Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Video: Watch Louis Armstrong Sing 'Hello Dolly' From New Live Recording
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Verve Records will be releasing LOUIS IN LONDON, the last great performance by the most influential American musician of all time, Louis Armstrong. Recorded live at the BBC on July 2, 1968 – just weeks after the groundbreaking GRAMMY® Award-winning artist hit the #1 spot on the UK charts with “What A Wonderful World” – the 13-track collection will be released on Friday, July 12. Watch a video from the performance now!
Review: JERRY'S GIRLS, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Louise Penn - May 23, 2024
Deeply mining the scores of four musicals Jerry Herman is best known for (Hello, Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles), with a handful from others like Dear World and Parade, this will appeal to Herman devotees and musical generalists alike.
Pride Month at the King's Head Theatre Includes OUTINGS and More
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Cast Set For CATS at Algonquin Arts Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its July musical, CATS! The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from July 13 through July 28.
HELLO, DOLLY! & More Lead Orlando's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 16, 2024
Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Hello, Dolly!, Rent, and more.
CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 16, 2024
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date.
Sam French and Kyle Wilson Will Perform 'Kyle and Sam Do 54 Below'
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Joined by an ensemble of some of their oldest (and newest) collaborators, composer Kyle Wilson and bookwriter Sam French will host an evening of songs working through the history of their partnership at 54 Below on Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 PM.
The Rita Moreno Awards Announces 2024 Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024
The Rita Moreno Awards reveals its 2024 nominees, celebrating outstanding achievements in high school musical theatre. Discover who made the list and the exciting talent recognized this year.