Stephen Oremus News

The Lyric Stage Company production of AVENUE Q rivals the national tour that passed this way four years ago. The run has been extended (twice) by popular demand to July 1st. Director Spiro Veloudos has assembled one of the best musical ensemble casts of the season. (more...)

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center with performances from May 30 – June 24. Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form, if chosen, when purchasing tickets. (more...)

The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes PJ Benjamin as The Wizard on Tuesday, May 8 and Nicole Parker as Elphaba on Friday, May 18 in Denver, CO. (more...)

WICKED will go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 19 at 7 a.m.; tickets will be exclusively available at the box office from 7 to 10 a.m. on-site at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 361 Symphony Park Avenue in Las Vegas. Beginning at 10 a.m., any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online at www.TheSmithCenter.com or by phone at 702-749-2000. There is an 8-ticket limit per patron. (more...)

WICKED, the most anticipated musical production of the 2012-2013 season will go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 19 at 7 a.m.; tickets will be exclusively available at the box office from 7 to 10 a.m. on-site at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 361 Symphony Park Avenue in Las Vegas. Beginning at 10 a.m., any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online at www.TheSmithCenter.com or by phone at 702-749-2000. There is an 8-ticket limit per patron. (more...)

The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes PJ Benjamin as The Wizard on Tuesday, May 8 and Nicole Parker as Elphaba on Friday, May 18 in Denver, CO. (more...)

The company of the second North American tour of WICKED will welcome Christine Dwyer as Elphaba and Billy Harrigan Tighe as Fiyero on Wednesday, May 2 in Durham, NC. (more...)

Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel will star as Elder Price in the First National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the production announced today. THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony®Awards including Best Musical, will launch the First National Tour in Denver from August 14-September 2 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Additional casting will be announced soon. (more...)

THE BOOK OF MORMON opened one year ago tonight on, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look back at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City! (more...)

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will celebrate its first anniversary on Broadway on March 24. In celebration of the show’s first year on Broadway, the production today announced a free fan performance, which has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 at 2:00 PM, for entrants of the show’s wildly popular ticket lottery. (more...)

WICKED, the most anticipated musical production of the 2011 – 2012 season will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 19 at 8 a.m.; tickets will be exclusively available at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, in downtown Dayton. Beginning at 9 a.m., any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online at (www.ticketcenterstage.com); phone sales will begin at 10 a.m., (937) 228.3630 or toll free (888) 228.3630. There is an 8-ticket limit per patron. (more...)

THE BOOK OF MORMON's Tony nominee Josh Gad just visited "Chelsea Lately" last night, March 13, where he chatted about starring in the hit musical, being mistaken for John Belushi, and more. Click below to check out the full interview! (more...)

The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q -- which played a 6-year run on Broadway before moving to New World Stages over two years ago -- will celebrate its 1000th performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) on Wednesday, March 14. (more...)

WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster returns for a fourth engagement at the Buell Theatre April 11-May 20. Patrons can get a sneak peek with the World of WICKED at Cherry Creek Shopping Center from March 16 through April 15. Tickets for the return engagement of WICKED at the Buell Theatre are on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100. (more...)

THE BOOK OF MORMON’s Tony nominee Josh Gad will be a guest on “Chelsea Lately” tomorrow, Tuesday, March 13. The program can be seen on E! at 11PM. Please check local listings. (more...)

The Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q -- which played a 6-year run on Broadway before moving to New World Stages over two years ago -- will celebrate its 1000th performance at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) on Wednesday, March 14. (more...)

WICKED, the most anticipated musical production of the 2011 – 2012 season will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 19 at 8 a.m.; tickets will be exclusively available at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, in downtown Dayton. Beginning at 9 a.m., any remaining tickets will be available for purchase online at (www.ticketcenterstage.com); phone sales will begin at 10 a.m., (937) 228.3630 or toll free (888) 228.3630. There is an 8-ticket limit per patron. (more...)

THE BOOK OF MORMON with book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, revovles around two Moromn missionaries whose faith get tested as they find themselves in far-way Uganda. In the hilarious video below, the musical gets a makeover with a Jewish twist- titled 'The Book of Purim.' Click below to check out the spoof! (more...)

400 custom costumes made of over 2,000 pieces of fabric and countless sparkles need to be maintained for 8 performances every week. It takes a small but talented army to keep these memorable outfits so stunning and new. Witness a day in the life of the WICKED wardrobe department below! (more...)