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Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

TOOTSIE Will Open Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023


Starlight will present the Tony Award-Winning Musical Tootsie to open the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre May 19-21.

Tony Award-Winning Musical TOOTSIE Comes To Thousand Oaks, May 30�" June 3
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023


The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, TOOTSIE. This production will close out the 22–23 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center May 30–June 3, 2023.

Interview: Itamar Moses of AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY Adapts the Beloved Animated Film for the Stage
by Jim Munson - Apr 20, 2023


BroadwayWorld chats with Itamar Moses, Tony-winning book writer for 'The Band's Visit,' about his new show 'An American Tail the Musical' enjoying its world premiere at Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis April 25- June 18.

54 Below to Transition to Nonprofit Status
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023


54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue has transitioned to nonprofit status.

FAT HAM, THE BAND'S VISIT & More Set for The Huntington 23/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


The Huntington has announced its complete lineup for the 23/24 season, featuring an eclectic mix of 7 highly acclaimed shows by a wide variety of diverse artists. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

GYPSY and THE BAND'S VISIT to be Screened at the V&A's 2023 Performance Festival, Celebrating Musical Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 13, 2023


Running from 22 April 2023, the V&A's Performance Festival will 'explore and deconstruct musical theatre, with a wide range of special events taking place throughout the museum.'

A STRANGE LOOP, THE BAND'S VISIT, and More Set For SpeakEasy Stage Company's 33rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023


A STRANGE LOOP; the Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE BAND’S VISIT; the searing Pulitzer Prize-winning drama COST OF LIVING; the hilarious Broadway comedy POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE; and the award-winning Off-Broadway hit  A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 33rd Season.

Tickets On Sale Now To All Shows In The 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023


Starlight Theatre has announced that tickets to all shows in the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series are now on sale. Season tickets are still available.

Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas Reveals 2023-2024 Season: SECRETS, LIES, AND CHAOS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023


After a momentous 50th anniversary season, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced their 2023-2024 season entitled “Secrets, Lies, and Chaos.” The season will begin with a production of the play Tigers Be Still - MainStage's first produced show at their downtown Irving venue, MainStage 222 - and continue with five productions each running for three weekends at Irving Arts Center – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The 39 Steps, Dear Brutus, Grand Hotel, the Musical, and The Children's Hour. 

Tickets On Sale Now to Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series Featuring TOOTSIE, 1776 & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023


Starlight Theatre has announced that tickets to all shows in the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series are now on sale.

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Featuring Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have released four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Open in Boston in Fall 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage will co-produce the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit which features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, as part of their respective 2023-2024 seasons.

Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection. Adventures in Reality, Canard, Canard, Goose?, In the Footprint: The Battle for the Atlantic Yards, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play will all be available in digital and streaming formats on Friday, March 24.

Darren Criss, Brian d'Arcy James, Jessica Vosk & More to Take Part in Atlantic Theater Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!

Michael Kostroff to Star in Itamar Moses Comedy THE WHISTLEBLOWER at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023


Theater Wit will present The Whistleblower, the newest play by Tony Award-winner Itamar Moses, author of The Band’s Visit, winner of ten 2018 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Listen: Eleri Ward's KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE to be Released on Vinyl in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that the new album Keep A Tender Distance rom singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be released in a special vinyl edition on Friday, June 2. 

The Civilians To Honor Kurt Deutsch & Ghostlight Records at ADVENTURES IN REALITY, 2023 Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023


The Civilians will honor Grammy-winning industry executive Kurt Deutsch, Senior Vice President, Warner Music Entertainment & Theatrical Ventures, and Ghostlight Records at Adventures in Reality: The Civilians' 2023 Spring Benefit. 

Tickets Now on Sale for Lucas Hnath's A SIMULACRUM; New Opening Date Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023


Tickets are now on sale for Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere of A Simulacrum, written by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath (Dana H.) with Steve Cuiffo, directed by Lucas Hnath.

TheatreSquared Announces 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023


TheatreSquared (T2) Artistic Director Robert Ford and Executive Director/Producer Martin Miller have announced the 2023-2024 TheatreSquared Season. Season packages are on sale today.

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