The long-running musical “Chicago” celebrated its 22nd anniversary since its Broadway revival premiere on November 14, 1996. Having surpassed 9,131 performances, it remains the second-longest-running show in Broadway history. To mark this milestone, here’s a look at the current cast, must-hear songs, and the musical’s continuing legacy. Chicago tickets and show information “Chicago” continues its Broadway run since 1996 Set …Read more
When it comes to Broadway classics, “Chicago” stands at the top. Famous for its sleek, sensual choreography loved by all genders, this musical is set in Prohibition-era Chicago during the so-called Jazz Age. In this feature, the show’s current dance captain, David Bushman, explains his approach to the production and its choreography. After the interview, he even breaks down the …Read more
The first official trailer for Disney’s new live-action film “The Lion King”, set to be released on July 19, 2019, has just been unveiled on YouTube. This remake of the beloved 1994 animated classic brings together an all-star cast and a creative team that includes Elton John and Tim Rice, who also worked on the Broadway musical version. Take a …Read more
The hit musical “Kinky Boots”, which will conclude its Broadway run in April 2019 after six successful years, has just announced a new lead actor. British YouTuber and rising star Conor Maynard will step into the role of Charlie Price for a limited engagement from November 19, 2018 to January 10, 2019. Though it marks his first appearance in a …Read more
The hit film “Moulin Rouge!”, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, has been adapted into a Broadway musical. Following its successful premiere in Boston, the production has officially announced its Broadway opening date and theatre. The film, which won Golden Globe Awards and grossed over 180 million USD worldwide, is now set to captivate audiences in a brand-new stage version. …Read more
New York’s Broadway is home to some of the most celebrated musicals in the world. Each season brings new productions—some become massive hits, while others close in less than a year. In this competitive world of Broadway, here are the shows that have achieved over 1,000 performances and are still running today. (As of November 14, 2018) Broadway musical ticket …Read more
Opening on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on October 23, 2018, the new musical The Prom has quickly drawn attention. This comedy centered on a lesbian teen explores the pressures and joys of high school life in a way that invites comparisons to shows like the 2017 Tony winner Dear Evan Hansen. Two of our staff were invited to attend, …Read more
Some Broadway musicals are original creations (such as Dear Evan Hansen or Hamilton), others are based on movies, and some successful stage productions are later adapted into films. Here’s a look at the Broadway musicals being adapted into films in recent years. Musicals currently on stage that inspired films Musical films released or announced since 2019 Disney’s two most popular …Read more
Hello from New York, where November days sit around 50 F and winter is on the way. We finally saw Dear Evan Hansen, the 2017 Tony winner with six awards including Best Musical. Even two years after opening, the show was selling out daily and tickets were hard to find. Thanks to a partner invitation, we caught both the afternoon …Read more
The smash-hit musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” currently running at The Music Box Theatre, has released a new cast album. While it is well known that the show won six awards at the 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, did you know that the original cast album debuted at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard chart? With every song written by …Read more
