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Wendi Peters Will Star as 'Mother Superior' in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024


The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced that stage and screen star Wendi Peters will play ‘Mother Superior' in the UK and Ireland tour, from Tuesday 28 May 2024 at the Buxton Opera House.

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Broadway's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Launches Rooftop Writers Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.

Cast Set For the UK Run of CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 17, 2024


Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Clueless the Musical, which will have an exclusive two-week run in Bromley as it continues to be developed for the stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents SISTER ACT, February 3- 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024


Get ready to laugh with 'SISTER ACT'! Slow Burn Theatre presents this hilarious musical comedy in February.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Play at New World Stages Starring Chilina Kennedy, Justin Matthew Sargent & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning March 4, 2024

SCHOOL OF ROCK se despide de Madrid
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Dec 19, 2023


SCHOOL OF ROCK se despide de los escenarios españoles el próximo 7 de enero, cuando realizará su última función en el Espacio Delicias.

Chilina Kennedy, Crystal Lucas-Perry & More to Star in A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, Justin Matthew Sargent and Crystal Lucas-Perry will star in A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and more. Off-Broadway.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Slow Burn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023


Recently honored by the Carbonell Awards with the Bill von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence, Slow Burn Theatre Company presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, December 16 through Sunday, December 31.

Centenary Stage Company's Holiday Production Of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Continues To Final Week Of Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2023


Centenary Stage Company's holiday production of Disney's The Little Mermaid continues its final week of performances.

Lesley Joseph, Lemar, Clive Rowe, and More Join SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023


The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced further casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens at Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


Centenary Stage Company continues their run of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Performances will continue to run November 29 – December 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

Review: SISTER ACT al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Chiara Alivernini - Nov 22, 2023


In scena al Teatro Brancaccio fino a fine mese il musical Sister Act, tratto dall’omonimo film cult del ’92 che vide Whoopi Goldberg nell’indimenticabile ruolo di Deloris, “una svitata in abito da suora”, che torna sui palchi dei teatri italiani con una rivisitazione diretta da Chiara Noschese.

Review: The Kids Kill It in SCHOOL OF ROCK at SKYLIGHT
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 21, 2023


What did our critic think of SCHOOL OF ROCK at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE? School of Rock at Skylight Music Theatre is a super-fun musical that will take you straight to the top of Mount Rock. Based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, the stage show debuted in 2015. It’s written by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Glenn Slater.

Ruth Jones Joins the Cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023


Gavin and Stacey star and co-writer Ruth Jones will swap Barry Island for blessings as ‘Mother Superior’, making her West End debut in SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 15 March 2024.

First Look at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID in Rehearsal at Centenary Stage Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023


This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Performances will run November 24 – December 10 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus.

Review: The New York Pops Celebrates 21st CENTURY BROADWAY Musicals in Their Rousing Season Opener at Carnegie Hall
by Cary Wong - Nov 3, 2023


Under the talented and guiding hand of music director and conductor Steven Reineke, this exceptional orchestra gives Broadway songs a majesty and heft that most Broadway orchestra pits cannot provide.

The Muny Unveils 106th Season Featuring LES MISERABLES, DREAMGIRLS, WAITRESS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


The Muny has revealed the seven show lineup for its 106th Season. The season, bursting with premieres, comedies, romance and magic, opens June 17, 2024 and runs through August 25, 2024.

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