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Janine Amelia Swainson to Star in New Zealand International Premiere of BOOBS! THE MUSICAL; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017


The Riverlea Theatre Company, which is located in Hamilton, New Zealand, will present the New Zealand premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, Boobs! The Musical: The World According To Ruth Wallis. The holiday performances will run from Nov 25-Dec 16, 2017.

First Family Musical About Disabilities ADDY & UNO Finds a New Home at Theatre Row
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017


After a sold out run at the 14th Street Y, ADDY & UNO, the first family musical celebrating disability, friendship, and kindness finds a new home at Theatre Row! With an original score, heartwarming story, and hilariously adorable puppets, the 50 minute musical comedy aims to educate typically developing children about peers with differing abilities, but also create a rare relatability for audience members with special needs.

Janine Amelia Swainson to Star in New Zealand International Premiere of BOOBS! THE MUSICAL; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017


The Riverlea Theatre Company, which is located in Hamilton, New Zealand, will present the New Zealand premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, Boobs! The Musical: The World According To Ruth Wallis. The holiday performances will run from Nov 25-Dec 16, 2017.

Photo Coverage: ADDY & UNO Company Meets the Press!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 30, 2017


The first family musical about disability, Addy & Uno, features concept and book by Nava R. Silton, Ph.D., music and lyrics by Bonnie Gleicher, and will be directed by the Emmy-nominated Donna Drake (John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean and Netflix's Julie's Greenroom). Addy & Uno runs August 28th-September 24th at The Theater at 14th Street Y (344 E 14th St)

Family Musical About Disability ADDY & UNO Coming to The Theater at 14th Street Y
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jul 26, 2017


The first family musical about disability, Addy & Uno, features concept and book by Nava R. Silton, Ph.D., music and lyrics by Bonnie Gleicher, and will be directed by the Emmy-nominated Donna Drake (John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean and Netflix's Julie's Greenroom).

Photo Flash: A Look Inside the Tent at 2 Ring Circus' GODSPELL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2017


New York City-based 2 Ring Circus and director Donna Drake debut a newly reimagined vision of Stephen Schwartz' Godspell at Arkansas Repertory Theatre through the month of June.

2 Ring Circus Premieres Reimagined GODSPELL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017


New York City-based 2 Ring Circus and director Donna Drake debut a newly reimagined vision of Stephen Schwartz' Godspell at Arkansas Repertory Theatre through the month of June.

Syracuse University Drama Announces 17/18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2017


Great music, classics, comedy, a carnivorous space alien and a high-flying partnership with New York's 2 Ring Circus highlight the Syracuse University Department of Drama's 2017/2018 season. From Gershwin to Chekhov, from Paula Vogel to Isabel Allende, the season offers a rich and wide-ranging celebration of theatrical experiences.

From Paris To New York �" 5TH REPUBLIC in Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2017


Visit Feinstein's/ 54 Below for an evening featuring songs from the original musical 5th Republic to celebrate the return of the Paris-based company Broadway au Carre which features contemporary American Musical Theater writers in France every month.

LUDO'S BROKEN BRIDE to Present Preview Cabaret at The West End Lounge
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2016


Before their August 3rd opening at NYMF, LUDO's Broken Bride is presenting a... 'Broken Bride Preview Cabaret' on Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) at The West End Lounge 955 West End Avenue (at 107th Street). 

LUDO's BROKEN BRIDE Set for New York Musical Festival, 8/2-6
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2016


The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) in association with Chinese Mother Jewish Daughter & Michael Chase Gosselin presents LUDO's Broken Bride, a new rock opera about one man's epic journey to save his true love's life, utilizing LUDO's entire discography. Adapted by Stacey Weingarten (NYMF: Les Enfants de Paris, Rescue Rue) with additional story and arrangements by Dana Levinson, the cast of 14 includes Spencer Clark (Regional: West Side Story, Romeo In Your Arms), Carson Higgins (Nat. Tour: American Idiot; NYMF: The Runaway Clone), Larry Hamilton (Off Bway: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Captain Louie), Catherine Landeta (Regional: The King and I, Avenue Q, Bat Boy), Melissa Hunter McCann (TV: 'Tony Awards'; NY: Carnegie Hall's West Side Story, Encore's Paint Your Wagon), Gabrielle McClinton (Bway: Pippin; 1st Nat. Tour: American Idiot), Brendan Malafronte (Nat. Tour: Annie, The Producers, Singin' in the Rain), Jamen Nathakumar, Jackson Perrin, Devin Richey, Brian Charles Rooney (Bway: The Threepenny Opera; NYMF: Bedbugs!!!), Ashley Talluto (Nat. Tour: Flashdance, West Side Story), Michael Jayne Walker (Regional: Hair, Godspell, Tommy), and Amy Whitcomb (TV: 'The Voice;' 'The Sing-Off'). LUDO's Broken Bride is being staged at The Duke on 42nd Street a NEW 42ND STREET project, 229 West 42nd Street (bet. 10th and 11th Aves.) in NYC for five performances from Tuesday, August 2 through Saturday, August 6, 2016.

2015 BroadwayWorld Central PA Awards Winners Announced - Carver Duncan, Logan James Hall and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 12, 2016


Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Central PA winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards Winners Announced - Maine State Music Theatre Big Winner!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 7, 2016


Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Maine winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015


Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015


Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards Update - Andrew Lyndaker Big Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015


Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update - Michael Zorger in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015


Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards Update - Andrew Lyndaker Leads 'Best Local Debut'
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015


Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update - Donna Drake Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015


Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update - Michael Zorger, Logan James Hall Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015


Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

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