Musical Theatre
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An amazing visual and aural East-meets-West spectacle that combines acrobatics, singing, animation and electronic music by the co-creators of Gorillaz. more...
The First Wizard of Oz Musical
In: North American Musical Theatre
By: Fraser Sherman
Long before "Wicked" or MGM's 1939 movie, a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz became a Broadway hit. more...
The Musicals of Boublil and Schoenberg
By: Peter Reeves
A guide to the musical works of lyricist Alan Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schoenberg . more...
In: North American Musical Theatre
A look at how Sierra Boggess and cast converted Little Mermaid from film to stage, survived harsh criticism, then won five nominations and generated millions in income. more...
Oscar Hammerstein II, Lyricist
By: Tel Asiado
Biography of American songwriter Oscar Hammerstein II, one of the greatest American lyricists of all-time, famous for "The Sound of Music," "South Pacific" and "Oklahoma! more...
"Superstar" Musical Ends Tour with Film Jesus
By: Joe Harless
After almost two years on the road, the touring production of the classical rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar came to an end in Tampa, FL. more...
By: Erin Konrad
The classic production of "A Chorus Line" has been brought to the stage once more, with an amazingly talented cast and stunning set design. more...
Cole Porter: His Music and Lyrics
In: North American Musical Theatre
By: Tel Asiado
Here's a brief biography of American composer Cole Porter, one of the greatest lyricists, songwriters, and melodists of all-time, on stage and films. more...
By: Darcy DeMarco
Musical theater playwright Malcolm Simpson discusses "Dot Com, City of Dreams," scheduled for Planet Hollywood on July 18-19. more...
Les Misérables and Miss Saigon
By: Sarah Tennant
One tells the tale of France's Student Revolution, the other examines the effects of the Vietnam War, yet both shows have striking similarities. more...
Jersey Boys Is In For A Long Run
In: North American Musical Theatre
The May 2008 opening of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas marks yet another success for this musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. more...
Jonathon Larson's work transferred the spirit of La Bohème to Manhattan's East Village, attracting young people to the theater, winning a Pulitzer and four Tony awards. more...
Review: Spelling Bee the Musical
By: Jennifer Gay
In the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical, audiences are treated to a true performance delivered by some of America's best theatrical artists. more...
Actress & Singer Lillian Russell
In: North American Musical Theatre
By: Anya Laurence
A brief look at the life and career of Lillian Russell, the buxom beauty of the Gay Nineties Musical Theater. more...
