Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, Comes to Life on Broadway by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, the new musical adapted from the camp 1992 horror-comedy film that starred Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis, is springing to life at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Davina and the Vagabonds - Millennium Stage (October 23, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: “Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash—a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:36PM

Reducio! A New, Shorter Version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Is Coming to Broadway by Darryn King

A new, shorter version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Broadway. The leaner show, which runs under three hours including intermission, will premiere at the Lyric Theatre on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Monday, October 21, 2024

Life of Pi National Tour Completes Casting by Darryn King

The cast is complete for the national tour of Life of Pi, the stage adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel by Yann Martell. The tour will launch at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Friday, October 18, 2024

'Chicago' Star Alyssa Milano Reveals Her Broadway Firsts by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld sat down with Chicago on Broadway star Alyssa Milano to discuss her first Broadway experiences! Watch more here: https://bway.world/u9o1j

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:32PM

Offscript: Chicago Shakes With the World by Gabriela

In this month's Offscript, we hear from three leaders who bring the world together through Shakespeare and new work. Plus, we learn about a new generative arts journalism fellowship.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:41PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Mitzi Gaynor, Golden Age Musical Star of South Pacific and More, Dies at 93 by Darryn King

Mitzi Gaynor, a star from the golden age of Hollywood musicals known for roles in There’s No Business Like Show Business and South Pacific, has died. Her death, from natural causes, was co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

'Chicago' Star Alyssa Milano Reveals Her 'Broadway Firsts' by BroadwayWorld

Alyssa Milano is revealing her Broadway Firsts! Watch Chicago's current Roxie Hart reveal her first Broadway show, first stage bow, and more – all leading up to her first Broadway bow. Wat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:02PM

12-Year-Old Hazel Vogel to Lead Annie National Tour and NYC Holiday Run by Hayley Levitt

The 2024-25 national tour of Annie, stopping at Madison Square Garden for a holiday run with Whoopi Goldberg in the role of Miss Hannigan, has its full cast. The tour launches with a limit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Video: CHICAGO's Alyssa Milano Talks 'Broadway Firsts'

BroadwayWorld sat down with Chicago on Broadway star Alyssa Milano to discuss her first Broadway experiences! Watch now!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer Join Broadway's Spectacular Spectacular Moulin Rouge! Tonight by Hayley Levitt

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer take the lead at Moulin Rouge! on October 15 as Broadway's newest Christian and Satine. Cardoza and Pfeiffer assume the roles from the musical's original …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32AM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- It's Just Jaquez

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all of the latest Bway updates! Then I am joined by Jaquez, a Broadway performer whose talent knows no bounds. Jaquez currently plays Fred Casely in Chic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Friday, October 11, 2024

REST IN PEACE, PAMELA S. GREEN (AUGUST 3, 1958 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2024) by Robert Shuman

Pamela S. Green Obituary Pamela, was born on August 3,1958 to Alfred G. Green and Marilyn G. Green in Chicago, Ill. After a brief illness, Pam passed peacefully at the age of 66 on September…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 03:58PM

Phillip Johnson Richardson to Play Knuck in Hell’s Kitchen, Replacing Chris Lee by Darryn King

The Wiz’s Phillip Johnson Richardson will play Knuck in the Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen. He takes over for Chris Lee, who originated the role and plays his final performance at t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Alexis Bittar's Fictional Margeaux Goldrich Will Give Opening Monologue in CHICAGO

Margeaux Goldrich, the fictional character developed by designer Alexis Bittar and played by actor, Patricia Black, will be delivering Chicago's opening monologue on Tuesday, October 15th on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Alexis Bittar’s fictitious Margeaux Goldrich will make cameo in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Michael Abourizk

The lifestyle brand’s socialite character is played by Patricia Black.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Life After | "Poetry" | Performed by Composer/Playwright Britta Johnson by Mirvish Productions

To give you a taste of LIFE AFTER, watch this performance of Poetry, one of the “stirring” (Chicago Tribune) and “exquisite” (Broadway World) songs from the show, performed by the sh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:36PM

You're First Look at DCPA's I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

NOW PLAYING until November 4, 2024 This vibrant adaptation of Erika Sánchez’s New York Times Bestseller follows Júlia, a Chicago high schooler who is definitely not your perfect Mexic…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:22PM

Inherit the Wind | Scene 1 | On Stage Through October 20 | Goodman Theatre by Goodman Theatre

"Living comes from a long miracle." Watch this dynamic scene from INHERIT THE WIND featuring cast members Christopher Llewyn Ramirez (BERTRAM CATES) and Tyler Meredith (RACHEL BROWN). On sta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:55AM
Monday, October 7, 2024

Leonard Rossiter’s manic physicality was a revelation | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

His gangster Hitler in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui turned him into a star but from his earliest roles the actor had an unforgettable expressive force • Rossiter interviewed by the Gua…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

‘Mr Rossiter says he is good at madmen’: Leonard Rossiter interviewed by the Guardian in 1969 – from the archives by Terry Coleman

17 July 1969: The actor talks about his role as Hitler in Brecht’s Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and his career so far ‘It was hard not to stare at him all the time’: inside the remark…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Double Freedom from Tyranny: A Review of “Fidelio” at Lyric Opera and “Leonora” at Chicago Opera Theater by Dennis Polkow

It is a rare and wonderful occurrence when you can hear two operas where two different composers have set the same libretto side-by-side.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Skivvies and Marissa Rosen - Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul) Medley by Lauren Molina

Marissa Rosen joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Saturday Night (Bay City Rollers), Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) (Elton John), Hot Patoot…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:56PM

Survey Shows Chicago Small Arts Sector Thriving by American Theatre Editors

A new study measures the city's artistic success by the more than 4,500 artists employed and over 1,800 productions, exhibitions, and special events programmed each year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:41AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night

On Monday, Alyssa Milano visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience in the current Broadway cast of Chicago. The actress recently joined the production as Roxie Hart, als…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM

Casting Announced for 2024-2025 ‘Chicago’ North American Tour by Matthew Herzog

The 2024-2025 Chicago tour will re-open in Birmingham, AL at BJCC Concert Hall on November 19th and continue through June of 2025. The cast of CHICAGO features Ellie Roddy as Roxie Hart, Tay…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 01:39PM

Static Sorcery: A Review of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Broadway In Chicago by Dennis Polkow

What distinguishes “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is not the story that is told but the way in which the story is told.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Monday, September 30, 2024

The Broadway Cast: All About CHICAGO with Orfeh, Max Von Essen & Red Concepción

In this video, watch as Ben is joined by Max Von Essen, Orfeh and Red Concepción for a roundtable discussion about insights into their characters and the show's legacy, tales of backstage s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil to Play Broadway in 2025 by Darryn King

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, a new musical with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and book by MacArthur “Genius” Taylor Mac, will debut on Broadway in 2025. Dates, venue…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Is Headed To Broadway Next Year

Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil will head to Broadway in 2025. The new musical is based off John Berendt’s 1994 non-fiction book of the same n…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 09:30AM

‘Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil’ Musical Announces 2025 Broadway Debut by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The musical adaptation of Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, John Berendt’s bestselling nonfiction tale of murder and moss-covered secrets in Savannah, Georgia, will debut…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic