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David Hughey Will Lead German Production of MJ DAS MUSICAL

Broadway actor David Hughey, celebrated for his performances in MJ The Musical, Camelot, Waitress, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, and more, is set to take on the role of Joe Jackson in the German production of MJ Das Musical in Hamburg.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Photos: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Raises Money for the Harris Victory Fund

Earlier this week, women of Broadway united for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Exclusive: Carmel Dean’s WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN in Rehearsals

On Monday, women of Broadway unite for a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women, directed by Schele Williams. Watch as we bring you exclusive highlights from inside rehearsals!
Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Garth Field Returns to South Africa With a Tribute to The King of Pop

The King of Pop is returning—through the electrifying talent of Garth Field in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show. This internationally-acclaimed tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson is set to tour Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, marking the 2024 grand finale of an already successful run in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall

MJ THE MUSICAL has hit the stage at Bass Concert Hall. Is it smooth? Is it criminal?  Was it a thriller? Is it Bad? Forgive me. I love a good pun - I love a bad pun, too. Nevertheless, MJ the MUSICAL is the latest in a long history of Broadway jukebox musicals now touring in Austin.
REVIEW: Carmel Dean's WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Receives An Encore Season At Belvoir Theatre

Following a successful but short 2021 season, Carmel Dean’s song cycle WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN receives an encore season at Belvoir St Theatre.
LaChanze, Ingrid Michaelson, and More Will Perform WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert

For one night only, Carmel Dean’s acclaimed song cycle Well-Behaved Women will be presented on Monday, October 28th at The Town Hall at 7:30 PM, performed by an all-star cast of women.
WAITRESS Star Lenne Klingaman Releases Full-Length Album 'PHOENIX'

Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her highly anticipated Full-Length Album PHOENIX.
Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a group of diverse celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Jinkx Monsoon, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, and more.
Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more. You can learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Barbra Streisand, Carole King, & More Join United Nations to Ignite Climate Justice Campaign

Neil Young, Barbra Streisand, Annie Lennox, Carole King, and Cyndi Lauper join the United Nations' 'Right Here, Right Now' campaign to promote global climate justice. Learn more about their involvement.
BWW Review: MJ the Musical - A Thrilling Tribute to the Man and the Music

While the two Presidential candidates were squaring off on opening night to determine the future of the United States, there is no debate that Michael Jackson will forever remain the King of Pop.
Gateway's Haunted Playhouse to Open This Month

Gateway's Haunted Playhouse is set to open this month. See what to expect and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast of Hell's Kitchen at the US Open in the video here!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shoshana Bean, & More Attend Day 1 of the US Open Main Draw

Day 1 of the 2024 US Open Championships kicked off yesterday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In attendance were several Broadway stars, such as Lin-Manual Miranda, Shoshana Bean, and Ashley Park. Take a look at photos from the event!
Review: Bandhouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends at Strathmore

Bandhouse Gigs, an outfit that assembles top local musicians to honor a variety of artists from Bob Dylan to the Stones, began its life outdoors at the Strathmore, honoring Nils Lofgren. For a big event Saturday with the full title “Strathmore Presents A BandHouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends,” an attempt was made to honor no less than 24 acts over three and a half hours, involving, by one count, 75 different musicians. 
The Music of HELL'S KITCHEN Will Be Heard During the U.S. Open

The music of Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen will be heard across channels and platforms during the three weeks of the US Open, thanks to a new partnership with the USTA and ESPN.
Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL at National Theatre

The myriad music, moods, and motifs of the “king of pop” (not to mention generic mastery of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, and dance-pop) Michael Jackson, are electrifyingly on display in the ingeniously cutting -edge musical MJ: The Musical now playing at the National Theatre. Not at all the expected “jukebox musical”, I was surprised to witness the finesse and craftsmanship of an extremely ambitious theatrical offering that was truly intelligent.

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