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Closing: November 10, 1985

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WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 17, 2026


What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?

Center Theatre Group Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE TURNING WORLD Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026


Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.

Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026


This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.

Justis Bolding, Tim DeKay, and Erika Rolfsrud Will Lead THE COUNTER at TheatreWorks Hartford
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026


TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, just announced details for its 25/26 production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy.

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 7, 2026


Comedian John Mulaney has famously raised a few uncomfortable questions about BACK TO THE FUTURE — why a teenager is best friends with a decades-older nuclear scientist, why no one uses a time machine for anything meaningful, and why the story hinges on Marty nearly romancing his own mother.

Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2025


Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Listen: 'I’m Still Standing' From JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025


A radical reimagining of the classic Elton John song, 'I'm Still Standing' has been released as the first single from Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical (Original Cast Recording). Check it out now!

SPRING AWAKENING, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND & More Set for Oceanside Theatre Company 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024


Oceanside Theatre Company announced its 2025 season featuring ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and SPRING AWAKENING, offering a mix of drama, music, and comedy at the Brooks Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2024


One of the seminal action comedies of the 1980s, Ghostbusters teamed up Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in a story about three failed parapsychology professors in New York. After losing funding for their scientifically-debatable experiments, set themselves up as paranormal investigators catching and containing all manner of spectral ectoplasm across the Big Apple.

FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024


TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).

BWW Q&A: T.J. Elliott on HONOR at Knowledge Workings Theater
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2024


Written and directed by T.J. Elliott, HONOR stars Alinca Hamilton (Andrei Serban's Richard III, Julius Caesar at Classic Stage, To All the Black Girls... at Ars Nova), along with John Blaylock (Doctor Frankenstein at West End Theater, The Temple at The Brick, Proof at The Gallery Players), and Ed Altman (Love's Labor's Lost at Theatre Row, Atlantic Pharmaceuticals at The Tank, Jake Shore's Adjust The Procedure).

Review: CLUE at Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Aug 3, 2024


Filled with puns and pratfalls, mugging and mannerisms, the energy never flags in this delightful screwball comedy

JUST FOR ONE DAY North American Premiere to be Presented at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024


David Mirvish will present the North American premiere of Just For One Day, a new musical about the making of Live Aid. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Three New Programs To Make Theater More Family Accessible
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023


Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

THE COLOR PURPLE, The MUSIC MAN & More Set for Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023


Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the exciting lineup for their 2024 Summer Series. Find out the dates and locations of the upcoming shows.

Review Roundup: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2023


BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is officially open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre and we've rounded up reviews for the productions from the top critics in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Variety & More. Read reviews for the production!

Irvine Barclay Theatre Reveals Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2023


Irvine Barclay Theatre has announced more shows for its 2023-24 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre presents renowned artists in a wide range of genres, from jazz, classical, country, Motown, and global music, to comedy, dance, theater, captivating speakers, and more.

Exclusive: The 40 Greatest Songs by THE BEACH BOYS Ranked - The Perfect Playlist for Your Summer Vacation
by Peter Nason - Jun 14, 2023


'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!

Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

Stacey Sargeant & More to Star in Bleu Beckford-Burrell's LA RACE at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022


Page 73 and Working Theater have announced the cast of Bleu Beckford-Burrell’s La Race (November 21–December 23 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at WP Theater.

Fellow Artists Remember Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022


Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 Top 10 Hits including “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” “Don’t Come Home A Drinking,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and more. Lynn also recorded legendary duets with The Wilburne Brothers, Ernest Tubb, and Conway Twitty.

World Premiere of Bleu Beckford-Burrell's LA RACE to be Presented by Page 73 & Working Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022


Page 73, along with Working Theater, will presents Bleu Beckford-Burrell’s La Race, directed by Taylor Reynolds (Man Cave, Tambo & Bones), November 21–December 23 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at WP Theater.

Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Guitar Sells for $5,000,000
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022


Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event MUSIC ICONS held on Friday, May 20th, Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd 2022 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar played in Nirvana's breakthrough hit and landmark 1991 music video, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'

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