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On Sept. 22, the woman behind the scintillating vocals to one of music’s most timeless and moving classics, “What the World Needs Now,” took the stage at Bell Theater in New Jersey with a stellar lineup of musical guests to perform the song live as a culmination of a namesake tribute concert that paid homage to her life and musical legacy.

Adam Chaffins released a new single, 'Little Bit at A Time,' produced by Frank Rogers. The track showcases Chaffins' musical evolution and is now available for listeners.

Transforming the Georgian Grade II listed venue Stanley Arts into the medieval mansion backdrop of Goresthore Grange, audiences are invited to promenade from room to room with supernatural enthusiasts Silas and Matilda D'Odds on a hunt for their ghost.

Grace-Based Films' documentary A CASE FOR LOVE, directed by Brian Ide, debuts on major TVOD platforms in the US and Canada. The film, inspired by Bishop Michael B. Curry, explores unselfish love as a solution to societal division.

The world premiere of NOW That's What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, is coming to Milton Keynes this November.

In a meticulously scripted and carefully crafted medley of songs, the performers highlighted the highs and lows of their careers, illustrating their individual paths to Hairspray and sharing anecdotes of their vastly different lives since the closing of the show.

I remember how stressful and draining the college prescreening process was my senior year of high school. Trying to get the perfect takes, find the perfect lighting, all while trying not to think about the hundreds of other applicants who could’ve had more training or better quality headshots. I was so relieved to finally have it over and have a school picked out to go to… and now I’m doing it again.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of HAIRSPRAY, the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy - reunite for Mama I’m a Big Girl Now at The Wallis September 26, 2024. Got a chance to ask a few queries of Laura.

Tickets for A VERY NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS, Australia's adults-only Christmas comedy, are now on sale.

From Broadway Babies to Broadway – Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now reunites for the first time ever the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a single night on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.  BroadwayWorld stopped by with the star-studded cast to was on hand to snap some photos of the trio of original Hairspray stars before the big show!

Tickets are now on sale for the World Premiere of LONELINESS WAS A PANDEMIC, a new science fiction drama by Olivia Haller, directed by Alex Kopnick.

See first look photos of the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour started on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025.

The Wallis will present 'Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now,' reuniting the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber from HAIRSPRAY for the first time. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Warner Bros. has just released another trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, the musical sequel to the 2019 film. The studio has also announced that tickets are now on sale for the film, which hits theaters and IMAX on October 4.

Infusing the essence of iconic dance works by master choreographers of the 20th century, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) will lead two performances and workshops of Revival 8: Then and Now.

NOW That's What I Call A Musical hosted a launch event for the world premiere production, featuring performances by Sinitta, Sonia, Carol Decker, and cast including Nina Wadia & Melissa Jacques. Check out photos from the event below!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour starts on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025. Check out the photos here!

The production is artfully directed by Brian Hohlfeld, and skillfully acted Julie Layton (Annabelle), Donna Weinstein (Chanteuse/Mrs. O’Fallon), Julia Crump (Babe), Gary Barker (Richard/Mitch/Joe), and Dominic DeCicco (Paul/Jim/Dennis). The short plays move briskly on a simple set that Hohlfeld adapted with props for each story. William’s stories are amusing, and they flow together nicely thanks to the actors' fine performances. Layton, Barker, and DeCicco have the heaviest lift filling multiple roles across the three shows.   

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman reprising his iconic role as Wolverine, is currently the #1 movie in the world. However, movie theaters are not the only places seeing the impact of this global phenomenon. The songs featured in the film have quickly gained traction on music streaming services as well.

Melissa Jacques will star as April for the show’s Brighton dates. NOW That’s What I Call A Musical is a brand-new British musical touring the UK and Ireland written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

This summer, the Pageant of the Masters, world-famous for its presentation of “living pictures,” steps into the world of fashion with its newest production, 'À La Mode: The Art of Fashion.' Dazzling audiences since its opening on July 6, this fresh, innovative theatrical experience is an unforgettable evening where masterpieces come to life and iconic fashion trends take center stage.

Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently headlining as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released his new album A Thousand Spotlights on CD and in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, July 26.

The King's Theatre in Glasgow will host the Scottish premiere of NOW That's What I Call A Musical, starring Sam Bailey as April.

Melissa Jacques and Sam Bailey will join Now That's What I Call A Musical UK & Ireland tour. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!