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Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on M Photo Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on May 5
by Joseph Harrison - April 25, 2024

When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to t...
Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White Photo Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White
by The Marriage Matinee - April 26, 2024

Tina Turner’s name evokes an instant reaction. Those four simple syllables have a unique weight and impact to them because she was such a tour de force. Yet behind the powerhouse and beyond the glittering lights, Tina Turner had a past. A past that included a mother-daughter relationship that was fr...
Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center Photo Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center....
Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters Debut New Song 'Don't Need To Make You Mine' Photo Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters Debut New Song 'Don't Need To Make You Mine'
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

Boston rock pioneers Nervous Eaters have released the new single 'Don't Need To Make You Mine,' written by guitarist Adam Sherman, and featuring him on lead vocals. The b-side 'Someone Else In Your Arms,' was written by founding member and frontman Steve Cataldo. Listen to the songs here!...
Walnut Hill School For The Arts Receives $1.75 Million Major Gift Photo Walnut Hill School For The Arts Receives $1.75 Million Major Gift
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

Walnut Hill School for the Arts receives a generous $1.75 million donation from Sandra and Kevin Delbridge, providing funding for scholarships and strategic investments....
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall Photo Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - April 25, 2024

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out....
Loveless Releases Poignant New Single 'I Love It When It Rains' Photo Loveless Releases Poignant New Single 'I Love It When It Rains'
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Alternative rock duo Loveless has shared their new single “I Love It When It Rains” along with a music video for the song, out now via Rise Records. Inspired by those moments that feel too difficult to endure, “I Love It When It Rains” is about fighting through the storm to be there for those you l...
Review: THE TWO HANDER at NJ Rep-A Psychotherapy Story Excellently Performed Photo Review: THE TWO HANDER at NJ Rep-A Psychotherapy Story Excellently Performed
by Marina Kennedy - April 29, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting the world premiere of 'The Two Hander' adroitly written by Julia Blauvelt.  The play is superbly directed by the Company’s Artistic Director, SuzAnne Barabas and features the abundant acting talents of Jill Eikenberry and Ella Dershowitz. ...
Actors' Equity Association Sets Deadline for Development Agreement Photo Actors' Equity Association Sets Deadline for Development Agreement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024

Actors’ Equity Association has advised The Broadway League of its intention to cease issuing contracts for work on the Development Agreement in June if meaningful progress is not made in negotiations by that date. Learn more about the negotiations....
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts Photo Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - May 02, 2024

What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there.  This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season.  'MJ: The Musical' opened...
Student Blog: My Experience With Fighting Burnout Photo Student Blog: My Experience With Fighting Burnout
by Student Blogger: Alexa Malerba - April 28, 2024

Between all the constant assignments and exams, it’s incredibly easy to feel a phenomenon known as burnout. Burnout is very common in college, especially towards the end of the semester. I have lots of personal experiences with burnout, both in high school and college. I feel varying degrees of unmo...
INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Photo INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Stop in Costa Mesa
by Melissa Heckscher - May 01, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks with Marcus M. Martin about what it's like playing 'Genie' eight shows a week in Aladdin, how he got here (including running on a treadmill while singing 'Friend Like Me' to get in shape for the part), and what's next for the new touring Broadway star. ...
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!...
Student Blog: Audition Season Photo Student Blog: Audition Season
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - April 30, 2024

Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon. Be proud of the work that you put in because even if you get cut or don’t get the role, that work doesn’t go unnoticed....
Interview: James Whiteside's YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Makes New York Premiere at The Joyce Photo Interview: James Whiteside's YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Makes New York Premiere at The Joyce
by Christina Pandolfi - April 28, 2024

Ballet dancer, choreographer, author, pop star, content creator: James Whiteside does it all. Formerly with Boston Ballet, Whiteside was named Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre in 2013, and hasn’t slowed down since. A prolific standout in the company, synonymous with roles like Solor in...
ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Photo ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 29, 2024

See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards....
Leslie Ayvazian Will Kick Off Pangea Residency In May Photo Leslie Ayvazian Will Kick Off Pangea Residency In May
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

Theater artist Leslie Ayvazian will bring her latest experiments in mercurial minimalism to Pangea next month. Starting Tue May 7, and running through Tue July 23, she alternates two of her popular chamber shows – “Porcupine Girl” and “Mention My Beauty”....
Interview: Theatre Life with Nora Palka Photo Interview: Theatre Life with Nora Palka
by Elliot Lanes - May 02, 2024

Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature ...
Video: On the Red Carpet at MOTHER PLAY Opening Night Photo Video: On the Red Carpet at MOTHER PLAY Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Watch as Broadway World's Richard Ridge interviews the company of Mother Play on Broadway!...
Interview: Adriana Scalice of SIX at Proctors Photo Interview: Adriana Scalice of SIX at Proctors
by Jared West - May 01, 2024

Starting on Tuesday, May 7th, the six queens of SIX the musical will be in town for a week performing the hit Broadway show about the six wives of Henry VIII. Among them is 23-year-old Upstate native Adriana Scalice, who dazzles audiences with her portrayal of one of history's most intriguing monarc...
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today Photo Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespe...
Canadian Choreographer Dorotea Saykaly Selected For The 77th Festival De Cannes Photo Canadian Choreographer Dorotea Saykaly Selected For The 77th Festival De Cannes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Canadian choreographer Dorotea Saykaly's mixed reality project, TELOS I, has been selected for the inaugural Immersive Competition at the 77th Festival de Cannes. Learn more about the Festival!...
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!...
Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre Photo Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has revealed its full cast and a new director. See when and where you can see this production....
Cavetown Releases 'little vice (Acoustic)' Ahead of US Summer Tour Photo Cavetown Releases 'little vice (Acoustic)' Ahead of US Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Cavetown shares little vice (Acoustic) via Warner Records/Sire Records. For the project, he acoustically reimagines and reinvents tracks from his acclaimed 2024 EP, stripping the sound back to its bare core with unfiltered honesty and emotion. Next up,...




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