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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 12, 2026- BOOK OF MORMON Welcomes Original Stars and More
by - Jun 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look at Nikki Snelson-Helmed FOOTLOOSE at The GEM Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Directed and Choreographed by Broadway’s Nikki Snelson, Footloose is now running at the historic GEM Theatre in Garden Grove. Get a first look at production photos!

One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

One More Productions will present HAIRSPRAY at the Historic GEM Theatre in Garden Grove beginning in February. The musical will run through late March and will be directed and musically directed by Damien Lorton.

Artistic Director Yuval Sharon Will Depart Detroit Opera Following 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

Artistic Director Yuval Sharon will depart from the Detroit Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season. Sharon has been with the company for six years. Learn more here!

THE HOLIDAY GEM Set For 2025 Run At The Gem Theatre In Garden Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

One More Productions will present The Holiday Gem this November and December at the GEM Theatre in Garden Grove. Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 engagement.

AVENUE Q Returns to The GEM Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025

Back by popular demand, the hit musical Avenue Q will return to The GEM Theatre in Garden Grove, running September 4 through October 12, 2025. The official opening is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025, with a pre-show gala at 6:30 p.m. and an 8:00 p.m. curtain.

ORDINARY DAYS to be Presented at The GEM Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

One More Productions at The GEM Theatre will present the musical, ORDINARY DAYS! Directed and Musically Directed by Damien Lorton, this production will run in May. Learn more!

Interview: Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar on NIC & DESI: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
by Shari Barrett - Apr 9, 2025

Broadway stars and real-life couple and triple-threat performers Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar are making their debut at the Catalina Jazz Club with Nic & Desi: From Broadway to Hollywood on Thursday May 10. I decided to speak with them about their illustrious careers, how they met, and what led to bringing their new show to Los Angeles prior to taking the show on the road.

Dominique Morisseau to be Keynote Speaker for Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

Dominique Morisseau will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mainstage Casting And Directors Announced for 4th ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

The 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival in Detroit, June 27-30, features new Black plays.

Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Experience the magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Vanguard University's award-winning theatre arts department.

Obsidian Theatre Festival Releases New Streaming Content
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.

4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

The lineup has unveiled the line-up for the 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. Learn more about the festival!

Detroit Opera To Present John Cage's EUROPERAS 3 & 4, March 8-10
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024

Yuval Sharon, Detroit Opera's Gary L. Wasserman Artistic Director, will direct three performances of Cage's pioneering work, which challenges European opera tradition by transforming it into a collage.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!