Nigel Planer Joins CELEBRATING LIONEL BART at JW3
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.
Review: Studio Tenn's Season-Closing CABARET
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 11, 2024
Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.
Photos: First Look at THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
New production photos have been released from Theatre Royal Bath’s production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love, starring Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer and Oliver Chris as Freddie.
Scott Alan Will Return to Birdland This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
Birdland will present the return of songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, August 5th at 7pm.
Review: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Marylebone Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - May 9, 2024
Nikolai Gogol's 1836 satire The Government Inspector caused a stir for calling out the Russian government's corruption. It's easy to see why Peter Myers wanted to bring its relevant story to the stage two centuries later, but the biting commentary under the silliness is lost in translation in this chaotic production in spite of the talent onstage.
MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Celebrating the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, My Son's A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is testament to the power of unconditional familial love. Written and performed by Rob Madge, and directed by Luke Sheppard, the award-winning, beloved show is back, due to public demand, and is set to embark on a brand new UK tour for 2024.
Photos: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Some of Nathan's fondest friends and colleagues turned out for the event, including former co-stars Faith Prince and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and more! See photos from inside the event here!
Eels Unveil New Single 'If I'm Gonna Go Anywhere' Ahead of Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024
Critically acclaimed rock group EELS has unveiled a new single “If I’m Gonna Go Anywhere”. The song is the third offering from their upcoming fifteenth studio album EELS TIME!, out on June 7 via E Works/Play It Again Sam. About the track, EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett aka E says, 'If you’re gonna make a choice, why not make the nice choice?” Listen to the single now!
Video: HAMILTON Singapore Cast Take Their First Bows and More!
by Oliver Oliveros - May 7, 2024
Global hit 'Hamilton,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda, marks the last stop of its first international tour at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Featuring a formidable cast picked from various “Hamilton” productions worldwide, it runs until June 9, 2024, with the best seats still available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024
by - May 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.