From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024 While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
Who Decides the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards?
by Cara Joy David - April 22, 2024 This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards. ...
Exclusive: Watch The Cast Of The Old Globe's RIDE Perform 'Miles Away from Boston'
by Joshua Wright - April 23, 2024 Get a first look at 'Miles Away from Boston' from the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. The track is sung by Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus and mixed by Justin Goldner. ...
A HOTSY TOTSY BURLESQUE TRIBUTE TO STAR TREK to Play The Slipper Room in May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024 Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz will present A Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Tribute to Star Trek at The Slipper Room on Thursday, May 9, 2024....
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 24, 2024 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complex...
Kurt Deimer Reveals New Tour Dates with Texas Hippie Coalition
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024 Kurt Deimer has announced that he will be touring alongside Texas Hippie Coalition on select dates this spring and summer, as well as, special appearances alongside the legendary band, Tesla. Kurt's newest single, 'Dance,' released on March 1, 2024, is a testament to resilience and the ability to fi...
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre
by Peyton VanDerheyden - April 21, 2024 What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Proctors Theatre?...
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!...
Video: ABC News Studios Presents 'Michael Strahan X Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There'
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 ABC News Studios has announced a one-hour special featuring “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan’s exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. In the candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and t...
Who Decides the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards?
by Cara Joy David - April 22, 2024 This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards. ...
Russell Crowe to Bring 'Indoor Garden Party' to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 In August 2024, Russell Crowe will be playing music and bringing the band back to the United States for the first time since 2012. He will appear at NJPAC on Sunday, August 11 at 7:00 PM. An “Indoor Garden Party” is, he says, “an event, a band, a happening. It’s fluid. The personnel changes, but it’...
From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024 While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
Who Decides the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards?
by Cara Joy David - April 22, 2024 This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards. ...
Video: ABC News Studios Presents 'Michael Strahan X Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There'
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 ABC News Studios has announced a one-hour special featuring “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan’s exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. In the candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and t...
Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024 Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!...
New Johnny Cash Album 'Songwriter' Coming From Previously Unreleased Recordings
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 A new Johnny Cash album, made from previously unreleased recordings, is on the way. John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny and June Carter Cash, rediscovered old songs and stripped them back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar. Listen to a single here! ...
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....
Taraji P. Henson to Release New Children's Book YOU CAN BE A GOOD FRIEND
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 Actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will release her debut picture book, titled You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) on June 18, 2024, illustrated by Paul Kellam. The story opens with a young girl named Lil TJ getting ready for her first day of school and telling her Grandma P...
Russell Crowe to Bring 'Indoor Garden Party' to New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 In August 2024, Russell Crowe will be playing music and bringing the band back to the United States for the first time since 2012. He will appear at NJPAC on Sunday, August 11 at 7:00 PM. An “Indoor Garden Party” is, he says, “an event, a band, a happening. It’s fluid. The personnel changes, but it’...
Margaret Curry to Present Encore Performance of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024 Join Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry as she returns for an encore performance of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!...
Next DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS IMPROV SHOW to Be Held in May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024 The Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show is one of NYC's best kept indie improv secrets. As part of their admission, audience members share a secret at the door (must be yours, must be true) which is used to inspire a night of improv comedy. The next performance will be held on Monday, May 20th at 7pm, ...
Yancey Richardson to Present Exhibition of New Photographs by Laura Letinsky
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024 Explore the upcoming exhibition of Laura Letinsky at Yancey Richardson. Learn more about the artist and see how to purchase tickets....
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!...
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...
Interview: Varla Jean Merman STANDs BY Her DRAG For One-Nighter @ Catalina Jazz Club
by Gil Kaan - April 21, 2024 Drag icon Varla Jean Merman brings her latest one-woman show Stand By Your Drag to the Catalina Jazz Club for one night only April 23, 2024. Varla Jean found time after her Palm Springs engagement to answer a few of my queries. ... |