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Luke Kempner, Katie Hall, and More Will Join LES MISERABLES in London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023


Joining the company from 25 September 2023 will be Luke Kempner as Thénardier, Katie Hall as Fantine, Will Callan as Marius, Amena El-Kindy as Eponine and Djavan van de Fliert as Enjolras. They join Josh Piterman as Jean Valjean, Stewart Clarke as Javert, Claire Machin as Madame Thénardier and Lulu-Mae Pears as Cosette.

LES MISERABLES Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023


Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will play for two weeks in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Segerstrom Hall from September 19 - October 1, 2023.

Opera San José Launches Season With All-New ROMEO & JULIET
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023


Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company. Romeo and Juliet follows on the heels of Lucey's critically acclaimed La Traviata for San Francisco Opera, which is scheduled to be remounted at Los Angeles Opera this fall.

Stage Adaptation of Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY Makes European Debut in London in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


The European premiere of SPIRITED AWAY will open at the London Coliseum in April 2024.

LES MISERABLES Returns to Los Angeles and Costa Mesa
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023


Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will play six weeks in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from August 1 – September 10 and then play two weeks in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from September 19 -October 1, 2023.

Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - Jul 24, 2023


What did our critic think of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Susquehanna Stage? Audience members come to expect a professional level production at Susquehanna Stage. With creative staging and lighting, outstanding costuming, and remarkable talent, Children of Eden is no exception. 

Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 22, 2023


What did our critic think of CHILDREN OF EDEN at The Weekend Theater?

Tickets For LES MISERABLES At Segerstrom Center For The Arts Are On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2023


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale July 5 at 10 AM for its engagement at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts from September 19 – October 1, 2023.

Review: LES MISERABLES at the Eccles Theater is Awe-Inspiring
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 21, 2023


The national tour of LES MISERABLES, now playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is an awe-inspiring production with thrilling performances and exquisite design that capture the spirit and setting of the beloved story.

Auli'i Cravalho, Jordan Fisher, Norm Lewis, and More Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023


Manhattan Concert Productions will present a concert performance of Children of Eden, for one-night-only in Lincoln Center’s newly renovated David Geffen Hall. Find out who is starring, and how you can get tickets, here!

Photos: Yna Cajipe, Emman Casquejo Return to DADDY LONG LEGS in Cebu
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 6, 2023


Cebuano actors Yna Cajipe and Emman Casquejo reprise their roles, Jerusha and Jervis, respectively, in the mid-year repeat of the hit musical 'Daddy Long Legs,' directed by Cebu-renowned director Penny Ong.

Photos: See the New Images of LES MISERABLES in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023


Get a first look at all new photos of Les Miserables in the West End!

Cast Revealed For LES MISERABLES in San Francisco This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, has been announced for the San Francisco engagement, performing July 5–23, 2023 at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre.

54 Below to Present 54 SINGS 2000s TV Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings 2000s TV on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 9:30pm.  Broadway's brightest stars celebrate TV in the 2000s in an evening of your favorites! Get ready to hear all the hits, including “Determinate” (Lemonade Mouth), “They Just Keep Moving the Line” (Smash), “It Was a Shit Show,” (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and many more.

Exclusive: Watch a SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Sneak Peek With Mone Kamishiraishi and Miroki Miura
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2023


Filmed during the hit production’s 2022 run at the historic Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the stage play is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature, and is adapted and directed for the stage by Les Miserables director John Caird. Watch a video clip from the Mone Kamishiraishi version now, also featuring Miroki Miura as Haku.

LES MISERABLES Returns To The 5th Avenue Theatre In Seattle
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, will make a triumphant return to Seattle and The 5th Avenue Theatre's stage, May 24 - June 17, 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 4/12: FAT HAM Opens, Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Benj Pasek!
by - Apr 12, 2023


Top stories: Fat Ham opens tonight, The Tony Awards Administration determine further eligibility, plus watch a video message from Benj Pasek in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Adds Additional Screenings in Theaters
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023


Filmed during the hit production’s 2022 run at the historic Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the stage play is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning animated feature, and is adapted and directed for the stage by Tony Award-winner John Caird, who gained international acclaim for adapting and directing the world premiere of Les Misérables.

LES MISERABLES Extends Booking Through March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023


LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has announced that booking is now extended until Saturday 2 March 2024.

Houston Grand Opera Launches Spring Repertoire With Puccini's TOSCA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023


On April 21, 2023, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) opens its spring repertoire with Puccini's Tosca, one of the world's most beloved—and performed—operas. This riveting production is led by soprano Tamara Wilson, a Butler Studio alumna who is now one of the most recognizable voices in opera, in her role debut as the diva Tosca—a destination achievement for the world's great sopranos.

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