Saturday, April 5, 2025

Theatre Guide: ‘The Music Man’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Herb Merrick

“The Music Man,” with music, lyrics, and book by Meredith Willson, is based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. Set in the fictional town of River City, Iowa, the story follows the…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:02PM

With Scott Rudin so in the news - Some of our respectful parody-tributes related to Scott Rudin shows. by Fred Landau

  Since arguably the biggest New York entertainment news story  this past week has been Scott Rudin,  Some of our respectful parody-tributes  related to some of Scott Rudin's shows. N…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 10:08AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Hugh Jackman and Sonia Friedman launch new company for ‘affordable’ theatre by Caitlin Hornik

Jackman was last seen on Broadway in ‘The Music Man’ while Friedman currently has several productions running

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:36PM
Monday, February 24, 2025

At This Theatre: The Majestic by JK

At This Theatre: The Majestic Lately, the Majestic Theatre has been in the news lately. First, after more than three and a half decades, it lost its longest-running tenant, The Phantom of t…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:24AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Dylis Croman Reprises Role as Roxie Hart in Chicago; Rema Webb Joins as 'Mama' Morton by Darryn King

Broadway’s Chicago will welcome Dylis Croman back into the role of Roxie Hart while also welcoming Rema Webb to the role of Matron "Mama" Morton. Taking over the roles from Erika Jayne a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Theatre Review: Broadway Center Stage: ‘Schmigadoon!’ at the Kennedy Center by Aidan O'Connor

  It’s a dream theatregoers have to somehow end up in the middle of an out-of-the-blue dance number à la “The Music Man,” “Oklahoma,” “Brigadoon,” or the like. Part of Kenned…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:21PM
Monday, January 27, 2025

Hugh Jackman: From New York, With Love review – the showman hits Broadway again by Jesse Hassenger

Radio City Music Hall, New York The actor and performer’s charmingly old fashioned one-man show saw him rattle through surprising list of showtunes and fan favorites When Hugh Jackman retu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:32PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

“70, GIRLS, 70”: A JOYOUSLY IMPERCT MUSICAL by Ron Fassler

Mildred Natwick (on the moon) with the cast of “70, Girls, 70” (1971). Photo by Martha Swope.January 7, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Between the years 1965 and 19…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:44PM
Friday, December 20, 2024

Videos: Hugh Jackman Rehearses LES MISERABLES, MUSIC MAN & More For Radio City Residency

Before starting his New York With Love concert series at Radio City Music Hall next month, Hugh Jackman has shared videos of himself rehearsing songs from The Music Man, Les Misérables, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Thursday, December 19, 2024

“THE MUSIC MAN” IS 67 TODAY by Ron Fassler

Preston as Harold Hill selling a bill of goods to Barbara Cook as Marian in “The Music Man” (1957).Same age as me, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is sixty-seven. My birthday is in M…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:31PM
Monday, December 16, 2024

Sutton Foster shines in CTG’s enchanting “Once Upon a Mattress” revival: A Royal Hit of Heart and Humor by Pauline Adamek

Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:02PM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Michele Pawk, Caesar Samayoa and More Join Jonathan Groff in the Bobby Darin Musical Just in Time by Darryn King

Additional Broadway casting has been announced for Just in Time, the new musical starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as "Dream Lover" crooner Bobby Darin. The show begins performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM

Additional Broadway Casting Announced For Jonathan Groff’s ‘Just In Time’ Bobby Darin Musical by Greg Evans

Casting was announced for Broadway’s upcoming Just in Time starring Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, with the Merrily We Roll Along Tony winner to be joined on stage in the new musical by Jo…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Music Man

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:59PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

Review: Our Town by JK

Review of the Saturday, November 9, 2024 matinee performance at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Starring Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch, Katie Holmes, Billy Eugene Jones, Ephraim Syk…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:31AM
Thursday, November 14, 2024

[Now Playing] Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress - Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group

DIRECT FROM BROADWAY STARRING MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND SUTTON FOSTER Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles,CA…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:23PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

[Coming Soon] Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress - Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group

DIRECT FROM BROADWAY STARRING MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND SUTTON FOSTER Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles,CA…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:14PM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Warren Carlyle Is,A Brilliant Choreographer! by Corine Cohen

I was fortunate to see THE MUSIC MAN when Hugh Jackman was out with Covid. I have always loved Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman, Lance Roberts and Shuler Hensley. I interviewed Shuler when he was…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 07:18PM
Monday, September 30, 2024

Gavin Creel sings "Help is on the Way" at Easter Bonnet Competition 2015 by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

At the 2015 Easter Bonnet Competition, Gavin Creel closed the show with a new arrangement of “Help is on the Way,” Broadway Cares' Easter Bonnet anthem written by David Friedman. Gavin …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:32PM
Thursday, August 15, 2024

My Broadway Review of 'Once Upon a Mattress' Starring Sutton Foster by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Hudson Theatre. What makes it special:? Another transfer from the New York City Center’s Encores! series to Broadway. Sutton Foster and Michael…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 03:55PM
Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Meredith Willson revue to play 54 Below September 1st by Andrew Poretz

Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson will play its first of four dates at 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on September 1st. The show presents an eveni…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:53PM

Looking Back at THE MUSIC MAN's Broadway Journey by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch a video looking back at the record-breaking run of The Music Man below on Broadway, starring two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning sta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:48PM
Monday, August 5, 2024

Jefferson Mays Says 'Happy Trails' to THE MUSIC MAN and Prepares for A CHRISTMAS CAROL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Exclusive video has been released of Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays saying “happy trails” to his acclaimed run in The Music Man as he prepares to begin pe…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:53PM
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sutton Foster and Darren Star Tease the Final Season of YOUNGER & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Sutton Foster and Darren Star chat about the final season of Younger, how they filmed in the midst of the pandemic, and a future back onstage in The Music Man!

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:02AM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Matt Doyle And Max Clayton Featured In New York Pops Underground Cabaret At 54 Below by Andrew Poretz

Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company) and Max Clayton (Chicago, The Music Man, Moulin Rouge) will headline the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance on Monday, October 7, 202…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:12AM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Go Behind The Scenes Of 5 Star Theatricals' THE MUSIC MAN With Adam Pascal, Shirley Jones And More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this exclusive video go behind the scenes of 5-Star Theatricals, The Music Man with Adam Pascal, featuring book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, music…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Stratford's THE MUSIC MAN by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Stratford Festival's 66th season is off to an exhilarating start with Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man. BroadwayWorld has …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Video: Nikki Renee Daniel & Charles Esten in Pittsburgh CLO's THE MUSIC MAN

Pittsburgh CLO is now presenting THE MUSIC MAN, running July 9-14, 2024 at the Benedum Center. The cast of the show will be led by Charles Esten and Broadway's Nikki Renee Daniels, as Harold…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Nikki Renée Daniels Will Lead PCLO's The Music Man by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sarah Edwards is directing the Tony-winning musical with choreography by Mara Newbery Greer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Sings the Classics for the AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: With a decades-spanning career and an unmatched list of accolades including Kennedy Center Honors and Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk awards, Broadway icon Barbara…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:32AM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Stars Hit the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE MUSIC MAN on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Last night, the hugely anticipated revival of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, starring two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18AM

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