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Emily is a spunky young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It's when she stands up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult "hero" in her own right

EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2023

Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses....
Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See! Photo Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See!
by Audrey Liebross - March 14, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theatre has done it again with its world premiere production of Rich Rubin's KAFKA's JOKE: It has put on a brilliantly acted theatrical experience that cause audiences to laugh, to feel the craziness of the situations that the characters face, and to keep thinking about the play long...
THE DARK IS RISING Preview Episode Released From The BBC World Service Photo THE DARK IS RISING Preview Episode Released From The BBC World Service
by Stephi Wild - November 23, 2022

Today sees the release of The Dark Is Rising series preview, a dramatisation produced by Complicité and Catherine Bailey Productions....
BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR Finally Shines at Omaha Community Playhouse Photo BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR Finally Shines at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - February 10, 2022

After two long years in the making, BRIGHT STAR has finally come to life at the Omaha Community Playhouse....
Review: Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Kemp Photo Review: Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Kemptville's Urbandale Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - April 25, 2023

What did our critic think of KYMTC'S PRODUCTION OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Urbandale Arts Centre?...
National Women's Theatre Festival Announces Lineup For WTFringe23 Photo National Women's Theatre Festival Announces Lineup For WTFringe23
by Blair Ingenthron - April 28, 2023

The National Women's Theatre Festival (WTF), the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, has announced the full schedule of WTFringe23 which will be presented June 22-July 1 as part of their 8th annual festival....
Review: MOONSET, Tron Theatre Photo Review: MOONSET, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 08, 2023

Fifteen-year-old Roxy is burning. Lost somewhere between the bonfire of girlhood and the sharp edge of womanhood, she gathers her friends and begins meddling in witchcraft to search for answers....
World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons Photo World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2022

Playwrights Horizons and Page 73 Productions will present the world premiere of Agnes Borinsky’s The Trees, directed by Tina Satter, February 8–March 19. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets and more!...
EDINBURGH 2022: Justin Elizabeth Sayre Guest Blog Photo EDINBURGH 2022: Justin Elizabeth Sayre Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 21, 2022

Writer Justin Elizabeth Sayre blogs for Broadway World about bringing Lottie Plachett Took A Hatchet to the Fringe, writing a play based on a true crime and the process of turning research and facts into a new and comedic storyline...
Metric Share New Album Track 'What Feels Like Eternity' Photo Metric Share New Album Track 'What Feels Like Eternity'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022

Toronto rock band Metric, release a new song “What Feels Like Eternity” from their forthcoming album, Formentera. Formentera vinyl is available for pre-order in limited edition Natural and Cobalt Blue variants now, and immediately sold out of the Limited Edition Deluxe Signed vinyl upon launch. Plus...
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces 10th Season Photo Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces 10th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - January 07, 2023

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's 10th season is focused on new works and new directions....
BWW Review: THE TEMPEST at Southwest Shakespeare Company Photo BWW Review: THE TEMPEST at Southwest Shakespeare Company
by Emily Noxon - March 03, 2022

A shipwreck by magical design maroons a group on a remote island where Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, confronts his treacherous brother....
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Zilker's Hillside Theatre Photo BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Zilker's Hillside Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - June 05, 2022

BWW Review: The company of Austin Shakespeare brought 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the stage with such impeccable acting that it easily transported audiences back to the days when the Bard himself would see his words come alive at the London Globe Theatre. The show is now closed....
Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE Photo Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE
by Adrienne Proctor - April 23, 2023

Marie Antoinette is a historical figure that has only grown larger than life and her wigs as time has gone by. The French Revolution starts as a spark and ends with a full-blown blaze in this historical drama, on stage at OU's intimate blackbox style Weitzenhoffer Theatre, now through April 30th on ...
Cuban American Filmmaker Gabriel Caste's New Short To Have World Premiere At Santa Ba Photo Cuban American Filmmaker Gabriel Caste's New Short To Have World Premiere At Santa Barbara International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2023

Cuban American filmmaker Gabriel Caste's latest short film Are You Awake? will have its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. ...
The Young Professionals Company Presents 'WROL' Photo The Young Professionals Company Presents 'WROL'
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2022

The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) will present WROL (Without Rule of Law), opening February 18, 2022. ...
Creatives Announced For MOHAND & PETER at Southwark Playhouse Photo Creatives Announced For MOHAND & PETER at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2022

The show takes reference from Mohand's own life as a Sudanese man who had to flee his country to seek asylum within the UK.  Using clowning and visual poetry to explore cultural identity and the traumatic effect of long-term exile as well as celebrating refugee home countries. ...
Indie Rock Singer / Songwriter Alpha Cat Releasing EP of Vintage Recordings Photo Indie Rock Singer / Songwriter Alpha Cat Releasing EP of Vintage Recordings
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

Elizabeth McCullough formed the band Alpha Cat to support a notable success with the first Alpha Cat record, Real Boy, which was produced by Fred Smith of Television. But as often happens, the band fell apart after recording the follow up, Pearl Harbor, yet the Alpha Cat name stuck. ...
Ron Funches Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square Photo Ron Funches Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square
by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023

Ron Funches is a triple threat. He is an excellent stand up comedian, actor and writer. Ron has built an impressive acting resume. Whether it's lending his voice to projects like Trolls, Bob's Burgers, and Adventure Time. Or his memorable acting roles on The Goldbergs, Black•ish, New Girl, Transpare...
Columbia University School of the Arts Presents A Festival of New Plays Written by Co Photo Columbia University School of the Arts Presents A Festival of New Plays Written by Columbia MFA Playwriting Students
by Grace Cutler - July 09, 2022

Fiona Gorry-Hines, Evie Mason, Kate Pressman, Alaudin Ullah, Tré Calhoun, Kanika Asavari Vaish, morgan mcnaught, Clarity Bian, and Daniel Irving Rattner....
Interview: Kareem Fahmy on His New World Premiere Play A DISTINCT SOCIETY at Pioneer Photo Interview: Kareem Fahmy on His New World Premiere Play A DISTINCT SOCIETY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - January 28, 2023

BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Kareem Fahmy about his new play A DISTINCT SOCIETY, currently receiving a world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley....
Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative Photo Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2022

Chart-topping Christian rock radio vocalist Matt Sassano is partnering with nonprofit organization TheHopeLine to launch the 'My Dear God Letters' initiative. The initiative aligns with the message of his In Defiance EP, which was released in August via Rockfest Records. ...
Comedian Ron Funches is Coming to The Den Theatre for One Night Only Photo Comedian Ron Funches is Coming to The Den Theatre for One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2022

The Den Theatre will present comedian Ron Funches for one night only on Friday, August 5 at 7:30 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood....
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Acquired by Broadway Licensing & Sets Run The Huntington Photo JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Acquired by Broadway Licensing & Sets Run The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2023

Broadway Licensing has acquired “John Proctor Is the Villain” by playwright Kimberly Belflower for live stage performance rights. In conjunction, The Huntington in Boston will include the new play in its 23/24 season.   ...
Columbia University School of the Arts to Present New Plays Festival This Month Photo Columbia University School of the Arts to Present New Plays Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2022

Columbia University School of the Arts will present an expanded festival of new plays written by Columbia MFA Playwriting Students. The faculty who have nurtured these students, including Tony, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, and more, invite you to experie...




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