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Set amid the sexual revolution and the rise of second-wave feminism, American Woman follows Bonnie, an unconventional mother struggling to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband. She and her two best friends, Kathleen and Diana, each will discover their own brand of independence in a world reluctant to give it.

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THE MESSENGER Opens Next Week at Palm Beach Dramaworks Photo THE MESSENGER Opens Next Week at Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023

Hungarian Holocaust survivor Georgia Gabor (1930-1994) is the inspiration for The Messenger, a world premiere play by Palm Beach Dramaworks Resident Playwright Jenny Connell Davis. A meditation on the connections between past, present, and future, the play interweaves Gabor’s story with that of a yo...


INTIMATE APPAREL Comes to Fells Point Corner Theatre in November Photo INTIMATE APPAREL Comes to Fells Point Corner Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2023

Playwright Lynn Nottage brings untold stories to the stage. This November, FPCT is producing Intimate Apparel, the third Nottage play in its 35-year history, after Ruined and Crumbs from the Table of Joy. ...


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS at at Flushing Town Hall Theate Photo Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS at at Flushing Town Hall Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2024

Witness the spectacular production of Red Firecrackers by the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Experience the origin of Chinese Lunar New Year customs through mesmerizing music, lively dance, and fantastic acrobatics. ...


Photos: Theatre Wesleyan Presents INTIMATE APPAREL By Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwrig Photo Photos: Theatre Wesleyan Presents INTIMATE APPAREL By Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Lynn Nottage
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023

Production photos have been released of Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. ...


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Summer Season Photo Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023

Discover the upcoming season of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, featuring Shakespeare plays, musicals, and children's theatre. Explore the theme of 'Persistence of Love' and experience engaging performances that celebrate love in all its forms. Get ready for an exciting summer of theater!...


REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE HELLO GIRLS Photo REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE HELLO GIRLS
by Jade Kops - January 14, 2024

Director Jason Langley along with Canberra’s Heart Strings Theatre bring their production to the Hayes theatre. It follows the story of the first American woman soldiers who were instrumental in the victory of the first World War....


Christine Toy Johnson's Solo Show Will Benefit The Dramatists Guild Foundation And En Photo Christine Toy Johnson's Solo Show Will Benefit The Dramatists Guild Foundation And Entertainment Community Fund
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2024

Moongate Productions presents a performance of A LITTLE MORE BLUE, written and performed by award-winning writer/actor/advocate for inclusion Christine Toy Johnson on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3 pm at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at the Japanese American National Museum....


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company And Asian American Arts Alliance Present AAPI Dance Festiva Photo Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company And Asian American Arts Alliance Present AAPI Dance Festival At APAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2024

Join the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for an exciting AAPI dance festival at APAP. ...


Post-Apocalyptic Drama ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE Returns To Theater For The New Cit Photo Post-Apocalyptic Drama ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE Returns To Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023

Post-Apocalyptic Drama 'ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE' Returns to Theater for the New City with Aixa Kendrick (The Walking Dead: Dead City) and a Special appearance by Malik Yoba (New York Undercover, NAACP Image Awards Winner)....


KCRep Announces Staged Reading Of REPRESENTATIVES FOR THOSE AT PEACE By Inaugural Pla Photo KCRep Announces Staged Reading Of REPRESENTATIVES FOR THOSE AT PEACE By Inaugural Playwright Madeline Easley
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2023

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Director of Artistic Development Laley Lippard have announced the cast and creative team of the OriginKC staged reading of Representatives for Those at Peace, by Madeline Easley and directed by Tara Moses.  ...


Haitian American Artist Magaly Colimon-Christopher to Present Reading Of New Play ACC Photo Haitian American Artist Magaly Colimon-Christopher to Present Reading Of New Play ACCESS GRANTED At The Secret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2023

Join Haitian American artist Magaly Colimon-Christopher for a staged reading of her new play 'Access Granted' at The Secret Theatre. This multimedia exploration delves into the impact of immigration and family separation on the Haitian diaspora. Don't miss this powerful exploration of intergeneratio...


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS Photo Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2024

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Red Firecrackers, a spectacular production celebrating the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year....


Review: TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS at Arena Stage Photo Review: TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS at Arena Stage
by Itai Yasur - February 24, 2024

TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS, Arena Stage's latest Power Play premiere, champions the under-appreciated, local historical figure Anna J. Cooper: mother of Black feminism, brilliant educator, and embattled teacher/principal at DC's M Street High School....


Broadway Buying Guide: November 20, 2023 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: November 20, 2023
by Team BWW - November 20, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 20, 2023....


N'Kenge to Star in DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Directed by Tamara Tunie at the New Photo N'Kenge to Star in DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Directed by Tamara Tunie at the New York Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2023

Experience the power and talent of N'Kenge in Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical at New York Winter Theater Festival. Celebrate the legacy of a fearless pioneer and the first African-American Woman to receive an Oscar Nomination. Get your tickets now!...


Long Beach Symphony Performs PICTURES AT AN ART EXHIBITION Photo Long Beach Symphony Performs PICTURES AT AN ART EXHIBITION
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, under the direction of Maestro Eckart Preu, Long Beach Symphony presents an evening filled with music and imagery featuring the works of American composer Florence Price, Dvořák, Mussorgsky and Ravel, and Cécilia Tsan's superb cello.  ...


ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE Returns To Theater For The New City Next Month Photo ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE Returns To Theater For The New City Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2023

Following the resounding success of her groundbreaking production, 'THE WHITE BLACKS,' esteemed playwright and director Melanie Maria Goodreaux is set to captivate audiences once again with a new staging of 'ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE,' with a special appearance by Malik Yoba....


THE THANKSGIVING PLAY The First Broadway Play By Native American Woman To Have Housto Photo THE THANKSGIVING PLAY The First Broadway Play By Native American Woman To Have Houston Premiere At 4th Wall Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2024

THEATRE presents 'The Thanksgiving Play' at 4th Wall Theatre Co. A hilarious and thought-provoking comedy about cultural appropriation and political correctness....


PHILLIS IN BOSTON at Revolutionary Spaces Photo PHILLIS IN BOSTON at Revolutionary Spaces
by BWW Special Offer - November 03, 2023

Special Offer: Attend the World Premiere of Phillis In Boston...


FAIR WINDS AND THE WINDS OF WAR to be Presented at Theater for the New City in March Photo FAIR WINDS AND THE WINDS OF WAR to be Presented at Theater for the New City in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2024

Fair Winds and Winds of War will be presented at Theater for the New City in March. ...


Cast Set For UNA NOCHE BUENA at ZACH Theatre Photo Cast Set For UNA NOCHE BUENA at ZACH Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2023

Casting has been announced for Una Noche Buena, as part of ZACH Theatre’s Family Series, a new multicultural holiday production to delight all ages. ...


Soho Theatre and UTA Present The UK Premiere Of LESLIE LIAO: THE NIGHTTIME ROUTINE Photo Soho Theatre and UTA Present The UK Premiere Of LESLIE LIAO: THE NIGHTTIME ROUTINE
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2024

Don't miss Leslie Liao's UK debut at Soho Theatre with 'THE NIGHTTIME ROUTINE.' Experience the intensely funny performance this March!...


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS Photo Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present RED FIRECRACKERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2024

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Red Firecrackers, a spectacular production celebrating the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year....


Suffrage Takes Center Stage In PLAYS FOR WOMEN From Ghostlight Ensemble Photo Suffrage Takes Center Stage In PLAYS FOR WOMEN From Ghostlight Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2024

Experience the power of suffrage theatre with Ghostlight Ensemble's presentation of Plays for Women!, a collection of overlooked suffrage plays at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum....


Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Closes the Year at Celebration Arts Photo Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Closes the Year at Celebration Arts
by Courtney Symes - December 29, 2023

When Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, debuted at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1959, she became the first African American woman to have a play performed on Broadway. Its themes of discrimination and resiliency continue to be as relevant now as they were when it was written, and it i...






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