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Folketeateret’s new production of Jesus Christ Superstar set out to offer a fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved rock opera, but it felt more like a retread of concepts that had become borderline clichés. Most of the lead actors cannot handle Llloyd Webber's score amd the use of live autotune cheapens the experience. The ensemble (and the orhestra) are the only saving grace in this struggling reimagining.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/29/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Chicago's two major opera companies – Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio – to be presented at Lyric from September 26 through October 10, and Ferdinando Paër's opera Leonora – to be presented by COT in its North American Premiere October 1 through October 6.

2024 marks the 85th anniversary of the iconic musical classic The Wizard of Oz. To celebrate that milestone, Warner Bros. has released the full Academy Award-winning score of the film streaming live on YouTube. Revisit the classic music now!

Popejoy Hall has announced the live concert of SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, featuring a screening of the film with a live orchestra performing the score.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

The opera Innocence, directed by prolific Australian director Simon Stone; Club Amourperformed by legendary German dance company Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal; and Australian Dance Theatre’s 60th anniversary show A Quiet Language are the first ticketed shows to be announced for the 2025 Adelaide Festival.

What did our critic think of DET BRENDET BRENNER EN ILD is a musical that brings the life of Hans Nielsen Hauge, the Norwegian lay preacher and reformer, to the stage. Set in a stunning natural environment that complements the historical narrative, the production delivers a blend of strong performances and uneven execution of the source materialNER EN ILD at Gamle Fredrikstad, Artilleriplassen?

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and rarely produced operas, begins its 2024/25 Season, with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of Leonora.

It’s not every show that hands out party poppers as you go in. Aimed at young audiences, Mr Punch At The Opera whips together the iconic hand-puppets with a musical amuse-bouche.

Avatar the Last Airbender-In Concert “blew” into the Hershey Theatre on Thursday, August 8th and was met with “thunderous” applause. Audience members were treated to a giant movie screen playing scenes from the “fiery” series, accompanied by a very talented, yet “grounded” live orchestra.  As you might be able to guess, Avatar (no connection to the James Cameron movies with the blue people) deals with a battle among the elements, and the people who have control over them.

Experience the magic of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT in San Jose. Learn how to purchase tickets!

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER?

We spoke to Natalie Joy Johnson, most recently seen on Broadway in Lempicka about starring in Barrington Stage's Next to Normal, directed by  Artistic Director Alan Paul, in a co-production with Round House Theatre in Washington, DC. 

Get a first look at the CM Performing Arts Center's current production of West Side Story. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Skivvies will return to Joe's Pub next month for The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show, a Halloween treat that puts the signature stripped-down, mashed-up Skivvies stamp on the iconic songs from the cult favorite.

With the inclusion of several beloved all-time classics and an exceptional new cello concerto by Spanish composer Francisco Coll, the 38th 2024 BBC Prom marks a tremendous success for conductor Tianyi Lu.

F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.

The Tony-award-winning musical Memphis will run September 6-22, 2024 at Birmingham Village Players (BVP).

NASHVILLE BALLET is to make its highly-anticipated UK debut at Ballet Nights 006 at Cadogan Hall on September 4th.

Cruel Intentions The 90's Musical is coming to Denver!

Experience the Columbus Symphony performing Danny Elfman's iconic Batman score live to film on October 19.

Sean Dorsey Dance will celebrate its 20th Anniversary Season with a powerful retrospective program at Z Space from September 19-21. Learn how to purchase tickets.

An all new video is giving fans a sneak peek inside the SIX UK & International Tour cast’s royal rehearsal room. Check out the video here!

Following the rapturous reception of the London world premiere of Spider-Man️: Across the Spider-Verse in concert, fans can look forward to a special show at the London Eventim Apollo on Sunday 8th December at 3pm.