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LYRIC & THE KEYS World Premiere to be Presented at Magik Theatre

Magik Theatre in San Antonio will present the world premiere of LYRIC & THE KEYS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Rita Moreno Awards Announces 2024 Nominees

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.

The Rita Moreno Awards Reveals 2023 Winners

A panel of nationally recognized judges—including Danny Gorman, Anthony Jackson, and Tory Ross Roman—announced the 2023 winners of The Rita Moreno Awards held in-person at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 8.

The Rita Moreno Awards Announces 2021 Winners

A panel of nationally recognized judges— include Broadway actress and musical theater professor Tory Ross Roman (Kinky Boots) and Broadway music director Justin Mendoza (The Book of Mormon)—announced the 2021 winners of The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors held virtually on Monday, May 24, 2021.

Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2019 Winners

A panel of nationally recognized judges- include casting director Michael Donovan, producer, director, and choreographer Andy Ferrara, and Broadway actress and musical theater professor Tory Ross Roman-announced the 2019 winners of The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors held last night at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts.

Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2019 Nominees

The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced today the 2019 nominees who will compete in front of a panel of nationally recognized judges on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd).

James Monroe Iglehart and More Featured in New York Film Academy's Upcoming Projects

La La Land isn't the only vehicle opening the door for a new era of movie musicals. NYFA's original productions feature Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Hamilton, Aladdin), Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise (Pippin, A Chorus Line), Jen Perry (Kinky Boots) and others.

2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards - Last Week to Vote!

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update - Andrew Pryor-Ramirez in Lead!

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update - INTO THE WOODS Winning Big!

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update - Spencer Stevenson, Nicole (Nikki) Chavez Lead!

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update 11/27 - Mia Fryvecind Gimenez, Spencer Stevenson Lead!

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

Laura Bell Bundy, Marilyn Maye & More Set for Young Actors' Theatre Camp This Summer

Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that this summer will be their BIGGEST Young Actors' Theatre Camp yet with stars of television, film, and Broadway coming to lead master classes. This year's camp expands into three separate locations including Camp Cazadero in Sonoma County (June 14-23, 2015), Camp MayMac in Santa Cruz County (July 6-16, 2015) and Camp CGC in Auburn County (July 19-29, 2015).

SWEENEY TODD to Open at TheatreWorks in October

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the gripping Broadway musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This masterpiece, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, tells the darkly thrilling tale of a 19th century barber's bloody vengeance. With the help of Mrs. Lovett, the devious purveyor of "the worst pies in London," the cruelly wronged Mr. Todd exacts grisly revenge on the residents of London. Theatreworks Artistic Director Robert Kelley will direct this eight-time Tony Award-winning thrill-ride.SWEENEY TODD plays October 8 - November 2, 2014 (press opening October 11) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may visit www.TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.

BWW Reviews: Come Ye to BRIGADOON at Music Circus

When Tommy Albright leaves the highlands of Scotland to return to New York, his surroundings only remind him of the call of Brigadoon. So it will be as 'Brigadoon's' mystical medleys and lyrical dances work their magic on Music Circus audiences now through August 10.

Photo Flash: First Look at Robert J. Townsend, Jennifer Hope Wills and More in BRIGADOON at Music Circus

The musical theatre classic Brigadoon, with music byFrederick Loewe and book/lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, is the fourth show in the 2014 Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 64th season for the venerable Sacramento institution. Performances run through August 10. Check out a first look below!

Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON Comes to Music Circus, Now thru 8/10

The musical theatre classic Brigadoon, with music by Frederick Loewe and book/lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, is the fourth show in the 2014 Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 64th season for the venerable Sacramento institution. Performances are today, August 5 - 10.

Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON Comes to Music Circus, 8/5-10

The musical theatre classic Brigadoon, with music by Frederick Loewe and book/lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, is the fourth show in the 2014 Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 64th season for the venerable Sacramento institution. Performances are August 5 - 10.

Kelly McCormick, Beth Malone, Jason Graae, Brent Barrett and More Set for Music Circus' 2014 Season; Casting Announced!

California Musical Theatre released casting for the remaining shows in the 64th Music Circus season, a roster of actors including Broadway veterans, Tony nominees and audience favorites from previous Music Circus seasons, as well as actors with Sacramento-area ties. The five-show season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion includes the Music Circus premiere of the beloved Disney classic Mary Poppins, which runs through July 13, as well as other Tony Award-winning shows including Rodgers and Hammerstein's lush South Pacific, Lerner and Loewe's mystical Brigadoon, Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's hilarious La Cage aux Folles, and the singular sensation A Chorus Line, which ended its week-long run on June 29. Music Circus casting for the season is determined after auditions are held in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Photo Flash: Andrew Lippa, Ray Rothrock and More at 2014 TheatreWorks Honors Gala

A glittering group representing theatre and technology worlds celebrated a beautiful friendship Saturday night when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, staged its annual TheatreWorks Honors gala June 21 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, this year paying tribute to Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning Broadway composer Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family, Big Fish) and Ray Rothrock, Partner Emeritus of pioneering venture capital firm Venrock. Scroll down for photos!