THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes
by Cara Joy David - Apr 15, 2024
In this column, I write about the development of one of this spring’s jukebox musicals, The Heart of Rock and Roll. My old friend, Gordon Greenberg (represented off-Broadway earlier this season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors), is directing it, and I recently chatted with him about his decade-long involvement with the show.
From Buenos Aires to the Big Apple: Catherine Kaplan's Journey in New York's Musical Scene
by Felicitas de la Fare - Apr 15, 2024
Argentinian performer, Cathy Kaplan, was recently dancing atop a moving train, infusing every step with holiday cheer for delighted audiences. This was the scene during her last role on The Polar Express train ride experience in Perris, California. While the train itself is a beloved Christmas tradition, it was Cathy's presence, together with a great cast, that added such enchantment to the experience.
Cast Set For MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024
Producers have announced the cast for the English language premiere of major new musical Marie Curie, with Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun, Music by Jongyoon Choi, Directed by Sarah Meadows, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces WAITRESS, FAT HAM, And More for 2024-2025 SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024
Virginia Rep has announced the 2024-2025 Season: an exciting line-up of musicals, plays, and special presentations at all three locations, including the Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, and the Family Season in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education. Partner productions in the Theatre Gym and additional community partnerships will be announced at a later time.
Review: A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub Is Uproariously Funny
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 4, 2024
Lea DeLaria is the queen of out there, in-your-face comedy, and her March 31st Easter show at Joe’s Pub was no exception. The star was brassy and drew laughs from the entire crowd, ad-libbing and rolling with the punches.
PETER PAN Comes to Miami in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2023-2024 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of PETER PAN or a limited engagement from May 7-12, 2024.
JERRY'S GIRLS Revival Will Open Next Month at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
A major revival of Jerry Herman's Jerry's Girls will open at The Menier Chocolate Factory next month. Directed by Hannah Chissick, with choreography by Matt Cole, musical supervision and arrangements by Sarah Travis, and an all-female band, this new production opens on 22 May.
Review: POWER OF SAIL, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Mica Blackwell - Apr 2, 2024
Early in Power of Sail, we learn it’s firmly set in 2019. A mere year later, the world would face a global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and online misinformation reaching its peak as right-wing have been given bigger platforms to express their hate under the guise of freedom of speech. Still
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024
Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Additional Cast Revealed For UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024
West End actor, Matt Cardle, will play the role of Shakespeare in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of & Juliet. He joins the previously announced Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Sandra Marvin as Angélique and Lara Denning as Anne.