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Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Pla Photo Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press open...
Musicares Grammy Week Omaze Benefit Campaign Ends Soon Photo Musicares Grammy Week Omaze Benefit Campaign Ends Soon
by Tori Hartshorn - December 08, 2017

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has partnered with fundraising platform Omaze for a new campaign benefitting music people through MusiCares. Nowthrough Dec. 12, fans can enter for the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize for one winner and their guest. Fans can donate for a chance to win a...
Review Roundup: CLUE North American Tour Launches; What Do the Critics Think? Photo Review Roundup: CLUE North American Tour Launches; What Do the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2024

The North American tour of CLUE has officially kicked off, opening in Minneapolis this month. Read the reviews so far for Clue here!...
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Provides $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 202 Photo Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Provides $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2020

Thanks to the generosity of the theatrical community and dedicated supporters, Broadway Cares has announced a record $18.1 million was provided in grants in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020....
Mirvish Theatres Will Remain Closed Until June 30, 2020 At The Earliest Photo Mirvish Theatres Will Remain Closed Until June 30, 2020 At The Earliest
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020

It is imperative that we all play our part in containing the spread of Covid-19. The priority of Mirvish Productions is the health and safety of audiences, artists and staff....
The Actors Fund Launches Every Artist Insured Campaign, Enhancing Health Insurance Co Photo The Actors Fund Launches Every Artist Insured Campaign, Enhancing Health Insurance Counseling & Enrollment Support
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 29, 2020

The Actors Fund announced the Every Artist Insured campaign today to enhance their free and confidential health insurance counseling and enrollment support services....
Alliance Theatre Announces Updates to 2020/21 Season, Featuring UNDER THE TENT Pop-Up Photo Alliance Theatre Announces Updates to 2020/21 Season, Featuring UNDER THE TENT Pop-Up Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 27, 2021

The Alliance Theatre today announced updates to its 2020/21 season, including a new “Under The Tent” series to provide more socially-distanced performance options.  The “Under the Tent” series will include a concert staging of the Broadway hit WORKING: A MUSICAL, as well as concert-style performance...
Kravis Center Announces Lineup of Shows, Concerts and Special Events in March and Apr Photo Kravis Center Announces Lineup of Shows, Concerts and Special Events in March and April
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2018

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again offering audience members a dazzling, star-packed lineup of amazing shows, memorable concerts, insightful lectures and very special events during the months of March and April....
Wake Up With BWW 9/30: BE MORE CHILL Comes to London, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 9/30: BE MORE CHILL Comes to London, and More!
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2019

Today's top stories: Be More Chill is headed to London, and more!...
Musicares Grammy Week Omaze Benefit Campaign Ends Soon Photo Musicares Grammy Week Omaze Benefit Campaign Ends Soon
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2017

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has partnered with fundraising platform Omaze for a new campaign benefitting music people through MusiCares. Nowthrough Dec. 12, fans can enter for the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize for one winner and their guest. Fans can donate for a chance to win a...
GOPAR Surpasses $100,000 Fundraising Goal Photo GOPAR Surpasses $100,000 Fundraising Goal
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2021

The Greater Orlando Performing Arts Relief (GOPAR) effort has surpassed $100,000 in donations, organizers reported today, with funds immediately available for granting to eligible performing arts workers, including onstage, backstage, production and management roles....
All Country News Launches Digital Activations to Amplify Voices in Country Music Photo All Country News Launches Digital Activations to Amplify Voices in Country Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021

The weekly ALL COUNTRY NEWS podcast hosted by Rebecca Porter (Maren's Girls, Women of Country Edits) gives you the hottest news and latest releases in country music every week....
The LA Film Festival Announces 2018 Winners Photo The LA Film Festival Announces 2018 Winners
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018

The LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, announced the winners of the 2018 Festival at the Awards Reception at the W Hotel in Hollywood presided over by Festival Director Jennifer Cochis and Film Independent President Josh Welsh. Cochis and Welsh also took the opportunity to thank the mor...
BWW Interview: At Home With Leslie Orofino Photo BWW Interview: At Home With Leslie Orofino
by Stephen Mosher - February 11, 2021

With one of the most interesting personal and family histories around, Leslie Orofino is passing strength and individuality on to another generation in her family - her grandkids....
FOR ONE KNIGHT ONLY Will Be Rescreened in Aid of The Royal Theatrical Fund Photo FOR ONE KNIGHT ONLY Will Be Rescreened in Aid of The Royal Theatrical Fund
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2021

Following the success of the live Q&A in November 2020 which raised over £300,000 for Acting for Others, Lockdown Theatre today announces they will be rescreening For One Knight Only in aid of the Royal Theatrical Fund and partner organisation, the Fleabag Support Fund. ...
Music City Confidential: Where Nashville Theater Stands Now Photo Music City Confidential: Where Nashville Theater Stands Now
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 21, 2019

Nashville theater has always been progressive. There have always been people and companies focused on the cutting edge, delivering productions that challenge and compel their audiences to think and to consider where they are now and where they will go in the future, and there is no question that suc...
Review Roundup: WEST SIDE STORY Opens On Broadway - See What the Critics Are Saying! Photo Review Roundup: WEST SIDE STORY Opens On Broadway - See What the Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2020

Tonight, tonight! Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre....
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Provides $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 202 Photo Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Provides $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2020

Thanks to the generosity of the theatrical community and dedicated supporters, Broadway Cares has announced a record $18.1 million was provided in grants in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020....
Linda Glick to Debut TEACH ME TONIGHT at Pangea This Fall Photo Linda Glick to Debut TEACH ME TONIGHT at Pangea This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017

Singer Linda Glick has been described as 'full of grace and dignity, leavened by a touch of continental cynicism' (Backstage, Eric Haagensen). She will unveil her newest cabaret show, 'Teach Me Tonight,' from October 18 to November 10 at Pangea Restaurant & Supper Club, 178 Second Ave. (betw. 11th &...
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Opens at Skylight Theatre This December Photo SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Opens at Skylight Theatre This December
by A.A. Cristi - October 31, 2018

Skylight Theatre Company and Frier McCollister present Sandra Tsing Loh's  "Sugar Plum Fairy" Directed by Bart De Lorenzo  Opening at 8:30pm on Saturday, December 1st with reception to follow 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3:00pm Saturdays and Sundays through December 23, 2018 Skylight Theatre, 1816 ...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Con Edison Ends Arts Philanthropy, Voting Now Open for Next Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: Con Edison Ends Arts Philanthropy, Voting Now Open for Next on Stage
by Alex Freeman - November 20, 2023

As we prepare for the parade (and we’ve got your guide on the Broadway performances below), we also get some good news out of the UK where Panto producers report that ticket sales are trending strongly in the right direction for the holiday tradition....
24-Hour Theatre Helpline Launched To Provide Support For Industry Professionals Photo 24-Hour Theatre Helpline Launched To Provide Support For Industry Professionals
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2018

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have launched Theatre Helpline, a free 24-hour phone and email service supporting theatre professionals with any issue affecting their health and wellbeing....
Soundman Confidential Podcast with Host Frank Gallagher to Launch Nov 18th Photo Soundman Confidential Podcast with Host Frank Gallagher to Launch Nov 18th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020

Frank X. Gallagher, the host of the podcast, Soundman Confidential is on a mission to keep the magic of live music in the public’s imagination....
Reading of SANCTITY Comes to American Theater Group This Month Photo Reading of SANCTITY Comes to American Theater Group This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2024

American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ’s professional theater company, will present the legal drama Sanctity by Kerr Lockhart as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series on Feb. 26th at 7pm at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ.  ...
Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Pla Photo Yvette Cason, Jim Rash and More Round Out MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Cast at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, has announced complete casting for their production of the original 1947 radio play of Miracle on 34th Street, which is being presented in honor of its 70th anniversary for a limited engagement of 14 performances from December 14 to 23 (press open...





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