Article | By Andrew Gans | March 26, 2025
On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway
The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.
Article | By Margaret Hall | March 21, 2025
On March 21, 1867, Impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. Was Born
Ziegfeld Jr. was a powerful showman, with his eponymous Follies defining early 20th century Broadway.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | March 18, 2025
Julie Benko-Penned Play With Music Down the Line to Get NYC Industry Presentations
Brandon J. Dirden is directing the new piece, about a New Orleans madame and her daughter.
Article | By Molly Higgins, Diep Tran | March 12, 2025
10 Broadway Shows About Real-Life Women
From Alison Bechdel to Fanny Brice, these shows are a lesson in women's history.
Article | By Molly Higgins | March 12, 2025
Lea Michele Announces Solo Concert Tour
The Funny Girl star will offer songs she performed on Glee, in Spring Awakening, and more.
Article | By Kevin Filipski | February 7, 2025
Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook
The concert series, running February through April, will spotlight women and nonbinary artists.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 7, 2025
Chelsea Packard, Matt Bogart, Jessica Grové to Star in Revised Sense & Sensibility
Amended by creator Paul Gordon, the new production will premiere in Dexter, Michigan.
Article | By Natan Zamansky | January 15, 2025
Updates on Current and Upcoming National Tours
A look at the touring musicals and plays that may soon be coming to a city near you.
Article | By Diep Tran | January 8, 2025
From Sound of Music to Cabaret: Movie Musicals That Changed Their Stage Originals
From new songs to new character choices, here are the biggest changes made for movie musicals that then made their way back to the stage.
Article | By Seth Rudetsky | December 5, 2024
Gearing Up for This Year's Red Bucket Follies!
Seth Rudetsky catches us up on all the fabulous fundraising he's been doing and where you can catch him next!
Article | By Margaret Hall | October 22, 2024
Vaudevillian and Funny Girl Star Mimi Hines Dies at 91
The comedian, who replaced Barbra Streisand in the original Broadway production of the Fanny Brice biomusical, was one half of the duo Ford and Hines.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 26, 2024
A Barbra-Approved Barbra Streisand Documentary Is in the Works
Frank Marshall will direct the project, which has been given extensive access to the stage and screen star's personal archives.
Article | By Francesca Toscano | September 18, 2024
9 New Reasons to Love the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction
The fan-favorite event, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, will be held September 22.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024
North American Tour of Funny Girl Names Its New Fanny Brice
Michael Mayer directs the classic musical, which arrives in Seattle, Washington, later this month.
Article | By Molly Higgins | August 16, 2024
Criterion to Release Restored Edition of Barbra Streisand-Led Funny Girl Film
The 4K digital restoration includes a new audio interview with Streisand, a deleted scene featuring Streisand and Omar Sharif, and more.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 23, 2024
New Revival of Mel Brooks' The Producers Will Play Menier Chocolate Factory
The London venue has also announced casting for its upcoming production of The Cabinet Minister.
Article | By Molly Higgins | June 25, 2024
Damson Chola Jr. and Gretchen Shope React to Winning the 2024 Jimmy Awards
"I get to be someone's inspiration to keep going and pursue their dreams."
Article | By Natan Zamansky | June 24, 2024
'Good Day, Mrs. Woolf': What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.
Article | By Andrew Gans | May 29, 2024
Julie Benko and Matt Bogart Star in Theatre Raleigh's Jane Eyre Beginning May 29
Megan McGinnis directs the chamber version of the Paul Gordon-John Caird musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | May 23, 2024
Photos: Inside the Renovated, and 29 Feet Higher, Palace Theatre on Broadway
The historic venue has been closed since 2018, and now it's reopening its doors.
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