Fiorello! launched the Encores! musical theater series in 1994. It tells the story of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's rise from an immigrant's son to the feisty congressman whose guts and determination to fight corruption brought down the crooked Tammany Hall political machine. (He's also the man singularly responsible for saving City Center from the wrecking ball and transforming it into Manhattan's first performing arts center.)
Arizona Theatre Company has announced Hollywood film and stage actor Shuler Hensley as the title character in the theatre's holiday show, Scrooge! The Musical.
New York City Opera has announced Angels in America has received the Austrian Musical Theater Award for Best Contemporary Musical Theater Production for its co-production with The Salzburger Landestheater. The eleventh annual Austrian Music Theater Awards ceremony took place in Vienna City Hall, honoring exceptional works of music, theater, and musical theater, from across Austria.
Repertorio Español Announces The Winners Of The 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition. Marissa Castañón-Hernández's play 'ON THE EASTSIDE' wins first place with a cash award of $3,000.
Discover the winners of the '2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition. Marissa Castañón-Hernández takes first place with her play ON THE EASTSIDE, earning a cash prize of $3,000. Learn more about the competition and the winning play in this article.
Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.
The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 29th season this past Friday at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen.
The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the jazz-steeped reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the genre-defying collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at New York City Center.
“Long Beach Island,” by fulltime attorney Edson McClellan who wrote his first screenplay four years ago at age 49, won the Eighth Annual Ojai Film Festival Screenplay Competition. The award comes with a Live Table Read performed by professional actors.
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has unveiled its 29th season. The new season launches with The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music. Learn more details about the season!
Get all the latest updates on Berkshire Theatre Group's upcoming production of Copenhagen. Find out who has been cast in the lead roles and when and where you can catch this highly anticipated show. Don't miss this limited engagement - learn more now!
New York City Opera's Bryant Park summer series concludes with Romeo and Juliet on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7pm. Gounod's perennial favorite brings Shakespeare's play to life through some of the most beautiful music in the French repertoire.
The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of OSCAR NIGHT, an evening featuring songs that won the Academy Award for 'Best Song', with proceeds going to fund The Beautiful City Project in their once-a-year, large-scale fundraiser.
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced that the 2024 Encores! series will feature special two-week runs of all three productions for the first time in the series’ history, celebrating 30 years of the Tony-honored series.
Discover The Curtain's thrilling re-launch with their all-new production of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'.
Goodspeed Musicals announces the cast for the new musical The 12, the third production of its 60th anniversary season. The 12 explores a moment in one of the greatest stories of all time and will appear on the Goodspeed stage from September 8 – October 29 in East Haddam, Conn..
Show business tour de force and 12-time TONY Award-winning producer Jamie deRoy's long standing TV show aptly titled Jamie deRoy & friends, announces that the August 7th telecast will honor legendary lyricist, Sheldon Harnick, who passed away on June 23, 2023 at age 99.
Join New York City Opera at Bryant Park Picnic Performances for a delightful musical journey from Vienna to Broadway. Experience a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles from the 20th century, featuring works by Lehar, Herbert, Gershwin, and more. No tickets required, ample seating available. Livestream broadcasts available nationwide.
Rossini's rollicking The Barber of Seville will return to Opera San José this fall, offering an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages. Subtitled “The Useless Precaution,” this opera buffa introduces the rapscallion barber Figaro, who uses all his wiles to assist the love-struck Count Almaviva in liberating his true love Rosina from the clutches of her guardian, Dr. Bartolo.
Experience the enchanting vocals of tenor Alessandro Lora in concert at Bryant Park Picnic Performances. Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of diverse Italian repertoire and operatic favorites. Don't miss this classic Italian romance and passion.
Get the latest news on the cast of I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE at CSC. Joy Woods, Victor de Paula Rocha, and Darron Hayes join the production, featuring music by Harold Rome and directed by Trip Cullman. Don't miss out on this limited engagement show!
Apply now for the Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship and get the chance to learn from industry professionals, showcase your talent, and kickstart your journey towards becoming a renowned choreographer. Don't miss this incredible opportunity - apply now!
Get ready for an incredible lineup of Broadway talent at the 92nd Street Y's 2023-24 season. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of Broadway at the renowned cultural center's historic 150th anniversary celebration.
Join New York City Opera for a free outdoor performance of The Barber of Seville in Bryant Park. No tickets required, seating available, and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. Can't attend in person? Livestream broadcasts are available nationwide.
According to an interview with Rolling Stone, WONKA director Paul King says he offered Timothee Chalamet the part after seeing his high school musical performances on YouTube.
1959 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1962 | West End |
London Revival West End |
1994 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2013 | New York |
New York City Center Production New York |
2016 | Off-Broadway |
Berkshire Theatre Group Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
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