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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, OKLAHOMA! And More Announced At The Firehouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

The Firehouse Theatre has unveiled its 2025 season, “From the Golden Age to the Rock 'n' Roll Stage!” Audiences will journey through time with a spectacular lineup of musicals that celebrate Broadway classics and rock ‘n’ roll legends alike. 

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge & Daniel Quadrino to Join WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

WICKED on Broadway will welcome three new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. See who is starring in the production and learn more about the show.

Jane Fonda To Host THE WALLIS DELIVERS: A BENEFIT EVENING TO SUPPORT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) will hold The Wallis Delivers: A Benefit Evening to Support Wildfire Recovery on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at The Wallis, beginning at 6:00pm. The event is hosted by actor, producer, author, and activist Jane Fonda.  

Full Cast Set For DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for for the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.

Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

BWW Q&A: Jamey Ray on THE CORNER OF BROADWAY & MAIN STREET from Voctave
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from the Central Florida area. Formed in the winter of 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Voctave members have roots in musical theater, contemporary Christian music, barbershop, pop and choral music.

L'CHAIM: A TOAST TO THE JEWISH LEGACY OF BROADWAY Comes To Aventura
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

In an enchanting celebration of music, history and heritage, the City of Aventura will present L'Chaim: A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Wednesday, February 19 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, February 20 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Get WICKED Movie Funko Pops
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2025

Good news! Two fan-favorite cameos from the Wicked movie have received new Funko Pop! figures. As part of the Wicked line, a two-pack of the Emerald City Players- played by original Wicked stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in the 2024- are up for pre-order.

WICKED supera el millón de espectadores en España
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 29, 2025

La primera parte de WICKED ya ha superado el millón de espectadores en España, con una recaudación en nuestro país de más de siete millones de euros.

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.

Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed that single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 12 p.m. Learn more about this season's productions.

Video: Jon M. Chu Reacts to WICKED's 10 Oscar Nominations
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

On Thursday, January 23, Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed the 97th Oscars nominations in all 23 Academy Award categories. Watch Jon M. Chu react to Wicked's 10 Academy Award nominations in the video here!

Video: WICKED's New Elphaba Lencia Kebede Sings 'Defying Gravity' Before Historic Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, 2025 she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company.

Which Shows are Newly Available for Licensing?
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 23, 2025

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Photos: First Look at Rise Up Art Alliance’s THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 23, 2025

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be 'Out There,' observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda.

WICKED consigue 10 nominaciones en los Premios de la Academia 2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 23, 2025

Tanto Cynthia Erivo como Ariana Grande han conseguido un reconocimiento por sus interpretaciones de Elphaba y Glinda en la versión de Jon M Chu para la gran pantalla.

WICKED Movie, Colman Domingo, & More Nominated For Oscars - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

The nominations for the 97th Oscars have been announced. Academy Award nominees include Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Colman Domingo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet, and more. Check out the full list of nominations!

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Brings BROADWAY, OUR WAY to the Curran Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.

Exclusive: Listen to 'Migratory V' From Ari Axelrod's Upcoming Album 'A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Ari Axelrod will release his new album A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway on Friday, January 17. We have your exclusive first listen to the track 'Migratory V', written by Adam Guettel for Myths & Hymns.

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