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Listen to Queen’s greatest hits as performed by actual Broadway stars! Broadway Sings brings to life the greatest artists of our time in a fresh new way, backed up by a huge, 14-piece orchestra. You’ll be rocking out to all of your favorite songs and dancing the night away as the talented singers and orchestra pay homage to the legend that is Queen. It all makes for a high-energy musical party you won’t soon forget! The full lineup (subject to change) includes: Constantine Maroulis, Ben Clark, Keri René Fuller, Brendan Jacob Smith, Corey Mach, D'Nasya Jordan, Aaron Lavigne, Tyce Green, Heath Saunders, Alexa Green, Kyle Taylor Parker, Mia Gerachis, Lala, Cailen Fu, Krystina Alabado, Matt DeAngelis, Jared...

Alice in Neverland, an original musical that imagines a meeting between Lewis Carroll’s Alice and J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, is under development, with actors Christy Altomare (Anastasia), Heath Saunders and Will Swenson (Waitress) set to lead a developmental reading tomorrow.

With book, music and lyrics by Phil Kenny and Reston Williams, Alice in Neverland is being presented by team of Broadway producers that includes Jerry Goehring (Be More Chill), Jim Kierstead (Hadestown), Mike Evariste (Disgraced), Jamie deRoy (Beetlejuice) and 42nd.club (Anastasia).

The reading cast will also include Megan Masako Haley (Mean Girls), Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon) and Timothy Hughes (Hadestown).

Also participating in the reading are M. Chase Grant, Kurt Hellerich, Claire Wilkins Kenny, Lisa Larsen, Mack, Beatriz Melo, Ryan Simmons, Scout Smith, Matt Walker, Kim Williams and Clotile Yanna.

A new musical will serve as both a sequel to one of the greatest children’s stories of all time, as well as a prequel to another iconic fantasy adventure.

“Alice in Neverland” brings together two beloved characters, the title character from Lewis Carrol’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and the boy who never grew up at the center of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” The show features book, music and lyrics by Phil Kenny and Reston Williams. Its producing team includes such Broadway heavyweights as Jerry Goehring, three-time Tony Award winner Jim Kierstead, Mike Evariste (“Disgraced”), seven- time Tony Award winner Jamie deRoy and 42nd.club.

Christy Altomare (“Anastasia”) is set to lead a developmental reading of the new musical on June 16. She is joined by Broadway veterans Heath Saunders and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (“Hair”), as well as Megan Masako Haley (“Wicked”), Alistair Brammer (“Miss Saigon”) and Timothy...

Exclusive: Broadway’s annual I Put A Spell On You concert-slash-party event to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will go virtual this year due to the pandemic. The concert event, hosted by characters spoofing the 1993 film Hocus Pocus, will feature performers from such productions as Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Waitress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Moulin Rouge!, Mrs. Doubtfire, Hadestown and West Side Story.

The year’s pretaped event will stream for free on Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 pm/Et at broadwaycares.org/spell.

Created by and starring actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, I Put A Spell On You will include performances, choreography, and what organizers are calling “over-the-top costumes and makeup, unmatched production value and a healthy dose of Broadway magic.”

Hosted by the Hocus Pocus-inspired “Sanderson Sisters”, the show will include takes on iconic...

On Monday, January 27ththe Broadway's Future Songbook series at Lincoln Center, presented by Arts and Artists of Tomorrow showcased the music and lyrics of Ben Caplan. Performers included Nicholas Barasch She Loves Me, Ashley Blanchet Frozen, Jake Boyd Wicked, Harrison Chad Caroline, or Change, Alexis Field 50 Shades The Musical, Damon J. Gillespie NBC's Rise,Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart Aladdin, Hamilton, Dant Jeanfelix Balls, Taylor Iman Jones Head Over Heels, Charlotte Maltby The Sound of Music, Michael Ryan Newsies, Monet Sabel Sweeney Todd, Heath Saunders The Great Comet, Ben Schrager Ms. Estrada, Ari McKay Willford Once, and Brynn Williams SpongeBob SquarePants.

Chicago – As a wee lad, I would often go into my parent’s record collection. One day, out of the blue, that brown double album with the gold embossed angels appeared, like a gift from the divine. “Jesus Christ Superstar” began as a record album “rock opera” in 1970, evolved to a Broadway show and film, and then was interpreted through a myriad of stage revivals over the years. The latest is an exciting piece of stagecraft at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The show has a various evening/matinee run through May 20th, 2018. Click here for more details, including ticket information.

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In a sense, “Jcs” cannot miss, because at its core is the instantly memorable songs by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice. From the opening power chords to “Heaven on Their Minds,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Pilate’s Dream,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,...

The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar opens this month at Lyric and includes artists Heath Saunders as Jesus, Ryan Shaw as Judas, and Jo Lampert as Mary Magdalene. Lyric is the only place to experience the grand scale of this acclaimed production in its first staging outside London.

New York is the city that never sleeps and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the events New York City actors should have on their radars this week. “Great Comet” stars branch out. In an Aug. 21 concert at the Greenwich Village nightclub Le Poisson Rouge, triple threats from Broadway’s closing-soon “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” will perform their original compositions. Accompanied by professional musicians The Songwriter’s Orchestra, the lineup includes Brittain Ashford, Grace McLean, Gelsey Bell, Heath Saunders, and more. (Tickets: $15–$25) Chappelle is back and he’s bringing friends.Dave Chappelle is notoriously elusive, but the megastar comedian is in the midst of a 14-show stint at Radio City Music Hall through Aug. 24, and he’s bringing pals. Each show will feature a special guest including Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper,...

We did it. Wesurvived another holiday season and we're smack dab in the reality of 2017. That means a lot of things, but it also means that Broadway Sessions is Back And what better way to hit the ground running than with the cast of Great Comet Enjoy performances by Denee Benton, Mary Page Nance, Nick Choksi, Blaine Krauss, Lauren Zakrin, Billy Kiessling, Heath Saunders, Andrew Mayer, Pearl Rhein, Brad Giovanine. We even got to know the cast better through trivia, games and even a live action stage combat demonstration. Plus our Rising Stars Constantine Pappas and Claire Saunders.

Another opening, another closing—the 2016 New York Musical Festival (Nymf) has officially ended, punctuating its successful run with an awards ceremony that found Broadway stars and newbies alike being recognized for their work. Among the better-known names who took home awards are Tony winner Victoria Clark, for directing, and former “Dames at Sea” diva Lesli Margherita, for her work in “A Scythe of Time.” The fest’s breakout was “Newton’s Cradle,” written by Heath and Kim Saunders and directed by Victoria Clark. And don’t worry if you missed any of the shows—this festival has proved to be a launching pad for plenty of popular musicals, including “[title of show]” and Pulitzer Prize-winning “Next to Normal.” A full list of winners can be found below, and for more information about the festival, visit www.nymf.org. Best Musical Newton’s Cradle – Music By Heath Saunders, Lyrics by Heath & Kim Saunders Outstanding...