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Nyla Watson Brings AN ODE TO AUDRA to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

54 Below will present Hadestown star Nyla Watson in An Ode to Audra on Sunday, August 18 at 9:30pm with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET.

ITheatrics And Junior Theater Group Celebrate Record-Breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

iTheatrics and Junior Theater Group are celebrating a record-breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

Arielle Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Taylor Iman Jones and More To Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group has revealed the full line up of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

THE COLOR PURPLE: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at Ivoryton Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents 'THE COLOR PURPLE: The Musical' in Ivoryton, CT. Based on Alice Walker's novel and the film, this critically acclaimed production is set to captivate audiences for the next three weeks. Get event and ticket information here!

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Ivoryton Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Ivoryton Playhouse presents the critically acclaimed musical The Color Purple, set to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and unforgettable music. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Kristolyn Lloyd, Jade Jones, Michael Worldly, and More Join Industry Presentation of FRANCOIS & THE REBELS at The Public
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

The Public Theater will host a free invite only industry sharing of FRANCOIS  & THE REBELS, A Punk Opera on August 18th at 5pm, 2023. Conceptually Conceived by and featuring Book, Music, & Lyrics from AfroLatino songwriter & award winning activist JAIME CEPERO. 

Jordan Dobson, Tavon Olds-Sample, and Talia Suskauer Join BROADWAY SINGS LADY GAGA
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

The acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series has announced the lineup for its next major installment, Broadway Sings Lady Gaga. To close out Pride Weekend on June 26, a bombshell cast of Broadway stars will belt out completely new arrangements of the hits of the award-winning pop star, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra at the beautiful Sony Hall.

Lena Hall, Constantine Maroulis, Alysha Umphress, and More Join BROADWAY SINGS QUEEN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Broadway talents including Tony Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), and Alysha Umphress (On the Town) complete the starry lineup for the next installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series, honoring the iconic rock band Queen on May 3 and 4 at The Cutting Room.

Will Branner, Mamie Parris, Gizel Jimenez & More to Star in MYTHIC Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

SHO Productions will present a staged reading of MYTHIC: A New Musical, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24.

Lena Hall, Brittney Johnson, Eleri Ward Set For BROADWAY SINGS ADELE at Sony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

On February 26 at 7:30pm, a bombshell cast of stars including Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig), Brittney Johnson (Wicked), and Eleri Ward (Only Gold) will belt out new arrangements of the hits of the pop superstar Adele, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra at the beautiful Sony Hall.

Jessie Mueller, Josh Kaufman, Aisha Jackson & More To Star in FIVE POINTS: THE MUSICAL CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Discovering Broadway has revealed the starry cast for Five Points The Musical Concert at the historic Madam Walker Theatre in Indianapolis during Black History Month on February 10th, 2023 at 7:30PM.

MEAN GIRLS Original Cast Members to Join 2023 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Original Mean Girls Broadway cast members will take part in the 2023 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta happening in Atlanta, GA, January 13-15, 2023.

KINKY BOOTS; GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; and More Take Home 2021-22 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago were presented on October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. Winners included Kinky Boots; Good Night, Oscar; and more!

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Aug 4, 2022

There is not one single word of spoken dialogue. The driving, exquisitely crafted score is brilliant. It draws you in and in most cases, regardless of who might be performing a given piece, you find yourself caught up in the lyrics feeling as if they could be telling your story or at least a good portion of it.

See SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Chita Rivera, Charl Brown & More at Berkshire Theatre Group This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

This July, Berkshire Theatre Group will present Songs For a New World, the first musical by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, and also the 2022 Colonial Concert Series: Featuring Broadway Luminaries Chita Rivera and Charl Brown at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA.

Review: THE FUNCTION: A JUNETEENTH CONCERT CELEBRATION Is The Living End At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 22, 2022

Producer Jaime Cepero and #marchonbroadway creators Nattalyee Randal & Courtney Daniels presented a party for Juneteenth and ended up with one great night of entertainment.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Announces Sneak Peek Presentation Starring Sebastian Arcelus, Cameron Adams & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022

A sneak peek presentation of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will be held this June and we've got the full scoop on the show. The musical is directed by Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with a book by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher), and music & lyrics by the award-winning PigPen Theatre Co.

​​​​​​Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022

​​​​​​Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.