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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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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 26th, 2024
BroadwayMusicalFamily
Forget all that you know about The Wizard of Oz and be transported once again to the magical land of Oz! This time, however, the action takes place way before the arrival of Dorothy and her pooch Toto. THIS is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin - and their coming-of-age as the forces of good and (perceived) 'wicked'. Discover this incredible musical phenomenon, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, which explores the foundation of the Oz legend, of what made Glinda and Elphaba become the icons of good and bad, and whether all is what it appears to be in later stories....
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From HQKitty, July 25th, 2024
BroadwayMusicalTony Nominee
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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Wicked
"This Tony Award-winning musical continues to defies gravity!"
Kevin, June 12th, 2024
BroadwayMusicalTony Nominee
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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Kevin, July 16th, 2024
Virtual Experience
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......
Read more Scarlet, March 14th, 2024
Broadway in Austin add some extra sparkle to the start of the year and announce the shows that will be taking over the stage of the Bass Concert Hall in 2024 and 2025....
Read more Scarlet, May 9th, 2023
Virtual Experience
The 76th Tony Award nominations have been announced! A total of 38 shows were eligible for nominations, with 27 making the cut. Funny Girl's Lea Michele and previous Tony Winner Myles Frost had the honor of announcing this years nods....
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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, June 13th, 2024
Sarah Silverman embarks on her brand new US tour, 'Sarah Silverman: Postmortem'. She may have become known for her no-holds-barred exploration of taboo subjects, but an incisive and brave performer lives underneath all that controversy. She rose through the stand-up ranks in the 00s, and created her own eponymous Comedy Central show, The Sarah Silverman Program. Be warned though - no subject is taboo for this leading comedian!...
Read more Just AnnouncedNews Desk, March 11th, 2024
Hey sister... the Broadway sensation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is heading out on tour! The scintillating spectacle continues to load up the windmill and its elephant since it hit the road on its first-ever national tour in 2022. Garnering rave reviews from Broadway's toughest critics Moulin Rouge! is the most gorgeous Broadway event of the year, don't miss it when it lands in your town!...
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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, March 11th, 2024
Classic musical theatre lovers will be overjoyed to hear that Jules Stein and Bob Merill's iconic show, Funny Girl, is heading out on tour! Telling the autobiographical tale of comedian Fanny Brice, who found fame in the early 20th century. Funny Girl is a humorous and heartful ride through Brice's life, showing that despite her problems, her wit, and smarts kept her own parade going!...
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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, March 8th, 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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Just AnnouncedNews Desk, March 7th, 2024
Michael Jackson fans rejoice as the Tony-winning brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Now touring North America!...
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