Review: ALADDIN, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 11, 2024
If you're looking for sparkles, then Aladdin has you covered. The Broadway and West End hit is currently touring the UK and comes complete with heavily sequinned costumes and set pieces so drenched in gold they could have been created by King Midas. It's a slightly uneven production, but there are enough wow moments to leave children wide-eyed with enchantment.
Photos: First-Look at Holiday Rom-Com THE MERRY GENTLEMEN
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Netflix has just released first-look images for The Merry Gentlemen, the upcoming holiday movie featuring Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray. The film is set to release globally on Netflix on November 20, 2024.
Cast Set For DICK WHITTINGTON at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
The full cast and creative team have been announced for this year's family favourite panto Dick Whittington, written by and starring by the award-winning Iain Lauchlan. Dick Whittington will play from Wednesday 20 November until Saturday 4 January 2025, with a press night on Friday 22 November at 7pm.
CLUE Comes to Texas Performing Arts in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, at Bass Concert Hall from Jan. 14 to 19, 2025.
Feature: DISNEY HALLOWEEN at Tokyo Disney Resort
by Ayaka Ozaki - Oct 9, 2024
Tokyo Disney Resort’s Halloween event continues to evolve each year, and 2024 is no exception. This year's theme spotlights Disney Villains, wrapping the entire park in a uniquely eerie yet energetic atmosphere with special programs to thrill visitors.
Video: World Premiere of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2024
Get a first look at the World Premiere of the new musical, My Best Friend's Wedding, at Ogunquit Playhouse. The musical features a book by Ron Bass & Jonathan Harvey, based on the hit TriStar Pictures' film with a screenplay by Ron Bass and featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David.
Submissions Open For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE
by Team BWW - Oct 11, 2024
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the return of Next On Stage, Broadway's largest national competition for high school and college musical theatre students. Now in its fifth season, the competition aims to showcase outstanding young talent from across the country.
Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Returning This November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
“30 Days of Disney” will return in November of 2024 with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics, Disney-Pixar films, and modern fan favorites. Take a look at the full lineup!
Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, and More Join ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
New Seats Are Available For SISTER ACT in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
New seats go on sale today for the Brisbane season of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act. Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier as well as Genevieve Lemon and Rhonda Burchmore, Sister Act will open in February at QPAC for a strictly limited season.
Cast Set For ALADDIN at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024
Casting has been announced for this year’s Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, Aladdin. David Ahmad, Jessica Dennis, Matthew Koon, Carl Patrick and Ash Weir will be directed by Gemma Fairlie in the show which runs from 29 November to 28 December.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Quintos - Oct 4, 2024
For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.