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Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.

John Cariani, Mary Testa, and More Set For Transport Group's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

Transport Group has announced its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Photos: Jesse Eisenberg, Kathryn Gallagher & More Take Part in THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Check out photos of The 24 Hour Musicals featuring Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver and more.

Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver, and More Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Musicals. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: ROMAN HOLIDAY, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Jun 21, 2023

Olivier-award winning director Jeremy Sams lights up the stage with a fast-paced show. For anyone not convinced by turning a Fifties film into a musical today, Roman Holiday is more relevant than you’d think.

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For ROMAN HOLIDAY at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

Theatre Royal Bath Productions, by arrangement with Paul Blake and BFI Productions, has announced full casting for the UK premiere of Roman Holiday, when it opens at Theatre Royal Bath from 10 June this year.

Michael D. Xavier to Star in ROMAN HOLIDAY, the New Cole Porter Stage Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

Theatre Royal Bath Productions, by arrangement with Paul Blake and BFI Productions, has announced that the acclaimed West End leading actor Michael D. Xavier will star in the UK premiere of the brand new stage adaptation of Roman Holiday, when it opens at Theatre Royal Bath from 10 June this year.

Santino Fontana, Jason Gotay, Katie Thompson & More to Lead SPLIT Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

Transport Group will present an industry-only presentations of the new musical Split, conceived by Michele Lowe with book by Lowe and music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, starring Santino Fontana, Jason Gotay and more.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

ROMAN HOLIDAY Will Have U.K. Premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in June 2023 with Cole Porter Tunes
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022

Learn all about the U.K. premiere of a brand new stage adaptation of Roman Holiday, the multi Academy Award winning movie comedy which made a worldwide star of Audrey Hepburn.

Christine Allado, George Blagden, Hannah Elless & More to Star in Workshops of New Musical BENNY & JOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

As it prepares for an expected UK premiere, two 75-minute first-look workshop performances of Benny & Joon will take place at 5pm on Monday 14 November and 3pm on Tuesday 15 November. Tickets go on sale today at The Other Palace with £10 seats available to the public.

Ali Stroker, Mykal Kilgore & More to Take Part in Playwrights Horizons 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

Playwrights Horizons will present a 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala, June 23 at 8pm. This virtual event honors the organization’s storied past and fundraises for the vast potential of what’s to come.

Curve (Leicester) Announces New Productions For 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020

A trio of new Made at Curve productions for 2020 have been revealed, with an enchanting musical, classic drama and brand new dance piece set to take to the theatre's stages.

Karen MacDonald Stars as Erma Bombeck in AT WIT'S END at MRT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announced today that critically acclaimed Boston actress Karen MacDonald will star next April in Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel, and Terry Berliner, MRT's Interim Artistic Director, will direct.

VIDEO: First Look at Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More in BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn. Opening Night is set for Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 7:00pm.

Global Roundup 4/19 - MUNY Casting, Corey Cott in WEST SIDE STORY, Encore Performance of ALIEN Play and More!
by BWW Special - Apr 19, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Jenn Colella in PETER PAN, Patti LuPone, DEAR EVAN HANSEN London, and More!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in On BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Apr 16, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn. Opening Night is set for Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 7:00pm.

BWW Review: BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse - A New American Musical that Touches the Heart and Mind
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 15, 2019

The East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon, is now onstage at Paper Mill Playhouse through Sunday, May 5. This new musical enjoys outstanding direction by Jack Cummings III, clever choreography by Scott Rink, and top musical direction by J. Oconor Navarro with orchestrations by Michael Starobin. The show's marvelous cast brings the honest, touching, and entertaining story to life on the Millburn stage.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of BENNY AND JOON, Starring Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 15, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn.