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The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Will Perform Annual Holiday Pops Concert

 The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined by John Pinto, Jr. and Jaron Barney from Broadway's “The Book of Mormon” in its annual Holiday Pops concert.
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month

The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Night One Winners List

The Television Academy and executive producer Bob Bain has announced the night one winners for the 76th Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Company Members From THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Perform at 54 Below

54 BELOW will present Hello, 54! An Evening with Members of the Cast of Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York

Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!
Actor Therapy New Works Brings OUT, A QUEER SONGBOOK to 54 Below

On September 13 at 9:30pm, Actor Therapy New Works (ATNW) will present a one-night only concert of OUT, A QUEER SONGBOOK at 54 Below. The event is part of ATNW’s inaugural season developing powerful, new theatrical works.
Photos: Go Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Re-Opening and Fan Performance

THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to Broadway with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resumed Friday, November 5, 2021. 
THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates Broadway's Return With A Free Fan Performance on November 4

The Book of Mormon will return to Broadway one day earlier than previously announced with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resume Friday, November 5, 2021. 
Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, and More Will Lead THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway

Casting is being announced for the Broadway return of THE BOOK OF MORMON. The production, the winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, resumes performances on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). 
Wheelwright Museum and The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Produce A New Short Film: FOLLOWING ENCHANTMENT'S LINE

The Wheelwright Museum and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum are partnering to produce a short 10-minute film celebrating the diverse cultural connection of Santa Fe.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Say 'Hello!' to Schuster Performing Arts Center

Dayton, get ready to hear about the 'most amazing book' with The Book of Mormon, running Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. at the Schuster Performing Arts Center.
The Full List of Winners from the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys

The Television Academy tonight presented the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday night honoring outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Saturday ceremony, which kicked-off the 70th Emmys, awarded many talented artists and craftspeople in the categories of animation, scripted programming including comedy, drama and limited series. The Sunday ceremony honored performers, artists and craftspeople for excellence in variety, nonfiction or reality programming, reality competition programming, music, choreography, as well as documentary or nonfiction specials, informational series or specials.
BWW Preview: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 5/16 - Broadway in Columbia presents THE BOOK OF MORMON!

THE MORMONS ARE COMING! It's a banner week for Midlands stages as BOOK OF MORMON takes up residency at the Koger Center, Workshop opens STRING OF PEARLS, Trustus closes CONSTANCE, and Town continues HAIRSPRAY!
BWW Review: 10 Reasons Why THE BOOK OF MORMON Tour at Segerstrom Arts Is Still a Hella Funny, Hella Good Show

One thing is for certain about THE BOOK OF MORMON: this memorable, whip-smart, and downright gut-busting Broadway musical is still one of the funniest---if not the funniest---musical ever to exist in the 21st Century. The tour's return trip to Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa continues through April 1, 2018.
MOON OVER BUFFALO to Play MCCC's Kelsey Theatre

A theater couple with a last chance at stardom sets the stage for hilarious farce at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. M&M Stage Productions presents Ken Ludwig's 'Moon Over Buffalo' Fridays, Feb. 23 and March 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 24 and March 3 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Feb. 25 and March 4 at 2 p.m.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Kravis Center For The Performing Arts

The musical, The Book of Mormon, which lampoons both organized religion and traditional musical theatre, was conceived by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (creators of South Park), and Robert Lopez. This hysterically funny show is not for the faint of heart. While it comes with a parental advisory for explicit language, it should also come with a general caution to all for its possibly offensive representation of organized religion. However, as ridiculous and potentially offensive as some of this show may be, The Book of Mormon is a delectable guilty pleasure!
League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Extend Talks to Continue Dispute Negotiations

John Pinto, Acting Director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), issued the following statement today on behalf of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), regarding progress in their ongoing labor contract negotiations affecting 72 member theaters in 29 states, including the District of Columbia:

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