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Review Roundup: Did TITANÍQUE Sink or Swim in the West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2025


When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get Titaníque, New York’s most award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.

Review: TITANÍQUE, Criterion Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2025


What started as one-night showing in Los Angeles, after docking on Broadway, in Canada and Australia, Titaníque has now sailed into London. Based on the idea that global pop icon Céline Dion was actually the hero of the 1997 James Cameron film, Titanic, the absurdity of this dazzlingly camp and frankly ridiculous show only grows from there.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 10, 2025
by - January 10, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT 25th Anniversary Announces Three Montana Shows
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


International Guitar Night will celebrate its 25th year of North American touring that includes three stops in Montana. The 25th annual International Guitar Night (IGN) Tour brings together a stellar ensemble of globally renowned guitarists.

THE NEVER SLEEPY FISH Announced At Great AZ Puppet Theater
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


The Never Sleepy Fish will be presented at Great AZ Puppet Theater from January 23- February 9. Taking place Thursdays and Fridays at 10am, Saturdays at 10am & 2pm, Sundays at 2pm.

Neil Diamond Celebrated In I AM, HE SAID At Alberta Bair Theater
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Alberta Bair Theater will welcome Matt Vee and the Killer Vees on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM for “I Am, He Said”- Celebrating Neil Diamond!

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Announced At The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


The Public Theatre starts the New Year with the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit Every Brilliant Thing. Every Brilliant Thing runs January 24 – February 2 at The Public Theatre.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.

Boise Contemporary Theater To Receive $15,000 Grant From The Bews' Foundation For Capital Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Boise Contemporary Theater has announced it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Bews' Foundation for renovations as part of BCT's Setting the Stage Capital Campaign.

Previews: BRENNYN LARK IN CONCERT at Curtain Call
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - January 09, 2025


On Friday, January 17, Brennyn Lark will be back on the Curtain Call stage in a one night only cabaret. Tickets for the concert are $60.00 and available online.

Photos: In Rehearsal for MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD At Children’s Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Children’s Theatre Company's new musical Milo Imagines the World, will run from February 4-March 9, 2025 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Check out photos from inside rehearsal!

Project Broadway's Mosaic Training Program Welcomes Judith Franklin As New Lead Instructor
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Project Broadway's Mosaic Training Program has announced Judith Franklin as the new lead instructor for its highly anticipated 2025 session! A seasoned professional with a passion for nurturing young talent, Franklin is set to bring her expertise and vibrant energy to this transformative program.

Review: 54 Below Crowd Has Amazing NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH JENN COLELLA
by Stephen Mosher - January 09, 2025


This was not Jenn Colella's first year being the New Year's Eve headliner at 54 Below... and it probably won't be the last. That is how great she is at this.

Detroit Public Theatre Announces Cast For CONFEDERATES By Dominique Morisseau
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for CONFEDERATES, by DPT Executive Artistic Producer, MacArthur Genius award-winning, Tony nominated, Daughter of Detroit, Dominique Morisseau.

Antonio Cipriano Joins WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Antonio Cipriano to join Women of The Wings Volume 7 on February 1, 2025 at 7pm at The Green Room 42. Antonio Cipraino can be seen in the second season of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” on MAX.

THE FEMALE GAYS: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF QUEER WOMEN Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


54 BELOW will present The Female Gays: Celebrating the Music of Queer  Women on Friday, January 24 at 9:30pm. This evening will consist of music written by and for queer women.

Everyman Theatre Mourns The Passing Of Acclaimed Actor And Founding Resident Company Member Stanley Weiman
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Everyman Theatre is saddened by the passing of Stanley (Stan) Weiman, a founding Everyman Resident Company member, who died on January 8.

HURRICANE KATE Postponed At The Stella Adler Theater Due To L.A. Wildfires
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Due to the Los Angeles fires, the world-premiere of Hurricane Kate at the Stella Adler Theater will now open January 24th. The show opens January 24th and will run eleven performances over three weeks.

Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Beginning January 29
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.

Photos: Beef & Boards Opens 2025 Season With Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Check out photos from the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, kicking off the theatre’s 52nd Season – the first of the five new shows.

Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career.

Cherry Street Music Presents Classical WITH A TWIST: LOVE IS ALL AROUND At The Allen Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


The newest edition of Cherry Street Music's chamber music series will present Classical with a Twist: Love is All Around, on Sunday, February 2nd at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA).

Le Colonial Delray Beach Introduces Weekly Live Music 
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, has introduced a weekly live music schedule.

FIM Stages Spotlight Orchestral Artistry, Rising Talent, Classic Rockstars And The King Of Pop In January And February
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Flint Institute of Music will stage spotlight orchestral artistry, rising talent, classic rock stars and the King of Pop in January and February including Mid-Michigan Band & Orchestra Day Concert and more.

PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.


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