When the lights go up on Washington Heights at The Muny next Friday it will be the break of a lifetime for a young actor. Benji Santiago will take center stage to rap the well-known opening line from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony winning IN THE HEIGHTS. There are few similarities...

Interview: Chatting with Benji Santiago of IN THE HEIGHTS at The Muny

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 Bill & Ted stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are set to reunite on Broadway in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.The production will open in New York in late 2025, and will be directed by Olivier Award-winner Jamie Lloyd. The theater has not yet been announced.Reeves will play Estragon with Winter as Vladimir in Beckett’s existential classic.In a joint statement, Reeves and Winter said: “We’re incredibly excited to be on stage together and work with the great Jamie Lloyd in one of our favorite plays.”Lloyd added: “It is a real honor to be collaborating with...

Keanu Reeves set to reunite with Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter on Broadway

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Keanu Reeves will make his Broadway debut in fall 2025 and star opposite 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' co-star, Alex Winter.

Keanu Reeves to Make Broadway Debut in 'Waiting for Godot'

San Diego, CA

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the initial cast for its upcoming world-premiere musical 3 Summers of Lincoln, book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; co-choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, and featuring Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (Broadway’s Kiss Me, Kate, Ragtime) as President Abraham Lincoln, running February 18 – March 23, 2025 in the Playhouse’s Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Star in 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse

Akron, OH

North Charleston, SC

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. A full tour route is available at TinaOnBroadway.com. Casting and additional creative team members will be announced at a later date. The tour will come...

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Announced At North Charleston Performing Arts Center This September

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

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Hugh Jackman‘s net worth in 2024 has become a hot topic of interest amongst fans. This is due to Jackman’s immense popularity in Hollywood and the many films and television shows he has acted in over the years. Here is everything we have uncovered on Jackman’s net worth...

Hugh Jackman Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does He Make?

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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"Deadpool & Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman, also known for his bravura performances in stage musicals, has experienced his share of tragedy throughout his life.

The Tragic True Life Story Of Hugh Jackman

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The Academy Award winner will also get "perks" that include private jet travel and dedicated security.

Robert Downey Jr Expected To Make More Than $80 Million in New Avengers Films

Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Victor von Doom is a major shock. Here's why it has us worried and skeptical.

Why We're Worried About Robert Downey Jr. Playing Victor Von Doom

TV shows can change a lot between their first and final episodes, as the show evolves in ways varying from straying from the original premise to adding new characters and getting rid of others. A show's early episodes in particular can be messy as a show finds its legs and viewers are introduced to the plot, setting, and characters, while networks strive to fine-tune things to maximize a show's chances of success with audiences.

10 TV Shows That Changed Cast Members After the Pilot

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Green Bay, WI

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

David Henry Hwang is at work on a musicalization of the 2013 documentary Particle Fever, per a report in The New York Times. The outlet reports that the project features a score by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak (McCreary actually shared the news in July at San Diego ComicCon). The...

David Henry Hwang Is Writing a Musical Based on Large Hadron Collider Doc

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

New York City, NY

Theaterlab will present its 2024-25 season, entitled Poetic Machine. Featuring new and upcoming works by returning resident artists, the lineup includes performer Joseph Medeiros, Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup, multimedia artist Mafe Izaguirre, director and performer Lita Lofton, and playwrights Joey Merlo, Forrest Malloy, and Shelley Mitchell, with more works to be announced.

Theaterlab Announces The 2024-25 Season

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Broadway Buying Guide: August 5, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr.'s Debut in MCNEAL

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. 1) Hamilton Buy Tickets...

Broadway Buying Guide: August 5, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr.'s Debut in MCNEAL

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