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Video: Go Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge of bringing Bob Dylan's songs into 1930s Minnesota. Watch the video!

Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!

Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!

Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Music Hall stage from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, June 1. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years, and during that time has welcomed over 23 million theatergoers.

THE LION KING North American Tour Will Celebrate 23rd Anniversary This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will celebrate its 23rd anniversary in Orlando, where the production begins a four-week return engagement tonight at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

Photos: THE LION KING 2024 National Tour Cast First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released production photos of new principal cast members. See new production photos and learn how to purchase tickets!

Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.

Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!

New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!

THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28. 

THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!

Cast Set For Disney's THE LION KING at DPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present JUBILEE, An A Cappella Celebration of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Jubilee written by Tazewell Thompson with composer and lyricist Dianne Adams McDowell, Jan. 5 - 29 on the Festival Stage.

Review: DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Sep 11, 2022

What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?

Photos: First Look at DREAMGIRLS in Performance at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022

The Paramount Theatre launches its 11th Broadway Series with Dreamgirls, August 31-October 16, 2022. Get a first look at the new production photos here!

Standbys, Understudies and Alternates From A STRANGE LOOP & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, June 20th  at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.

BWW Interview: Actor & Playwright Melvin Tunstall III Rejoices in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Hobby Center
by Armando Urdiales - Jun 1, 2022

An exciting prospect of every touring production is seeing how the invigorate the dynamic town that is Space City, USA. With our thriving theater scene it is always a fantastic experience seeing new creatives and artists take refuge in our humble city. Melvin Tunstall III is one of these exciting people that will grace the Hobby Center in the coming tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. 

Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Stops by Broadway's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Girl From The North Country on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre this evening. Prior to the show, she visited with the cast and came onstage to give brief remarks about Broadway’s resilience and the comeback of New York City.  

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

Last night, Girl From The North Country hosted a special performance and gala to celebrate their third time opening on Broadway, as well as their seven Tony Award nominations, including “Best New Musical.”