Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nick Fradiani Guessing Neil Diamond Songs | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

While in Chicago, Cooper Clack quizzed Nick Fradiani on his knowledge of Neil Diamond songs. * If you know the 1 song Nick missed in this video, comment the song title below! The story o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

DIFFERENT “COLORED LIGHTS” by Ron Fassler

Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera in “The Rink” (1984). Photo by Martha Swope.November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. In 1984, Liza Minnelli co-starred with Chita …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:15PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Jasmine Amy Rogers to Lead BOOP! The Musical on Broadway, with Faith Prince, Ainsley Melham and More by Darryn King

BOOP!, the new musical inspired by the 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop, has announced initial casting for its Broadway run. The production will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:31AM

Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL on Broadway

BOOP! The Musical has found its cast! The Broadway production will be led by Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role, who led the cast in its world premiere production in Chicago last year. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Faith Prince and Erich Bergen to join Jasmine Amy Rogers in Broadway’s Betty Boop musical by Michael Abourizk

The musical’s principal players will all reprise their roles from the 2023 world premiere in Chicago.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM

‘Boop! The Musical’ Sets Jasmine Amy Rogers And Faith Prince To Lead Broadway Cast by Greg Evans

Principal casting for the new Broadway musical Boop! The Musical was announced today, with Jasmine Amy Rogers and Faith Prince set to reprise their well-reviewed performances from last year�…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM

Jasmine Amy Rodgers, Faith Prince, Ainsley Melham Set To Lead BOOP! THE MUSICAL On Broadway

Today, principal casting was announced for Boop! The Musical which will being previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 11, 2025 before an official opening night on April 5, 2025. The com…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Broadway Shows to See This Fall: ‘Our Town,’ ‘Gypsy’ and More by Laura Collins-Hughes

A guide to every show on Broadway, including new musicals, Tony winning-dramas, quirky hits and veterans like “Hamilton” and “Chicago.”

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Diamond in the Rough: A Review of “A Beautiful Noise” at Broadway In Chicago by Dennis Polkow

Unlike typical jukebox musicals, “A Beautiful Noise” is not an extroverted epic extravaganza, but an introverted intimate introspection.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

"A Wonderful World" isn't Wonderful Enough by Jan Simpson

People have been trying to put Louis Armstrong’s life onstage ever since that master jazzman died in 1971. My BFF Phil took me to a backers’ audition for one attempt to build a musical a…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:54PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway

Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago celebrated its 28th year as a Broadway institution, and also celebrated hitting 11,000 performances on Broadway. Check out…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Thursday, November 14, 2024

DYING IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD by Ron Fassler

Carol Channing and Sid Caesar in 1971’s “Four on a Garden” (Photo by Martha Swope).November 18, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, By Ron Fassler There used to be a certain subset of…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:41PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

What a Wonderful Opening: On the Red Carpet with A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Broadway.com

On November 11, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical opened at Studio 54. The new musical traces the life of the jazz luminary Louis Armstrong from the honky-tonks of New Orleans t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Iridescent - 2021 Dance Showcase - Wanneroo Secondary Playbill

Wanneroo Secondary Playbill. Home · Gallery · Chicago - 2022 Senior School Musical · Iridescent - 2021 Dance Showcase · Previous Production Programs.

SOURCE: Google at 02:36PM

CHICAGO Celebrates 28th Anniversary and 11,000 Performances

On Thursday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical Chicago will celebrate its 28th year as a Broadway institution. Chicago also celebrates hitting 11,000 perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Monday, November 11, 2024

A Christmas Carol 2024 | New Cast Members Interview | November 16 - December 31 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"This experience is just magical." Some of our newest cast members share why they're excited to be joining the company of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, "the perfect Chicago holiday tradition" (Chicago …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:03PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Tony Todd, With Hartford Roots, Dead at 69 by Frank Rizzo

Sad news: Actor Tony Todd who had roots — and performed — in Connecticut has died at the age of 69 in California. I wrote several profiles on him — and saw his magnificent performance…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 07:56AM
Friday, November 8, 2024

Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Beck & Beth Hart - Sweet Home Chicago | 2012 Kennedy Center Honors by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/honors Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Jeff Beck and Beth Hart perform "Sweet Home Chicago" for Buddy Guy during the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. The Ke…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM

Understated Mystery: A Review of Gwydion Theatre Company’s “Perfect Pie” at Greenhouse Theater Center by Hugh Iglarsh

This is a worthy debut for an accomplished playwright who clearly deserves more attention on our side of the border. It’s also proof of how much the Gwydion company has matured over its tw…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Michael McKean and More Join Glengarry Glen Ross Broadway Revival by Hayley Levitt

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, opening at a Broadway theater to be announced in spring 2025. As previously announced, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

In Cabaret, Bebe Neuwirth Is Ready to Tell Some Hard Truths by Darryn King

Bebe Neuwirth has some advice to theatergoers who are planning an evening of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. “You are going to have a new experience,” she told Tamsen Fadal on The Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

It’s Gonna Be Delicious: The Verdon Fosse Legacy Teams Up with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago by Sharon Hoyer

Nicole Fosse, founder and artistic director of the Verdon Fosse Legacy, has been looking for a concert dance company to house her parents’ iconic work. Bob Fosse is perhaps the best-known …

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Everything Happens All At Once: A Review of Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Pericles” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Amanda Finn

Although the play itself may not be for everyone, if there was ever a “Pericles” to see, it is this one.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Adam Pascal to Replace Joey McIntyre in Drag: The Musical by Hayley Levitt

Adam Pascal will join the cast of Drag: The Musical as straight man Tom Hutchinson, beginning performances at New World Stages on December 11. He takes over for Joey McIntyre, who plays his…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Muhammad Ali musical cancels world-premiere production by Ruthie Fierberg

“Ali” was scheduled to bow in Chicago in April 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:23PM
Friday, November 1, 2024

Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders, Hell's Kitchen and More to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Darryn King

Performers have been announced for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The festivities for the city’s 98th Macy’s Parade will include musical and dance performances from the cast …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run

The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Exclusive: First Listen To ‘Bad People’s Money’ From FOWL PLAY

The new musical comedy Fowl Play is releasing their newest single and Theatrely has your first listen. Featuring Broadway favorites Jayke Workman (Chicago) and Daniel Quadrino (Wicked, News…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:13AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

For the Fans: Building Otherworld’s ‘Twihard!’ by American Theatre Editors

Fresh off a cabaret performance at NYC's 54 Below, Otherworld is set to remount their hit 'Twilight' parody musical, continuing their streak of sci-fi and fantasy shows for Chicago audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:22PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic