Based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling
How did the Elephant get his trunk?br
How did the Leopard get his spots?br
How did the Rhinoceros get his skin?brbr
In the "Just So Stories," Rudyard Kipling created a magical world as he told his daughter fables of the animal kingdom. In "Just So," George Stiles and Anthony Drewe ("Honk!") have created a new musical that weaves five of Mr. Kipling's most famous tales together into a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.
This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World.” In eleven themed concert programs, the festival examines the life and times of visionary French composer Hector Berlioz, whose grand-scale works, startling sonorities, and advanced literary leanings helped redefine musical Romanticism.
The Audible adaptation of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, announced last year, will premiere on May 2, 2024. The cast for the audible drama includes Jason Biggs, Daniel Dae Kim (CK), Ashley Park, Wendell Pierce, Benedict Wong, Noah Bean, Dick Cavett, Margaret Cho, Ronan Farrow, Fritz Friedman, Joel De La Fuente, Margaret Fung, Gish Jen, Francis Jue, and more.
“People know me as this light, fun person. They have a hard time seeing me play a character like that because it’s so different from (who I am).”
Deon Releford-Lee
The Suwannee Roots Revival has announced its initial lineup for 2024, which includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Donna the Buffalo (4 days), and more. The 8th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. More artists to be announced soon!
Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and some more magical and narrative clarity.
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 26th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
BroadwayWorld spoke to Meredith Shedden, Bowtie Productions’ AD and the production’s director, about the joys of working with the quirky cult favourite musical.
Join the 2024 Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks this summer. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Papatango has announced a new Autumn tour of Chris Foxon's adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. This will follow the opening of Some Demon by Laura Waldren – this year's winner of the Papatango New Writing Prize, at the Arcola Theatre in June.
Join the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Irvine Barclay Theatre for a unique musical experience as Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and composer Michael Thurber present 'Bach Meets Bluegrass'. Enjoy a fusion of classical, folk, and original music on May 14, 2024.
This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?
Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025.
What did our critic think of ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU at Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?
Hershey Theatre has announced a lineup of Broadway touring productions for the 2024-25 Series, including the venue's premier engagement of “HAMILTON” for a two-week run in The Sweetest Place On Earth.
Catch the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's production of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)[REVISED][AGAIN] at the Marlene Boll Theatre, April 12-21.
Discover the 2024 season at TIPPET RISE ART CENTER, celebrating the synergy of nature, art, architecture, and music on a 12,500-acre ranch in Montana. Enjoy hiking, biking, and sculpture van tours starting June 14.
The American Theatre Guild has announced its 24–25 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The Broadway in Peoria Series will include several Broadway touring productions. Learn more here!
Everything in this collection is captured and remastered beautifully, spanning two discs with 28 songs on each, and that’s a treasure trove, for sure.
What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Theatre Three?
New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS has announced The 2024 Chesley/Chambers Reading Series, celebrating queer voices as part of the company's 50th Anniversary Season.
Ann Richards was probably the luckiest politician in Texas history. The incumbent State Treasurer (not exactly a high-profile partisan office) in 1990, she was the Democrats choice to run for Governor.
Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.
With a tour aptly named “A Long Long Goodbye”, Oysterband will be bowing-out in style with a year of unmissable shows planned at some of their favourite haunts, where they will be performing a career-spanning set, including highlights of their collaborations with June Tabor.
The Cast Of BNS Productions' adaptation of August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' was absolutely superb which facilitated the outstanding presentation of an intriguing storyline.
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