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Paramount Theatre

Dancers in colorful traditional Mexican attire perform on stage, with women in blue dresses and men in orange shirts and black pants; vibrant backdrop and festive atmosphere.

by Sharon Hoyer | June 23, 2026

Dance Top 5: July/August 2026

A joyful woman, arms raised, is lifted by a group of smiling men and a woman onstage; they wear tropical costumes, with palm trees and a blue sky painted in the background, creating a festive, theatrical scene.

by Tristan Bruns | May 18, 2026

“South Pacific” Captures the Magic and Mystery of Paradise The classic musical at Paramount Theatre abounds with lush scenery, colorful costumes, rich orchestral music and enchanting melodies.

A person sits alone on a chair at center stage, illuminated by a spotlight, typing on a laptop. Projected text above reads: Dear Evan Hansen. Today is going to be an amazing day and here’s why. Because today, all you have to do is just be yourself.

by Noel Schecter | February 25, 2026

In the Social Media Era, “Dear Evan Hansen” Matters More Than Ever Paramount Theatre stages the Tony-winning musical that explores teen loneliness, social platforms and the lies we tell to survive.

by Tristan Bruns | September 5, 2025

Welcome to the Rock: A Review of “Come From Away” at Paramount Theatre

by Christine Trevino | December 17, 2024

Let It Snow: A Review of Paramount Theatre’s “Frozen the Broadway Musical”

A woman on stage playing piano with blue lights surrounding her.

by Mary Wisniewski | May 8, 2024

A Song Factory: A Review of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Paramount Theatre

A woman in a blue suit jacket stands at a podium in front of a wall of war heroes.

by Christine Trevino | October 17, 2023

We the People: A Review of “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Paramount Theatre

A man stands back on a desk while a gigantic plant shows its mouth with large teeth.

by Tristan Bruns | September 12, 2023

It’ll Grow On You: A Review of “Little Shop of Horrors” at Paramount Theatre

A woman sings on a stage seated on a step while a row of people stand behind her watching.

by Mary Wisniewski | August 7, 2023

A Saccharine Set: A Review of “Next to Normal” at Paramount Theatre

by Christine Trevino | April 25, 2023

You’re in the Band: A Review of Paramount Theatre’s “School Of Rock”

by Christine Trevino | February 14, 2023

Life is a Forest: A Review of Paramount Theatre’s Into The Woods

by Christine Trevino | November 28, 2022

Something Good: A Review of Paramount Theatre’s The Sound of Music

by Noel Schecter | August 15, 2022

Growing Up in A House of Mirrors: A Review of Fun Home at Copley Theater

by Nathaniel Fishburn | March 23, 2022

The Industrial Lower Depths: A Review of “Sweat” at Paramount Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | February 16, 2022

New Beginnings: A Review of Groundhog Day, The Musical

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