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FMCT Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 4/20 Through 4/28
by Alan Henry - Apr 18, 2018


Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on April 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30pm and April 22, 29 at 2pm at The Stage at Island Park.

BWW Invite: Join the Audience for a Live Conversation with the Cast and Creators of THE BAND'S VISIT!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen.

Marilyn Maye, David Yazbek With Adam Kantor, Jenn Gambatese, And More Come to Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


Next Week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York premiere production of The Great Leap, written by Lauren Yee and directed by Taibi Magar.

THE WHO'S TOMMY, LITTLE SHOP, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Kennedy Center Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced programming for its 2018-2019 theater season. The upcoming season not only exemplifies the Kennedy Center as a home for the best theater productions from Broadway and around the world, but also reinvigorates the Center's commitment to self-producing world-class theatrical work at the nation's performing arts center.

Photo Coverage: Theatre Forward Honors August Wilson, David Yazbek at Chairman's Awards Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 10, 2018


Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulous just led a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala last night, April 9th at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.

Brief 4/9: Read the MEAN GIRLS Reviews, Full List of Olivier Winners, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the reviews are in for Mean Girls, which opened last night on Broadway. Plus, find out who took home Olivier Awards at last night's ceremony!

Lena Hall's New EP OBSESSED: THE CRANBERRIES Available Today From SKB RECORDS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018


The fourth edition of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee. Obsessed: The Cranberries - exploring the lyrical songs of the Irish rock band - is now available at www.LenaHallObsessed.com as well as iTunes and Amazon. A special trailer for the new EP is available HERE.

Video: David Yazbek, Michael Riedel, and More Deliver 2018 TEDxBroadway Talks!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018


Today Broadway fans can binge watch this year's batch of TEDxBroadway talks The one-day event held at New World Stages in February was exclusively dedicated to asking, "What's the Best Broadway Can Be?" showcased a wide variety of experts from an even wider variety of backgrounds, industries and perspectives.

PRINCE OF BROADWAY Cast Recording Now Available for Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018


Ghostlight Records has announced that PRINCE OF BROADWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available for digital pre-order. The album will be available in physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 20.

Audition Notice: THE FULL MONTY at the CHARLESTON LIGHT OPERA GUILD THEATRE
by Richard Allen - Apr 3, 2018


Auditions for Charleston Light Opera Guild's The Fully Monty are set for early April. The ten-time Tony Award nominated show, based on the hit film of the same name, will take place at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre this June as part of FestivALL 2018. The Full Monty features a book written by Terrance McNally, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek.

Danny Burstein, Katrina Lenk, Ethan Slater, and More to Honor August Wilson and David Yazbek at Theatre Forward Gala
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2018


Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulous will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 9th at The Pierre New York. The works of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner AUGUST WILSON (Fences, The Piano Lesson, Jitney) will be honored this spring with the Legacy Award, Tony Award® nomineeDAVID YAZBEK (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty) will be honored with the Creative Achievement Award.

Christine Ebersole, MARILYN MAYE'S 90TH BIRTHDAY, David Yazbek and More Head to 54 Below in April
by Julie Musbach - Mar 30, 2018


This April, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Lena Hall's New EP 'Obsessed: The Cranberries' is Now Available For Pre-Order
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2018


SKB Records has announced the fourth month of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee. Obsessed: The Cranberries - exploring the lyrical songs of the Irish rock band - is now available for pre-order at www.LenaHallObsessed.com as well as iTunes and Amazon. It will be released on Friday, April 6. A special trailer for the new EP is available HERE.

Lena Hall to Sing POP UP OBSESSED: ELTON JOHN At Pianos
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018


Due to overwhelming response from the first two Obsessed shows, LENA HALL - Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee - has scheduled a surprise performance next week to celebrate this month's Obsessed: Elton John from SKB Records.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of LOBBY HERO
by Walter McBride - Mar 27, 2018


Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Michael Cera, Chris Evans, Brian Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley, officially opened last night, Monday, March 26, at the newly renovated Hayes Theater. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet as the cast and fellow actors arrived on opening night! Check out the photos below!

Theatre Forward Honors The Works Of August Wilson, David Yazbek & Citi At Chairman's Awards Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018


THEATRE FORWARD and Chairman JOHN THOMOPOULOUS will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 9th at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.

Ken Davenport And Kurt Deutsch Option Musical Rights To The Griswolds' 'Vacation' Story
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018


Ken Davenport and Kurt Deutsch announced today that they have optioned the musical rights to the characters from the hit film franchise Vacation by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures to develop a new musical Broadway Vacation.

BWW Interview: Jason Robert Brown Talks His Upcoming London Palladium Concert
by Nicole Ackman - Apr 3, 2018


Jason Robert Brown is a composer, lyricist, and conductor known for his work such as The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County and Parade. The three-time Tony award winner is coming to the London Palladium on 11 April as part of BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night series along with special guests Norm Lewis, Betsy Wolfe, and Rachel Tucker.

FMCT Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on April 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30pm and April 22, 29 at 2pm at The Stage at Island Park.

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