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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.

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....
Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH Photo Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - April 28, 2024

I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there. When the drag bans started to happen, it really freaked you out because it happened like suddenly you weren't allowed to perform outside ...
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!...
Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres Photo Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Readin Photo Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2024

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here....
Review: CALENDAR GIRLS, The Mill at Sonning Photo Review: CALENDAR GIRLS, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - April 22, 2024

Unlike Firth’s decision to stretch out the film’s first half for the musical, confusingly ending it on the long-awaited calendar photoshoot, his play adaptation allows the audience to see the impact the calendar has on the outside world and the women’s personal lives....
Guest Blog: 'This is a Timeless Story': Performer Ofra Daniel on the London Premiere Photo Guest Blog: 'This is a Timeless Story': Performer Ofra Daniel on the London Premiere of Her Show, A SONG OF SONGS
by Guest Author - April 26, 2024

A Song of Songs is not your typical musical theatre - but definitely a play with lots of music. The production is nestled in a traditional Middle Eastern beat, infused with the flamenco of Andalusia and klezmer – a real fusion of world music. My vision is now coming to life with the help of a brilli...
Lineup Set For May Half Term At Polka Theatre Photo Lineup Set For May Half Term At Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024

Polka Theatre has announced details of all the activities that families can enjoy this summer half term in the Wimbledon venue. ...
Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay Photo Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay
by Faeron Wheeler - April 28, 2024

AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer is widely regarded as an absolute classic play from the 20th century. The words flow off the page with a rise and fall that can mimic great music - exactly what is needed to tell the story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. What I loved most about this offering from ...
Review: WIPEOUT Rides a Wave of Success at B Street Theatre Photo Review: WIPEOUT Rides a Wave of Success at B Street Theatre
by Courtney Symes - April 26, 2024

The B Street Theatre has been riding a wave of hit after hit, continuing with Aurora Real de Asua’s surfing comedy, Wipeout. Set in one of my favorite locales, Santa Cruz, Wipeout explores the friendship between three unique women. Rolling surfboards, a hunky instructor, and the bluntness that comes...
Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre Photo Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2024

A brand-new, reimagined regional iteration of the Tony-winning 2005 musical JERSEY BOYS now at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is exceeding all expectations. Featuring a superb ensemble cast performing The Four Seasons' greatest hits, this spectacular, high-energy, crowd-pleasing produ...
Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June Photo Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

The Mayfly, an animated short film by Tony Award-winning stage and screen icon Betty Buckley, who has created, written, and narrated the short, will screen at the 2024 Tribeca Festival June 5-16, 2024. The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her sho...
BWW Q&A: Lauren Zakrin on MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL at Herberger Theater Center Photo BWW Q&A: Lauren Zakrin on MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL at Herberger Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - April 22, 2024

We chatted with Lauren Zakrin about Herberger Theater Center's thrilling and unforgettable new production, Mad Hatter the Musical, which will bring new life to familiar characters as a prequel to Alice in Wonderland....
Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan T Photo Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024

It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL Photo Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - April 22, 2024

The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life....
Review: IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN DAYTON at Detty Studios Photo Review: IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN DAYTON at Detty Studios
by Brennan Paulin - April 22, 2024

What I am about to share with you is an experience that I hope all theatre-goers in the Dayton area get to experience at some point in their lives. You hope that the next play or musical you attend will provide the entertainment or the emotional journey that all audiences crave. ...
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...
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Readin Photo Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2024

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here....
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva No Photo Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!...
Interview: Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal of IT'S MADNESS! at Parc Astérix Photo Interview: Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal of IT'S MADNESS! at Parc Astérix
by Patrick Honoré - April 22, 2024

On the heels of the mini-musicals found at Disneyland Paris comes the first ever musical theater style live entertainment from its main European competitor in France (and Europe) Parc Astérix, inspired by the stories of the famous comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.  This t...
Review: BEATS, King's Head Theatre Photo Review: BEATS, King's Head Theatre
by Olivia Woods - April 22, 2024

Returning to the brand new King’s Head Theatre, Ned Campbell takes on award-winning Scottish playwright Kieran Hurley’s Beats in an adaptation that champions our imaginations and emphasises the power of collective gathering....
Review: PETER PAN At Peace Center Photo Review: PETER PAN At Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - April 24, 2024

The iconic character hasn’t grown out of perfect family entertainment....
Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre Photo Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - April 22, 2024

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at The Studio Theatre?...
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musica Photo Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - April 23, 2024

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and som...
Anna Tivel Premieres New Single 'Desperation' Ahead of Album Photo Anna Tivel Premieres New Single 'Desperation' Ahead of Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

Portland, Oregon-based artist Anna Tivel is set to return with her sixth studio album, Living Thing, on May 31, 2024 via Fluff & Gravy Records (Margo Cilker, Kassi Valazza, Jeffrey Martin). With the release of her third single Desperation, Tivel offers, 'Future vision is forever married to imaginati...




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