Based on the poem by Joseph Moncure March
Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties!
Disney Theatrical Productions and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Madison's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Overture Hall stage on Thursday, May 11 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, May 28.
Eagle Theatre's 2022-2023 Mainstage Season kicks off with a bang of a soiree…literally. Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party runs this February 9-26, 2023. The prohibition-era musical is based on Joseph March's 1926 book-length ballad.
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George).
It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.
Neil Simon calls The Dinner Party his little “gem” - all about relationships and reconciliation. It is a one-act comedy about marriage and divorce. This is his thirty-first play –first produced in Los Angeles in 1999.
The Coolidge Corner Theatre ('the Coolidge') today announced the lineup for its January 2023 repertory series Projections: Science Fiction from the Art House. Art house sci-fi doesn't depend on rational explanations, modern CGI, common storytelling structures, or a giant budget to create otherworldly, thought-provoking films.
The UK and Ireland Tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome 12 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers this winter. The award winning landmark musical is currently playing a season at Manchester Palace until 11 March, where over 300,000 people will experience the show during the only North West dates.
What did our critic think of THE WILD PARTY at CWU Musical Theatre Program?
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced programming for its Autumn 2022/Spring 2023 season. Learn more about the full season here!
Chicago can party like it's 1999 because Prince: The Immersive Experience announced that it will extend its run in Chicago through January 1, 2023.
A thrilling revival of Andrew Lippa’s THE WILD PARTY promises to take audiences on a non-stop emotional journey to the fraught and (seemingly) fantastic 1920s. Sizzling jazz, emotional anthems and contemporary music combine to pull audiences into a world of careless, conflicted characters pushed to their limits.
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. The Gateway's Long Island premiere of THE CHER SHOW will run at Patchogue theater through September 11. Get a first look at the production here!
From September 9—15, acclaimed artist Martine Syms gathers together an eclectic group of films that influenced her debut feature, The African Desperate, for the series Martine Syms' Influences featuring indie classics, hidden gems by major directors, and avant-garde pieces by contemporary visual artists. The series leads into a run of Syms' The African Desperate opening at BAM September 16.
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. The Gateway will open the Long Island premiere of THE CHER SHOW at Patchogue theater on August 26 and it will run through September 11.
West End star Jodie Steele and well known TV presenter Annabel Giles are to join the cast of new British musical, 'Rehab The Musical'.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome Chicago actor Jos N. Banks (He/They) to the cast of its hit play CHOIR BOY, written by Oscar-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight).
David Venn Enterprises (The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) is thrilled to add Perth and Canberra seasons to the national tour of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, kicking off in Melbourne from 25 May.
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for King Lear opening 10 June - 24 July.
MANIA - The ABBA Tribute (@maniatheshow) brings their live show to The Hanover Theatre on Saturday, October 29. MANIA (formerly ABBA MANIA) formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish 'Supergroup' to their millions of fans, old and new!
The Hangar Theatre has announced the first ever Hangar Flight Test, a series of concert stagings of original musicals in development. The 2022 series will consist of two workshop productions which Hangar audiences will be among the first to experience. Writers and artistic teams will invite audiences to give feedback and become part of the development process as they prepare their scripts and scores for full scale production.
This brand new production by Pravesh Kumar with Goldy Notay as Beverley casts the attitudes to class and social standing of Mike Leigh's classic in a whole new light.
Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.
In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Rent!
The Bell House has announced their upcoming performances. Performances include DAN JOE DVD SHOW, SEEK TREATMENT and more!
Cocktails Under the Stars will feature cocktails, wine & beer, hors d'oeuvres, a 50/50 raffle, and special performances from the NJCU Junior Board.
1999 | Waterford, CT (Regional) |
Reading Waterford, CT (Regional) |
2000 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
2005 | St. Paul, MN (Regional) |
Regional Revival St. Paul, MN (Regional) |
2015 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Encores Off-Center Production Off-Broadway |
2017 | West End |
West End Revival West End |
2025 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Revival Production Off-Broadway |
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