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Photos: First Look At HIPPEST TRIP â€" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL At American Conservatory Theater

Get a first look at the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical, now performing at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater through Sunday, October 8, 2023. See photos of the production!

HIPPEST TRIP â€" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater

Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).

Photos: HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Prepares For Its World Premiere!

See first look photos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.

Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman & More to Star in HIPPEST TRIP â€" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T.

Get all the details about the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T., featuring Quentin Earl Darrington and an incredible cast. Experience the magic of Soul Train as this musical takes you on a journey through its legendary music and cultural impact.

Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP â€" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Pre-Broadway SOUL TRAIN, THE HEADLANDS & More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2022/23 Season

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced today the productions that will make up the company’s 2022/23 season.

World Premiere of Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN, Christopher Chen World Premiere & More Announced for A.C.T. Season

American Conservatory Theater announced an updated lineup and performance schedule that will comprise the theater organization’s upcoming season. A.C.T. will present María Irene Fornés's landmark immersive play, Fefu and Her Friends, replacing the previously-announced William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and more.

Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Has Died at 89

Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

American Conservatory Theater Announces Season Lineup Including the World Premiere of SOUL TRAIN and More

Today, American Conservatory Theater unveiled the diverse lineup that will make up San Francisco's premier nonprofit theater organization's new season.

Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For 2021

Tony Award-nominated Producer Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages) and Jeffrey Tick (former owner of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater), alongside new general producing partner Richard Gay (5Pack Entertainment founder, and former EVP of Viacom's Music Networks & BET Networks) announce the creative team and producing team for the Broadway-bound musical SOUL TRAIN, inspired by the iconic television series created and hosted by Don Cornelius. SOUL TRAIN will feature a trailblazing creative team with 2019 Tony Award Nominated and MacArthur Genius Grant-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau (Ain't Too Proud, The Detroit Project), the Apollo Theater's Kamilah Forbes (By the Way, Meet Vera Stark; The Mountaintop, Assoc.) as director, and 2019 Tony Award Nominee Camille A. Brown (Choir Boy, Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC; Tony-winning revival of Once on This Island) as choreographer. The production is planning a Broadway premiere in 2021 in celebration of the landmark series' 50th Anniversary.

Second Stage Theatre Finally Closes on the Helen Hayes Theatre

It's official! Second Stage Theatre has added a Broadway theatre to its lineup of venues.

Judge Asks Second Stage and Helen Hayes Owners to Settle Out of Court

After last week's news that Second Stage Theater had filed for an extension to close on Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre, The New York Times writes that judge Joan M. Kenney of New York State Supreme Court has urged both parties in the purchase deal -- now at a standstill -- to settle out of court.

Second Stage Asks for Extension on Helen Hayes Purchase; Talks at Stand-Still

The New York Times writes that Second Stage Theater Artistic Director Carole Rothman has filed for a 90-day extension to close on Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre, after her company failed to raise the $25 million in time to finalize the venue's purchase.

Photo Coverage: Rockers Unite! ROCK OF AGES Casts of Past and Present Return for Final Broadway Bows!

The five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages played its final performance last night, January 18, 2015 after 22 preview and 2,328 Broadway performances, solidifying its spot as the 27th longest running show in Broadway history. The current company was joined by past cast members onstage for the epic, final curtain call, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration. Check out who made it back to the Bourbon Room below!

Photo Coverage: The Helen Hayes Theatre Turns 100! Harvey Fierstein & More!

Yesterday, May 24, Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein hosted a special Birthday party on to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Little / Helen Hayes Theatre, which opened on March 12, 1912 with John Galsworthy's play The Pigeon. The theatre is currently home to Rock of Ages. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!