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Kyra Belle Johnson and Company in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast.' Photo by Matthew Murphy, courtesy of Disney.

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A timeless tale returns: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on tour

My introduction to Broadway began 30 years ago, when my mom and I saw Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Atlanta’s Fox...

Reed Luplau Works in 'How Will I Remember This.' Photo by Benjamin Rivera.

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Reed Luplau Works in ‘How Will I Remember This’: The heartbreaking messiness of time

IAMT Theater, New York, NY.May 22, 2026. Reed Luplau Works presented its first evening-length production, How Will I Remember This, in late...

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Bring the magic of Disney to your studio culture with 42nd Street Tours

A trip to a Disney Park is more than just a vacation; it’s a magical experience. It’s full of wonder and excitement,...

Tara Bellardini. Photo by Steven Vandervelden.

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Bringing positivity and ingenuity to the scroll: Tara Bellardini and Laura June Ness

Hot takes, snarky burns, all that trolling: there can be so much negativity in online spaces. Dance online spaces are unfortunately not...

Samantha Pauly (center) and cast in the Broadway production of 'The Great Gatsby.' Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

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‘The Great Gatsby’: A dazzling musical revival of Fitzgerald’s classic

Peace Center, Greenville, SC.March 31, 2026. The Great Gatsby has roared onto Greenville’s Peace Center stage in a dazzling new musical adaptation...

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Colorado Dance Education Organization leads the way on dance ed

The Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO) conference recently celebrated its 12th year. It has grown into an essential gathering for dance educators,...

Corey and Jenna Snide in 'Rent.' Photo courtesy of the Snides.

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Families duet better: The Snide siblings teach dance with love and respect

Family legacy, complementary strengths and a genuine love for dance – for Corey and Jenna Snide, these are the core of their...

Jordan Markus as MJ in 'MJ The Musical' Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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Jordan Markus: Playing the role of a lifetime in ‘MJ The Musical’

Jordan Markus was destined to play Michael Jackson. Watching Jackson’s music videos as a kid, Markus would dance around the living room...

Jordan Markus as 'MJ' and the cast of the MJ First National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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‘MJ The Musical’: A thrilling masterclass in Michael’s moves

Peace Center, Greenville, SC.September 2, 2025. MJ The Musical has returned to Greenville’s Peace Center, bringing its choreographic brilliance back by popular demand following...

Stephen Mear (choreographer), Matthew Bourne (director), Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director of MTC). Photo by Bruce Glikas @bruglikas @broadwaybruce_.

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The song and the moment speaking: Stephen Mear on ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ and more

Three-time Olivier Award-winning choreographer Stephen Mear has just about done it all: from Kiss Me, Kate to Mary Poppins to Sweet Charity...

'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince' on the Norwegian Aqua. Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

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‘Revolution: A Celebration of Prince’: A jewel in the crown of Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Aqua.March 24, 2025. The new Norwegian Aqua is something to behold, with new exciting activities like the aqua-coaster (yes, a rollercoaster...