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 		A Little Night Music Broadway Revival 2009
Inspired by an Ingmar Bergman film, A Little Night Music returns to Broadway with a star cast at the Walter Kerr Theater on 48th Street, but is it worth the price?
Little House on the Prairie the Musical
Want to see a nice family musical? One with hoedown dancing, familiar characters and professional singing, acting, lights and scenery? Meliisa Gilbert stars.
Nine – Fellini Film to Stage to Screen
Rob Marshall has created a glittering big screen adaptation of this Tony Award winning Broadway musical. But not many know that the show is based on a true story.
Grey Gardens Enhances Kennedy-Bouvier Legend
Stray cats, raccoons and a lot of angst highlight this production of Grey Gardens in Addison, Texas - the first local theater to present this curious period piece
Broadway Musicals in Chicago for 2009 & 2010
Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical, Billy Elliot, Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast are among the most popular musical shows playing in Chicago for 2009-2010.
Lebo M, African Music Composer for The Lion King
Interview with South African composer Lebo M, who worked on traditional African choral music for The Lion King, now touring and playing Broadway and Las Vegas
New York's Broadway Musical Getaways 2009 2010
Recent cast changes for The Lion King, Shrek the Musical, Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked for Fall and Winter 2009-2010
Current Broadway Musicals Fall Winter 2009 2010
New cast changes for Chicago, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages and Billy Elliot the Musical, all currently playing on Broadway
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
The stage musical version of the beloved film Dirty Dancing is a hit around the world.
Avenue Q – The Grownup Musical With Puppets
Even creators Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty didn't guess that their musical Avenue Q would become a Broadway musical hit and Tony Award winner.
Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Bob Fosse's unique style and provocative dances have inspired artists for over 50 years. The mere mention of Fosse brings to mind bowler hats and white gloves.
Musical Theatre in Toronto Fall Winter 2009 2010
Mirvish Productions and Dancap Productions stage big shows like Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein, Toxic Avenger, The Boys in the Photograph & Topol in Fiddler on the Roof.
Theater Review – Hair on Broadway
A 1967 musical with a rock-hippie score has a message that translates to 2009, and sports a Broadway cast that can't be beat!
Theater Review – Mary Poppins U.S. Tour
Despite innovative staging and the efforts of a talented cast, the stage version of Mary Poppins lacks the magic of the film.
Why the Musical Grease Is Still Relevant
Before today's teen stars, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John rocked as Sandy and Danny. Surprisingly enough, they still do.
Theater Review - Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical is probably not destined to become a classic piece of musical theater, but you'll definitely have fun watching it.
Summer 2009 Music Theatre In Toronto
Toronto theatres are presenting a roster of popular musicals in their summer 2009 seasons, and so are the nearby Shaw and Stratford festivals.
Theater Review - Rent, The Broadway Tour
Rent opened on Broadway more than 10 years ago, but the show, featuring two of its original stars, still delivers a unique emotional experience.
Next to Normal Cast Album Review
After a ten year development odyssey, Next to Normal has arrived on Broadway. The double disc cast recording, from Sh-K-Boom Records, is now available online.
The Sound of Musical Theater
The brief history of the trends of treading the boards of Broadway - do you remember the songs, the plots, or something else?
Broadway Musicals Based On Historical Events
From the creation of the United States in 1776 to the tragic sinking of the ship Titanic, many histories have been set to music and staged on Broadway.
Is Dinner Theatre on Its Way Out?
Dinner theatre, a once-popular form of entertainment, may be on its way out as the economy slumps.One such establishment, however, is fighting to stay afloat.
Theater Review: U.S. Touring Company of Chicago
You might come to a production of Chicago: The Musical to see J. Peterman, but you'll want to stay for the rest of the talented cast.
Musical Performance Review – Into the Woods
The show-stealer is a cow named Milky White, who has no lines. But even without a voice, Milky White, played by dancer David Leef, has a lot of personality.
The Forbidden Phoenix by Marty Chan
Forbidden Phoenix at LKTYP explores racism and the lives of early Chinese immigrants during the building of the Canadian railroad.