Broadway
“Purple Rain” (the film) will be coming to Broadway. To mark the 40th anniversary of the film’s release and soundtrack album, the iconic movie featuring Prince will be transformed into a musical production. The musical narrates the fictional journey of a rising rock artist navigating the vibrant Minneapolis club scene, tackling challenges within a turbulent […]
The musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” inspired by the music of Alicia Keys, is moving from its highly successful Off-Broadway performances to Shubert Theater on Broadway in 2024. As reported, this production, directed by Michael Greif, will start its preview shows at the new location on March 28, leading up to its grand opening night on April […]
James Earl Jones has received a huge honor as Broadway has unveiled The James Earl Jones Theatre. Late last week, a ceremony was held for the renaming of the 110-year-old building, formerly known as Cort Theatre, with Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norm Lewis, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams […]
“A Strange Loop,” a scalding story about a gay, Black theater artist confronting self-doubt and societal disapproval, won the Tony Award for best new musical. “MJ,” a jukebox musical about the entertainer Michael Jackson, also landed key prizes. Winning lead performance by Myles Frost, a 22-year-old in his first professional stage role, and for the […]
It’s been nearly two years since a touring Broadway cast took the stage at Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre. After a long time coming, it’s finally ready to happen. In less than a week, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will launch its national tour in Rochester on Tuesday. “Cats” from September 21st-26th. Executive producer Kori Prior stated: “’Cats’ […]
“In The Heights,” a musical that was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and initially opened on Broadway in 2008, was released in theaters and HBO Max last week. This highly anticipated film captures the essence of experiencing life in Washington Heights, Manhattan as an Afro-Latino. The film tackles issues, imposter syndrome, and being the first in […]
Broadway legend and current tv actor phenomenon Billy Porter reveal some personal details in a recent sit-down interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Porter stated; “I have lived with that shame in silence for 14 years. HIV-positive, where I come from, growing up in the Pentecostal church with a very religious family, is God’s punishment.” He […]
The Broadway musical about Michael Jackson’s life called “MJ” (previously titled “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”), that was supposed to start on July 6, has been postponed until March 2021. It will debut with preview performances at the Neil Simon Theatre. Written by 55-year-old American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed […]
One of the biggest musicals ever is heading to Disney+! “Hamilton” winner of just about everything from 11 Tony Awards to a Pulitzer. Is one of the hottest Broadway and Tour productions will be streaming this summer. The fireworks will start early July 3. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway production was captured live. Produced by Miranda, Jeffrey […]
If you were fortunate to see the Broadway sensation “Hamilton” in Rochester last year, or even luckier to see it on Broadway. Get ready for some good or bad news. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Disney are bringing “Hamilton” to Movie Theaters. In what is being called a “Live Capture” of a the stage performance filmed in […]
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