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Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at KEY BANK STATE
by Roy Berko - Jun 10, 2023


What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at KEY BANK STATE?

STRICTLY BALLROOM: THE MUSICAL Announced At Theatre Royal Glasgow, 5-10 June 2023
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


Based on Baz Luhrmann's iconic worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet when the show arrives at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 June as part of a UK and Ireland tour.

Video: Baz Luhrmann Teases Possible ELVIS Stage Musical
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023


Baz Luhrmann's Elvis film may be headed to the stage in the future! On the red carpet at the Oscars, Luhrmann hinted at the possibility of a stage musical adaptation of the film.

Faye Brookes Joins the UK Tour of STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023


Dancing on Ice finalist and Coronation Street star, Faye Brookes, joins the cast of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical from 27 March, starring in the lead female role of Fran.

Review: Overwhelming Splendor Arrives with MOULIN ROUGE! at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Nov 17, 2022


Loosely adapted from Baz Luhrmann's 1999 hit movie, the campy, sensory overload that is the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL---now playing at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through November 27, 2022---is an entertaining pop-music-tinged feast for the senses.

Review: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Nov 1, 2022


The cast and creatives attached to this production of Strictly Ballroom the Musical are enough to make any Strictly Come Dancing fan salivate. Yet despite what should be a winning team, this production fails to find all the right moves.

Photos: Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM Dances into the New Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022


Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical Strictly Ballroom is set to sweep Peterborough audiences off their feet when the brand-new tour, directed by the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, waltzes into the New Theatre from 28 November – 3 December. See photos from the production.

Cast Announced For the UK Tour of STRICTLY BALLROOM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2022


Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical Strictly Ballroom is set to sweep audiences off their feet once more when the new 2022/2023 tour, directed by the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, begins in Portsmouth on 26th September.

Interview: Andrew Bovell (Playwright) of THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE at Great Barrington Public Theater
by Adam Cohen - Aug 8, 2022


Playwright Andrew Bovell shares his thoughts as his play 'Things I Know To Be True' is presented at the Great Barrington Public Theater through August 14th.

ELVIS se estrena hoy en cines
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 24, 2022


La nueva película está dirigida por Baz Luhrmann y llega a la gran pantalla en nuestro país.

Kacey Musgraves Shares 'Can't Help Falling in Love' From ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2022


Kacey Musgraves has shared her rendition of 'Can't Help Falling in Love' from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via House of Iona/RCA Records. This latest release follows Doja Cat’s melodic single “Vegas” and Swae Lee & Diplo's “Tupelo Shuffle” featuring Gary Clark Jr. The track was released with a new music video featuring film footage.

ELVIS Star Austin Butler Releases New Track 'Trouble'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022


RCA Records releases Austin Butler’s version of the Elvis' “Trouble” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Check out where to listen!

VIDEO: Doja Cat Drops 'Vegas' Video From ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Watch Doja Cat's video for her single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The video features Shonka Dukureh, who plays Big Mama Thornton in the film.

Swae Lee & Diplo Release 'Tupelo Shuffle' From ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Jun 6, 2022


Swae Lee & Diplo drop new single “Tupelo Shuffle” featuring Gary Clark Jr. (who plays Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup in the film) and Austin Butler (who give voice to Elvis Presley on the track and plays him in the film) from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via House of Iona/RCA Records.

Maisie Smith Will Join Kevin Clifton in STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL 2022/23 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


Strictly Come Dancing finalist and much loved former EastEnders star, Maisie Smith, will make her musical theatre debut later this year, as she co-stars in the 2022/23 UK tour* of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical in the lead female role of Fran, alongside her former Strictly dance partner, Kevin Clifton, who she waltzed her way to victory with in the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Children In Need Special.

Eminem, Stevie Nicks & More Join ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022


It has also been announced that Kacey Musgraves will sing 'Can't Help Falling In Love' and Maneskin will sing “If I Can Dream.” The soundtrack will also feature Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Cee Lo Green, Gary Clark Jr., Paravi, Pnau, Yola, Swae Lee, Diplo, and Jazmine Sullivan.

BWW Review: MOULIN ROUGE at the Orpheum Theatre
by Jared Fessler - May 22, 2022


Moulin Rouge tours through the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular...Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Doja Cat Releases 'Vegas' From Forthcoming ELVIS Soundtrack
by Michael Major - May 6, 2022


RCA Records drops Doja Cat’s melodic, bouncy new single “Vegas” from the ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The soundtrack is set to be released the same date as Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The track incorporates “Hound Dog” in a unique, singular way that only Doja Cat could ever do.

RCA to Release ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Featuring Lead Single from Doja Cat
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2022


ELVIS is an epic spectacle from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences.

BWW Review: National Tour Of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Nederlander Theatre
by Misha Davenport - Apr 22, 2022


A grand, glitter and confetti-filled spectacle, the Tony Award-winning musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially opened the national tour at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago on April 21 and those who attended may still be giggling from excitement while picking confetti out of their hair.

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