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Shrek 5 Is Coming In July 2026 - Here’s What We Know

Shrek 5 Is Coming In July 2026 - Here’s What We Know
From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
MusicalFamilyLocal
From the Fairy Godmother slaying her rendition of "I Need A Hero" (some may say it was better than the original) to a donkey and dragon love affair (with the cutest babies), Shrek has given adults and kids alike some of the funniest......
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Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
Virtual Experience
We see it in documented battles waged by real-life suffragettes and activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth and feel it channeled through our favorite fictional heroines - in the ongoing fight for women's equality....
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Top Shows To See In Chicago In September

Top Shows To See In Chicago In September

From HQKevin, August 20th, 2024
The last month of the summer is here, and to beat those oncoming autumn blues, get yourself some good old-fashioned escapism with Chicago theatre. Wizards, kings, time travel, anything - you name it, Chicago's got it!...
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Water for Elephants coming soon!

Water for Elephants coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, August 14th, 2024
Broadway2024 Tony NomineeMusical
Get ready - the circus is rolling into town! The Tony-nominated musical Water for Elephants, which earned an impressive seven 2024 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, is set to embark on its first national tour in fall 2025. After a hugely successful world premiere run in Atlanta, the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants made its Broadway debut in 2024. The show utilizes the book by Rick Elice, which in turn is based on Sara Gruen's original novel, and features music and lyrics by the PigPen Theatre Co. Tony-nominated Jessica Stone will be taking the directorial helm. The stunning play comes complete with clowns, aerialists, jugglers, and more to give the true circus experience!...
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Billie Eilish Ends The Olympics With A Bang!

Billie Eilish Ends The Olympics With A Bang!

From HQSaadiqah, August 13th, 2024
PopConcert
The Grammy Award-winning singer Billie Eilish delivered a show-stopping performance at the LA28 Olympic Handover, a highly anticipated moment during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics....
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Kevin Hart coming soon!

Kevin Hart coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, August 8th, 2024
Comedy
Kevin Hart is a Philly-born former shoe salesman who has become one of the funniest actor-comedians in America today. He has appeared in films such as the Jumanji franchise, Get Hard and Central Intelligence. A lot of his material usually drawn from his personal experiences with family, friends and loved ones. Don't miss your chance to catch him live as he heads to a venue near you!...
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Here's The Scoop On The 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

Here's The Scoop On The 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

Kevin, July 16th, 2024
No matter what you think of the 77th annual Tony Nominations, let's agree on one thing - it's certainly an interesting list. Leading the nominations are; Stereophonic (13) who have made history as the most nominated play ever....
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Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

Kitty, August 6th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Book Recs for Broadway fans - this Book Lovers Day, why not try out some of these page-to-stage originals?...
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Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Kevin, April 10th, 2024
Broadway in Chicago! Add some extra sparkle to your year with these shows that will be taking over Chicago theatres in 2024 and 2025....
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Some Like It Hot wins Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

Some Like It Hot wins Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

Daniel, February 9th, 2024
Some Like It Hot, the musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's 1959 film, was announced as the winner of the Best Musical Theater Album' award at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The 66th Annual Awards took place on February 4th at the Crypto.com Arena...
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Shucked coming soon!

Shucked coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 30th, 2024
Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!...
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Moulin Rouge! celebrates five years on Broadway

Moulin Rouge! celebrates five years on Broadway

From HQKitty, July 25th, 2024
Spectacular spectacular! 10-time Tony winner Moulin Rouge! hits five years on Broadway, with over dazzling 1,400 performances! Based on the beloved 2001 Baz Luhrmann film of the same name, this crowd-pleasing favorite is a big budget......
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Shows To See In Chicago In August

Shows To See In Chicago In August

From HQKevin, July 23rd, 2024
August in Chicago is as enticing as a slice of deep-dish pizza, and nowhere else puts on a better show than the most popular US state of Illinois. The parks and lakefront are alive with activity, the restaurants and bars are spilling out on...
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A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

From HQKevin, July 16th, 2024
Queer theatre has always had a rebellious nature, and isn't afraid to show its true colours. It's sparked important conversations during times when openly discussing LGBTQ+ issues was taboo or illegal, throughout history......
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Top Shows To See In Chicago In July

Top Shows To See In Chicago In July

From HQKevin, June 28th, 2024
Not too hot, and not too cold, Chicago in July is perfect for swimming, lazing about in the sun and of course, a trip to the theatre! Check out the top shows to see in Chicago in July!...
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Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

From HQSaadiqah, June 19th, 2024
Who doesn't love a word search? A challenge sure to engage your brain; we've designed a custom word to test your Broadway musical knowledge. Can you find them all? Good luck!...
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The Powerful History of Black Theatre

The Powerful History of Black Theatre

From HQDaniel, June 17th, 2024
With George C. Wolfe winning his Lifetime Achievement award at this year's annual Tony Awards, this Juneteenth it's important to take a deep look into the history of African-American theatre and how the art form got to the incredibly powerf...
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Ranking The Top 10 Moulin Rouge! Musical Soundtrack Songs

Ranking The Top 10 Moulin Rouge! Musical Soundtrack Songs

Breaking NewsKevin, June 12th, 2024
You may fall head over heels for the love story in Baz Luhrmann's audacious retelling of the classic tale, but the Montmartre Quarter of Paris isn't just filled with the scent of love and lust it's filled with banger after banger....
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The Kings of Comedy: Steve Martin and Martin Short

The Kings of Comedy: Steve Martin and Martin Short

From HQKevin, June 10th, 2024
It is rare for two comedy legends to find a perfect counterpart in each other, but Grammy Award winner Steve Martin and Tony Award winner Martin Short have done so with ease, creating a duo that continues to tickle audiences decades later....
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Shows To See In Chicago In June

Shows To See In Chicago In June

From HQKevin, May 28th, 2024
With longer days, leisurely strolls, and post-theatre discussions over a glass of something cold and sweet, June is the perfect introduction to summer. It's also the perfect time to take a break from the park and head over to the theatre!...
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