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Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.

Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!

A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.

Idina Menzel Will Be Out of REDWOOD Sunday Matinee Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has learned that Idina Menzel will be out of Redwood for the Sunday, February 2nd matinee performance due to illness. Standby Jessica Phillips will be on for the performance.

Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

Jessica Phillips, who serves as Idina Menzel's standby in Redwood made her debut in the evening show on Saturday, February 1st, after the matinee performance was canceled due to illness.

REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

According to a post on the show's official Instagram account, the Saturday, February 1st matinee performance of Redwood, starring Idina Menzel, has been canceled.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE INSPECTOR at Yale Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Yale Repertory Theatre will present Nikolai Gogol’s The Inspector, newly adapted and directed by Yura Kordonsky at Yale Repertory Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.

REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!

Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.

Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.

Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2024

Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!

James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Will Co-Direct A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

The complete creative team has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. 

GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.

World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.

Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical 
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.

World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Extends Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has added additional performance dates and inventory for its world-premiere musical Gatsby. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at Peppermint, Daya Curley, Sarah Stiles & More in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out a first look at production photos here!