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Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre

Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre
From HQKevin, September 10th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Most of today's monarchs on stage are swapping Shakespearean monologues for electric guitars, stunning dance numbers and even a fierce pair of stilettos. Ladies and gentlemen, please bow for the kings and queens of modern theatre!...
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Shrek 5 Is Coming In July 2026 - Here’s What We Know

Shrek 5 Is Coming In July 2026 - Here’s What We Know

From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
MusicalFamilyLocal
From the Fairy Godmother slaying her rendition of "I Need A Hero" (some may say it was better than the original) to a donkey and dragon love affair (with the cutest babies), Shrek has given adults and kids alike some of the funniest......
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Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
Virtual Experience
We see it in documented battles waged by real-life suffragettes and activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth and feel it channeled through our favorite fictional heroines - in the ongoing fight for women's equality....
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Mamma Mia! 3 Is Possibly On Its Way, Says Christine Baranski

Mamma Mia! 3 Is Possibly On Its Way, Says Christine Baranski

Breaking NewsKevin, August 14th, 2024
BroadwayMusicalMothers Day
ABBA fans, get your sunscreen ready - we don't want to make promises, but it seems that Mamma Mia! is likely gearing up for a third cinematic spectacle. According to fan-favorite Christine Baranskistars....
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Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

From HQKitty, August 6th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Book Recs for Broadway fans - this Book Lovers Day, why not try out some of these page-to-stage originals?...
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A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

From HQKevin, July 16th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Queer theatre has always had a rebellious nature, and isn't afraid to show its true colours. It's sparked important conversations during times when openly discussing LGBTQ+ issues was taboo or illegal, throughout history......
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Thank You For The Music! Mamma Mia! is 25 years young

Thank You For The Music! Mamma Mia! is 25 years young

Kitty, April 11th, 2024
BroadwayMusicalMothers Day
Featuring a soundtrack of Swedish pop group ABBA's greatest hits set to a story of romance, mischief and misunderstandings on a sunny Greek Islands, Mamma Mia! has become one of the world's favorite musicals, spawning multiple productions.....
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Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Saadiqah, June 19th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Who doesn't love a word search? A challenge sure to engage your brain; we've designed a custom word to test your Broadway musical knowledge. Can you find them all? Good luck!...
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New Season
Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Saadiqah, April 11th, 2024
Broadway in Costa Mesa add some extra sparkle to the start of the year and announce the shows that will be taking over the stage of the Segerstrom Center in 2024 and 2025....
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This Years Tony Award Nominations!

This Years Tony Award Nominations!

Scarlet, May 9th, 2023
Virtual Experience
The 76th Tony Award nominations have been announced! A total of 38 shows were eligible for nominations, with 27 making the cut. Funny Girl's Lea Michele and previous Tony Winner Myles Frost had the honor of announcing this years nods....
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Test Your Skills: Mamma Mia! Word Search

Test Your Skills: Mamma Mia! Word Search

From HQKevin, May 17th, 2024
You can dance, you can jive and you can certainly complete this exciting Mamma Mia! word search....
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From Screen To Stage: The Magic of Mamma Mia!

From Screen To Stage: The Magic of Mamma Mia!

From HQKevin, February 1st, 2024
Suspected fathers, dancing queens, and men after midnight - Judy Craymer's iconic sun-soaked masterpiece, Mamma Mia! still holds up all these years later - but what's the secret? For over 25 years, the show has whisked 65 musical lovers alo...
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Sing along with Hamilton!

Sing along with Hamilton!

Breaking NewsKitty, June 30th, 2023
Released this weekend, fans of Hamilton and its record-breaking soundtrack will finally get the chance to try their luck at some of its most iconic songs (and deviously difficult raps) as Disney+ releases this much-awaited sing-a-long......
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Theatreland Wishes You A Happy Pride Month!

Theatreland Wishes You A Happy Pride Month!

From HQSaadiqah, June 26th, 2023
We are now coming to the last week of June also known as Pride Month around the world. This month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community after the Stonewall riots, which were protests for gay liberation in 1969....
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Test Your Skills: Scrambled Broadway Songs!

Test Your Skills: Scrambled Broadway Songs!

From HQScarlet, June 23rd, 2023
Last week we tested your Broadway knowledge with scrambled show names! We thought it was quite an easy one, so have decided to dial it up slightly by scrambling up some Broadway hits. Pen's at the ready!...
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Test Your Skills: Word Scramble Quiz!

Test Your Skills: Word Scramble Quiz!

From HQScarlet, June 16th, 2023
Pens at the ready! Think you know your Broadway shows? How about if we scramble their names up? Each week we plan on bringing you a new quiz, with each one getting just that little bit harder. What do you win? Bragging rights of course!...
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What are the benefits of being a Theatreland subscriber?

What are the benefits of being a Theatreland subscriber?

From HQSaadiqah, June 2nd, 2023
Sometimes finding a new theatre show to dig your teeth into is like finding a needle in a haystack, where do you begin? Well what if I told you that we have the solution! It's simple, by becoming a Theatreland subscriber....
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What We're Listening To!

What We're Listening To!

From HQScarlet, May 31st, 2023
You can't go wrong with a good cast recording. Whether you've been able to catch the performance on stage or not, a cast recording will transport you directly to the action....
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Five famous operas you need to know about!

Five famous operas you need to know about!

From HQSaadiqah, May 24th, 2023
We all love an evening with a show, whether that's a musical, concert or comedy show but one genre that we think should be on your bucket list is Opera. Want to know where to start? Here are 5 top Operas that we think everyone should see....
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Why Mamma Mia! Is Our Top Pick This Mother's Day!

Why Mamma Mia! Is Our Top Pick This Mother's Day!

From HQScarlet, May 10th, 2023
Mamma Mia, Mother's Day is nearly here! It's the time of year where we thank our Mom's an Mother figures for everything they've done - no matter how big or small....
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