From the first moment that we hear the overture for Hello Dolly!, we are smitten with Jennie Eisenhower in the starring role of this charming, sweet, and often emotional portrayal of Jerry Herman’s classic musical. The time-honored musical, which is quickly selling out at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler, is certainly a crowd-pleaser. The show runs …
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Why Philadelphians Must See Faith Jones in the 50th Anniversary Tour of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
For 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar has resonated with audiences – whether it was on the stage, film, television, or cast albums – and now this iconic musical is on tour and thrilling audiences in Philadelphia from Tuesday, May 2 through Sunday, May 7. The 50th Anniversary Tour features Jack Hopewell — a University of …
Why the Cast of Six, The Musical Wants us to Witness “Her Story” in the National Tour of the Rousing Musical
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Royal Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII are onstage eager to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into an euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power! This is the story of the acclaimed musical Six having its Philadelphia premiere at the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Academy of Music …
Exclusive: Danielle K. Thomas Helps Us Celebrate the Joy in Life in the Exuberant Musical, ‘Come From Away’
Once in a while, a musical comes along that triggers simultaneous laughter and tears, and evokes such joyful memories that make us want to live our life to the fullest. Such a musical is Come From Away, a rousing musical about the true story of the small town that warmly welcomed the world into its …
Why Everyone Needs to See the National Tour of the Pulitzer-Prize-Winning, A Soldier’s Play
A Soldier’s Play, now gracing the Forrest Theatre stage, is a remarkable feast for the senses. This is a riveting whodunit murder mystery thriller, where the culprit is not revealed until the very end. Set on a Louisiana Army base, with an all-male cast— a rarity in today’s theater— the play addresses racial conversations and …
Broadway Star Heidi Blickenstaff Knows We Will Be Captivated by The Magic of ‘Jagged Little Pill’
Heidi Blickenstaff fell in love with the theater at a young age, and the star of the Broadway Tour of Jagged Little Pill never gets tired of the footlights. The show weaves the compelling and powerful music of Alanis Morissette into the story of the fictional Healy family and the challenges they face – and …
Jennifer Kranz on the Incredible Team Developing New Musical The King’s Wife
Jennifer Kranz on Developing New Musical The King’s Wife Emmy and Tony-nominated and Drama Desk-winning producer Jennifer Kranz has always valued the importance of women’s stories in media and has dedicated her prolific career to seeking out projects that propel women into the spotlight in an industry that often favors the perspective of men. Aside …
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‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ is a Must-See Theater Experience This Holiday Season!
Tina: – The Tina Turner Musical is a true triumph! Part Broadway musical, part R&B/rock concert, and all heart, it is truly an evening of theater you do not want to miss. You just can’t help singing along and dancing in your seat! Part of the Broadway series, this high-energy show is appearing at the …
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If You Have to See One Show on Broadway This Year, See “The Kite Runner”
Broadway’s The Kite Runner Review When most people think of Broadway, they think of the glowing lights surrounding the rims of theaters. A crowded but quiet room that will soon erupt into energetic dance numbers accompanied by colorful, radiant costumes and of course, singing. Musicals have ruled Broadway for decades, and oftentimes, audiences forget the …
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Weezer Cancel Upcoming Broadway Residency
The band said it was due to “low ticket sales” and “high expenses”
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The Goldbergs Debuts on Television January 1949
There seems to be a debate as to when The Goldbergs made it’s television debut on the NBC network. The split is between January 10th and January 17th of 1949. Whatever date the show actually debuted that was not the beginning of the story of The Goldbergs. The Story of the Goldbergs starts at the […]
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The Phantom Of The Opera On Broadway January 26, 1988
(PCM) The Phantom of the Opera did not get its start on Broadway. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened On The West End London, at Her Majesty’s Theatre on October 9, 1986. The West End is London’s equivalent to New York City’s Broadway. The Phantom however has a much longer history than that. The Phantom… Read More
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