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Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces Directors for 45th Season
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022

Jefferson Performing Arts Society proudly announces its 45th season mainstage directors, featuring directors based in New Orleans, New York, and San Antonio. Several directors are returning to JPAS after directing or performing with JPAS in recent seasons; two make their JPAS directorial debut this season. The following overview includes shows that are part of JPAS mainstage season subscription packages, currently on sale. Single ticket sales open June 6th for all 45th season shows. For a full schedule of the entire 2022-2023 season which includes season specials such as ballets, concerts, and other special performances in addition to those listed below, please visit www.jpas.org.

GOD OF CARNAGE To Open JPAS 44th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2021

Jefferson Performing Arts Society opens its 44th season with the dark comedy God of Carnage, a 2009 Broadway hit originally written in French by internationally acclaimed playwright Yasmina Reza.

Berkshire Playwrights Lab Presents SOME OLD BLACK MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2021

Berkshire Playwrights Lab and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts  Center will co-present a YouTube screening of James Anthony Tyler's Some Old Black Man, starring Wendell Pierce and Charlie Robinson

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, January 15- with Adam Pascal, Marin Ireland​ and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2021

Today (January 15) in live streaming: Adam Pascal in concert, Blue Ridge ​by Abby Rosebrock, and more!

UMS Premieres SOME OLD BLACK MAN Starring Wendell Pierce
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2021

Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce is pushing forward a new way of imagining live theater in a lingering pandemic, which has shuttered in-person arts experiences throughout the country. 

Robyn Hurder, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tony Yazbeck & More Set for THE RIGHT GIRL, New Musical Co-Written by Weinstein Accuser
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2020

Barrington Stage Company will premiere a filmed presentation of new musical, The Right Girl, on November 1. The musical was co-written by Louisette Geiss, who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 1-2- with Cheyenne Jackson, Renée Fleming and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2020

This weekend (August 1-2) in live streaming: Cheyenne Jackson sings with Seth Rudetsky, Renee Fleming sings for the Met, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 25-26- with Sara Bareilles, John Lloyd Young and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2020

This weekend (July 25-26) in live streaming: Broadway gathers to support Joe Biden, Megan Hilty sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 18-19- with Laura Benanti, Megan Mullally & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2020

Today (July 18-19) in live streaming: Rizzos reunite, #SunshineSongs continues, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 11-12- with Audra McDonald, Andrea Burns & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2020

This weekend (July 11-12) in live streaming: Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, Andrea Burns takes over at Stars in the House and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 4-5- Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 4, 2020

This weekend (July 4-5) in live streaming: A Capitol Fourth, The Fourth in America, and so much more!

VIDEO: FROZEN Ushers Create Love Letter to the Show
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Frozen will not be re-opening when Broadway returns from its shutdown. In honor of the show, the ushers at the St. James Theatre created a video, set to Let It Go.

Breaking: FROZEN Officially Concludes Broadway Run
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020

The Broadway production of Frozen will not reopen as a result of the industry-wide shutdown and resulting economic fallout. The production's final performance was Wednesday evening March 11, having played 825 performances and 26 previews.

Cast Announced For DREAMGIRLS At Mill Mountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2020

The complete cast is set for Mill Mountain Theatre's upcoming Spring Musical: Dreamgirls, running March 25 - April 11 on the Trinkle MainStage. A dazzling journey through 20th-century American popular music, Dreamgirls follows the rising stardom of The Dreamettes, an all-girl Motown group from Chicago. Known for its 2006 feature film adaptation starring Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls is filled with show-stopping musical numbers from the genres of gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco, and more.

VIDEO: See FROZEN's McKenzie Kurtz and Ciara Renee Perform the Television Debut of 'I Can't Lose You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2020

On Friday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Frozen on Broadway's new Anna and Elsa,  McKenzie Kurtz and Ciara Renée, performed the television debut of 'I Can't Lose You.' 

Photo Coverage: FROZEN's Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz and Ryan McCartan Take First Curtain Call
by Katherine Lee - Feb 19, 2020

Frozen has welcomed a trio of new stars to the company beginning last night, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. McKenzie Kurtz makes her Broadway debut starring as Anna, Ciara Renée (Pippin, Big Fish, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) stars as Elsa, and Ryan McCartan (Wicked; Heathers: The Musical; Disney Channel's 'Liv & Maddie') joins the cast as Hans.

Photos and Video: Get a First Look at FROZEN's New Cast Members; Plus Learn About the Changes Coming to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

As it approaches its second anniversary on Broadway, Frozen will welcome a trio of new stars joining the company tonight, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. McKenzie Kurtz makes her Broadway debut starring as Anna, Ciara Renée (Pippin, Big Fish, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) stars as Elsa, and Ryan McCartan (Wicked; Heathers: The Musical; Disney Channel's “Liv & Maddie”) joins the cast as Hans, replacing Patti Murin, Caissie Levy, and Joe Carroll, respectively.

Original FROZEN Stars Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Bid Farewell to Arendelle Today
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2020

Original stars of Frozen, Caissie Levy and Patti Murin, play their final performance as Elsa and Anna tonight, February 16.

Breaking: Ciara Renee, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan Will Join Cast of FROZEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2020

Arendelle will soon welcome new royalty! BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz and Ryan McCartan will soon join the cast of Broadway's Frozen as Elsa, Anna, and Hans. All three will play their first performance on February 18. They take over the roles from original company members Caissie Levy and Patti Murin and Joe Carroll.

RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $5,631,888 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019

Six weeks of enthusiastic fundraising erupted into two extraordinary performances of lighthearted parodies, inspiring calls-to-action and exceptional dance at this year's Red Bucket Follies. The show, which was performed December 9 and 10, 2019, celebrated the 58 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.