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Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
by Joshua Wright - Nov 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that producers Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations will relaunch the Jack O'Brien-directed tour of The Sound of Music in September 2025.

Photos: THE Z TEAM at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

The Z Team, a new comedy, written by Jeff and Jacob Foy and directed by Jeff Whiting, is currently playing at  Theatre Row for a limited engagement through November 23. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: THE Z TEAM Off-Broadway, Starring Allie Trimm and More, In Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

The Z Team, a new comedy, written by Jeff and Jacob Foy will play Theatre Row for a limited engagement November 8 – November 23. Directed by Jeff Whiting, opening night is set for November 10. Check out rehearsal photos below!

Video: Allie Trimm and More in Rehearsal for THE Z TEAM at Theatre Row
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Get a glimpse into the rehearsal room for THE Z TEAM, a new comedy directed by Jeff Whiting, featuring Allie Trimm and a dynamic cast, in the video here. The production will run at Theatre Row from November 8 - November 23.

ELF THE MUSICAL Adds Performances in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

ELF THE MUSICAL will present an additional performance in Indianapolis due to high demand. The show, based on the beloved holiday film, will now offer more opportunities for audiences to enjoy. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Anne Hathaway, Billy Porter & More at BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

On Monday, October 14, Broadway for Harris presented Broadway Rallies for Kamala!, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris. See photos!

New Comedy THE Z TEAM to be Presented at Theatre Row This November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

THE Z TEAM, a new comedy, will be performed at Theatre Row in November. The play explores the dynamics of an underdog team navigating unexpected challenges. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: SUFFS Performs 'Keep Marching' At BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2024

Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. A-list talent turned out for the big night including the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, SUFFS. Watch as the show's creator, composer, and star, Shaina Taub performs, 'Keep Marching' with the show's all-female cast. See the video!

Video: Anne Hathaway Rocks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA With A Queen Classic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2024

Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!

Video: Schele Williams Talks BROADWAY RALLIES FOR KAMALA
by Richard Ridge - Oct 14, 2024

Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.

ELF The Musical Tour Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour will officially launch on November 2nd, heading to 9 cities this holiday season, including Detroit, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Charlotte. Get the full schedule including the tour route and ticket information.

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Release Original Cast Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical Original Off-Broadway Cast album will be released this winter. The story is told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976. Learn more about the show and about the album.

Tickets to ELF at Clowes Memorial Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024

ELF is coming to Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Full Route Set For 2024 Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

ELF THE MUSICAL announced its full casting and tour route for the upcoming national tour, bringing holiday cheer to cities across the country.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE MANHATTAN VARIATIONS at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Little Island will present the musical memoir The Manhattan Variations created by Chris Thile and Claire Coffee this week. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Some Kind of Wonderful - BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 9, 2024

Powered by poetry, fueled by raw and resilient emotion, and presented with passion and high voltage energy by a company committed to the music and message, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL triumphantly takes the stage as the finale of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2024 season. Exploring the early life and creative journey of popular music’s living legend, Carole King, BEAUTIFUL is a biographical jukebox musical that plays like a top 10 hit parade, at the same time that it tells its disarmingly, immediate and vulnerable story. With the luminous Kyra Kennedy giving a deeply authentic, earthy, and uplifting performance in the title role, BEAUTIFUL offers both absorbing entertainment and inspiration.

Video: First Look At WHITE CHRISTMAS At Maine Street Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024

Get a first look at MSMT's enchanting summer production of Irving Berlin’s timeless classic, Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Running from July 17 to August 3, this heartwarming musical promises to bring festive cheer to the Pickard Theatre with its captivating performances, dazzling choreography, and unforgettable melodies. 

BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024

Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.

Review: MSMT's WHITE CHRISTMAS Is Pure & Perfect Magic
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 19, 2024

The thermometer in Brunswick Maine reads 85°F, but as one approaches the Pickard Theater, a band plays Christmas music outside, and inside the lights are twinkling; the halls are decked with garlands and wreaths; there is literally a forest of elegantly decorated trees, and there is a promise of snow in the air. This is, indeed, a white Christmas like no other. The brainchild of Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark, Maine Street Music Theatre has created “Christmas in July” with a spectacular production of Irving Berlin’s classic WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Marc Robin as its centerpiece. This is a singular and sensational opportunity to experience a breathtaking Broadway musical in a beautiful fantasy setting. 

Video: EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Get a first look at Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

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