Victor Verhaeghe (HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire'), Kate Middleton, Amelia White and Matthew Baldiga opens tonight, April 27 at the Abingdon Theatre Complex (312 West 36th Street).
World-Premiere Play PRATFALLS Begins April 27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2012
The world-premiere of the new play PRATFALLS, by playwright Holly Webber, directed by Jenn Thompson and starring Victor Verhaeghe (HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire'), Kate Middleton, Amelia White and Matthew Baldiga opens April 27 at the Abingdon Theatre Complex (312 West 36th Street).
Victor Verhaeghe to Lead Ground UP Productions’ PRATFALLS
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 7, 2012
Ground UP Productions presents the World Premiere of Holly Webber's PRATFALLS, a new comedy about falling down - set on a rooftop in Brooklyn - directed by Jenn Thompson (THE LATE CHRISTOHER BEAN). Preview performances begin April 27 prior to an official press opening of April 29 at the Abingdon Theatre Complex /Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).
Branford Marsalis Comes To Kean University 12/9
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 9, 2011
Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University presents Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo with the Branford Marsalis Quartet on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm.
Branford Marsalis Comes To Kean University 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011
Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University presents Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo with the Branford Marsalis Quartet on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm.
Donmar Celebrates 2010 with Sondheim, Mendes, Roger; Full Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2010
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
Donmar Celebrates 2010 with Sondheim, Mendes, Roger; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.