John Riddle

Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025

The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.

John Riddle Will Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at the Glimmerglass Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

John Riddle is set to lead Sunday In The Park With George at the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY this summer. Learn more about the musical here!

Video: Broadway Takes Over Disney World For EPCOT's Festival of the Arts
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2025

Disney on Broadway is taking over Disney World for EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts! Watch a video from inside – including concerts and a Disney on Broadway exhibit – with stars like Caissie Levy, Michael James Scott, Patti Murin, and more.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Have Prague Engagement This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Harold Prince's landmark production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will run in Prague this spring.

BROADWAY'S BAD BOYS Comes to Hershey in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The Hershey Symphony has announced their upcoming performance of “Broadway’s Bad Boys” set for next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform in the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Disney on Broadway stars recently took part in the 'Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade', which aired on Christmas Day. Check out their medley performance in the video here!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Debut Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Disney on Broadway Experience Coming to 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2024

Disney on Broadway is coming to EPCOT! During 2025's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Disney will debut a new walkthrough exhibit where visitors celebrate three decades of Disney on Broadway.

TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024
by James Lindhorst - Dec 12, 2024

This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.  

Disney on Broadway Stars to Perform at Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

“Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” returns Christmas morning with its annual parade, endearing stories, and magical performances. The performance lineup includes a medley from Disney on Broadway stars, Anika Noni Rose, Elton John, and more.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Patti Murin, John Riddle, Caissie Levy & More Set for 2025 EPCOT DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

Patti Murin, John Riddle, Caissie Levy, Jelani Remy, Adam Jacobs, Josh Strickland, Ashley Brown, Alton Fitzgerald White, Michael James Scott, and more have joined the 2025 Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT for 2025.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Debut in India in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

The Phantom of the Opera will debut in India in 2025. The production will run at The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Learn more about the debut production!

Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!

Photos: Sara Bareilles, Kate Baldwin, and More at AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR For Project ALS
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 23, 2024

The Broadway community came together with Project ALS on October 22nd at City Winery NYC for An Evening with Aaron Lazar - a night of music, laughter, and inspiration to benefit Project ALS research. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!