Thursday, May 15, 2025

Two-Time Tony Nominee Charlotte d’Amboise to Return to Chicago as Roxie Hart by Broadway.com

Charlotte d’Amboise will return to the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. She takes over the role from Ashley Graham on May 26.  D'Amboise received Tony nominations for A Chorus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Charlotte d’Amboise Will Return to CHICAGO; Sophie Carmen-Jones Extends

Chicago will welcome back triple threat Charlotte d’Amboise in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, May 26 and Sophie Carmen-Jones extends in the role of “Velma Kelly” throug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER & CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead Dorian Theater Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has revealed the nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across Broadway and Off-Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

'The Jellicle Ball' – Circus-Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Watch a first look at "The Jellicle Ball" in the new circus-inspired production of 'CATS' at the Paramount Theatre! Paramount isn't kitten around, casting its new take on Cats with a contor…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

Circus-Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre - First Look by BroadwayWorld

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out photos of the high-flying prod…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

'Old Gumbie Cat' – Circus-Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Watch a preview of 'Old Gumbie Cat' from the new circus-inspired production of CATS at Illinois' Paramount Theatre! With a tent full of acro-cats, audiences will get swept up in the circus …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

'Macavity' – Circus-Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Watch a preview of "Macavity" from Paramount Theatre's new production of CATS, set inside a circus! With a tent full of acro-cats, audiences will get swept up in the circus theme while Mung…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' – Circus-Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Watch a video preview of "Mungojerrie an…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

Circus Inspired 'CATS' at Paramount Theatre - 'Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats' by BroadwayWorld

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Watch a preview of "Jellicle Songs For …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

'Bustopher Jones' – Circus Inspired Cats at Paramount Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Watch 'Bustopher Jones' from Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Paramount Theatre's circus-inspired production of Cats brings aerial silks, acroba…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32AM

Exclusive: Inside Paramount’s Circus-Inspired Production of CATS

At Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, the Jellicle Ball has gone airborne. With a new circus-themed revival of Cats now on stage through June 15, director Trent Stork, circus choreograph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Monday, May 12, 2025

Photos: Step Right Up and See Circus Cats, From Chicago's Paramount Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

A new take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber-T.S. Eliot musical runs at the Illinois theatre through June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, and More Take Home Outer Critics Circle Awards; Full List!

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. The big winners included Maybe Happy End…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Sunday, May 11, 2025

We Do the Same Thing Every Week by Christopher "caz" Caswell

Scenes progress, and it becomes clear that nothing which happens in Dick and Jane’s house makes a whole lot of sense, and that’s absolutely the point of Leverett’s witty, clever, and s…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:38PM
Friday, May 9, 2025

Photos: Circus-Themes CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out photos of the high-flying prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54PM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Tom Hooper to Direct Film Adaptation of PHOTOGRAPH 51; Natalie Portman to Star

Following 2019's Cats, Tom Hooper is returning to the director's chair for his next feature. According to Deadline, Hooper is helming a film adaptation of Anna Ziegler's play Photograph 51, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

All The World's a Stage, Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball,' More Earn 2025 Off Broadway Alliance Nominations; Read the Full List by Logan Culwell-Block

The late William Finn, Morgan Jenness, and Linda Lavin are all being added to the Off Broadway Hall of Fame.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Purpose Named Best Play, Maybe Happy Ending Named Best Musical by New York Drama Critics’ Circle by Darryn King

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ family drama Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The announcement took place on May 5, the same day the play was …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose Win New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, David Greenspan, and Cats: "The Jellicle Ball" earned special citations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The New York Drama Critics’ Awards Goes To… by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The 2025 NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS’ CIRCLE names their recipients. PURPOSE – BEST PLAY 2024-25 MAYBE HAPPY ENDING – NAMED BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS TO AN…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:03AM
Monday, May 5, 2025

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PURPOSE Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose Best Play of the 2024-25 season. The award for Best Musical went to Maybe Happy Ending, book by Will Aronson a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Original Broadway Cats Cast Member Stephen Mo Hanan Has Died by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominee originated the roles of Bustopher Jones, Asparagus, and Growltiger in the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Saturday, May 3, 2025

Wonderful Town (New York City Center Encores!) by Tony Marinelli

Fast-forward to 2025, and City Center has once again turned to this dependable crowd-pleaser, reportedly as a last-minute substitute for Michael John LaChiusa’s "The Wild Party." The choic…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:46PM
Friday, May 2, 2025

Stephen Mo Hanan, Tony-Nominated Star of CATS, Dies at 78

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor Stephen Mo Hanan. Hanan passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Hanan is best known to Broadway fans for his po…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42PM

Stephen Mo Hanan, Who Played Three Roles in ‘Cats,’ Dies at 78 by Richard Sandomir

He sang arias on the streets of San Francisco, performed on Broadway and collaborated on a musical about Al Jolson, which he also starred in.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:42PM
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Betty Buckley Weighs In on Cats and Sunset Blvd. Revivals by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also chats about her two new films and upcoming Joe's Pub concerts, and shares a rare recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Maybe Happy Ending, Just in Time, BOOP! and More Recognized with Drama Desk Award Nominations by Darryn King

The nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards, honoring work on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway, have been announced. The ceremony, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Bur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Bodega cats aren't just cute; some in N.Y. also consider them working animals by Jeff Lunden

Kitty lovers started a petition to reclassify cats as necessary to tackle rodents at New York City bodegas.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:54AM
Saturday, April 26, 2025

Celebrating the OCC's 75th Anniversary— and Its Nominees for the 2024-2025 Season by Jan Simpson

The 2024-2025 theater season ends on Sunday with the dual openings of the musicals Dead Outlaw and Real Women Have Curves. And I’m exhausted. But it’s the kind of good exhaustion that c…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 06:24PM
Friday, April 25, 2025

Bodega cats aren't just cute. They're working animals by Jeff Lunden

Many of New York's bodegas (convenience stores) feature popular residents -- cats. They help keep vermin out and invite customers in. They are popular on Instagram, but they are not legal.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:48PM

Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending and BOOP! Lead 2025 Outer Critics Circle Nominations by Hayley Levitt

Nominations have been announced for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Death Becomes Her leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by Maybe Happy Ending with nine, BOOP! The Music…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre