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Video: First Look at San Diego Music Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

Get a first look at San Diego Musical Theatre's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which runs from February 7th through March 9th, 2025.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for San Diego Musical Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

xGet a first look inside rehearsals for San Diego Musical Theatre's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which runs from February 7th through March 9th, 2025. In this golden age blockbuster hit, a meddlesome matchmaker arrives in Yonkers set on finding a match for the miserly Horace Vandergelder. Bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history, this show is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Winning ten Tony Awards and with four Broadway revivals, Hello, Dolly! remains one of the most enduring musical theatre hits.

Betty Buckley, Bryan Batt, and More Set for CATS4KAMALA Online Event
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 9th at 7 pm EST through Nov 1 members from the Broadway, Los Angeles, National, and International companies of Cats, the landmark Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will present CATS4KAMALA, A New Day Has Begun! a fundraising event for the Harris/Walz campaign. 

SISTER ACT Concludes the 2017 Music Circus Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2017

The 67th Music Circus season continues with the feel-good musical comedy Sister Act, featuring an infectious score by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken. Based on the hit 1992 film, this musical will fill the round stage with saintly sisters for the first time in Music Circus history. Performances of Sister Act are Tuesday, August 22 through Sunday, August 27 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

Jessica Grove, Jennifer Cody, Jason Graae, Zonya Love and More Complete 2017 Music Circus Season Casting
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017

After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California Musical Theatre has confirmed casting for all five shows in the 67th Music Circus season. The cast is loaded with Broadway veterans-some of whom are making their Music Circus debuts-Tony Award nominees, and audience favorites from previous Music Circus productions.

Broadway Singer Niki Scalera Performs BASSEY AND ME 1/14 - 1/22 at The Smith Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2017

Powerhouse Broadway belter Niki Scalera celebrates the life and career of Dame Shirley Bassey with her one-woman cabaret concert, "Bassey and Me," at The Smith Center's intimate 240-seat Cabaret Jazz showroom today evening, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m.  Tickets are now on sale starting at $25 and can be purchased at The Smith Center Box Office by phone 702-749-2000, or online at www.thesmithcenter.com.          

2016 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards Winners Announced - Vincent Ortega, Phylicia Mason Win 2!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 12, 2017

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Palm Springs winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Broadway Singer Niki Scalera Performs BASSEY AND ME 1/14 - 1/22 at The Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2016

Powerhouse Broadway belter Niki Scalera celebrates the life and career of Dame Shirley Bassey with her one-woman cabaret concert, "Bassey and Me," at The Smith Center's intimate 240-seat Cabaret Jazz showroom on Saturday evening, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m.  Tickets are now on sale starting at $25 and can be purchased at The Smith Center Box Office by phone 702-749-2000, or online at www.thesmithcenter.com.          

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 7/1; JUMANJI in DC, HELLO, DOLLY! in Sacramento and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 1, 2016

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Washington, DC, Rhode Island, Sacramento and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include JUMANJI in DC, WEST SIDE STORY in Rhode Island, and HELLO, DOLLY! at Sacramento Music Circus, just to name a few.

BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! Dolly Levi Makes a Match for Sacramento
by Harmony Wheeler - Jun 30, 2016

It only takes a moment to fall in love with the feel-good melodies and delightful characters of "Hello, Dolly!," the musical that gave film and Broadway star Carol Channing her signature role. Matchmaker Dolly Levi can be played a number of ways, which ensures every production remain refreshing and different. Barbara Streisand, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin and Sally Struthers have all taken on the title character. Sacramento's Music Circus brings in the lesser known, but amiable Lynne Wintersteller, now through Sunday in its second show of the summer.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Lynne Wintersteller, Stuart Marland, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and More in Music Circus's HELLO, DOLLY
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 30, 2016

The 66th Music Circus season continues with the delightful and enduing musical Hello, Dolly!, Jerry Herman's award-winning tale of vivacious matchmaker Dolly Levi. Performances began June 28 through Sunday, July 3 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Lynne Wintersteller, Stuart Marland, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and More in Music Circus's HELLO, DOLLY
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 29, 2016

The 66th Music Circus season continues with the delightful and enduing musical Hello, Dolly!,Jerry Herman's award-winning tale of vivacious matchmaker Dolly Levi. Performances began last night, June 28 through Sunday, July 3 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

HELLO, DOLLY! Opens 6/28 at Music Circus
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2016

The 66th Music Circus season continues with the delightful and enduing musical Hello, Dolly!, Jerry Herman's award-winning tale of vivacious matchmaker Dolly Levi. Performances are Tuesday, June 28 through Sunday, July 3 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

Sacramento Music Circus Season Begins Today- Lauren Zakrin in LEGALLLY BLONDE, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan in HELLO, DOLLY! and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2016

After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, California Musical Theatre has confirmed casting for all six shows in the 66th Music Circus season. The stellar cast for the season is loaded with Broadway veterans--some of whom are making their Music Circus debuts--Tony nominees, and audience favorites from previous Music Circus productions.

Full Casting Announced for Music Circus Season - Lauren Zakrin in LEGALLLY BLONDE, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan in HELLO, DOLLY! and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 9, 2016

After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, California Musical Theatre has confirmed casting for all six shows in the 66th Music Circus season. The stellar cast for the season is loaded with Broadway veterans--some of whom are making their Music Circus debuts--Tony nominees, and audience favorites from previous Music Circus productions.

Single-Show Tickets Now on Sale for 2016 Music Circus Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2016

Single-show tickets are now on sale for all shows in the 2016 Sacramento Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 66th season for the venerable institution.

California Musical Theatre Announces Music Circus Lineup - HELLO, DOLLY!, NICE WORK, CABARET and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 8, 2016

California Musical Theatre and BroadwayWorld bring you the 2016 lineup for Sacramento Music Circus at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 66th season for the venerable institution. The season includes four shows that have never been produced at Music Circus: The smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde, based on the hilarious film starring Reese Witherspoon; the family favorite Seussical, a journey through the witty and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss; Nice Work If You Can Get It, the song-and-dance spectacular filled with the music of George and Ira Gershwin; and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a brand new musical exploring the dark themes of the epic novel while featuring the beautiful music of the animated Disney film. The 2016 Music Circus season will also feature two shows that are all-time patron favorites, the irresistible musical theatre gem Hello, Dolly! and the Tony-winning Kander and Ebb classic Cabaret.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lee Roy Reams in Gender-Bending HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2015

Lee Roy Reams is making history in Boca Raton. This is the first time in the U.S. that the title role in HELLO, DOLLY! is being played by a man. The Broadway veteran, who will also direct the show, is joined by an all-star cast, including multiple Tony nominee Lewis J. Stadlen, James Clow and Susan Powell.

Lee Roy Reams Talks Tackling Title Role in HELLO, DOLLY! at The Wick Theatre This Month
by Sally Henry - Nov 8, 2015

Rehearsals are in full swing for the November 5 opening of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role. This is the first time that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man in a sanctioned, Equity production.

Lee Roy Reams Breaks Ground in Title Role of HELLO, DOLLY!, Starting Tonight at The Wick Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015

HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Lee Roy Reams in the title role, begins tonight, November 5 at The Wick Theatre. This is the first time in the U.S. that the part of 'Dolly' will be played by a man.