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It's a hit! Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along may have gotten off to a rocky start, but in the years since its ill-fated premiere in 1981, the show has become a bonafide classic that's celebrated for its gorgeous score and timeless themes of friendship and hope — and how money and fame can derail them. In 2012, director Maria Friedman revived Merrily We Roll Along in London, reinventing the musical into a smashing success. Her production made its NYC debut in 2022 to...
Two musicians on the run find romance, misadventure, and, most significantly, their true selves in Some Like It Hot on Broadway. Based on the classic Billy Wilder big-screen comedy, the musical gets a fresh coat of paint thanks to bookwriters Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin, plus a score that makes it all sing. The songs are by Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics), who are “pros at matching showtunes to a particular period,” as noted in New York Theatre Guide’s four-star...
It's too good, at least! A new block of tickets has been released for Sweeney Todd on Broadway, with seats now available to performances through January 14, 2024. Get Sweeney Todd tickets now. The current revival of Sweeney Todd began performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on February 26 and officially opens on March 26. It is the third Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical, which won eight Tony Awards for its 1979 premiere. Grammy Award nominee Josh Groban plays the...
Women’s History Month is underway, and there are countless ways to celebrate with theatre. Women currently lead several Broadway shows on stage and off, collectively representing a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. Several incredible plays and musicals on Broadway showcase talented female actors and creators. Below are the best Broadway shows in New York with female characters at the forefront. Whether you’re in the mood for a somber drama, a heart-pounding romance, or an empowering...
Wonder what the king is doing tonight? Then hightail it to Camelot, the 1960 musical by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe that packs enough royal romance and drama to fill the Vivian Beaumont Theater, which houses the show's latest revival. The show is based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Nearly 63 years after premiering on Broadway, Camelot has carved its rightful place as a beloved classic. Credit a gem-packed score plus the enduring meaning of Camelot beyond...
Here it is! The new Stephen Sondheim musical Here We Are will have its world premiere this September at The Shed, with exact dates to be announced. Sondheim and bookwriter David Ives based Here We Are on two films by Luis Buñuel: 1972's The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, about six middle-class urbanites whose dinner party is constantly interrupted, and 1962's The Exterminating Angel, about wealthy guests trapped at a dinner party of their own. Sondheim and Ives's adaptation was originally...
The new play Room has postponed its Broadway premiere indefinitely. The show, starring Adrienne Warren, was set to play a limited engagement at the James Earl Jones Theatre from April 3 to September 17. “In the midst of our rehearsals we were informed by one of our Lead Producers that due to personal reasons, they did not intend to fulfill their obligations to the production," producer Hunter Arnold said in a statement about the postponement. "Since being notified, the rest of the producing team...
This is your ticket to Neverland! Peter Pan Goes Wrong will offer rush and lottery tickets for its 16-week Broadway run. Performances begin March 17 ahead of an April 19 opening at the Barrymore Theatre. Peter Pan Goes Wrong will offer $40 tickets via a digital lottery. The lottery is open for entries from midnight to 3 p.m. the day before each performance, and winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Winners may purchase up to two tickets for the next day's performance. The show will also have...
Scream and shout! Two new cast members have been set for Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway. The musical begins performances at the Marquis Theatre on May 13 ahead of a June 22 opening night. Newly announced cast members include two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard as Stepmother and Adam Godley as the Narrator. Simard is known for her acclaimed performances in Company and Mean Girls on Broadway, and Godley for The Lehman Trilogy and Anything Goes. They join the previously announced...
He's gonna be startin' somethin'! Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical on Broadway this spring. He begins performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 4. Johnson makes his Broadway debut in the role; however, this isn't his first time with MJ. He played the role of a younger Michael Jackson in pre-Broadway workshops of MJ, and he also starred in touring and Las Vegas productions of The Lion King as a child. Johnson takes over the role from...
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