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Opened: August 5, 1929

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Original HAIRSPRAY Stars Reunite In MAMA. I'M A BIG GIRL NOW At The Lexington Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025


Lexington native and Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy is coming home to where it all began! Bundy, best known for her Broadway roles in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Wicked, is set to take the stage at the Lexington Opera House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now-celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hairspray with a historic cast reunion.

Billy Idol to Release First New Album in a Decade; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025


Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of his first full-length album of new music in over a decade. In anticipation of the forthcoming record, Idol has debuted the new single “Still Dancing.” Listen to it here!

See MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW and More at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025


Audiences won’t want to miss nonstop music, dance and electrifying performances as Broadway’s biggest stars take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2025


Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood.

Review: OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at NOW Arena - A Celebration of Athleticism and Whimsy
by Kathleen Anwar - Feb 15, 2025


Cirque du Soleil has long been known for its awe-inspiring performances, blending daring stunts, stunning visuals, and a sense of wonder. OVO continues this proud tradition, offering a show that is both visually spectacular and athletically extraordinary. What did our critic think of OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at NOW Arena?

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE San Diego Premiere On Sale Now At The Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025


Tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Friday, February 14 at 10 AM. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its San Diego premiere at the San Diego Civic Theatre Tuesday, May 27 – Sunday, June 1.

Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025


Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Goo Goo Dolls to Release Deluxe Edition of 'A Boy Named Goo,' Live Version of 'Name' Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025


Exactly 30 years to the day, rock band Goo Goo Dolls are set to release a 30th Anniversary deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, A Boy Named Goo, on March 14. Fans can now stream the band’s Modern Rock Live version of “Name” here.

Ari Axelrod's A PLACE FOR US: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025


Ari Axelrod's A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway – is available on CD and digital formats now. Learn more about the album and about Axelrod's upcoming performances.

NORDIC NOW! " A Nordic Folk Celebration to Take Place At Scandinavia House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025


This January and February, Scandinavia House in New York will present performances by four of the leading acts in contemporary Nordic folk music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024


Ahead of A Complete Unknown hitting theaters on December 25, the soundtrack has been released on digital platforms. The new album features folk favorites performed by Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, and Boyd Holbrook. Listen to it here!

'for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE' Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024


Angel Studios is now streaming 'for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE The Cinematic Concert Experience!” The four-time Grammy-Award winning brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone filmed their largest tour to date in front of a sold-out arena crowd of 12,000+ in Houston, Texas.

A CARPOOL KARAOKE CHRISTMAS Now Streaming on Apple TV+
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024


Apple has announced an all-new holiday event from the beloved multi-Emmy Award-winning series “Carpool Karaoke: The Series,” with “A Carpool Karaoke Christmas' set to deliver holiday cheer, now streaming on both Apple TV+ and Apple Music. Watch the trailer!

Video: Marc Shaiman Visits Original HAIRSPRAY Trio at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024


Watch Marc Shaiman reunite with original Hairspray stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, and Kerry Butler at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW in the video here!

Photos: Matthew Morrison Joins HAIRSPRAY Alums in MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 11, 2024


See photos of Matthew Morrison on stage with his Hairspray alums in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Tickets Now on Sale for Music Theater Works' 2025 Producers Gala LUCK BE A LADY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024


Music Theater Works will present its annual gala, the Producers Gala, Luck Be A Lady, at the Michigan Shores Club. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Original HAIRSPRAY Star Matthew Morrison Stops By MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024


Broadway's original Link Larkin, Matthew Morrison, stopped by for a visit with his pals Marissa Jaret-Winokur, Kerry Buter and Laura Bell Bundy! Watch as Matt and the gals take a trip down memory lane to perform a Hairspray classic, 'I Can Hear the Bells' in the video below!

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW Enters Finals Two Weeks At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024


The hit Off-Broadway 'Hairspray' reunion Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now is entering its final two weeks of performances at New World Stages through December 21, 2024!

WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024


Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic at MTC), directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman (Choir Boy and Murder Ballad at MTC, Lobby Hero, Six Degrees of Separation).

LAUFEY’S A NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY: HOLLYWOOD BOWL Out Now in Cinemas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024


Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl, the debut concert film from GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey, is out now in select cinemas and IMAX theatres. Learn more!

The Score Album For THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024


The score album for the documentary film 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story' is out now, featuring the original music by composer Ace Vaptsarov.

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! Extends at New World Stages Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024


Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! is extending its limited engagement at New World Stages. A heartwarming, hilarious, and unforgettable night of Broadway magic, Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now! reunites Hairspray original cast members. Learn more!

Photos: Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless Visit MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2024


Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of them backstage with the cast here!

Jefferson Mays' One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now Available to Stream Online
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring Jefferson Mays playing over 50 roles, is now available to stream online. Learn more about where you can watch this production here!

Video: Watch a Clip from FUNNY GIRL- Now Available from the Criterion Collection
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024


Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection! Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in FUNNY GIRL (1968), William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular costarring Omar Sharif. Watch a video clip from the film here.

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