Saturday, August 23, 2025

Fuselage review – drama about the losses of Lockerbie sidelines the politics by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAnnie Lareau lost 35 of her fellow students on the downed Pan Am flight, but her focus on the personal in this three-hander leaves a gaping hole At the start of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM
Friday, August 15, 2025

Broadway’s Chicago Welcomes Back Rachel Schur as Roxie Hart by Darryn King

Rachel Schur is returning to Broadway’s Chicago as Roxie Hart. Schur will play the part from August 18 through September 14. She is taking over for Dylis Croman. On September 15, Oscar w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Listen: Marisha Wallace Releases New Album 'Live in London'

Live in London, the new album from Olivier-nominated Cabaret star Marisha Wallace, has officially been released. Recorded in front of a full house at the Adelphi Theatre in March 2025, the a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Rachel Schur to Return to CHICAGO on Broadway as 'Roxie Hart'

Broadway’s record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart," before Mira Sorvino takes on the role for a limited engagement. Schur begins perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Exclusive: Marisha Wallace Sings 'I Cain't Say No' from New Album LIVE IN LONDON

BroadwayWorld has your first listen to Olivier-nominated actress and singer Marisha Wallace performing “I Cain’t Say No” from Oklahoma! in this exclusive new track from her upcoming al…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Skye: A Thriller review – gothic family drama simmers with otherworldly tension by Mark Fisher

Summerhall, EdinburghA woman pieces together her memories of a family tragedy in Ellie Keel’s atmospheric two-hander set on Skye It starts with a shriek. A deliberate false alarm, this set…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Exclusive: Watch 'The Song of Roland' from Nell Benjamin & Laurence O’Keefe's HUZZAH!

Wartch Leo Roberts sing 'The Song of Roland' from the new musical Huzzah!, with book, music, and lyrics by Olivier Award winners and Tony Award nominees Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Monday, August 11, 2025

Photos: 2 Stars of THE PARENT TRAP Visit GINGER TWINSIES

Over the weekend, Dennis Quaid (The Parent Trap's 'Nick Parker') and Courtney Gilberto (the original Tie-Dye girl) paid a visit to the Orpheum Theatre to check out Ginger Twinsies. Both pose…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Cast Set For New Musical CEILIDH Directed By OH, MARY!'s Sam Pinkleton

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming are thrilled to announce full casting for the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Sunday, August 10, 2025

Annie x Macbeth: Comedy vs Tragedy | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

A rollercoaster of emotion! A great joy of repertory theatre can be found in the reverberations amongst the shows. As the New York Times reflected: "After you see two or three [productions …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:03PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025

Wig Wash and Styling | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Even wigs need a regular wash and set! There is so much work that happens behind the scenes that we never dream of. All those wigs you see on stage are made with care from real hair (with t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:36PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Disney's Aladdin to Become the 14th Longest-Running Broadway Show of All Time by Darryn King

Disney's Aladdin is set to surpass Miss Saigon as the 14th longest-running Broadway show in history on August 6. Since its opening on March 20, 2014, the show will have welcomed more than…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025

On Canada’s Top Stage, Macbeth and Annie Are Talking to Americans by Jesse Green

At this year’s Stratford Festival, kings, orphans and even a coffee shop have a message for their neighbors to the south.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Tonight

Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger is set to appear on a new episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, airing Wednesday, July 30. The performer, who recently completed her acclaimed r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

One Performance Wonders: The Moony Shapiro Songbook by JK

One Performance Wonders: The Moony Shapiro Songbook It was an article on Playbill.com about Brenda Pressley joining the cast of 2025's Tony-winning Best Play, Purpose that put this show b…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Annie: "Tomorrow" from rehearsal to stage | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

🌟 A star is born! 🥹 Harper Rae Asch is "perfect as Annie" (Postmedia) and "a star in the making" (The Globe and Mail). Watch as she sings the iconic hit "Tomorrow" from the rehearsal h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM
Friday, July 25, 2025

Photos: GINGER TWINSIES Celebrates Its Star-Studded Opening Night

On Thursday, July 24th, the World Premiere production of GINGER TWINSIES opened Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre. Written and directed by Kevin Zak, is a deliriously clever send-up of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Video: Basketball Players Parody 'It's The Hard Knock Life' With Jordan

The sportswear brand Jordan brought together a group of basketball players for a new musical video, titled 'Too Easy'. The promotional content features a version of the song 'It's The Hard K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Annie: "It's The Hard Knock Life" (Excerpt) | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

How do you get a mid-show standing ovation? 🤩 "It's The Hard Knock Life" performed by the adorable and incredibly talented orphans of Annie. See them shine (despite wearing rags) in this…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:03PM

Kate Shindle, Liisi LaFontaine & More Will Star in HUZZAH! at the Old Globe

The Old Globe has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Huzzah!, with book, music, and lyrics by Olivier Award winners and Tony Award nominees Nell Benjamin (Legally…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Meet the Orphans of Annie: Hazel Heaney | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Meet Hazel Heaney — she plays the role of Daisy in Annie! While not exactly an orphan, Daisy makes appearances in Hooverville and during "N.Y.C." in the beautiful window display of Bloomin…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:36PM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Meet the Orphans of Annie: Fae Lewis | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Meet Fae Lewis, who plays the role of Francis in Annie! While not technically an orphan, she features in Hooverville and in the gorgeous Bloomingdale's window display during "N.Y.C". Fae als…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:18PM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Odds & Ends: Carmen Cusack in Bull Durham, ASL Waitress and Arian Moayed’s Marvel Return by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker to Star in Bull Durham at Paper Mill Paper Mill Playhouse is stepping up to the plate with Bull Durham…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:54PM

Meet the Orphans of Annie: Isla Horner | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Meet Isla Horner, who plays orphan July in Annie! You don't want to miss this "classic musical done exceptionally well" (Next Magazine) as "the eight little girls in the dance numbers are a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM

Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker and More to Star in BULL DURHAM at Paper Mill Playhouse

The cast and the creative team has been revealed for Bull Durham, the first production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. The new musical begins performances Thursday, October 2 in a run co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Meet the Orphans of Annie: Sofia Grace Otta | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Meet Sofia Grace Otta — she plays the role of orphan Duffy in Annie! “Donna Feore’s choreography is always wonderful, and she does not hold back with her younger performers” says Br…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:03PM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Annie: "Easy Street" from rehearsal to stage | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

They make "Easy Street" look, well... easy! Watch Laura Condlln (Miss Hannigan), Amanda Lundgren (Lily St. Regis) and Mark Uhre (Rooster Hannigan) go from the rehearsal hall to the stage, to…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48PM

Photos: First Look At Brenda Pressley As 'Claudine Jasper' In PURPOSE

Brenda Pressley will take her first bow as Claudine Jasper in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of PURPOSE tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15. Pressley will appear in the role through the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36PM

One That Got Away: Boop! The Musical by JK

One That Got Away: Boop! The Musical As I write this, they probably haven't even started the load out of Boop! The Musical at the Broadhurst yet. But that doesn't mean I'm not already disap…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:03AM

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