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A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Premiere Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

The Premiere Playhouse will open their 4th annual production of Crispin Whittell's adaptation of A Christmas Carol in the historic Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Industry Presentation Of STAR-CROSSED: A Gender-Defying R & J In Verse & Beats
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

An industry presentation of STAR-CROSSED: A Gender-Defying R & J in Verse & Beats was held at the Dramatists Guild Foundation on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. See photos here!

STAR-CROSSED To Have Industry Reading At The Dramatists Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

A developmental reading of STAR-CROSSED: A GENDER-DEFYING R & J IN VERSE & BEATS will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Foundation. This reimagining of ROMEO & JULIET offers a modern twist with customizable music and inclusive casting. Learn more!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Play The Gateway Playhouse Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit about the life and career of one of the most prolific female songwriters in history - continues The Gateway's 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from August 9 – September 8, 2024.

The Premiere Playhouse's Season 21 Finale, HAIR, Opens at the Orpheum Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024

The Premiere Playhouse's Season 21 finale, HAIR, opened at the historic Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls, featuring a talented cast in an electrifying performance set in a 1960s New York City subway station.

Cast Announced for THE PINK DOLL CABARET at Crazy Coqs
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Big news, Dolls: The cast of 23 June’s “The Pink Doll Cabaret” has been announced! Previously seen at New York’s iconic 54 Below, this four-time sold-out show is traveling across the pond to Crazy Coqs with its original all-female, Gen-Z creative team.

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup of performances at 54 Below next week, featuring a variety of talented artists and captivating shows. Don't miss out on the vibrant entertainment scene at this iconic venue.

54 Below to Present FEMININE RAGE: MUSICALS EDITION This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Feminine Rage: Musicals Edition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FEMININE RAGE: MUSICALS EDITION Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

 54 BELOW will present stars from The Notebook, “The Voice,” The Phantom of the Opera, and more in Feminine Rage: Musicals Edition on April 15, 2024, at 7:00pm. 

Review: PLAY/WRITE at Planet M Records
by Erica Miner - Mar 22, 2024

What did our critic think of PLAY/WRITE at Planet M Records? There is much to unpack here in the way of unique sounds, colors and vibrations

THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video teaser!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh 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!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, WEDDING DAY WORRIES, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards December 5th Standings; DISASTER! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Sixteen High Schools Announced As THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), The Music Man Foundation (TMMF), and Music Theatre International (MTI) have announced 16 recipients of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” Grant, awarded to high school theatre programs nationwide to allow them to mount productions of the newly revised version of the classic Meredith Willson and Richard Morris property.

MATILDAPALOOZA, Ann Hampton Callaway, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

New Season of THE CHI Premieres Tomorrow on Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023

Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award® and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago.

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

Next month, 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 is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.