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Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.

Review: FIRST DATE at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - Nov 24, 2024

New Jewish Theatre's current production of FIRST DATE features a terrific cast in sublime comedic performances. Director Lee Ann Mathews and her company of seven clever actors fearlessly dive into physical comedy to create an entertaining show that is light, zany, and funny. It certainly isn’t a masterpiece of modern musical theater, but “FIRST DATE is a delectably fun and entertaining little diversion with a lot of laughs. 

Photos: FIRST DATE at Chromolume Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Chromolume Theatre is presentingits first production after a six-year producing hiatus, the Broadway musical comedy First Date. Check out all new photos here!

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 Musical Aiming For West End and Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

West End star, Lucie Jones, will star as Jenna Rink in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025.

13 GOING ON 30 Musical Will Make World Premiere in Manchester, UK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

The world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL will open at Manchester Opera House in the UK for a limited season beginning 21 September 2025. Get the scoop on this new musical.

NJT Closes Out 2024 Season With FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

NJT will close out their 2024 season with the romantic musical comedy First Date, with a Book by Austin Winsberg, and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

FIRST DATE Comes to Chromolume Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

Chromolume Theatre has announced its first production after a six-year producing hiatus, the Broadway musical comedy First Date.

Oil Lamp Theater Announces Final Extension Of FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has announced its current production of the musical comedy First Date.

Oil Lamp Theatre Extends FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s production of the musical comedy First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now extended through October 27.

Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz to be Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

New York Stage and Film's 2024 AnnualGala will honor award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the gala and the honorees and see how to attend.

Photos: FIRST DATE At Oil Lamp Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now playing through October 20, at Oil Lamp Theater. See photos from the show!

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR, Pleasance Dome
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 29, 2024

Willy’s Candy Spectacular, written by Richard Kraft and Andy Fickman is a musical parody of the infamous Willy Wonka immersive experience in Glasgow back in February, in which families paid £35 for tickets and were greeted with an empty warehouse, two jellybeans for each child and a bizarre character known as The Unknown.

WATCH: FIRST DATE actúa en el programa Fiesta de Telecinco
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Aug 16, 2024

El musical FIRST DATE, que puede verse en el Gran Teatro Príncipe Pío de Madrid hasta el próximo 8 de septiembre, presentó uno de sus números en el programa Fiesta de Telecinco ayer jueves 15 de agosto, y puedes verlo a continuación:

El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2024/2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 14, 2024

Repasamos los espectáculos que llenarán las carteleras en España en la nueva temporada.

PARTICLE FEVER Musical in Development By David Henry Hwang
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.

Cast Announced For WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY At Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2024

Richard Kraft and Andy Fickman announce the cast for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's staged reading of WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR: A MUSICAL PARODY, featuring Julie Dawn Cole and Paris Themmen from the original Willy Wonka film.

Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRST DATE at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its mainstage production of First Date. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024

GALILEO's very own Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert stole the show at last Wednesday's SF Giants game with her stunning performance of the National Anthem. Check out her performance in this all-new video.

John Stamos and More Sing First Songs From WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR, Parody of Failed Willy Wonka Immersive Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

A new musical is on its way, a parody of the infamous failed Willy Wonka immersive experience that took place in Glasgow earlier this year, Willy's Chocolate Experience. 

COMPANY & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include the Company national tour and more.

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