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Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY

Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.

Review: CHICAGO at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator!

Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Interview: Theatre Life with Jeanine Tesori

Today’s subject Jeanine Tesori is a two-time Tony Award winning composer whose work spans the gamut from large scale and chamber musicals for Broadway to grand opera and beyond. Her holiday children’s opera The Lion, The Unicorn and Me premiered ten years ago at Kennedy Center as a commission for Washington National Opera (WNO). The work will be returning to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for a one weekend four performance engagement on December 8th through 10th.

Review: BROADWAY LEGENDS at The Music Center at Strathmore

What better way to ease into fall and the holiday season than with an evening of show tunes with a symphony orchestra, three great singers, and a superb maestro.

Tickets For CHICAGO in Boston Are On Sale Now

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and after 25 years, it is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. 

CHICAGO To Return To Toronto For the 8th Time

Get ready for the return of the sensational musical CHICAGO to Toronto! Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning hit is back for its 8th run. Experience the magic of this iconic show that has captivated audiences worldwide. Book your tickets now for a night of thrilling entertainment.

The 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO Comes to Segerstrom Hall

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN, and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

The 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO is Coming to Madison This Month

CHICAGO is celebrating with the 25th Anniversary Tour that arrives in Madison, Wis. from Tuesday, March 21 through Sunday, March 26 in Overture Hall.

Pre-Broadway THE WIZ and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2023-24 Season

Broadway in Hollywood has announced their 2023-24 Season - consisting of seven shows: five Los Angeles premieres, one Pre-Broadway L.A.  premiere, and the return of an American classic. All seven newly announced shows will play the Hollywood  Pantages Theatre. 

25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO Comes to Madison in March

CHICAGO is celebrating with the 25th Anniversary Tour that arrives at Overture Center on Tuesday, March 21 and runs through Sunday, March 26.

CHICAGO The Musical At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday

CHICAGO is back in town and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.

CHICAGO National Tour is Coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in February

The national tour of Chicago is coming to the Broward Center for the Performing arts on February 14 – February 19, 2023.

CHICAGO Comes to Pikes Peak Center Next Month

The American Theatre Guild will present the 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO. This production is part of the BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES and will take the stage January 13–14, 2023.

CHICAGO Returns To The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Returns To The Fisher Theatre March 2023

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.

CHICAGO The Musical is On Sale at DPAC on Thursday, October 27

CHICAGO is celebrating with the 25th Anniversary Tour that returns to DPAC April 28 – 30, 2023, as part of WRAL's Greatest Hits of Broadway. 

John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Week

The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.

Tony-Winning Musical Smash CHICAGO Brings 25th Anniversary Tour to Lincoln This Month

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. CHICAGO is celebrating with the 25th Anniversary Tour that arrives in Lincoln for four performances on October 25-28, 2022 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts!