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Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee bring different shades of Mary Magdalene to Jesus Christ Superstar

Singaporean singer Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee as Mary Magdalene in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
Singaporean singer Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee as Mary Magdalene in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Mamdani speaks Mandarin to promote Broadway, and gets good reviews

Jesus Christ Superstar musical reunites Singapore singers Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee

Singaporean performers Tabitha Nauser (right) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene in the acclaimed musical Jesus Christ Superstar that will run at MBS Sands Theatre.
Singaporean performers Tabitha Nauser (right) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene in the acclaimed musical Jesus Christ Superstar that will run at MBS Sands Theatre.

Building the Yumi’s Cells musical from scratch still scares K-pop star Tiffany Young

Tiffany Young performs as Yumi in the musical Yumi’s Cells.
Tiffany Young performs as Yumi in the musical Yumi’s Cells.

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’

Fans have expressed concern about Ariana Grande’s health, particularly after the July 31 release of a music video in which she appears to have lost significant weight.
Fans have expressed concern about Ariana Grande’s health, particularly after the July 31 release of a music video in which she appears to have lost significant weight.

British singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

Boy George (second from right) performs during the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on May 12.
Boy George (second from right) performs during the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on May 12.

Singapore singers Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar

Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene across the production’s 23 performances.
Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene across the production’s 23 performances.

Jesus Christ Superstar returns to rock roots with West End revival

The musical was created by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The musical was created by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical Warriors to hit Broadway in March 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda (left) and Eisa Davis co-wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical Warriors.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (left) and Eisa Davis co-wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical Warriors.

Theatre actress Nathania Ong comes home to Singapore with lead role in Legally Blonde – The Musical

Singaporean theatre actress Nathania Ong will be playing the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde – The Musical.
Singaporean theatre actress Nathania Ong will be playing the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde – The Musical.

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