Review: THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO, Birmingham Rep Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - February 23, 2023 Beginning as a writer some decades into his acting career, Ian Hallard cites his motivations for The Way Old Friends Do, his first play, as providing a means for him to portray a dream role. Namely, Agnetha Fältskog, ABBA's girl with the golden hair....
BWW Review: Ann Morrison Makes 54 Below Audience More Than Merry With MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE
by Stephen Mosher - May 19, 2022 In her one-woman musical memoir about MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Ann Morrison creates new theater worth seeing... especially for the superfans....
Review: JENNIFER SIMARD: CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? is a Comic Treasure Trove at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - April 01, 2023 From the moment she appeared in the audience singing “One Night Only from Dreamgirls, sliding down a banister like a wacky Mame, you knew you were in for a comedic master class. She is an excellent mimic, a powerhouse singer, and in the end a sensitive and truthful actor. She is living proof of Elai...
Seth Rudetsky Will Bring DREAMGIRLS Concert To Café Carlyle This Month
by Team BWW - February 16, 2023 Seth Rudetsky is coming back to Café Carlyle for Black History Month and celebrating the musical Dreamgirls. Seth has been a super fan of the show and, in 2001, he mounted a concert version on Broadway that raised $1,000,000 for the Actors Fund. ...
Brandy, Bernadette Peters & More to Celebrate CINDERELLA in New 20/20 Special
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 ABC News Studios will air “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” featuring members of its all-star cast — Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Billy Porter, Todrick Hall, Debra Martin Chase, Neil Meron, and costume...
BWW Review: HAMILTON at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - April 15, 2022 The national tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is once again at Keller Auditorium, and it’s just as much of a must-see as ever. Read our critic's review!...
Interview: Museum of Broadway Co-Founders Julie Boardman & Diane Nicoletti Are Making History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 04, 2023 Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the co-founders of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti!...
Peacock to Live Stream Eurovision Song Contest Exclusively in the U.S.
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022 Beginning tomorrow, the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be available to stream exclusively on Peacock in the United States, both live and on-demand. This is the second year in a row that Peacock has exclusively streamed the Eurovision Song Contest in the United States. This year, Eurovision superf...
Interview: Jessica Penzias, Book Writer of New Musical FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
by Neil Shurley - August 03, 2022 The joy of sharing this timeless story with a group of people is what fuels our creative process....
Review: PURPLE PIANO: A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - January 23, 2023 What did our critic think of PURPLE PIANO: A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE at Reynolds Performance Hall?...
Full cast announced for World Premiere Musical KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
by Grace Cutler - July 01, 2022 Francesca Moody Productions and Kater Gordon have announced the full cast for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 world premiere of KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! The five-strong cast features real-life best friends Bronté Barbé (Kathy) and Rebekah Hinds (Stella) in the title roles, playing Hull’s ...
James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2023 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024....
Against The Wall: The Songs Of Zach Spound Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2022 Zach Spound makes his Feinstein's/54 Below debut with a concert of world premieres, as well as songs from Leap (NMI/Disney New Voices Award), What The F*ck Is Going On?, and a suite from his new, anatomical actor-musician musical, In This Body. ...
TOP GUN: MAVERICK to Be Released in 4K Steelbook Superfan Collection
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 The #1 film of 2022, with over $1.4 billion at the global box office, and the original pop culture touchstone that helped define a generation come together in one must-own set, the TOP GUN 2-MOVIE 4K STEELBOOK SUPERFAN COLLECTION from Paramount Home Entertainment. Check out the bonus content include...
Waterside in Greater Manchester Unveils Theatre, Music, and Dance Line Up For Refract:22
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022 Following on from the success of its recent four day Pride Festival, Trafford is delighted to announce the line up for its annual ten day summer arts festival at its award-winning venue Waterside. ...
BWW Review: BROKEN LAD, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 19, 2021 This new play raises interesting questions about father-son relationships in a world in which middle-aged men can struggle to find a role, but its lack of detail prevents its potential being realised fully...
Peacock Unveils Thanksgiving Day Lineup
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021 Starting with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and finishing the day with Sunday Night Football, fans can enjoy a full day of entertainment on Peacock in one place. Check out Peacock's full lineup of Thanksgiving Day programming now!...
Review: Disney's FROZEN Warms Hearts at Fair Park
by Emily Short - July 23, 2022 Disney’s FROZEN is a family-friendly show that awes adults and children alike. Take a break from the heat to build a snowman, sing, dance, and fall in love. Music Hall at Fair Park July 20-August 7....
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust Launches Spring/Summer Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2022 Cumbernauld Theatre Trust has announced details of the Spring/Summer season of theatre, dance, music, comedy and an inclusive programme of creative learning activities. Tickets for the full programme of live performance and creative learning activities go on sale on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 at 10.00...
Holden Street Theatres Presents the Australian Premiere of JESUS, JANE MOTHER & ME
by Stephi Wild - January 25, 2023 Holden Street Theatres, celebrating 20 years in 2023, is proud to present the Australian premiere of Jesus, Jane Mother & Me to play during the 2023 Adelaide Fringe in The Studio at 34 Holden Street Hindmarsh from 11 February to 19 March. Jesus, Jane Mother & Me is Holden Street Theatres' 2022 Edinb...
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - February 10, 2022 Kate Bush was just 19 when she had her first hit in 1977 and went on to produce a catalogue of songs which are still admired today. In her show, superfan Sarah-Louise Young pays tribute not only to the iconic music but also to the star and her loyal supporters....
Interview: Christian Thompson Says WICKED at Wharton Center is a Top-Notch Production With All the Magic You'd Expect
by Stefani Chudnow - May 10, 2023 Wicked is finally coming back to East Lansing from May 10th through 28th. After premiering on Broadway in 2003, Wicked received 3 awards at the 2004 Tony Awards, and has been touring the continent ever since 2005....
Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Pen Song for ROGERS: THE MUSICAL on HAWKEYE
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2021 Tony Award-winning 'Hairspray' composing team, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, are behind the new song for Rogers: The Musical in the Disney+ Marvel series, Hawkeye....
Dolly Parton Will Star in MEXICAN PIZZA: THE MUSICAL on TikTok
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2022 An all new musical is coming to TikTok starring Dolly Parton! From Live Más Productions comes Mexican Pizza: The Musical, a star-studded production made for Mexican Pizza fans, by Mexican Pizza fans!...
'Golden Girls' Fan Convention GOLDEN-CON Books Ginger Minj, 'Golden Gals' Headliners
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2023 'RuPaul's Drag Race' luminary Ginger Minj can lean on her own southern accent when she brings her version of sex positive southern belle Blanche Deveraux to Golden-Con, a three day fan convention which organizers boast is 'the world's largest event for 'Golden Girls' fans.'... |