Monday, December 9, 2024

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kara Young and More to Star in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

The complete cast is set for the Broadway premiere of Purpose, a new play by Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate). Previews begin at the Hayes Theater on February 25, 202…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Thursday, December 5, 2024

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

Gilbert & Sullivan's only U.S. world premiere, two theatre foundings (Dunbar Theatre in Philly, St. Nicholas in Chicago), a Broadway Y2K shutdown, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:11PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

We Jam: The Chicago Tap Allstars Unite for a Shuffle Through a “Winter Wonderland” by Sharon Hoyer

To draw together Chicago’s diverse and at times fractious tap community, Mark Yonally of Chicago Tap Theatre and M.A.D.D. Rhythms founder Bril Barrett created the Chicago Tap Allstars—an…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Tony Nominee Hailey Kilgore and Carlos Valdes Will Star in Hadestown on Broadway; Tom Hewitt to Rejoin the Cast by Darryn King

Hadestown is about to welcome a new Orpheus and Eurydice—and welcome back a former Hades. Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore takes over the role of Eurydice in the show, while Colombian-American…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Photos: Sebastián Yatra and Bianca Marroquín in CHICAGO on Broadway

All new production photos have been released of Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn' and Bianca Marroquín as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Check out the photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

CHICAGO THEN AND NOW By Peter Filichia

CHICAGO’s hitting the 11,000-performance mark last month inspired me. I pulled out the Bob Fosse-Fred Ebb script from August 3, 1973 – 22 months before the show came to Broadway. Let’s…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 06:00AM
Monday, December 2, 2024

December on the London Stage: Devils in Prada, Churning Tempests and a Christmas Classic by Matt Wolf

December may be the time of year when people switch off and embrace the holidays. But there's very little rest in the ever-busy world of London theater, which is more crowded this year than …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving

Chicago beat its prior Thanksgiving week gross record. Learn more about the show's grosses and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances, starring Sebastian Yatra.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM
Sunday, December 1, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Watch and Learn with Dylis Croman

In this episode, I am joined by a true Broadway veteran with an incredible career, Dylis Croman. Fresh off of performing the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, we chat in her dress…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM
Friday, November 29, 2024

Trumpeter Alphonso Horne On Channeling Louis Armstrong in Broadway's A Wonderful World by Darryn King

On June 21, 1929, the New York Times reviewed a “noisy, high spirited, fast moving” musical revue at the Hudson Theatre called Hot Chocolates. “Cornets and saxophones blare an adequate…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM
Thursday, November 28, 2024

David Sedaris: Don't Call Him 'Queer;' 'Gay' is OK by Frank Rizzo

David Sedaris is proud to be gay. Not in the marching-in-the-streets-waving-placards way. He is proud of the word ‘gay’ — as opposed to any number of the homoseuxal-defining terms that…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 09:35AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Captioning Chicago by Gabriela

This month, Gabriela explores multilingual and nonverbal storytelling, Jerald remembers Kris Vire and celebrates Sondheim, and two care consultants share ways to recharge this winter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:36PM

Sebastián Yatra Talks Playing Billy Flynn in Chicago - YouTube

Sebastián Yatra Talks Playing Billy Flynn in Chicago. 332 views · 6 hours ago ...more. Playbill ... Playbill•73K views · 8:16 · Go to channel · The 'New ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:24PM

Photos: Sebastian Yatra Makes Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra made his Broadway debut as 'Billy Flynn' in the long-running revival of Chicago last night. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Monday, November 25, 2024

Video: Sebastián Yatra Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO

Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) took his first Broadway bows in the long-running revival of Chicago earlier tonight. Go inside his big debut in new v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM

Chicago Vlog with Cooper Clack | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

A Beautiful Noise spent two weeks in Chicago and while in town, Cooper tries Sweet Green for the first time, takes us to a Bulls game, celebrates Nick Fradiani's birthday. We also get to reu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:43PM

Sebastián Yatra Talks Playing Billy Flynn in Chicago by Playbill

Colombian singer, songwriter, and musician Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s "Dos Oruguitas”) makes his Broadway debut November 25 in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago at the Ambassador Thea…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM

CHICAGO's Sebastián Yatra to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC this year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Long-Running Blue Man Group to Close Off-Broadway After Three Decades in New York by Darryn King

Blue Man Group will conclude its New York run in February 2025. The off-Broadway sensation featuring the marshmallow-catching, paint-splattering, toilet paper-spraying antics of a trio of wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

Blue Man Group to End New York and Chicago Runs After Over 30 Years

Blue Man Group, the renowned theatrical troupe known for its wordless performances featuring drum-beating and paint-splashing bald blue characters, will conclude its New York run on February…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Blue Man Group to End New York Run After Three Decades Off Broadway by Michael Paulson

The troupe is also closing its Chicago company, but continues to perform in Berlin, Boston, Las Vegas and, soon, Orlando.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago by Michael Paulson

With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

My Variety Review of the New Broadway Musical "Death Becomes Her" by Frank Rizzo

In the new Broadway musical “Death Becomes Her,” a so-so 1992 movie gets a stunning makeover. Headlined by Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and a slew of special effects, the film followed two …

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 10:22PM

Why Did Sarah Reese Leave Chicago Med? Is Rachel DiPillo Coming Back For Good? - Soaps.com

... playbill.com/article/a-fine-showmance-loves-labours-lost-co-stars-colin-donnell-and-patti-murin-com-325772" target="_blank"><em>Playbill</em> ...

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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

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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
TBA: Ragtime