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Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on M Photo Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on May 5
by Joseph Harrison - April 25, 2024

When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to t...
BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Photo BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.   ...
Interview: Tennessee Williams Classics Get A FELT Makeover Photo Interview: Tennessee Williams Classics Get A FELT Makeover
by Tara Bennett - May 06, 2024

In an innovative twist on Tennessee Williams, the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company presents a unique creation perfect for anyone who knows how to get to Sesame Street....
Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse Photo Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 09, 2024

Playwright and performer Pascale Roger-McKeever will be bringing her one-woman show Fingers and Spoons to the SoHo Playhouse this month. The provocative show, tackling open marriage, will play from Thursday April 25th to Thursday May 2nd. I spoke with Roger-McKeever about the show and the process of...
INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Photo INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Stop in Costa Mesa
by Melissa Heckscher - May 01, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks with Marcus M. Martin about what it's like playing 'Genie' eight shows a week in Aladdin, how he got here (including running on a treadmill while singing 'Friend Like Me' to get in shape for the part), and what's next for the new touring Broadway star. ...
VENTURA LIVE! Comes To Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning Next Month Photo VENTURA LIVE! Comes To Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more. ...
Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal Photo Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal
by Joshua Wright - April 05, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production....
Tenille Arts Releases 'to be honest' Album Ahead of World Tour Photo Tenille Arts Releases 'to be honest' Album Ahead of World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024

Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer Tenille Arts has released her long-awaited to be honest album, 14 cuts she calls the most important collection of songs in her musical journey thus far. The album is available now on Dreamcatcher Artists and distributed through STEM. Listen to ...
PRONOUN Drops 'i haven't felt like me' Single & Music Video Photo PRONOUN Drops 'i haven't felt like me' Single & Music Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

One woman indie-bedroom-arena-rock artist, PRONOUN, has released a new single called “i haven’t felt like me”. The song is accompanied by a 90’s teen heartthrob-inspired, and arguably camp, music video directed by Jax Anderson. Watch the video!...
Tenille Arts to Embark on 'to be honest' World Tour Photo Tenille Arts to Embark on 'to be honest' World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024

Tenille Arts will release her stunning to be honest album on Friday, May 3, 2024, and has also announced her to be honest World Tour supporting the new album and her exquisite “So Do I” single. After opening the Canadian dates of Luke Bryan’s Mind Of A Country Boy Tour earlier this month, the award-...
Interview: Student Spotlight - Neely Hebert Directs Alice By Heart Photo Interview: Student Spotlight - Neely Hebert Directs Alice By Heart
by Courtney Symes - April 08, 2024

The future of theatre is in good hands. Neely Hebert, a senior at Rio Americano, is making a name for herself in the world of entertainment. While her focus is on film, she is also forging a path on the stage. In our first Sacramento Student Spotlight, BroadwayWorld talks to Neely about her new show...
Spotlight: JAIME LOZANO AND THE FAMILIA PERFORM SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT at Tilles Cente Photo Spotlight: JAIME LOZANO AND THE FAMILIA PERFORM SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT at Tilles Center
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024

Jaime Lozano and The Familia Perform Songs by an Immigrant...
Bend Sinister Release 'Big Star' and 'Gotta Get Ready' Photo Bend Sinister Release 'Big Star' and 'Gotta Get Ready'
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Enter Vancouver quartet Bend Sister, who dole out two kinds of motivation on their latest, double-A-sided single — a musical wake-up call for aspiring rockers and anybody else who needs a little bit of a fire lit under them just to take on the day....
Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride Photo Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - April 02, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'...
Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour Photo Interview: Megan McGinnis of BEETLEJUICE National Tour
by Melissa Heckscher - April 15, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway alumn Megan McGinnis about coming back to SoCal, doing an exorcism in front of her 7-year-old son, and keeping a straight face while acting alongside Justin Collette’s Beetlejuice.  ...
Subscriptions on Sale For Smith Center Broadway Season Photo Subscriptions on Sale For Smith Center Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series....
Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan T Photo Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024

It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...
Staind Releases New Song 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy Photo Staind Releases New Song 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Multi-platinum rock band, Staind has released a new song, “Better Days” featuring Dorothy, from their latest album, Confessions of the Fallen. “Better Days,” an emotionally charged power ballad that is classic Staind, marks the first time the band has a featured artist on a song. Singer and namesake...
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today Photo Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespe...
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!...
Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Photo Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
by Shari Barrett - April 24, 2024

Dr. Noreen Green, the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony has spent 30 years presenting music of the Jewish experience. I decided to speak with Maestra Green on her history with the LAJS, conducting past concerts, and the group’s recent 30th Anniversary celebr...
Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April Photo Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!...
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson....
Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind th Photo Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024....
Interview: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee of Opera Atelier's ALL IS LOVE Photo Interview: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee of Opera Atelier's ALL IS LOVE
by Ilana Lucas - April 08, 2024

BroadwayWorld Toronto spoke to ALL IS LOVE star Brueggergosman-Lee about her love for the show and the company, the importance of taking risks, and how her upcoming Governor General’s Lifetime Achievement Award is really an encouragement to keep creating....




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