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Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF  The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.

ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.

ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Release Original Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical Original Off-Broadway Cast album will be released this winter. The story is told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976. Learn more about the show and about the album.

Photo: Brooke Shields Visits EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

See a photo of Brooke Shields visiting Empire: The Musical Off-Broadway. This original production shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire. Learn more about the production!

Photos: EMPIRE Celebrates Opening Night at New World Stages
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 12, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical just celebrated its opening night at New World Stages. The production, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull, is directed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out photos here!

Video: EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Get a first look at Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Get a First Look at EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 20, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Premiere at New World Stages in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, will premiere in its hometown, New York City at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!

Photos: First Look at Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Walnut Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Walnut Street Theatre is finishing its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. This heartwarming musical comedy features Jimmy Buffett's unmistakable music and is sure to delight fans old and new! Escape to Margaritaville opens April 5, and is now extended through April 30, 2023. The production is directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens. Get a first look at the production here!

Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Walnut
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023

​​​​​​​Walnut Street Theatre (WST) finishes its 214th season by transforming into a tropical paradise with Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville.

BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage
by Ken Kemp - Mar 21, 2022

An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.

Photos/Videos: First Look at Christian Thompson, Nehal Joshi, and More in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

Catch Me If You Can begins performances tonight, March 4, at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The musical features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and based on the Dreamworks Motion Picture.

Christian Thompson to Replace Corbin Bleu in Revised CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2022

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced casting for a new version of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Catch Me If You Can.

Photos: First Look at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Walnut
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 213th season with Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by John MacInnis, the production begins previews on November 16, 2021, opens November 24, and continues through January 2, 2022 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.

Walnut Street Theatre to Present THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

Walnut Street Theatre will continue its 213th season with the breathtaking Broadway hit for all ages, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by John MacInnis, the production begins previews on November 16, 2021, opens November 24, and continues through January 2, 2022 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.