Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has announced the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, this production comes to the stage in a US premiere production directed by Paul Hart, July 19–September 1, 2024 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.
Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at The 92nd Street Y
by Rob Lester - Jun 4, 2024
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 4, 2024
From June 5th until July 24th, the touring production of the hit Broadway Musical WICKED will be at Mirvish’s Princess of Wales Theatre. For over 20 years now, the songs, comedy, message, and heart of this musical have been captivating audiences with 'The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz.' Broadway World had the opportunity to chat with leads Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels about what it is like joining this juggernaut of a show, adjusting to life on tour, getting to be in WICKED at the same time that the much anticipated movie comes out, and what this show, these characters, and their powerful friendship means to them.
Interview: Theatre Life with Stephen Cole
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 2, 2024
Today’s subject Stephen Cole is an accomplished lyricist, performer, and book writer. You can now add novelist to that already impressive list of accomplishments. Stephen Cole’s latest literary endeavor takes us back to the Golden Age of Broadway with his first novel entitled Mary & Ethel…and Mikey Who?. The book is now available everywhere for purchase in both hardcover and digital versions.
54 SINGS PREQUELS, SEQUELS AND THREEQUELS Comes to 54 Below in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
54 Below will present 54 Sings Prequels, Sequels and Threequels on Tuesday, June 18 at 9:30pm. From Wicked and Love Never Dies to Disney's Mary Poppins Returns, Disenchanted, Mamma Mia 2, and so much more, you'll have a blast returning to characters you know and love!
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - May 30, 2024
The Phoenix Theatre Company's edition of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed and choreographed by Staś Kmieć, is good and quite entertaining. In its own right, it follows the tradition of the Broadway musical ~ brisk, easy to consume, emotionally uplifting, and endowed with a highly talented ensemble.
Benefit Performance of Neil Berg's 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024
Marquis Studios, an arts education non-profit organization, will present a special benefit performance of Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed 101 Years of Broadway, a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows features a dazzling cast of Broadway performers accompanied by Award Winning Composer/Pianist Neil Berg comes to 54 Below on June 5, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
THE FORGE SINGS SUMMER CONCERT Returns This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024
Enjoy a live Disney music celebration at THE FORGE: LEMONT QUARRIES on June 8th and 9th. Families can sing along with talents from around the country, meet princesses, and enjoy snacks and beverages.
Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein to Star in Indie Film RISE AND SHINE
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024
According to new reports, Tony Winners Rachel Bay Jones and Danny Burstein will star alongside newcomer Ana Sharp in an independent film from Laura Somers called Rise and Shine. Based on a true story, the film follows Janice Steele and her daughter Terri who makes the transition from homeschool to public school. Janice, who was born with cerebral palsy and a developmental delay, inspires those around her in this new environment with her positivity.
THE AUDIENCE Comes to Drury Lane Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Drury Lane Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with The Audience. Masterfully blending the personal and the political, The Audience gives a glimpse into the woman behind the crown and the leaders she outlasted.
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.