THE FANTASTICKS Creator Tom Jones to Debut New LGBTQ+ Rewrite at The Flint Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022 Flint Repertory Theatre is set to debut an LGBTQ+ rewrite of the longest-running musical in history, The Fantasticks, on June 3rd. ...
Caitríona O'Leary to Present UNACCOMPANIED #12 Live on Facebook
by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2020 On Saturday July 25, at 2:30 PM Dublin time (GMT+1:00, EST 9:30 AM), Heresy Records' recording artist Caitríona O'Leary (www.caitrionaoleary.com) will perform the 12th installment of 'Unaccompanied', her ongoing weekly mini-concert series (in costume) live-streamed from her room in Dublin on Faceboo...
Steve Ashley Will Perform a Tribute To Tom Jones & Friends at The Drama Factory Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2021 Steve Ashley's Tribute to 'Tom Jones & Friends' is an entertaining act, covering decades of hits of Tom Jones and friends: Engelbert Humperdink, Elvis, Michael Bolton, Neil Diamond and a few more surprises....
Musicals From Marc Acito, Sara Cooper, Amy Engelhardt & Lynne Shankel to Headline New York Theatre Barn's New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2021 New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its award-winning New Works Series on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 7PM EST, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Perpetual Sunshine & the Ghost Girls and Bastard Jones....
Vagabond Players to Stage THE FANTASTICKS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022 Vagabond Players rounds out its 106th season with the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks (Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt). This magical show was suggested by a play, Les Romanesque, by Edmond Rostand. Originally slated for the 104th season, Vagabond Players is th...
THIS IS TOM JONES! Comes to Human Race Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2023 Kicking off The Human Race Theatre Company's 38th year, This is Tom Jones! makes its world premiere in September of 2023. ...
New Dramas Coming to PBS In 2023
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022 Beginning in January, the primetime lineup includes season two of the popular Spanish-language drama LA OTRA MIRADA, the return of fan favorites MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE ON MASTERPIECE and ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE, and the highly anticipated third season of the murder mystery VI...
Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Tom Jones Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - August 12, 2023 Tom Jones, best known for his work as the librettist and lyricist of The Fantasticks, has passed away. He was 95....
Fred Applegate, Samantha Bruce and More Will Star in York Theatre Company Concert of CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2020 The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, as part of its 50th Anniversary season, has announced the cast for the York Legacy Concerts of the 1969 B...
Andrea McArdle and Rex Smith Star In I DO! I DO! At Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2019 Broadway legend Andrea McArdle, who originated the title role in the mega musical 'Annie,' along with platinum recording artist and Broadway star Rex Smith, whose Broadway credits include 'Grease' and 'Kiss Me Kate,' currently star in Hunterdon Hills Playhouse's summer musical, I Do! I Do! onstage t...
BWW Review: WHAT'S NEW, PUSSYCAT?, Birmingham Rep
by Jenny Ell - October 30, 2021 We were well and truly transported back to the Swinging Sixties thanks to What's New, Pussycat?, a brand-new musical comedy featuring the music of the Welsh wonder that is Sir Tom Jones....
Hannah Waddingham Joins TOM JONES Miniseries at PBS Masterpiece
by Michael Major - September 30, 2021 Waddingham will play the seductive Lady Bellaston. She joins the previously announced Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde who play Tom Jones and Sophia Western, respectively. ...
THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Madison Lyric Stage in July
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024 Madison Lyric Stage, a professional non-profit theater company, will present the beloved musical comedy The Fantasticks, July 12-28. With its heartwarming story and unforgettable music, this romantic charmer by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt has been entertaining audiences for generations. ...
Caitríona O'Leary to Present UNACCOMPANIED #12 Live on Facebook
by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2020 On Saturday July 25, at 2:30 PM Dublin time (GMT+1:00, EST 9:30 AM), Heresy Records' recording artist Caitríona O'Leary (www.caitrionaoleary.com) will perform the 12th installment of 'Unaccompanied', her ongoing weekly mini-concert series (in costume) live-streamed from her room in Dublin on Faceboo...
Actor and Comedian Dick Capri Passes Away at 93
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report on the passing of actor and comedian Dick Capri. Learn more about the life and career of entertainer Dick Capri here....
Gladys Knight to Open This Year's Hampton Court Palace Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 04, 2023 Gladys Knight will open this year’s esteemed Hampton Court Palace Festival on 6 June, the only London date of her 2023 Farewell Tour....
PODCAST: 110 IN THE SHADE gets the Spotlight on THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST Episode 7
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 07, 2020 There are few better moments for theatre people than discovering our favorite songwriting team has written more than just that one hit show we love (looking at you, Lin-Manuel Miranda). In Monday's episode, Sally and Ashley discuss when they have experienced such moments with Lin himself, Andrew Lip...
Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang to Perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023 Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced three legendary additions to the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2023 line-up. Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang will all take to the stage throughout June....
Photos/Video: First Look at the Cast of WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 03, 2021 Get a first look at the show. Freely inspired by the novel The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling, this romantic musical comedy reimagines Fielding’s classic tale in London’s swinging sixties. Written by the Tony Award winning Joe DiPietro (Memphis The Musical), with a stellar creative team including...
THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Quintessence This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023 This holiday season Quintessence presents The Fantasticks, the legendary longest running musical that ran off-Broadway for over 55 years....
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Schmidt and Jones Musical 110 IN THE SHADE
by Blair Ingenthron - October 22, 2023 The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones musical 110 in the Shade. Get all the details here!...
REMEMBER THE MAGIC Comes to The Grove Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2019 Remember the Magic, featuring R&B singer Virgil Gibson, returns to The Grove Theatre on Saturday, November 16th. This fun show brings back the great sounds of the doo-wop era, with tunes like 'Only You,' 'Up On The Roof,' 'You Send Me,' 'My Girl,' 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' and many more. The former ...
The Carpenter Center Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2021 The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center has unveiled their 2021-22 season featuring a captivating collection of music, dance, comedy, and speakers. Located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, the Carpenter Center launches its 26th anniversary season on Monday, Se...
Sir Tom Jones To Return To Hershey With A Performance In September
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2022 Singer Tom Jones is performing at Hershey Theatre on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ... |