Friday, December 13, 2024

Joel Kim Booster & Shea Couleé Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert in LA

A one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors will play at nightclub Catch One in Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7pm PT and will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Best Dance Performances of 2024 by Gia Kourlas, Brian Seibert and Roslyn Sulcas

Once-in-a-generation ballerinas, topical works that transcended politics and a voguing “Cats” were highlights of the year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:02AM
Monday, December 9, 2024

Terrence Mann Joins Broadway's The Great Gatsby as the Show Kicks Off Its Centennial Celebration by Hayley Levitt

Three-time Tony nominee Terrence Mann will join the cast of Broadway's The Great Gatsby as Wolfsheim for a limited run from January 8 through April 20, 2025. He takes over for original cas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Alaska Thunderf*ck Exposes the Less Glamorous Reality of Drag with Drag: The Musical by Broadway.com

In creating Drag: The Musical, drag icon Alaska Thunderf*ck wanted to create a show that embraced the gloriously seedy reality of drag—not the clean, sanitized version of the art form tha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Special Episode: Kaitlyn Davidson on Pie, Sun, and ‘Waitress’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with stage and screen star Kaitlyn Davidson. Having appeared on Broadway in “Nice Work if You Can Get It” and “Cinderella,” she…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Leonard Bernstein’s Wonderful Town Replaces The Wild Party in 2025 Encores! Season by Darryn King

A production of Leonard Bernstein’s Wonderful Town will replace The Wild Party in New York City Center's 2025 Encores! season. Due to scheduling conflicts, The Wild Party—the 2000 Michae…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Tickets On Sale This Week For The Return Of Cats To Its Original Australian Home by Aussie Theatre

Tickets are on pre-sale from today and on general public sales from Friday for the much anticipated return of Andrew

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 12:19AM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Photos: Broadway-Themed Halloween Costumes From WICKED, SUNSET BLVD. & More

Happy Halloween! To celebrate everyone's favorite spooky holiday, our BroadwayWorld readers have shared their Broadway-themed costumes. Costumes included characters from Wicked, Sunset Boule…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Betty Buckley’s 'Grizabella' Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection

This holiday season, “let the memory live again” of Betty Buckley’s Tony Award-winning performance in Cats as her Grizabella joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ limited edition …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

CATS returns to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate its 40th anniversary in June 2025.

The post CATS returns to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate its 40th anniversary in June 2025. appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:52PM

CATS returns to Theatre Royal for its 40th Anniversary by Gabi Bergman

On 27 July 1985, a ground-breaking musical production had its Australian Premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, heralding an era of

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:57PM
Friday, October 11, 2024

ARF HAMPTONS by Barry Gordin

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held their Annual Stroll to the Sea on Sunday, October 6 in East Hampton. October 11, 2024: The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held their annual S…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:40PM
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: Gypsy and Sunset Boulevard by JK

Two of this season's most anticipated shows are revivals, one a modern era classic, the other a Golden Age classic. Both shows have had previous revivals, but these both aim to be different …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

Broadway Outrage Over Dimming of Theater Lights for Tony Winner Gavin Creel, Longtime “Cats” Star Ken Page by Roger Friedman

Who deserves to have Broadway’s bright lights dimmed when they pass away? There’s now an all out war between the theater community and the Broadway League over decisions concerning two p…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:36PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Ken Page, Who Starred in ‘Cats’ and Voiced Oogie Boogie, Dies at 70 by Aimee Ortiz

His career on Broadway spanned decades. But he has probably best known for providing the voice of the boogeyman in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18PM
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Ken Page, Lion in The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, Dies at 70 by Darryn King

Ken Page, whose Broadway roles include the Lion in the original Broadway production of The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, died in his sleep on September 30. His friend Dorian Hannaway con…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Ken Page, Original Lion in The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, Dies at 70 by Darryn King

Ken Page, whose Broadway roles include the Lion in the original Broadway production of The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, died in his sleep on September 30. His friend Dorian Hannaway con…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Broadway’s Ken Page, star of ‘Cats’ and ‘The Wiz’, dead at 70 by Johnny Oleksinski

Ken Page, the formidable Broadway actor and voice of Oogie Boogie in the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has died.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:17PM

Ken Page Dies: Broadway’s Original Old Deuteronomy In ‘Cats’, Tim Burton’s Voice Of Oogie Boogie Was 70 by Greg Evans

Ken Page, one of Broadway’s most familiar character actors who indelibly lent his voice to Tim Burton’s holiday film classic The Nightmare Before Christmas as the villainous Oogie Boogie…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:41AM

The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Page

Ken Page, Broadway star of The Wiz, Cats, and more, has died at age 70. Tributes have been coming in from members of the theatre community, as well as friends and castmates of Ken's. Read so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Stage and Screen Actor Ken Page Dies at Age 70

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Ken Page has died at age 70. Page is best known for his Broadway roles in The Wiz, Ain't Misbehavin', Cats, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM
Saturday, September 28, 2024

Betty Buckley, Bryan Batt, and More Set for CATS4KAMALA Online Fundraising Event

On Wednesday, Oct 9th at 7 pm EST through Nov 1 members from the Broadway, Los Angeles, National, and International companies of Cats, the landmark Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rob Marshall to Direct Film Adaptation of Guys and Dolls by Darryn King

A new movie version of Guys and Dolls is in the works. Rob Marshall will direct the new film adaptation of the musical, according to a report in Deadline. The script will be written by Marsh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Arianna Rosario Stars as Satine in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! by Hayley Levitt

Arianna Rosario takes over the role of Satine in the national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on September 24 at the Detroit Opera House. The show will be in Detroit through October 6, m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Saturday, September 21, 2024

I Interview Playwrights Part 1121: Kristen Doherty by Adam Szymkowicz

Kristen Doherty  Hometown:I was born near the beach in Glenelg, South Australia. I still live in South Australia, but now in the Adelaide Hills with my husband, three daughters, two oodle …

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 04:54PM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

Off Broadway: Douglas Lyon's Charming "Table 17" by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Table 17” at Manhattan Class Company in New York City. What is it?: A new play by Douglas Lyons, who last wrote Broadway’s “Chicken and Biscuits” What makes it special?:…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 10:04PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

TABLE 17 is a New York Times Critics' Pick! by MCC Theater

TABLE 17 is a New York Times Critics' Pick! Get tix now to "the first laugh-out-loud comedy of the fall season" (Zachary Stewart, @theatermania) featuring "a top-notch cast" (Laura Collins-…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:39PM
Sunday, September 8, 2024

What Future Revivals Can Learn from Cats by Jena Tesse Fox

The latest revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, which closed this weekend at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City’s financial district after multiple extensions, may we…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 03:46PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
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