A Song Factory: A Review of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Paramount Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

With the abundantly talented Tiffany Topol as Carole King, backed by a great cast, the new production of “Beautiful” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is irresistible.

Sincerity and Skill: A Preview of Chicago Repertory Ballet’s “Modern Motions” at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts by Sharon Hoyer

The collection of short works promises to showcase the versatility, skill and heart of this ambitious company.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

RDJ to Make Broadway Debut, ‘Schmigadoon’ World Premiere to Play DC, Billy Porter to Receive Tony Award “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top…

Play It Again: Damn Yankees' "Whatever Lola Wants" by JK

Play It Again: Damn Yankees' "Whatever Lola Wants" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several diffe…

How Lempicka Stars Amber Iman and Eden Espinosa Found Out About Their Tony Award Nominations by TheaterMania

Some people want to be alone. Amber Iman and Eden Espinosa thought that. Then they realized the pressure was too much. Here, the stars of @LempickaMusical tell us about how they found out th…

Pamela Rabe Joins The Cast of Ride the Cyclone by Aussie Theatre

With the Australian premiere of the viral musical sensation Ride The Cyclone fast approaching, it was announced today that acclaimed

Broadway Pipeline: May 8, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Jackie Burns Joins the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, has announced final casting for the show.  Broadway star Jackie Burns will play Tess, the r…

Coca Cola On the Air by Trav S.D.

May 8, 1886 was the date on which Dr. John Pemberton (1831-1888) first sold Coca-Cola to a local Atlanta drug store, thus marking its debut on the world stage as a publicly available soft dr…

Theater review: Themes of bigotry, culture shock gently explored in ‘The Far Country’ at Yale Rep by Christopher Arnott

The lives of Chinese immigrants in the U.S. during the early 20th century is delicately explored in Lloyd Suh's "The Far Country" at the Yale Repertory Theatre through May 18.

Dawn of the Big Yin: rediscovered film shows Billy Connolly on the road to comedy glory by Brian Logan

The 1975 tour documentary Big Banana Feet captures a comic growing into his extraordinary talents – and adjusting to unprecedented fame In an age where our every selfie, photogenic breakfa…

CT museum makes most high-profile acquisition in more than a decade. Historic piece listed for $4M. by Kenneth R. Gosselin

The historic sculpture — purchased from a dealer — will go on display in Connecticut Thursday. The museum considered the purchase for over a year, consulting with researchers and conserv…

The Tony Nominee Starring in Alicia Keys’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Maleah Joi Moon almost gave up on theater. Now, in her first professional role, the “Hell’s Kitchen” star is a Tony nominee.

Robert Downey Jr set to make his Broadway debut this year by Shahana Yasmin

Actor to star in play written by Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sigourney Weaver Meets Steve Carell in A “Vanya”-Palooza at Star Studded Night for Lincoln Center by Roger Friedman

Wow! Tuesday night Lincoln Center Theater put on the kind of star studded event that was a throwback to the good old days. To raise money, LCT produced — in two days — a retro staging of…

3 Romeos. 1 epic NSYNC cover. by & Juliet Broadway

Tearin' Up My Heart (Romeos' Version) feat. Ben Jackson Walker, Makai Hernandez, Daniel J. Maldonado, & a super dope guitar gifted to us by Sam Ash Music #shorts #broadwaymusicals #theatreki…

Creativity Isn’t Locked Away In This Shed by Joe Patti

Rochester Institute of Technology (RTI) has a new building that puts creative spaces right next to each other. The Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) has acting and and danc…

On the Couch with Sarah Prestwidge

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A Complicated Woman in Rehearsal: "I Chose Love" by Goodspeed Musicals

Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse "I Chose Love" from A Complicated Woman. A Complicated Woman: A New Musical The Terris Theatre, Chester May 10 - June 2, 2024 Tickets & Info:…

New Australian comedy Share House: The Musical to premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne

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TINA opens in September at the Princess Theatre by Aussie Theatre

The critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL opens at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and

The same crowd never gathers twice

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Club Origami by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Dance Company presents its first ever season for pre-school aged children, with the Australian premiere of the critically acclaimed

Disney And Make-A-Wish Partner To Make Teen's Broadway Dream Come True

Wishes are what the good folks at Disney do best and this week they made the Broadway dreams of one lucky teen come true. Gabby Bubrick, an 18-year-old battling cancer, got her wish of app…

Full program announced for 71st Sydney Film Festival

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