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Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on M Photo Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on May 5
by Joseph Harrison - April 25, 2024

When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to t...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Concord Theatricals' Catalog Now On Stage Mag Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: Concord Theatricals' Catalog Now On Stage Mag
by Alex Freeman - April 15, 2024

As news of additional cuts comes from more councils in the UK, in the US, a new piece of legislation looks to support the still struggling live entertainment industry as it emerges into the new normal. As evidence of the need for such action, we’ve got stories about layoffs at a New Jersey NPR stati...
Student Blog: Burnout: A Very Real Enemy Photo Student Blog: Burnout: A Very Real Enemy
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - April 15, 2024

Burnout is a funny thing because it can quickly take something you once had so much love for and change it into a chore. For me, burnout comes from anticipating an outcome, or goal, and forgetting to enjoy the process....
2024 Queerly Festival to Take Place This Summer At UNDER St. Marks Photo 2024 Queerly Festival to Take Place This Summer At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

Join the 2024 Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks this summer. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets....
Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White Photo Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White
by The Marriage Matinee - April 26, 2024

Tina Turner’s name evokes an instant reaction. Those four simple syllables have a unique weight and impact to them because she was such a tour de force. Yet behind the powerhouse and beyond the glittering lights, Tina Turner had a past. A past that included a mother-daughter relationship that was fr...
Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center Photo Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center....
Student Blog: Burnout: A Very Real Enemy Photo Student Blog: Burnout: A Very Real Enemy
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - April 15, 2024

Burnout is a funny thing because it can quickly take something you once had so much love for and change it into a chore. For me, burnout comes from anticipating an outcome, or goal, and forgetting to enjoy the process....
Interview: Meredith Shedden of FALSETTOS at The Annex Theatre Photo Interview: Meredith Shedden of FALSETTOS at The Annex Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - April 20, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke to Meredith Shedden, Bowtie Productions’ AD and the production’s director, about the joys of working with the quirky cult favourite musical....
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....
Loveless Releases Poignant New Single 'I Love It When It Rains' Photo Loveless Releases Poignant New Single 'I Love It When It Rains'
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Alternative rock duo Loveless has shared their new single “I Love It When It Rains” along with a music video for the song, out now via Rise Records. Inspired by those moments that feel too difficult to endure, “I Love It When It Rains” is about fighting through the storm to be there for those you l...
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre Photo Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - April 16, 2024

“Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” now playing at Cygnet Theatre is a maximalist electro-pop opera immersive musical dream, with a superb cast, and wonderful choreography, it will leave you dazzled.  “Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” is running through May 19th....
Actors' Equity Association Sets Deadline for Development Agreement Photo Actors' Equity Association Sets Deadline for Development Agreement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024

Actors’ Equity Association has advised The Broadway League of its intention to cease issuing contracts for work on the Development Agreement in June if meaningful progress is not made in negotiations by that date. Learn more about the negotiations....
Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs Photo Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - April 16, 2024

Death tends to affect those who remain differently. Some take time to grieve, then march boldly forward, while others live in purgatory, their grief so overwhelming they only function within the pain of their loss. Mr. Parker by Michael McKeever is very much about just that - as was Daniel’s Husband...
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!...
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes Photo THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes
by Cara Joy David - April 15, 2024

In this column, I write about the development of one of this spring’s jukebox musicals, The Heart of Rock and Roll. My old friend, Gordon Greenberg (represented off-Broadway earlier this season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors), is directing it, and I recently chatted with him about his decade-long...
Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE Photo Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - April 16, 2024

Should you avoid seeing the show? For God’s sake, no. You will miss what is surely going to be one of the most talked about pieces of work in Houston’s theatrical history. Go see it, and make your own call whether you love or hate it. But don’t let them brainwash you into thinking this is only about...
Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October Photo Lewis Black Comes to DPAC in October
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

After 35+ years of touring, two-time Grammy Award winning comedian Lewis Black is parking his tour bus for good after this year, marking the end of his legendary world touring career. But, before he ends this final tour, he’s added more dates to his 2024 roster, including a show at DPAC on Friday, O...
Leslie Ayvazian Will Kick Off Pangea Residency In May Photo Leslie Ayvazian Will Kick Off Pangea Residency In May
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

Theater artist Leslie Ayvazian will bring her latest experiments in mercurial minimalism to Pangea next month. Starting Tue May 7, and running through Tue July 23, she alternates two of her popular chamber shows – “Porcupine Girl” and “Mention My Beauty”....
Video: On the Red Carpet at MOTHER PLAY Opening Night Photo Video: On the Red Carpet at MOTHER PLAY Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Watch as Broadway World's Richard Ridge interviews the company of Mother Play on Broadway!...
Canadian Choreographer Dorotea Saykaly Selected For The 77th Festival De Cannes Photo Canadian Choreographer Dorotea Saykaly Selected For The 77th Festival De Cannes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Canadian choreographer Dorotea Saykaly's mixed reality project, TELOS I, has been selected for the inaugural Immersive Competition at the 77th Festival de Cannes. Learn more about the Festival!...
Interview: Gordon Clapp talks ROBERT FROST: THIS VERSE BUSINESS Photo Interview: Gordon Clapp talks ROBERT FROST: THIS VERSE BUSINESS
by R. Scott Reedy - April 16, 2024

Bittersweet serendipity will be in the air when actor Gordon Clapp takes the stage in the Boston premiere of “Robert Frost: This Verse Business,” being presented April 23–28 by Spring Pool Arts at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts....
What You Need to Know About the CABARET Prologue Photo What You Need to Know About the CABARET Prologue
by Sidney Paterra - April 19, 2024

The current revival of Cabaret just opened on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre- a space that has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club, with an in-the-round auditorium and sinfully dreamlike spaces. To get the full experience, you've gotta show up for the Prologue.  Let BroadwayWorld be your g...
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo 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!...
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Broadway Dallas Photo Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Broadway Dallas
by Sam Lisman - April 19, 2024

Girl from the North Country fails to deliver on the promise of a Bob Dylan-Conor McPherson collaboration. Dylan famously asked, how does it feel? In this play, not so good....
Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre Photo Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has revealed its full cast and a new director. See when and where you can see this production....




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