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2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Palm Springs Awards; ONCE, KAFKA'S JOKE, Desert Ensemble Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023 There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Student Blog: Balancing Work and Life in the Theatre
by Student Blogger: Grace Johnson - April 08, 2024 Burnout is no joke. I can list all these tips that I do, but the truth of it all is that I am prone to burnout, and spreading myself too thin....
Feature: Special April Birthday Salute – Who Is She?????
by Rob Lester - April 01, 2024 Our 'Born This Month' Cabaret Birthday Salute goes to a woman with an incredible life story. An amazing musical inspiration. Do you know her name? Born in April, she changed music history during her 106-year life. Read about her in our monthly birthday feature....
Review: POTUS at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - March 01, 2024 What did our critic think of POTUS at CVRep? POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, now playing at CVRep, premiered on Broadway at The Schubert Theatre in 2022. I...
Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 12, 2023 Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout....
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Court Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 09, 2024 Charles Newell's final project as Court Theatre's artistic director offers audiences a hilarious exploration of what makes us human as well as a stunning reminder of his keen dramaturgical instincts. The production has already been extended through April 28 due to critical acclaim and popular demand...
Telltale Releases New Single 'Otherside'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023 TELLTALE debuts new single and music video. Check out the latest release from TELLTALE, 'Otherside.' Telltale has spent much of 2023 on the road, including runs with Sundressed, FRNDCRCL, Brooklane, and Diva Bleach, as well as Neutral Snap, Goalkeeper, and The Home Team. Telltale also made their way...
Review: MARY O'CONNELL: MONEY PRINCESS, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - April 02, 2024 Mary O’Connell: Money Princess starts with a bang, as O’Connell emerges from behind the curtains, money guns in hand, spraying money over the audience as “Big Spender” plays. The fun only lasts for a few seconds, however, as the guns quickly run out of money and leave O’Connell standing on stage, pi...
Interview: 'This is An Insane Feat': Actors Elizabeth Ayodele and Baker Mukasa on the Epic STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Kat Mokrynski - March 11, 2024 Standing at the Sky’s Edge has arrived at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the West End after runs at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield and the National Thetare. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Baker Mukasa (George) and Elizabeth Ayodele (Joy) about their roles within the show. ...
Guest Blog: Actor James Gaddas on the Importance of the Writer's Presence in ONE LAST PUSH
by Guest Author - February 15, 2024 When I was offered a role in One Last Push, at Salisbury Playhouse, a major selling point, was that it was written by Chris Chibnall. I know Chris’s work from TV – Dr Who, Broadchurch, Life on Mars and more, but until this point hadn’t realised, he was also a highly skilled playwright....
Review: GUILT: A LOVE STORY at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - February 22, 2024 Flacks, a well-known writer who has provided material for anything from Workin’ Moms to Kids in the Hall, airs her dirty, guilty laundry with all five stages of grief and a side of sharp, rueful humour....
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024 Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...
Student Blog: How the Other Half Lives: Balancing Your Character's Life with Your Own!
by Student Blogger: MJ Kirsche - February 27, 2024 These past few months, I’ve been working harder than I have before on improving my mindset and personal self care regimen. And honestly, it’s been great! I’m feeling happier and healthier than I have before… with only one down side. I’m currently cast in a play at my school, and while I’m very grate...
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024 The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets....
Review: SPY MOVIE: THE PLAY!, The Hope Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - December 13, 2023 The “greatest spy movie never made” revolves around writer Ian Flemish and real-life spy, Jane Blonde. A group of villains known by EVIW is using the adventures of Flemish’s main character, spy Dick Hardwood, as inspiration for their own evil schemes, and Flemish and Blonde must stop them before the...
Kyle Gordon to Release Debut Album 'Kyle Gordon Is Great' in March
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 Featuring viral smash “Planet Of The Bass (feat. DJ Crazy Times & Ms. Biljana Electronica)', “Girls Are The Best (feat. Tanya McCabe)', and “Ugliest Girl On The Beach (feat. Antonio Frankfurt)', Kyle Gordon Is Great is the culmination of years of characters and genre parodies that Kyle has developed...
Interview: Kim David Smith Dishes on Upcoming Solo Show MORE MOSTLY MARLENE at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 22, 2024 Kim David Smith talks about the inspiration behind his new solo show MORE MOSTLY MARLENE, which will play February 6th at Joe's Pub, a light-hearted and joke-filled tribute to Marlene Dietrich, Sally Bowles from Cabaret, Kylie Minogue and more....
Interview: Expect the Unexpected in Lea DeLaria's A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 12, 2024 Comedian, actor and singer Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black) is known for her distinctive cabaret covers. On March 31st, she’s turning her attention to Easter with A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe’s Pub, with shows at 6 pm and 8:30 pm, “a hilarious fun filled Easter Extravaganza chock full of her tradem...
Student Blog: The Art of the Audition
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - January 16, 2024 Nearly every great performance was preceded by an audition. As an actor, I’ve been through more audition processes than I can count. For many, an audition is one of the scariest parts of the whole process. However, I’ve picked up a few tricks that help me put my best foot forward in every audition....
RubyJoyful to Release Debut Album 'PIE CHART OF LOVE' in May
by Blair Ingenthron - March 31, 2024 Guitarist-vocalist Dan Rubinoff likes to joke that it only took him 50 years to write a good song. But once he did, he knocked out a bunch — 12 of which have landed on Pie Chart of Love, the stellar debut album Rubinoff and his partner, bassist-vocalist Joice Moore, will release on May 10 as the duo...
BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - February 05, 2024 Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar....
BWW Q&A: Jonathan Kline on ART with Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - April 08, 2024 We chat with Jonathan Kline on Art at Brampton On Stage. Curtain up on a piece of modern art: A white painting. A white canvas, with white background. White lines. How much would you pay for it? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art?...
Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2023 Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms....
Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - April 25, 2024 Following its sold out run in 2023, Boys from the Blackstuff has returned to Liverpool’s Royal Court, before the show transfers to the National Theatre in London and Garrick Theatre in the West End....
The Conference For Research On Choreographic Interfaces Presents DANCES WITH ROBOTS
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023 The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) presents Dances with Robots: a podcast exploring the intersection of art, technology, and activism. Hosted by Sydney Skybetter and Ariane Michaud, the podcast premieres on November 14, 2023. Join them as they navigate the world through i... |