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Ford's Theatre April Virtual Programs to Commemorate Lincoln Assassination
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2021


Ford’s Theatre will commemorate the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming.

BWW Exclusive: THE 91 GREATEST STEPHEN SONDHEIM SONGS - In Honor of Mr. Sondheim's Birthday
by Peter Nason - Mar 18, 2021


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 91 greatest Sondheim songs from stage, screen and beyond. See if your favorites made the cut! What's at #1?

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

VIDEO: Watch Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, and ASSASSINS Original Cast Reunite- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2021


The free online event will take place tonight, Monday, March 8 (8pm EST), as part of the 'Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy' series. Check back right here at BroadwayWorld to watch live!

VIDEO: Patrick Cassidy Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 6, 2021


Tune in this Wednesday, March 3 (12pm ET) as he chats with Patrick Cassidy, who is getting the gang back together next week for a reunion of the original company of Assassins.

Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, and ASSASSINS Original Cast Members to Reunite for STUDIO TENN TALKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021


Patrick Cassidy, Artistic Director of Studio Tenn Theatre Company in Franklin, TN, has organized a star-studded 30-year reunion of the original cast and creative team of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony Award-winning musical, Assassins.

Cast Announced For Theatre's NOVA's Next Zoom Play, 4 GENRES By Ron Riekki
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2021


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series.

BWW Feature: Ford's Theatre Brings DC's Theatrical Rite of Spring ONE DESTINY Off the Stage and Into Your Homes
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 16, 2021


As the pandemic wears on I have been thinking about what I am going to miss as spring approaches. Certain things such as being able to view the cherry blossoms in person, giving directions to the National Zoo as a lost tourist stands in front of a sign saying “Zoo this way” are just two examples.

Ford's Theatre Society Announces the Release of ONE DESTINY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021


Ford’s Theatre Society announced release of its free, on-demand video version of the popular stage play One Destiny by Richard Hellesen, directed by Mark Ramont. One Destiny On Demand is now available for streaming Feb. 8-June 13, 2021.

VIDEO: Watch Julia Murney, Drew Gehling & More in Scenes from ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2020


With Election Day just hours away, the country's attention is on the future of America's political landscape, but some of Broadway's best are looking to its past. Watch below as Will Blum gathers an all star lineup to perform “What Does a Man Do?” “Have It Your Way” and “Another National Anthem” from ASSASSINS.

Wake Up With BWW 10/21: SETH CONCERT SERIES Adds Beth Malone, Adam Pascal, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2020


Today's top stories: Beth Malone, Wayne Brady, Lillias White, Adam Pascal, Patti Murin and Colin Donnell will join the line-up of talent slated to participate in The Seth Concert Series!

HISTORY'S GREATEST MYSTERIES Hosted & Narrated By Laurence Fishburne to Premiere Nov. 14
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


The HISTORY® channel sets the premiere date for its new non-fiction programming strand “History’s Greatest Mysteries.'

THE HOLZER FILES Returns Oct. 29
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 6, 2020


After a groundbreaking freshman run, 'The Holzer Files' returns with all-new investigations into Hans Holzer's paranormal mysteries, launching with a special Halloween week premiere on Thursday, October 29 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel Embraces the Unknown in Its Third Annual GHOSTOBER Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020


This might just be the year to buy lots of extra candy and settle in for 'Ghostober,' Travel Channel's third annual paranormal programming event.

Pleasant Valley Drive-In Theater Presents Socially Distanced Fundraiser Performance of ASSASSINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2020


The cast of the acclaimed 2015 Nancy Marine Studio Theater production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS is reuniting in a re-imagined, LIVE! Socially-distant 'car show' performance at Pleasant Valley Drive-In Theater on Wednesday, September 23, 2020!

New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From New Musicals by Alexander Sage Oyen, Nora Brigid Monahan & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Tyrants and Songs for Slutty Girls. The 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the writers and creative team of the new musicals.

Arielle Jacobs, Kevin Massey, Judy McLane and More Set For New York Theatre Barn's August Virtual Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming August installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals Between The Lines, Sean's Story: Part One | The Awakening, Tyrants, Songs For Slutty Girls and more.

Jason Alexander, Kelli O'Hara, Victor Garber and More to Appear on STUDIO TENN TALKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020


Studio Tenn's weekly talk show, 'Studio Tenn Talks: Theater Conversations with Patrick Cassidy' has released its July - August lineup, featuring nationally acclaimed performing artists. Jason Alexander, the Tony and Grammy Award winner and Emmy nominee best known for playing George Costanza in 'Seinfeld,' will be one of the featured guests.

Melissa Errico and Michael Cerveris Chat Sondheim and More on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On May 6, he chatted with all things Sondheim with Melissa Errico and Michael Cerveris.

VIDEO: It's Simply Sondheim with Melissa Errico and Michael Cerveris on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 6, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, May 6 (12pm), as he chats with all things Sondheim with Melissa Errico and Michael Cerveris.

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