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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Performed At Fort Salem Theater Beginning August 11

Fort Salem Theater has announced the star-studded cast of their upcoming production of the beloved musical masterpiece, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Audiences are invited to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with comedy, romance, and unforgettable melodies, as this timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic takes center stage from August 11th to August 20th, 2023.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Fort Salem Theater

Fort Salem Theater has announced the star-studded cast of their upcoming production of the beloved musical masterpiece, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Audiences are invited to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with comedy, romance, and unforgettable melodies, as this timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic takes center stage from August 11th to August 20th, 2023.
Storm Large, Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For MADDIE: A New Musical, Staged Reading and Concert

Developmental producer Bennett Theatricals has announced the full cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Maddie: A New Musical, revised since its run in the West End.
Cast Announced for SYMPHONY OF US

As part of Coventry UK City of Culture, Symphony of Us will be performed live in Coventry Cathedral, supported by an original live composition from Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Daniel Fardon and played by the region’s most established chamber orchestra.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: KINKY BOOTS - The Phoenix Theatre Company Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Phoenix Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards Update: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - Zao Theatre Leads Best Musical!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Phoenix Awards!

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
Gertrude And Radical Body Announced As New Springboard Companies For Autumn 2019

Following the recruitment of Richard and Rishard, Underground Lights and Maokwo to its Springboard talent development scheme in March, the Belgrade Theatre have announced two further additions to the programme, with digital arts duo Gertrude and disability arts organisation Radical Body joining in Autumn 2019.
Sharon Playhouse And The Salisbury Sinfonietta Set Sail With Gilbert & Sulillivan's HMS PINAFORE

The Sharon Playhouse and the Salisbury Sinfonietta will join forces to produce a semi staged concert of HMS Pinafore on October 5 at 8:00pm and October 6 at 3:00pm on the stage of the historic Sharon Playhouse.
Photo Flash: SISTER ACT At Arizona Broadway Theatre Is Fabulous Baby!

The mob is after Deloris. The solution? Hide as a nun in a traditional convent! a?oeHere Within These Walls,a?? she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Deloris breathes new life into the church and community (a?oeTake Me to Heavena??), but blows her cover. How is this Sister Act going to save her? A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents SISTER ACT - A Class Act!

As the one on the run as a nun, Khadijah Rolle is the class act around which SISTER ACT revolves. (The musical, based on the popular 1992 film featuring Whoopi Goldberg, is Arizona Broadway Theatre's current production, directed by Stephen Casey.) Full of verve with a powerhouse voice to match, Rolle brings a more balanced and less flamboyant interpretation to her role than audiences may be used to...and it's just right.
SISTER ACT Arrives At Arizona Broadway Theatre

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, brings the power of faith and friendship to Peoria with the fun-filled Sister Act, onstage July 26 - August 24.
THE MOST HAPPY FELLA Opens at Broward Stage Door Theatre

Stage Door Theatre will follow their recent hit production of Sweet Charity with Frank Loesser's award-winning musical The Most Happy Fella.  The production will open on December 30th, and run through February 5th in the theatre's larger auditorium. 
Photo Coverage: Retter Entertainment Rehearses JINGLE JAM 2016

Thommie Retter (Billy Elliot) and Retter Entertainment ring in the holidays for the HOW MANY consecutive year with This Way To Broadway Live: Jingle Jam!, an original musical/song and dance showcase for audiences of all ages on Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, 10 West 64th Street. The show brings together talented kid performers from the stage and screen-many of whom have already appeared on Broadway and on tour-and others who are Broadway bound. The script was penned by mother/daughter writing team Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk (Peace, Love & Cupcakes: The Musical; Fashion Academy: The Musical) with original songs by Thommie Retter and Rick Hip-Flores (In Transit; Fun Home; Billy Elliot). BroadwayWorld was able to snap some photos of the event's rehearsal!
Retter Entertainment presents JINGLE JAM

Thommie Retter (Billy Elliot) and Retter Entertainment ring in the holidays for the HOW MANY consecutive year with This Way To Broadway Live: Jingle Jam!, an original musical/song and dance showcase for audiences of all ages on Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
MITF: Raising the Curtain on a Brighter Future for the Arts in New York

Starting with our Autumn Arts, MITF will also serve as a place for artists emerging from colleges and special programs to enter into the professional world with abundant support from an experienced artistic and academic advisory. Now, established professionals and the next generation can join in.

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