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New Faces of 1956

New Faces of 1956 - 1956 Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

New Faces was a musical revue with both songs and comedy skits that helped to launch the careers of multiple young performers.


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Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 

Tickets Now On Sale For Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 Summer Theatre Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has opened single-ticket sales for its 2026 Summer Theatre Series, themed 'Legends and Legacy,' in celebration of its 35th anniversary.

LA Opera Unveils 2026/27 Season Lineup Featuring New Music Director Domingo Hindoyan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026


Christopher Koelsch, the Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO of LA Opera, has announced details for the company's 2026/27 season, which will launch on October 17, 2026.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Tuacahn Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026


Audiences are clamoring to see Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis on stage together again, this time in Tuacahn's production of Million Dollar Quartet.

ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of A CHRISTMAS STORY Writer Jean Shepherd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025


The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd from Dalfie Entertainment Inc. Learn more here!

The History of WAITING FOR GODOT and Its Lasting Impact on Modern Theatre
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2025


Broadway audiences return to Beckett’s barren lane as Waiting for Godot arrives at the Hudson Theatre, starring Keanu Reeves (in his Broadway debut) as Estragon and longtime collaborator Alex Winter as Vladimir. Let's unpack the play’s history, its evolving meanings, and its stubbornly persistent legacy...

Who Are the Oldest Actors to Star in a Broadway Show?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2025


June Squibb is a beloved actor with an incredibly long career—but does 96 make her the oldest actor to play Broadway in a regular production with 8 performances a week? According to our research, that is indeed the case! 

DISNEY’S FROZEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025


Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Every Broadway Theatre to Dim Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024


Every Broadway theatre will dim its lights in Maggie Smith's honor. An iconic performer cherished by theatregoers and admired by colleagues around the world, Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89.  

The 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL Comes To Los Angeles In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024


Discover the lineup for the 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, featuring a diverse selection of films from November 13-26, 2024.

Lights of All Broadway Theatres to be Dimmed for Gavin Creel, Adrian Bailey & Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024


After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Oct 8, 2024


The real strength of Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the cast – the excellent musician/performers who, while avoiding the imitation of certain obvious well-known character traits in their portrayals, manage to recreate specific elements of their real-life counterparts in a way that most of us will recognize and delight in.

Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024


Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

Interview: Heather Ferreira of 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - Feb 7, 2024


Nutley Little Theatre presents 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by Evan Linder & Andrew Hobgood, directed by Heather Ferreira. 

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Broadway and Television Actress Inga Swenson Has Passed Away at 90
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


The actress best known for her role on the television show Benson and 110 in the Shade on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 90.

Dessert Alert! DIXIE LEE BAKERY by David Burke Comes to the Jersey Shore
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 23, 2023


Editor’s Note: We had the pleasure of visiting Dixie Lee Bakery by David Burke when attending a show in the New Jersey shore area.

Chicago's Joffrey Ballet Faces Backlash Over Russian Ballet Programming
by Team BWW - Feb 13, 2023


In March 2022, The Joffrey Ballet announced their 2022/2023 season, which included Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, choreographed by Russia's Yuri Possokov. The production is scheduled to run from February 15th through 26th, 2023.

Rebecca Thornhill and Evelyn Hoskins Will Lead GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023


Rebecca Thornhill will star as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins will play her daughter Louise in 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.

THE COLORED FOLKS GOODTIME HOUR Film to Open Vincent Victoria Presents Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022


Vincent Victoria Presents will begin their new season with the World Premiere of the film 'The Colored Folks Goodtime Hour'. The film takes a satirical and fictional look at a 1950's all black variety show and its controversial gay host Cherry Cola Pitts.

Photos: First Look at 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Town & Gown Pub & Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022


All new photos have been released for 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Town & Gown Pub & Theatre. Performances run 3rd – 13th August.

The Lark Theater to Present Screenings of Classic Movie Musicals, Including FUNNY GIRL, THE MUSIC MAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022


The Lark Theater in Larkspur, CA is presenting movie adaptations of iconic musicals EVERY WEDNESDAY afternoon.

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