Bernadette Bangura Will Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Becky'
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin. Bangura's credits include Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, and My Fair Lady.
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Photos: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12. Directed by Bill English, the production stars Ella Ruth Francis as Tracy Turnblad and Trevor March as Link Larkin.
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL to Play Milton Keynes Theatre
Hairspray THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.
HAIRSPRAY Will Embark on a New UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!
wild project Names Neil Totton Inaugural Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence
Multidisciplinary artist Neil Totton was named the inaugural recipient of wild project's Mikéah Jennings Artist-in-Residence program, receiving two weeks of free theater access and financial support to develop and perform a work-in-progress.
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.
HAIRSPRAY Will Come to Derby Dinner Playhouse in April
DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE will present the Broadway musical Hairspray, opening April 1, 2026, in Clarksville, Indiana. The production features a cast led by Katelyn Webb and includes iconic songs from the show.
Cast Set For WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
Full casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026.
Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, Evelyn Hoskins Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, and Evelyn Hoskins are set to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS, enhancing the beloved musical with their acclaimed talents.
Review: WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts
What did our critic think of WAITRESS at Beck Center For The Arts?
Photos: First Look At A SHERLOCK CAROL At Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Country Playhouse’s production of “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday show, is running from Tuesday, December 19 through Saturday, December 23. See photos of the production!
Photos: Check Out Original HAIRSPRAY Costumes New John Waters Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
John Waters: Pope of Trash opened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures over the weekend. The exhibition includes the costumes from Waters' Hairspray film, which inspired the Tony-winning musical of the same name. Props from Waters' 1990 film Cry Baby, also inspired a Broadway musical, are also featured. Check out photos!
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Bass Concert Hall
Hairspray is a chipper, wildly energetic show, and if you can leave your inner skeptic at the door, you might see a glimmer of hope. If not that, then you’ll certainly have basked in some joy for a couple of hours.
Photos: Jason Donovan and Peter Andre in GREASE in the West End
Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, which plays at the Dominion. Check out photos!
Photos: Inside Look at Laguna Playhouse's Production of A CHORUS LINE
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present one of the greatest and most celebrated musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE, conceived and originally directed & choreographed by Michael Bennett, book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed and choreographed by Luis Villabon.
Photo Flash: Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP At Birdland
THE LINEUP with Susie Mosher is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes. Actress/singer Mosher hosts the spontaneous extravaganza with her 'dynamite voice, heartfelt observations and ridiculously funny improv.' (Go Magazine). A hit with both critics and audiences, each LINEUP is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential NYC entertainment. With musical Director Brad Simmons, Shannon Ford on drums and John Miller on Bass.
Photo Flash: First Look At CRY-BABY At New Line Theatre
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism, and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause -- truth, justice, and the pursuit of rock and roll.
Photo Flash: New Line Theatre Presents CRY-BABY
It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism, and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause -- truth, justice, and the pursuit of rock and roll.
Photo Flash: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE At Broadway Music Circus
The third show in the 2019 season is the Broadway At Music Circus premiere of the award-winning musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone is now on stage, starring writeractorcomedian Bruce Vilanch and featuring a cast of Broadway veterans. The show runs Tuesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 14 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento. Check out photos of the cast in action!
BWW Review: Blockbuster Broadway Musical HAIRSPRAY Blasts 1962 onto the Norris Theatre Stage
Even if you have seen many productions of the totally entertaining Broadway musical-comedy Hairspray, do not miss the larger?than?life production, with its infectious music, show?stopping dance numbers and uplifting story, now at the Norris Theatre on the Palos Verdes Peninsula through May 12. With a talented cast of 28 local triple-threat performers, directed to perfection by Kari Hayter with some of the most demanding and athletic constant choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht, producer Chris Gilbert is to congratulated for bringing one of the best total packages to the stage!
Photo Coverage: Opening Up! Shoshana Bean Takes Her First Bow in WAITRESS!
Opening up! Shoshana Bean has officially taken over the role of Jenna in Waitress! Bean had her first performance on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!
Photo Flash: Julia Jarcho Receives The Mark O'Donnell Prize
The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that New York City playwright Julia Jarcho is the 2018 recipient of "The Mark O'Donnell Prize", an annual prize presented to an emerging theater artist in recognition of her or his talent and promise.
Photo Flash: First Look at GIRLFRIEND at Kitchen Theatre Company
Kitchen Theatre Company begins its 28th Season with a musical! Girlfriend, with book by Todd Almond and music & lyrics by Matthew Sweet, is a story about first love, told through the music of singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet. Performances of Girlfriend begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on September 9th and run through September 30th.
BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Zadan with a look into our archives. Check out the photos below.
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