Noah Marlowe has a day job. It happens at night, most of the time, but it’s still his day job. Noah is in the company of the Broadway musical play The Book of Mormon, on 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan. But last night, just five blocks uptown, Noah was doing a little moonlighting in a basement nightclub called 54 Below. His job for the evening: making his solo show debut. And for that Freshman outing, were Noah Marlowe being given a letter grade, he would have been given high marks… REALLY high marks.

Review: NOAH MARLOWE A NATURAL IN NIGHTCLUB DEBUT AT 54 BELOW

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those productions (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed below!

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start

Out of the Box Theatrics has revealed the cast and creative team for the company’s revival of Michael John LaChiusa’s See What I Wanna See, directed by Emilio Ramos (Broadway: Parade, Maybe Happy Ending (associate director); Encores!: The Light in the Piazza (associate director), with musical direction by Adam Rothenberg (Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Off-Broadway: Watch Night). Opening night is September 18 at 154 Christopher Street (formerly The New Ohio theater).

Marina Kondo, Kelvin Moon Loh & More to Star in SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE Revival

Before the curtain rises on BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL, Broadway Rose Managing Director Dan Murphy makes sure the audience knows that this is not a sing-along! It’s a necessary reminder, as you will surely want to sing along with this perfect summer musical. However, if you can resist the temptation (toe-tapping and head-bobbing are allowed), you will be rewarded by getting to enjoy some of the most iconic music produced across several decades being performed by a first-rate cast led by Merideth Kaye Clark.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the Beyond Broadway 2024-2025 season bringing top tier entertainment to Houstonians in a fresh new way with intimate and engaging concert performances from Broadway's biggest names. Beginning October 2024, the second season will include Cheyenne Jackson, Adrienne Warren, and Sutton Foster.

Sutton Foster, Adrienne Warren & More Set for 2024-25 Season at the Hobby Center

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

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NCIS star Pauley Perrette has been close friends with Criminal Minds' actress Kirsten Vangsness for decades, and their friendship is still going strong. Find all the pictures of their friendship here...

NCIS’s Pauley Perrette’s relationship with Criminal Minds' Kirsten Vangsness explored - see new photo

Christopher Meloni is a celebrated American television and film actor. When Meloni left the show the story was a shocker for all fans. But how did it come about that Chris Meloni turned his back on the show after so many years? The real reason the actor wasn't cast for season 13 is that there were disagreements in his contract negotiations, as TVLine reported at the time. And it wouldn't have been the first time Meloni's pay was an issue...

'SVU': THIS Is The Real Reason Christopher Meloni Left The Show

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NCIS: Origins is heading into uncharted territory. Sure, NCIS has rolled out multiple spinoffs, but Origins will mark the first time the franchise attempts a prequel series. It's also going to roll the dice on depicting the most recognizable character in series history: Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Origins is going to...

NCIS' Mark Harmon thinks Austin Stowell is the perfect young Gibbs (and here's why)

A bit of Hollywood is gracing the stage in the upcoming production of the musical, “Man of La Mancha” playing at the Peterborough Players from August 14 to 25. Scott Bakula will star as the lead character, Don Quixote joined by his wife, Chelsea Field, in the role of Aldonza.

Interview: Scott Bakula and Chelsea Field of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Peterborough Players

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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NEW YORK — (AP) — Some years ago, when Sonya Balsara and Adi Roy were in middle school, they were cast in kiddie versions of the musical “Aladdin.” Little did they know it would be very good preparation — for the same roles on Broadway.

On Broadway, two stars of 'Aladdin' trace their roles all the way to middle school

Famous Last Words, a groundbreaking documentary series spotlighting renowned cultural icons secretly giving their final interviews – which will be announced and aired posthumously – is in production from Emmy award winner Brad Falchuk, through his Teley-Vision banner; BSNA, a Banijay company; and Netflix, in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Netflix Greenlights FAMOUS LAST WORDS Docuseries

Television history just lost a treasure. Bob Newhart, one of the most beloved actors of our time, sadly left us at 94. He painted smiles on many faces with his roles in shows like The Big Bang Theory and Elf. Tributes from across the planet show just how much joy he brought to people’s lives.

Saying Goodbye to TV Star Bob Newhart

OPERA America has announced the 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize recipient, Kelley Rourke. Established in 2021 by acclaimed librettist and lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera created specifically to honor the work of opera librettists. The annual winner receives an award of $7,000 to support creative development and career advancement, and is funded by Campbell, with additional support from William Murray and an anonymous donor.

OPERA America Awards Kelley Rourke The 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize

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Blair Underwood flipped the script on his character. Actor Blair Underwoodspent his teenage years in Virginia, attending Petersburg High School. He attended Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburg and debuted in the 1985 film Crush Groove. He portrayed Jonathan Rollins in LA Law 1987 and appeared in films including Posse and Set it Off.

Blair Underwood literally flipped the script on his character's description on a hit ABC sitcom

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Kathy Bates is a true, understated American treasure. She played one of my all-time favorite villains in Misery's Annie Wilkes. She's also, you know, one of the most prolific actresses of all time! So, when it came time to discuss who could possibly star in a reboot of Matlock, Bates was such an obvious lock for the role!

Kathy Bates Talks Starring In Reboot Of Andy Griffith Classic

Open-Door Playhouse continues to present short plays in podcast form. The Playhouse is presenting a new play, 44 Cats, starting August 21 2024 online at http://opendoorplayhouse.org. This new comedic play begins with three women and forty-four cats. Simple enough ingredients with which to launch a narrative, yes? Not so fast....

Open-Door Playhouse Debuts 44 CATS in August

With over 1 billion streams across their catalog, UK alt-rock trio bôa is ready for their triumphant return with Whiplash, their first new album in over twenty years. Produced by Chris Zane (Jack Antonoff, Passion Pit, St. Lucia), Whiplash is slated for release on October 18. The news comes with the release of the album’s title track and an accompanying video.

UK Alt-Rock Band bôa Confirms New Album 'Whiplash,' Drops Title Track

The new play JOB on Broadway opens on Broadway tonight! Read the reviews!. Following two extended, sold-out downtown engagements, the hit psychological thriller JOB moves to Broadway for 10 weeks only. After being placed on leave following a viral incident, Jane would do anything to return to her Big Tech-company...

Review Roundup: JOB Opens On Broadway

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LET'S BE BAD: CELEBRATING BROADWAY VILLAINS returns to 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Let's Be Bad: Celebrating Broadway Villains on October 14th at 9:30pm. After a sold-out and spellbinding first performance comes...

LET'S BE BAD: CELEBRATING BROADWAY VILLAINS returns to 54 Below

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