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Listen: Songs From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES EP Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Makin’ it Work with Joy (from Jesse & Joy) from the new Broadway show Real Women Have Curves: The Musical. Listen to the EP now!

Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Company Opens the Box Office
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2025

The company of Real Women Have Curves headed to the James Earl Jones Theatre to officially open the box office. Check out photos from the special festivities here.

Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL to Host Special Box Office Opening Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will host a special event to celebrate their box office opening on Tuesday, February 25 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at The James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.

More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.

Video: See '96,000' From IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. The company has released a first look at the show's roof-raising showstopper, '96,000' along with highlights from the show! Check out the video!

Video: Real Fireworks Light Up IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

Performances are now underway for The Muny's production of In the Heights. Check out a video of real fireworks lighting up the night sky during the song 'Blackout'!

Review: Muny Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS Captures the Emotional Heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Musical
by James Lindhorst - Aug 11, 2024

The Muny debut of IN THE HEIGHTS is a fantastic production of Lin Manuel-Miranda's Tony award winning musical. Angulo has directed a production that captures the emotional heart of Miranda’s story. He makes an enormous splash with the big musical numbers. The choreography is exciting, and the dancing is and joyous.

Video: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

The Muny is currently presenting In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, running through August 15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical’s Muny premiere. See opening night footage in the video here!

Photos: Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, & More in IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

The Muny has released production photos for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Check them out here!

Video: Ariana Burks Sings 'Breathe' From IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

Watch Ariana Burks sing 'Breathe' from In the Heights at The Muny.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for '96,000' from The Muny's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 6, 2024

Lights up on Washington Heights! The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio and watch the company rehearse '96,000.'

Video: Benji Santiago Rehearses Opening Number from IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2024

The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio with Benji Santiago (Usnavi) as he performs a selection from the show's title song with Music Director/Conductor Roberto Sinha. 

Full Cast and Design Team Set for Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical's Muny premiere.

Principal Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, Alysia Velez, Nancy Ticotin, Miguel Gil, Martín Solá, Karmine Alers, Darilyn Castillo and Marlene Fernandez will star in the Muny premiere of In the Heights, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by Joshua Wright - May 8, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, and how she went on to become one of the most successful singers, songwriters and musicians in contemporary music history. 

Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - May 6, 2024

The earth moved. The current production at the Paramount Theatre is Beautiful, the Carole King Musical. This is more than a jukebox musical. It tells the amazing story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and how her story evolved.

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebration of one our most beloved music icons ever. See photos from the production!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Paramount Theatre will present its 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Performances are April 24-June 16.