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New Documentary About Gene Wilder To Screen At Park Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024


Discover the new documentary about Gene Wilder, screening at Park Theatre on June 7. Explore the life and legacy of the beloved actor in this insightful film.

The Grand Prairie Arts Council to Present THE PRODUCERS in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024


The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents THE PRODUCERS, a comedic musical by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, running at the Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Streaming Guide: June 2024 - Where to Watch The TONY AWARDS & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024


This June, Broadway fans can (finally) complete their Bridgerton binge with the second volume of Season 3, see Jake Gyllenhaal in a new limited series, and watch a documentary from Jeremy O. Harris about his groundbreaking work Slave Play. And above all, the 77th Tony Awards are this month! Find out how you can watch that and much more in June!

Review: THE PRODUCERS at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - May 28, 2024


Port Jefferson’s historic Theater Three certainly has another hit on their hands with their current showing of the mega hit musical The Producers. Closing out their incredible 53rd season, the beautiful Long Island venue has assembled a brilliant cast to flawlessly deliver this Tony, Grammy, and Olivier winning Mel Brooks classic. Indeed, this thrilling production is a must see this exciting Spring season in the lively town.

Dove Cameron Joins New Prime Video Thriller Series OBSESSION
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


Schmigadoon! star Dove Cameron has joined the upcoming Prime Video thriller series Obsession alongside Avan Jogia. The series is based on the novel 56 Days, and centers on a crime story that takes place after Oliver (Jogia) and Ciara (Cameron) fall in love following a random meeting at a supermarket.

DRACULA: A Comedy Of Terrors Comes to the Ringwald in June
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Fresh from its New York run, Ferndale's The Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations is excited to present the Michigan premiere of Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen's Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running from June 7 to July 1, 2024.

Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.

FLASHBACK: THE PRODUCERS se despide de los escenarios españoles
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 16, 2024


THE PRODUCERS, dirigido por Àngel Llàcer y Manu Guix, tras pasar con éxito por el Teatro Tívoli de Barcelona y el Nuevo Teatro Alcalá de Madrid.

2024 Peabody Awards Include THE BEAR, BLUEY, & More; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

SKINTIGHT Comes to Island City Stage In May
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Island City Stage is presenting Skintight by Joshua Harmon, running May 30 through June 23.

Uproar Theatrics Acquires Rights to Matt Cox's WITCHES!? IN SALEM?!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Uproar Theatrics has acquired the rights to Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox. Learn more about the play here!

Listen: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Cast Album is Now Available Digitally
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY® Award winners and Tony Award® nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells has been released digitally on Friday, May 3. Listen to the album here!

David Neipris' PURE CINEMA to be Presented at Broadwater Black Box
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024


David Neipris' Pure Cinema will be presented at Broadwater Black Box in June. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Mel Brooks and Quinta Brunson to Receive Special Peabody Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024


The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has announced that Mel Brooks, legendary comedian and writer of The Producers, will be receiving a special honor at the 84th annual Peabody Awards. Additionally, Quinta Brunson, the award-winning writer, producer, actor, and comedian, has been honored with the Peabody Trailblazer Award. On June 9 in Los Angeles, they will both receive the awards at the annual ceremony which honors excellence in television, podcast/radio, and immersive and interactive media.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Los Altos Stage Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


 Los Altos Stage Company will present Mel Brooks' irreverent and monsterly entertaining take on the legendary horror tale, Young Frankenstein.

OFC Creations to Conclude 23-24 Broadway in Brighton Series With THE PRODUCERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


OFC Creations will conclude their 2023-2024 Broadway in Brighton series with Mel Brook's THE PRODUCERS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

THE PRODUCERS se despide de los escenarios españoles el 19 de mayo
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 25, 2024


El musical más premiado de la historia celebrará este sábado su función número 200.

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES Kicks Off Bay Street's 2024 Mainstage Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that single tickets for Frank D. Gilroy's Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES, which will kick off the 2024 Mainstage Season go on sale now!

Interview: Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal of IT'S MADNESS! at Parc Astérix
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 22, 2024


On the heels of the mini-musicals found at Disneyland Paris comes the first ever musical theater style live entertainment from its main European competitor in France (and Europe) Parc Astérix, inspired by the stories of the famous comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.  This theme park offers a variety of attractions and shows based on historical periods from the world of Asterix and his friends, whimsically celebrating Gaulish culture with over 50 attractions and shows, including roller coasters, water rides, and live performances.  This year, as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, an original musical comedy C’est du délire !, or It’s Madness!, billed as “the first Gallic musical comedy”, began performances on March 30th. 

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