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The Sheldon Art Gallery Presents Photography Exhibit by Larry Fink, 2/18-5/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2011


Larry Fink: Attraction and Desire - 50 Years in Photography, organized by the Sheldon Art Galleries in St. Louis, provides an overview of work by the internationally renowned photographer Larry Fink, and includes over 120 photographs spanning his 50-year career. Works from the series The Beatniks; Social Graces; Boxing; Somewhere There's Music; Runway; The Democrats, as well as intimate photographs of his home, family, travels and commissions are represented in this major exhibit.

WHAT IS THE MOST ROMANTIC BROADWAY LOVE SONG EVER? 600 Stars Tell Us - From THE VIEW to SPIDER-MAN!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 14, 2011


From the Cast of ANYTHING GOES and SPIDER-MAN, to the Ladies of THE VIEW, Raul Esparza, Barbra Streisand, Alan Menken, Bernadette Peters, Susan Boyle, Kelsey Grammer, GLEE and everyone in between...it's the BroadwayWorld.com 2011 Valentine's Day Special! Its Biggest Ever!

CSC's THREE SISTERS Sells Out Within 24 Hours of Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2011


Classic Stage Company's acclaimed new production of Anton Chekhov's THREE SISTERS sold out its entire engagement through March 6 within 24 hours of its opening this past Thursday, February 3. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the production features Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Jessica Hecht, Marin Ireland, Juliet Rylance and Peter Sarsgaard. Also featured in the cast are Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Anson Mount, Roberta Maxwell, Louis Zorich, George Morfogen, Paul Lazar, Gabriel Bettio and James Patrick Nelson.

Playwrights Horizons Extends A SMALL FIRE Thru 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced an extension of its World Premiere production of A SMALL FIRE, a new play by Obie Award winner Adam Bock.

The Sheldon Art Gallery Presents Photography Exhibit by Larry Fink, 2/18-5/21
by Chris Gibson - Jan 25, 2011


Larry Fink: Attraction and Desire - 50 Years in Photography, organized by the Sheldon Art Galleries in St. Louis, provides an overview of work by the internationally renowned photographer Larry Fink, and includes over 120 photographs spanning his 50-year career. Works from the series The Beatniks; Social Graces; Boxing; Somewhere There's Music; Runway; The Democrats, as well as intimate photographs of his home, family, travels and commissions are represented in this major exhibit.

Pittsburgh Dance Council Presents Stephen Petronio Company 1/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


The Pittsburgh Dance Council presents The Stephen Petronio Company on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. at the Byham Theater

John Simon Calls for SPIDER-MAN Reviewers to Wait for Official Opening
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 19, 2011


Noted critic John Simon has expressed his opinion on the debate that seems to be taking place among newspapers, websites, and readers alike: should reviewers wait out SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark's lengthy preview period, or review the show while still in previews?

FREUDS LAST SESSION Returns To Off-Broadway This Friday 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


By popular demand, FREUD'S LAST SESSION is set to reopen on January 14th.

FREUD'S LAST SESSION To Reopen Off-Broadway 1/14/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


Producers Carolyn Rossi Copeland, Robert Stillman and Jack Thomas announced today that, by popular demand, FREUD'S LAST SESSION will reopen on January 14, 2011.

Playwrights Horizons Extends A SMALL FIRE Thru 1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced an extension of its World Premiere production of A SMALL FIRE, a new play by Obie Award winner Adam Bock.

FREUDS LAST SESSION Returns To Off-Broadway This Friday 1/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2011


By popular demand, FREUD'S LAST SESSION is set to reopen on January 14th.

Buckley Workshop Prepares for Concert Late March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2011


The legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley, who is currently co-starring in the Dallas Theatre Center's production of Arsenic and Old Lace, continues her successful Song Interpretation Workshop with a new round of six classes open to new participants in January and February, 2011.

Buckley Workshop Prepares for Concert Late March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2011


The legendary Broadway star, actress/singer Betty Buckley, who is currently co-starring in the Dallas Theatre Center's production of Arsenic and Old Lace, continues her successful Song Interpretation Workshop with a new round of six classes open to new participants in January and February, 2011.

Critics Reviews, Stiller & Meara Set For Theater Talk
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

PS122's COIL Festival Returns to New York 1/7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


Since COIL began in 2006, 50+ companies from NYC, the US, UK, Australia, continental Europe, Latin America and Asia have been presented as part of this mid-winter festival.

Pittsburgh Dance Council Presents Stephen Petronio Company 1/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2011


The Pittsburgh Dance Council presents The Stephen Petronio Company on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. at the Byham Theater

Critics Reviews, Stiller & Meara Set For Theater Talk
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

Richard Kornberg & Associates Announce January Dance Listings
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2011


Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

John Simon Weighs In On SPIDER-MAN Pre-Review Debacle
by Charlie Piane - Dec 30, 2010


Theatre critic-turned-blogger John Simon has published his thoughts on the SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK review debacle.

Richard Kornberg & Associates Announce January Dance Listings
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 29, 2010


Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

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