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Review: FUNNY GIRL at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - May 30, 2026


There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.

Review: SINGIN' THE RAIN at The Granbury Theater
by Pati Buehler - Sep 3, 2025


This 'feel good' gem of a 1950's movie musical directed & choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, featuring Jean Hagen & Rita Moreno & Cyd Charisse, to name a few icons.

San Diego Theatres Present the Second Season of SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025


After an amazing first season that included renowned titles such as Zorro and Flesh and the Devil, due to popular demand, San Diego Theatres will present a second season of Silent Movie Mondays.

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!

Cast Set For THE JINGLECLAW at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024


Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the director and cast for the new musical, The Jingleclaw, which is set to entertain young audiences this festive season.

Carrie St. Louis and John Riddle To Lead WAITRESS At The Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024


The Cape Playhouse will continue its 98th summer season with the Tony nominated musical WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson and original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles.

Are There Lots of Musicals About Teenagers?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 2, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off-Broadway: June 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2026


Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including a star-studded comedy, a critically acclaimed thriller, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  

Cast Revealed For MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


The first London productions in more than 100 years of MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES has revealed its cast at the Finborough Theatre. A triple bill of Makeshifts and Realities by Gertrude Robins, and Honour Thy Father by H. M. Harwood.

Sierra Madre Playhouse to Present Silent Film Festival In August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023


Sierra Madre Playhouse will present The Camera Is Ours, a silent film festival featuring films before and after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment (1920).

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!

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Wilton's Music Hall Announces Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022


Today Wilton’s Music Hall announces a spectacular new season for April-August 2022, with an impressive array of world-class theatre, music and opera shows in collaboration with a variety of distinguished production companies and talent.

10 Movies We Want to See As Broadway Shows!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2021


From Coming to America to Crazy Rich Asians, see our picks for the films we would most like to see get the movies to Broadway treatment!

Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2021


When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.

Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #3: My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - Mar 15, 2021


Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of December 28 - Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert's 'All The Girls', and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2020


This week's list includes a new album featuring Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert called 'All The Girls.' Also now available this week is the CD debut of The Desert Song 1967 London studio cast recording, a book of Lorraine Hansberry's substantive interviews​​​​​​​, and more!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 9 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a book of stories behind the musical Jagged Little Pill, the Moulin Rouge! songbook, and more!

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Bristol Ferment Announces July's Ferment Fortnight Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2019


Now in its ninth year, bi-annual work-in-progress festival Ferment Fortnight is back and ready to showcase some of the finest talent in the South West. Once again, the festival will take place in The Weston Studio, a flexible space designed to be a home to innovation and the theatre-makers of tomorrow and in Coopers' Loft for meet-ups.

BWW Review: ANASTASIA at American Theatre Guild
by Alan Portner - Mar 13, 2019


Opening night Kansas City audiences for 'Anastasia the New Broadway Musical' were treated to a tremendously well performed, visually dazzling, homage to the classic musical theater form. 

Spoleto Festival Announces Full Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2019


Festival General Director Nigel Redden announces the program for the 43rd annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 24 through June 9, 2019. For 17 days and nights, a variety of artists converge in Charleston, South Carolina, filling the city's theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with wide-ranging performances and concerts.

The Warner's 7th Annual International Playwrights Festival Will Be Held This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018


The Warner Theatre will present its 7th Annual International Playwrights Festival held in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on October 12 and 13, 2018. The mission of the International Playwrights Festival is to recognize the work of emerging and established playwrights and to build a link between the playwrights, the theatre community and our audiences.

The Girl Friend History

Other Productions of The Girl Friend

1926   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1927   West End London Production
West End
1987   Regional (UK) Regional Revival
Regional (UK)
2004   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway

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