Charles Strong

Bizarre and Funny Musical Version of Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE Haunts Sao Paulo

A ghost comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life.

Interview: Jesse Sharp on Bringing BEETLEJUICE to the Orpheum Theater

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jessee Sharp of the Beetlejuice tour ahead of the show's visit to Omaha! 

Local Kiltmakers Present 'Wicked' With Bespoke Tartan Cape For ST Andrews Day

The production flies back to the Edinburgh Playhouse from Thursday 7 December 2023 to Sunday 14 January 2024.

Review Roundup: DICKS: THE MUSICAL, Starring Nathan Lane and More!

A24's first-ever movie musical, Dicks: the Musical, made its premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this week. The new film from comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp stars Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang, and Grammy-winner Megan Thee Stallion. Read the reviews for Dicks: The Musical here!

The 1980s Did Not End in the New Musical that Opens at Teatro Claro SP

Rescuing successes that marked the decade in Brazil and the world, the musical will have Sandra Sá as the protagonist and will be the first with a sign language interpreter and audio description in all sessions.

After Tremendous Success in Rio International Megahit MAMMA MIA! Opens in Sao Paulo

Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA. The heroine of the show is Donna, who keeps a tavern on a small Greek island and plans to marry Sophie, her daughter. Trying to figure out who her father is, Sophie invites the three most likely candidates to the wedding, setting the scene for farcical complications.

FLAME & FILAMENT Comes To The Atlanta Fringe Festival

BWW ATL's own Obie Outlaw debuts in the Atlanta theatre scene with their original work Flame & Filament, playing at the 2023 Atlanta Fringe Festival.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Teatro Verdi - Firenze

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE at Teatro Verdi - Firenze?

Review: HAMILTON at Stage Operettenhaus Hamburg

Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON brought up a never before seen hype on Broadway. A Musical about America's Ten Dollar Founding Father. What sounds like a School Lesson became one of Broadway's fascinating and top-selling shows. A multi-awarded Musical revolution and still the hottest ticket in town. How might a show connected to US History, full of complex rap and hip-hop rhymes, work in a different country with a foreign native language?

BWW Interview: GUSTAVO BARCHILON, BARNUM �" O REI DO SHOW's Director Talks About His Career, Future Projects and How He Revitalized an Almost Forgotten 80's Musical

With a sophisticated and amusing production, Barnum has been standing out as the great theatrical success in the city of Sao Paulo, in the post-pandemic. It was between one and another well-attended session that Barchilon kindly granted us this exclusive interview talking about influences, beginning of his career, Barnum and future projects.

Winners Announced at the 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS

In a year like no other, “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” brought the Country Music community together, live, for the first time in months to celebrate the very best in the genre.

BWW Previews: OUT OF WATER - A BRAZILIAN POCKET MUSICAL, the American Version of the Award-Winning CARGAS D'AGUA - UM MUSICAL DE BOLSO, Premieres in New York

The Brazilian authorial musical Cargas D'Agua, written by Vitor Rocha, got an American version and has been playing in New York since last weekend, August 10th at TADA! Theater. The show had two successful seasons in Brazil and even performed in cities in the country side of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais and Brasilia.

Meet the Cast of BEETLEJUICE- Now in Previews!

The Broadway transfer of Beetlejuice begins previews tonight, March 28th. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Streamy Awards Announce Twenty-Four Premiere Award Winners

dick clark productions and Tubefilter announced the winners of twenty-four Streamy Awards at the Streamys Premiere Awards at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The evening was hosted by BlameItOnKway and Montana Tucker in advance of the 8th Annual Streamy Awards, which will be streamed LIVE Globally at YouTube.com/Streamys on Monday, October 22nd at 9PM ET / 6PM PT from The Beverly Hilton. Full list of winners below.

BWW Review: Classic of the 70's PIPPIN is Revived in Brazil With Great Success

Led by the Master of Ceremonies (Totia Meireles), a theatrical troupe tells the story of Prince Pippin (Felipe de Carolis), son and heir to the throne of King Charlemagne (Jonas Bloch). In search of the meaning of his life, and to achieve an extraordinary existence, he follows the advice of his grandmother (Nicette Bruno) and stepmother Fastrada (Adriana Garambone), goes through battles, experience power, the simple life and love.

BWW Review: For One Night Only CARGAS D'AGUA - UM MUSICAL DE BOLSO Will Be Presented at Teatro Procópio Ferreira

Cargas D'Agua is a Brazilian unpublished musical, authorial and regional written and directed by Vitor Rocha (author of Casusbelli) that, because it does not need great resources and have a short duration, is nicknamed 'a pocket musical'.

2nd & Charles to Welcome Journey Keyboardist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Jonathan Cain on May 3

Journey band member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jonathan Cain is headed to Naperville for a book signing for his new memoir. Cain will present 'Don't Stop Believin': The Man, the Band and the Song that Inspired Generations' on Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at 2nd & Charles at Westridge Court located at 336 IL-59 in Naperville, Illinois.

VIDEO: Watch The Cast of A SWELL IN THE GROUND In Action!

A SWELL IN THE GROUND runs through December 10 at The Gift Theatre. Watch Keith Naegle and Sydney Charles in a scene from the show!

Review Roundup: The World Premiere of A SWELL IN THE GROUND at The Gift Theatre

A SWELL IN THE GROUND runs through December 10 at The Gift Theatre, and the critics are weighing in!

BWW Interview: In-Depth with Michael Michetti, Man of the Hour

Director Michael Michetti is the man of the hour. He has directed some of LA's most compelling productions and, for the past fifteen years, helped The Theatre @ Boston Court become one of the premier theatres for new and innovative work. He currently has a trio of shows on his directing calendar that all explore important and relevant issues to today's audience, regardless of when they were written.