Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Jerry Mitchell Will Direct West End Production Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

BroadwayWorld has learned Jerry Mitchell will direct the West End production of The Devil Wears Parada, replacing Anna D. Shapiro who directed the world premiere at Broadway In Chicago's J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Video: Isabelle McCalla Gears Up For Her SHUCKED On Broadway Debut!

Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit is currently playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM
Friday, August 11, 2023

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates The Launch Of Its First National Tour

The curtain was raised on Wednesday night for the opening of the first National Tour of MJ. The cast took their opening night bows at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) and r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL First National Tour Kicks Off In Chicago

The curtain was raised on Wednesday night for the opening of the first National Tour of MJ. The cast took their opening night bows at the James M. Nederlander Theatre and received multiple …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:55PM
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Photos: Get a 1st Look at National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit is currently playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Review: ‘MJ the Musical’ in Chicago is a fabulous launch of the national tour by Chris Jones

At the Nederlander Theatre in the Loop, the atmosphere was electric and the action on stage was halted several times for standing ovations.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:56AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

National Tour of MJ the Musical, Starring Roman Banks, Begins August 1 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit launches at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM
Monday, July 31, 2023

Isabelle McCalla to Join ‘Shucked’ Cast as Maizy by Billy

“I’m so excited that I will be ‘getting Shucked’ eight times a week on stage at the Nederlander Theatre! Wait…. I just got that…" The post Isabelle McCalla to Join ‘Shucked�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:37AM
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Isabelle McCalla Will Join the Cast of Shucked by Andy Lefkowitz

Isabelle McCalla has been announced to take over the role of Maizy in the Tony Award-nominated musical Shucked. McCalla will join the production on September 8, replacing the role’s origin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:33PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Photos: Broadway Company of MJ the Musical Meet Their Touring Counterparts by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit will launch in August at Broadway in Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM
Monday, July 17, 2023

Photos: MJ Casts Meet Ahead of the Launch of National Tour

Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55PM
Monday, June 19, 2023

Roman Banks to Lead First National Tour of ‘MJ’ by Billy

'MJ' will launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023.  The post Roman Banks to Lead First National Tour of �…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:49PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

See Who's Joining Roman Banks in National Tour of MJ the Musical; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit will launch in August at Broadway in Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Shucked to Open in London in 2024 by Caitlin Hornik

The new musical comedy Shucked will open in London’s West End in 2024 at a theater to be announced, producer Cameron Mackintosh has shared. “I’m delighted to confirm that London is go…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Roman Banks Lands Title Role in National Tour of MJ the Musical by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway hit will launch in August at Broadway in Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Shucking Around with Ashley D. Kelley: Go Backstage at SHUCKED on Broadway

Things are getting corny at the Nederlander Theatre! The nine-time Tony-nominated Shucked is the biggest surprise of this theatre season (in a good way!) and Ashley D. Kelley is a big part o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Friday, April 28, 2023

Get $49 Tickets to SHUCKED on Broadway!

There has never been a better time to snag tickets to see the most talked about show of the Broadway season! Shucked is bringing audiences to their feet eight times a week at the Nederlande…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Video: John Behlmann Shares the Inside Scoop on Everything SHUCKED

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the insanely talented and handsome triple threat, John Behlmann who is currently starring as Gordy in the hit …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Shucked - A down-home treat by Judd Hollander

Reviewed by Judd Hollander Shucked, the new musical comedy at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre has far too many corn-related puns, references, and innuendos to count. It’s also corn-popp…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:18AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

REVIEW: Shucked by JK

Review of the Saturday, April 22, 2023 matinee performance at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Starring John Behlmann, Kevin Cahoon, Andrew Durand, Grey Henson, Caroline Innerbichle…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

‘Looks set to become this season’s sleeper hit’: SHUCKED – Broadway ★★★★ by Alun Hood

To be honest, if it’s an evening of laugh-yourself-silly fun, catchy tunes, inspired lunacy and bona fide triple threat star turn performances that you’re after, it doesn’t get much be…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, April 17, 2023

No, Thank U! A Review of “Jagged Little Pill” at the Nederlander Theatre by Tristan Bruns

The show centers around waspy, middle-class suburbanites, The Healy family, each of whom are suffering from a different existential crisis.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, April 14, 2023

Shucked Cast and Creatives Reflect on Bringing Country Music to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Shucked has landed on Broadway. The original musical comedy, set in the fictional southern Cobb County, opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The story follows a couple — and the c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM

Broadway Review: “Shucked” at the Nederlander Theatre (Currently On) by David Roberts

After all the hype and waiting it is here. The new Broadway musical “Shucked,” with a book by Robert Horn, and music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, has opened and is curr…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:05PM

Review: A blistering lead performance in ‘Jagged Little Pill’ at Nederlander Theatre by Chris Jones

This is as moralistic a musical as you've ever seen, going far more in that direction than did the Alanis Morissette album.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:00PM
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Shucked ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter April 13, 2023: Shucked, the new musical at the Nederlander Theatre, may be as corny as Kansas in August, but it's for that very reason it's also one of the surprise …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:59PM

‘Shucked’ cast and creatives reflect on bringing country music to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“Shucked” has landed on Broadway. The original musical comedy, set in the fictional southern Cobb County, opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 4. The story follows a couple — and…

SOURCE: Broadway News at 05:23PM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

An over-abundance of corn in ‘Shucked’ at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre by Deb Miller

When two teenagers fall in love and kill themselves because their families can’t get along, everyone agrees that it’s a tragedy. Comedy is not so universal; everyone has a different sens…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:52PM
Monday, April 10, 2023

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SHUCKED

Broadway got a little bit corny week as Shucked celebrated its opening at the Nederlander Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet to chat with special guests, including Kristin Chenowet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM
Friday, April 7, 2023

Robert Horn (‘Shucked’ book writer) on creating a new comedy that’s funny and empathetic: ‘I always start with the heart’ [Exclusive Video I by Sam Eckmann

“What I wanted to do was redefine what I think is an American classic kind of comedy for a new generation,” reveals Robert Horn. This mission has resulted in the riotous new show “Shuc…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM