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Review: SWEENEY TODD at A Noise Within

In classic ANW style, Rodriguez-Elliott has simplified everything, returning to the text and highlighting elements of the (mercifully and artfully) truncated libretto. Without a drop of stage blood, she has crafted lasting images of violence that grip us and carry the narrative.

Interview: Cassandra Marie Murphy's Sharpening Her Acting Chops in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

A Noise Within puts their unique spin on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opening February 17, 2024 (with previews starting February 11th). ANW’s co-producing artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott directs the cast of: Geoff Elliott, James Everts, Amber Liekhus, Joanna A. Jones, Jeremy Rabb, Cassandra Marie Murphy, Kasey Mahaffy, Josey Montana McCoy and Harrison White.  Cassandra, who plays the cutting role of Mrs. Lovett, graciously took time from juggling her rehearsals with her motherly duties to answer a few of my queries.

Cast Revealed For A Noise Within's SWEENEY TODD

The cast has been revealed for A Noise Within's production of Sweeney Todd. Performances run February 11 – March 17, 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Interview: Joanna A. Jones Talks About Bringing The Infamous Fraulein Sally Bowles To Life in CABARET at The Old Globe

Interview with Joanna A. Jones WHO plays the iconic “toast of Mayfair,  Fraulein Sally Bowles!”  in CABARET playing at the Old Globe through October 15th.  Joanna talks about the new approach to the show and Sally, and one of her favorite moments when she gets to float above the stage.

CABARET Extended for One Week at The Old Globe

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension of its critically acclaimed production of Cabaret. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Joanna A. Jones And Alan Chandler to Join BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND

Get ready for an evening of captivating entertainment as Joanna A. Jones and Alan Chandler join host Bob Barth on 'Bob Barth's One Night Stand,' a dynamic radio show featured on the Non-commercial WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room Stream.

Review: CABARET at The Old Globe Sparkles with Sequins And Striking Performances

As promised in the opening of CABARET, now playing at The Old Globe through October 15th, “In here life is beautiful” and that is certainly true. This CABARET sparkles and shines with sequins and striking performances that bring a new interpretation to the classic musical.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for CABARET at The Old Globe

Discover the full cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated production of CABARET at The Old Globe. Get all the details on this exciting theatrical event.

The Old Globe's 2023 Gala to Take Place in September

Immerse yourself in the opulence and elegance of GLITZ & GLAMOUR at The Old Globe. Step into the golden age of theater and experience a night of art deco-inspired entertainment. Witness the spectacle and indulge in the ultimate evening of divinity.

Lincoln Clauss and Joanna A. Jones to Star in CABARET at The Old Globe

Get ready for a dazzling performance as Lincoln Clauss and Joanna A. Jones take the stage in the highly anticipated revival of CABARET at The Old Globe. This award-winning musical is set to captivate audiences with its stunning production and extraordinary talent.

LISTEN: Joanna Jones Joins Robert Peterpaul On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome Joanna A. Jones on this week's episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Joanna discusses getting back in Hamilton on Broadway after the shutdown, battling audition anxiety and much more in this inspiring conversation.

HAMILTON Announces March 20 Closing In Los Angeles; Will Re-Open February 9th

Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that the Los Angeles production of HAMILTON will conclude its more than 6-month engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Performances began on Tuesday, August 17, 2021; this was the second HAMILTON production in the world to reopen after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, select performances of the Los Angeles production were cancelled upon discovery of COVID-19 breakthrough cases backstage.

BWW Interview: Joanna A. Jones Confidently Settling Into Her HAMILTON Home

The Los Angeles stop of the national tour of HAMILTON has already landed at the Pantages Theater mesmerizing audiences with their mastery of speeding-singing raps and intricate precision choreography. Joanna A. Jones stars as Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander Hamilton. Had the chance to talk with Joanna about her HAMILTON history and the various other shows she’s graced the stage on.

BWW Review: HAMILTON Is a Handsome Production That Is Undermined by a Lack of Cast Chemistry

The costumes are exquisite, the score is as fresh as it was when it first premiered, and the lighting and sound are phenomenal, but there is a muted quality to the production.

Jamael Westman, Nicholas Christopher, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Lead the Los Angeles Engagement of HAMILTON

Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that JAMAEL WESTMAN and NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER will lead the Los Angeles engagement of HAMILTON as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.

VIDEO: Mandy Gonzalez Bids Farewell to HAMILTON Music Director With Rendition of 'Everything I Know' From IN THE HEIGHTS

Last week, Hamilton on Broadway said happy trails to its Music Director, Kurt Crowley, with a special 'Saturday Night On Broadway' pre-show serenade. Mandy Gonzalez sang a rendition of Everything I Know from In the Heights, alongside incoming Music Director Ian Weinberger.

Miguel Cervantes Will Lead HAMILTON on Broadway

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Miguel Cervantes will be joining the Broadway company of Hamilton, taking over the role of Alexander Hamilton, fresh off of his run in the Chicago production of the hit musical.

HAMILTON Will Hold A Fan Performance on October 31 With All Tickets Available For $10 Via Lottery

For the second year in a row, Hamilton will host a special fan performance on Thursday, October 31 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, with all tickets for the 7:00pm performance being sold for $10.

BWW Exclusive: HAMILTON's Daniel Breaker and Joanna A. Jones Join Forces for Carols For A Cure

Carols for a Cure is back for 2019 in its 21st edition! Below, check out exclusive photos as Hamilton's Daniel Breaker and and Joanna A. Jones gather to record their track- 'What Child is This?'

Theater Close-Up Presents Broadcast Premieres of SCHOOL GIRLS, ON THE EXHALE, UNCLE VANYA

Theater Close-Up, a unique collaboration between THIRTEEN and New York City-area Off-Broadway and regional theaters, returns with three new episodes Fridays, August 16 and 23 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN and thirteen.org/theatercloseup, featuring a diverse selection of groundbreaking, entertaining plays recorded live on stage, including the broadcast premieres of Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (August 16 at 9 p.m.) from MCC Theater, Martín Zimmerman's On the Exhale(August 16 at 10:15 p.m.) from Roundabout Theatre Company, and Anton Chekhov'sUncle Vanya (August 23 at 9 p.m.) from Hunter Theater Project.