Way Off Broadway Sets Official Reopening with MARY POPPINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 4, 2020
As Maryland moves into Phase 3 of the state's reopening following the Covid shut down, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is preparing to resume performances this fall with the high-flying family musical adventure Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins.
BWW Interview: Brian Copeland of THE WAITING PERIOD at The Marsh Wants You to Know You Are Not Alone
by Jim Munson
- Sep 2, 2020
As the San Francisco Bay Area reaches six months of sheltering-in-place, the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health have become more prevalent than ever. In response, The Marsh is bringing back virtual LIVE performances (with post-event discussions) of Brian Copelanda??s captivating drama a?oeThe Waiting Period.a?? This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work that outlines his own struggles with depression and suicidal thought has been shown to literally save lives. The first performance will be Saturday, September 5th at 7:30pm PDT, with 5 subsequent performances on alternate Sundays at 5:00pm from September 13th through November 8th. All performances are offered free of charge. Please visit The Marsh website for additional information.
As people around the world continue to navigate the potential health and financial impacts of the ongoing pandemic, Copeland knew that offering performances of a?oeThe Waiting Perioda?? would provide a safe space and support system for those in need during these trying times. BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking with Copeland twice in recent months about the show and his long, fascinating career. In two decades as a successful standup comedian, he opened for musical icons such as Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin. He has also hosted popular, long-running talk shows on KGO radio and TV. He is perhaps best known as creator and star of numerous of solo shows, including a?oeNot a Genuine Black Mana?? which he developed at The Marsh and remains the longest-running solo show in Bay Area history.
Comedy Legend Carl Reiner Dies at 98
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 30, 2020
Comedy legend and The Dick Van Dyke Show creator Carl Reiner has passed away at 98. His assistant Judy Nagy confirmed to Variety that he died of natural causes on Monday night at his home in Beverly Hills.
Way Off Broadway Will Reopen With MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 15, 2020
As businesses around the state of Maryland begin to reopen following the worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic closure, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is preparing to resume performances this summer with the high-flying family musical adventure Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins.
Broadway From Home: Streaming Musicals You Can Dance Along To!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 2, 2020
While we are all spending our days in quarantine, getting up and being active can be more difficult, so BroadwayWorld has compiled a list of some of the best musicals available on streaming that you can get up and dance along to!
Broadway Books: 10 MORE Theatre-Themed Memoirs to Read While in Isolation
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 26, 2020
Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 more of our favorite theatre-themed memoirs to fill the void. With everything from Judi Dench to Tennessee Williams, Michael Crawford, Tim Rice, Anna Kendrick, and many more, this list will have something for everyone.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' From BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 20, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, A Lot of Livin' to Do from Bye Bye Birdie!
60 Movies to Stream Picked by BWW's Editors
by Alan Henry
- Apr 15, 2020
We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Step In Time' from MARY POPPINS!
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 14, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!
BWW Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Moorestown High School Theater
by Donna Marie Nowak
- Mar 8, 2020
Moorestown High School Theater presents a delightful production of Michael Stewart's Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Bye Bye Birdie- and let me say it -Broadway versions have nothing on this outing directed and choreographed by Erica Scanlon Harr.
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