Photos: First Look At THE 12 At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023
Goodspeed Musicals is presenting the new musical The 12, the third production of its 60th anniversary season. The 12 explores a moment in one of the greatest stories of all time and will appear on the Goodspeed stage from September 8 – October 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Get a first look at production photos!
Common and MC Lyte Join the Producing Team For THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
Academy Award®, Grammy Award® and Emmy Award®-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common and hip-hop pioneer, actor, philanthropist, and business mogul MC Lyte will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz. Learn more about The Wiz and how to get tickets here!
Full Cast Set For THE GREAT GATSBY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Great Gatsby, based on the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Find out who is joining the previously announced Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
MJ THE MUSICAL Is Startin' Something Today At The Aronoff Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023
Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and Broadway in Cincinnati have announced that the smash-hit musical, MJ, begins performances at the Aronoff Center. As part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 series presented by TriHealth, MJ makes its Ohio premiere at the Aronoff Center now through September 17.
Photos: The New York Jets Visit MJ: THE MUSICAL For HBO'S HARD KNOCKS Finale
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023
Check out photos of MJ on Broadway featured in the season finale episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” In the finale episode, they bring 10 of their teammates to the Neil Simon Theatre where they can be seen enjoying MJ (the majority of the team’s first Broadway show), meeting the cast and creative team, and even attempting their best moonwalk on stage.
MJ The Musical & More Lead Chicago's September 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Aug 31, 2023
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Out top picks in Chicago for September 2023 include MJ, The Color Purple, Rock of Ages and more!
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Jamaal Fields-Green Is a Smooth Criminal
by Jayke Workman - Aug 27, 2023
In this episode, Jamaal shares his experience of training for the show with Michael Jackson's actual team of choreographers, and how difficult it can be to play someone as iconic as MJ. Jamaal also shares about his time in the Chicago company of Hamilton, playing the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. He talks about his own original music, and his experience working in tv/film and his own short films.
Exclusive: Broadway's Best Share First Show Memories
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2023
Seeing your first show is a memory you will never forget- a fact to which some of Broadway's biggest stars can attest. Below, stars from the participating Kids’ Night on Broadway shows recall their first experiences at the theatre.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour to Play Benedum Center Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center. Performances begin Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 8, 2023.