Thursday, October 17, 2024

Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call

A Wonderful World stars James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton) as Louis Armstrong. Joining him are Darlesia Cearcy (How to Dance in Ohio) as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum (The Book of M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Arianna Rosario Stars as Satine in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! by Hayley Levitt

Arianna Rosario takes over the role of Satine in the national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on September 24 at the Detroit Opera House. The show will be in Detroit through October 6, m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Friday, August 16, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Starring James Monroe Iglehart, Completes Broadway Casting by Hayley Levitt

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, opening on Broadway this fall at Studio 54 with Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart in the title role, has its complete cast. Previews begin O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Monday, July 29, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month: MEMPHIS Turns Up the Dial on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: With music by David Bryan, lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro, and a book by DiPietro, Memphis was directed by Christopher Ashley, choreographed by Sergio Truj…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM

Theatre Review: ‘Memphis’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Savannah Brooks

In a flurry of powerful voices, Tennessee accents, and earworm songs, the 2010 winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, “Memphis,” has landed at The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA).…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:37PM
Friday, July 19, 2024

The Hot Wing King review – Katori Hall’s comedy sizzles with joy by Arifa Akbar

Dorfman theatre, LondonThis Pulitzer-winning play delicately explores issues of race, sexuality and masculinity with humour as the main ingredient A group of Black American men have convened…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02PM

The Hot Wing King, National Theatre review - high kitchen-stove comedy, with sides of drama by Tom Birchenough

Katori Hall is back in her native Memphis with an exuberant ensemble piece There’s an exuberant comedy from the start in Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King, which comes to London after an i…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 12:42PM
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary by Frank Rizzo

A scene from “13” at the Norma Terris Theatre. Tucked away in the cozy Connecticut town of Chester, sits the Terris Theatr…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 11:13AM
Friday, July 12, 2024

Theatre Under the Stars presents MEMPHIS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Take a look behind the scenes from rehearsals for Theatre Under The Stars production of MEMPHIS!

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Sunday, June 30, 2024

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Memphis, the four-time Tony Award-winning musical about a soulful, white radio DJ and his love for a black singer at the dawn of the ...

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Meet Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola Jr., Winners of the 2024 Jimmy Awards by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Tony Marion Puts the BROADWAY FASHION SPOTLIGHT on Derek Klena! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award-nominee Antonio R. Marion (Big Fish, Evita, Ghost) will host a new web-series with Hollywood style expert Erin McSherry (Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 50 Cen…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:48AM
Thursday, June 20, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 8: Bringing Broadway to Nebraska by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 7: Hear From the Broadway-Bound Winners of the DPAC Rising Star Awards by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

WAITRESS Is Opening Up Across the US! Find Out What's Inside in Rehearsal with the Cast! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion pic…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:18PM

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 6: Inspiration Meets Collaboration at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 5: Nurturing Talent at the Jerry Awards in Madison, WI by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Becky Gulsvig Perform 'Me And The Sky' and More Highlights from COME FROM AWAY on Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Come From Away on Tour! Check out the video below! The touring production of Come From Away stars Kevin Carolan (Di…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM
Thursday, May 23, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 4: Building Camaraderie at the Stars of Tomorrow Program in Rochester, NY by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Broadway League's 2024 League Awards Honor Thomas Schumacher and More by Darryn King

The Broadway League has presented its 2024 League Awards honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway. The awards were bestowed during this year’s Broadway League Spring Road C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 3: Opening Doors for Students Through Wisconsin's Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn by Joel Benjamin

Christie Perfetti Williams’ genial new play "Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn" transports the audience back to the moment Elvis Presley became an international …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:26AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Todrick Hall to Play Donkey in London Production of Shrek This Summer by Hayley Levitt

Singer-songwriter, choreographer and famed YouTuber Todrick Hall joins the London cast of Shrek, running at the Eventim Apollo Theatre in Hammersmith for six weeks from July 19 through Aug…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 2: The Inspiring Rising Stars of the Roger Rees Awards by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Road to the Jimmys, Episode 1: Glimpsing the Future of Broadway with Disney Theatrical's Thomas Schumacher by Darryn King

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Theatre News: Little Theatre of Alexandria Announces 2024-2025 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

MemphisJULY 20 – AUGUST 10, 2024 Loosely based on a story of Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips, one of the first white DJs to play black music in the 1950s. A mixture of soul, blues, jazz…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:48PM
Monday, February 26, 2024

2024-2025 Broadway Seasons Announced Across the Country by Matthew Herzog

‘Some Like It Hot’ (Broadway Cast). Photo: Marc J. Franklin. 2024-2025 Broadway seasons were announced on Monday evening for venues in Schenectady, Memphis and Las Vegas–each taking pl…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:46PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LPAC Memphis Remains Vibrant Rousing Thought-Provovoking by Bill Hirschman

Almost 15-and-a-half years after its Broadway debut, the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, Memphis still provides a rousing good time and offers messages that keep the show as fresh as recen…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 04:06PM

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Ephraim Sykes to Star in Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center by Darryn King

Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes will star as Albert, Rosie and Conrad Birdie, respectively, in the classic Charles Strouse-Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Obsessed, a New Diane Warren Musical Featuring Taylor Swift's 'Say Don't Go,' Takes Steps Toward Broadway by Darryn King

Obsessed, a new musical about the life of Grammy and Emmy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, set to her biggest hits, has taken its next steps toward Broadway. Press representatives say that…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Broadway Performer and Symphony Clay Founder Monette McKay Collabs With HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Star On Opening Night Gifts

Broadway performer Monette McKay, whose credits include Come From Away, Memphis, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia!, has launched small batch cerami…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM

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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