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Ars Lyrica Reimagines Season Finale With Multifaceted Broadcast
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020


Ars Lyrica Houston, the Grammy-nominated early  music ensemble, will broadcast its season finale on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and its website www.arslyricahouston.org on Saturday, May 16th, at 7:30 p.m. Johann Sebastian Bach's Phoebus and Pan was half of the original program, Bach Goes Greek, which was intended for the stage of Zilkha Hall. The broadcast will include soloists from a 2008 performance of the work as well as music and commentary from the artists who were slated to appear on the concert. 

Denver World Premiere of David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar's THEATER OF THE MIND Postponed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2020


Due to the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, DCPA Off-Center will postpone the world premiere immersive production Theater of the Mind, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar.

David Byrne's Reasons to Be Cheerful Announces 'Now Anything Is Possible' Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 1, 2020


 Today Reasons to Be Cheerful, the solutions-based online magazine founded by David Byrne, has announced a?oeNow Anything Is Possible,a?? a new reported series that explores the once-in-a-generation potential of the extraordinary changes occurring around the world in response to COVID-19.

The New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Were Presented to the Public for the First Time in History on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2020


Stars in The House continued Wednesday night (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards with Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon.

Wake Up With BWW 4/30: New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2020


Today's top stories: Watch the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards on Stars in the House, and more!

VIDEO: Watch the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2020


Stars in The House continues tonight (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon).

VIDEO: Watch MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2020


Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with Plays In The House: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD: Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein (Jayne Atkinson, Andréa Burns, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Gill, Justin Guarini and Jane Kaczmarek) and tonight (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon).

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Be Presented on STARS IN THE HOUSE on April 29
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020


Jeremy O. Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon will present the Drama Critics' Circle's 85th annual awards live on Wednesday, April 29 at 8pm as a special episode of the streaming series Stars in the House.

FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL Concept Album Featuring Caitlin Kinnunen, Jason Gotay and More to be Released in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020


Broadway Records announced that Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will sing the title role of Frankie in the upcoming Cast Concept Album for FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL, featuring music and lyrics by teen writer Elise Marra.

HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING and A STRANGE LOOP Earn Awards from New York Drama Critics' Circle
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020


The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning best play of the 2019-20 season. The award for best musical went to Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop. The selections were made at the organization's 85th annual voting meeting on April 15.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

Howard Bloom to Host PONDERING THE IMPONDERABLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020


On April 15th, 2020, the Bloomathon will air from 6 PM ET to 10 PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and randomplace.com to coincide with the publication of Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me, Howard Bloom's latest book, published by Rowman & Littlefield.

George Salazar To Host Weekly Talk-Show Telethon SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2020


Drama Desk-nominated actor George Salazar and producer Sam Pasternack will bring a?oeSundays on the Couch with Georgea?? to YouTube every Sunday at 5pm EST/2pm PST. a?oeSundays on the Coucha?? is a weekly, live talk-show that will raise money each week for a different organization hit by the pandemic.

BroadwayWorld Editors On Their Favorite Shows Of The Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2020


Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down. We asked them for their favorite show they saw this season. Check out their replies below!

VIDEO: Joe Iconis Fans Create 'Andy's Song' Tribute Video
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2020


The Twitter stans of composer Joe Iconis and his frequent collaborator and Be More Chill star, George Salazar, came together this week to create a tribute to the duo.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and George Salazar!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Mar 30, 2020


George Salazar is best known for originating the role of 'Michael Mell' in Be More Chill (coming to the Signature off-Broadway this summer) and for his Drama Desk-nominated performance in off-Broadway's The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. 

The Wallis Announces Free Live-Streamed Concert by Violinist Johnny Gandelsman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2020


Grammy Award-winning violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman presents his latest solo project, Bach's Complete Cello Suites on the violin, in a free Facebook Live event from his East Coast home on Thursday, March 31, 2020, 3:00 pm (PST).

Taylor Mac and More to Take Part in The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center's SEGAL TALKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the first weekly line-up of its new global series SEGAL TALKS.

Wake Up With BWW 3/24: HERCULES Will Return to the Stage, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2020


Today's top stories: Alan Menken revealed Hercules will return to the stage! Plus, read all about today's upcoming online events!

David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Will Be Adapted Into a Book
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2020


David Byrne's American Utopia, which is scheduled to return to Broadway in the fall, will be adapted in to a book, according to the Associated Press. Byrne will work with author and illustrator Maira Kalman, who also collaborated with him on the stage production.

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