SURRENDER Will Have London Run Ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024
HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Surrender by Sophie Swithinbank in creative partnership with Phoebe Ladenburg will be on at the Arcola Theatre between 19 June and 13 July.
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward
by Gil Kaan - May 21, 2024
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Don McLean Releases New 'American Boys' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
Don McLean, GRAMMY winner, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame honoree, is proud to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘American Boys’ an ode to the originators of modern rock ‘n roll. Listen to the album now!
Disney on Broadway Stars Will Unite for 30th Anniversary Sing-Along at BroadwayCon
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2024
In celebration of Disney on Broadway’s 30th anniversary, original stars James Monroe Iglehart (2014 Tony winner for Aladdin), Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Patti Murin (Frozen) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) invite you to ‘Be Their Guest’ in a sing-along featuring fan favorite numbers from Disney on Broadway’s nine Broadway musicals, including 'Hakuna Matata,' 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' 'Whole New World' and 'Let It Go.'
John Legend Set to Perform at The Muny in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
The Muny will present EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician John Legend on its iconic James S. McDonnell Stage for John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories With the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BROADWAY LOVES SABRINA CARPENTER Comes to 54 Below in August
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
On August 4th, music director and producer Benjamin Rauhala’s ‘Broadway Loves’ series will return to 54 Below to celebrate the music of ‘Espresso’ chanteuse (and star of Mean Girls on Broadway on March 10th and 11th of 2020), Sabrina Carpenter!
Joywave to Embark on World Tour to Coincide With New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024
Joywave's upcoming tour will coincide with the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Permanent Pleasure, set for May 17. Fans can catch them performing new tracks from the album, including their latest single 'Scared,' which is accompanied by a music video directed by Dimitri Basil. See the full tour dates here!
IN FOR A PENNY Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Crystal Keith’s In For A Penny at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Video: Norah Jones Performs Live Version of 'I Just Wanna Dance' With Vevo
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024
Vevo, the world's leading music video network, has announced the release of Norah Jones' live performance of 'I Just Wanna Dance,' off her new album Visions. 2024 saw the release of Visions, produced by Leon Michels. Norah explained, 'the reason I called the album Visions is because a lot of the ideas came in the middle of the night or in that moment right before sleep, and this was one of them where you’re half asleep and kind of jolted awake.' Watch the performance now!
Review: COMPANY at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 3, 2024
What did our critic think of COMPANY at Connor Palace? Stephen Sondheim is generally considered the most important composer/lyricist of the 20th century American musical theater. Many consider him to be the person who reinvented the genre.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's
by Rob Lester - Apr 29, 2024
The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.