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Judy Collins will bring her SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES Farewell Tour to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, FL, with special guest Livingston Taylor.
Downtown Las Vegas is about to sparkle a little brighter as Kelly Vohn stars in DOLLY: The Living Legend, which will take the stage at Notoriety Live on May 3. Promising an evening filled with music, laughter, and a few heartfelt surprises, this high-energy tribute celebrates the enduring legacy of one of entertainment’s most beloved icons, Dolly Parton.
Indianapolis-based folk-indie-Americana band Steel Petals, fronted by Tim Wright, Cat Federspiel, and Jenn Moe, will perform at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, Indiana.
The Heights Players will present 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, at their Brooklyn Heights theater. Directed by Felisha Heng, the cast is led by Andrea Mathews, Alexus Voss, and Allison St. Rock.
FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL, featuring actor-musicians GraceAnn Kontak, Sam Vana, and others, will transfer Off-Broadway to Chelsea Table + Stage following its acclaimed downtown run.
La MaMa will soon present the world premiere of Take Me To Dollywood, a production by The Fool Volk. Learn more about the show and check out rehearsal photos here!
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Gilded Balloon announced the return of DORIS, DOLLY AND THE DRESSING ROOM DIVAS to Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon Patter House, reuniting the original cast of Gail Watson, Frances Thorburn, and Clare Waugh under writer-director Morag Fullarton.
Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie.
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by Chad Beguelin and Chris Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Director and choreographer Travis Kendrick-Castanho combines his strong directing talents with those of the associate Emily Rafala and the musical director Nate McCuin to help bring out the best in this first-rate cast! Without exception, every lead and ensemble cast member absolutely excels in his or her role or roles!
Khaila Wilcoxon will return to SIX the Musical on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon' on May 18. She will play a limited engagement through July 19, the show's Instagram account reveals, succeeding Adrianna Hicks.
9 to 5 The Musical will conclude Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season. The production features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Performances will take place in Norwalk.
Filled with moments of solidarity and sleaze, 9 to 5 is dazzling. There’s something for everyone here, (even an unexpected cameo to bring the house down) in a well-paced battle of the sexes that rages, sings, dances and laughs from the moment you clock in to the moment you clock out.
Adrianna Hicks has announced her final bow in SIX on Broadway. The musical's original 'Catherine of Aragon' will be playing her final performance at the Lena Horne Theatre on May 17.
Any Southern woman worth her salt can drop at least one quote from the classic play-cum-film Steel Magnolias, and now Atlantans of any gender have the chance to catch an excellent production of Robert Harling’s award-winning play right here at Stage Door Theatre in Dunwoody, now through April 19.
Paper Mill Playhouse will present the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Carriage House restaurant and event space, unveiling a new culinary direction centered on elevated and casual dining, refined cocktails, and more.
Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying have joined the producing team of Titanique on Broadway. The Pentatonix star and his husband make their Broadway producing debut with the project.
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will present Beyond the Rainbow, a choral concert featuring works by Scott Hoying and Ash alongside songs by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, and Annie Lennox, for three performances in April.
Cryptic, co-produced by Fictive and OddKnock Productions turned a warehouse space into an immersive production that felt more like a fast-paced amusement park ride. Without spoiling too much, the premise is that a chipper tour guide (on my night played by Beau Fisher, though the role may alternately be played by Deanna Schaekel) geeks out to an audience of ten about an ancient roadside mystery (previously visited by the likes of Dolly Parton).
Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.
