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DEATH OF A SALESMAN Sets Rush Ticket Policy; Complete Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022


Broadway's upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman announced it will offer day-of $35 rush tickets via TodayTix.

Tickets For the Broadway Premiere of THE COLLABORATION Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022


Tickets are now on sale for the American premiere of The Collaboration, featuring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, written by Anthony McCarten, and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah.

Zachary Quinto Sets West End Debut in BEST OF ENEMIES
by Robert Diamond - Sep 5, 2022


Best of Enemies will begin previews at the Noël Coward Theatre on 14 November with an opening night on 28 November. Find out how to get tickets to Zachary Quito's West End Debut

VIDEO: Liv Andrusier and Yuki Sutton Perform 'Everybody Loves A Lie' From RIDE the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2022


An all new song and video 'Everybody Loves A Lie' has been released from the world premiere of 'RIDE' the musical. RIDE is now previewing at Charing Cross Theatre, where it runs to 17 September. Check out the video here!

VIDEO: First Listen to Liv Andrusier Performing the Title Song From New Musical RIDE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 19, 2022


First Listen to Liv Andrusier singing the title track from the new musical Ride. Check out the full video!

Cast Announced For THE FAMOUS FIVE at Theatr Clwyd
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022


Theatr Clwyd and Chichester Festival Theatre have announced the full cast for the world première production of brand-new musical The Famous Five, based on the much-loved books by Enid Blyton, written by Elinor Cook with music and lyrics by Theo Jamieson.

Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Broadway Revival Kicks Off Rehearsals!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2022


Check out first day of rehearsal photos from the upcoming Broadway production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.  

World Premiere of New Musical RIDE to be Presented at Charing Cross Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022


The world premiere of the award-winning new musical ‘RIDE’is coming to Charing Cross Theatre 25 August - 17 September. It’s 1895 and Annie Londonderry has returned victorious to America, hailed as the first woman ever to cycle around the world. She’s pioneering, she’s plucky, and she’s pitching her story to the men who run the newspapers.

Wake Up With BWW 7/8: Broadway Dates For & JULIET, THE COLLABORATION, and ALMOST FAMOUS
by - Jul 8, 2022


Broadway dates have been set for & Juliet, The Collaboration, and Almost Famous! All three shows are set to begin performances this fall. Plus, Hillary Clinton stops by POTUS, and more!

Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope Will Lead THE COLLABORATION on Broadway This November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2022


The Collaboration will make its American premiere this winter on Broadway, featuring Paul Bettany  and Jeremy Pope. Written by Anthony McCarten and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, the production will be presented as part of Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming 2022-2023 season.

Hightide Announces Clare Slater As New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022


The trustees of HighTide announced that they have appointed Clare Slater, currently Head of New Work at the Donmar Warehouse as the next Artistic Director of HighTide. She will lead the company alongside Executive Director Rowan Rutter as joint Chief Executives. Clare takes over from Suba Das, former Artistic Director and Chief Executive of HighTide.

McKinley Belcher III Joins Wendell Pierce & Sharon D Clarke Led DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway, Plus Creative Team Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022


Today, Broadway’s upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman announced that McKinley Belcher III will join the cast as Willy and Linda Loman’s son, “Happy.” Producers also revealed key members of the creative team, who will help bring the show to life at the Hudson Theatre for a limited 17-week engagement starting September 19.

Original Cast Recording Of Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey & Kwame Kwei-Armah's THE VISITOR Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022


Today Craft Recordings / Concord Theatricals released the original cast recording of The Visitor on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.

Urban Stages Adds Performance of GRATITUDE by Oren Safdie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022


Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed play GRATITUDE written by playwright Oren Safdie, and directed by Maria Mileaf, will add an additional performance on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Sets Broadway Theatre and September Previews Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022


The critically-hailed Young Vic / West End production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is coming to Broadway's Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) for 17 weeks only, starting this fall. Performances for the limited engagement will begin on September 19.

Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022


Out of the 330 total Chicagoland high school students who entered the 13th annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions, Demi Davis from Senn High School prevailed, taking the first-place prize at the Chicago finals earlier this month for her 2-3-minute monologue performance.

World Premiere of MANDELA is Part of the Young Vic's Summer-Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022


Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah has announced the upcoming work for Summer and Autumn 2022.

OTHELLO, All-POC HENRY IV and More Announced for Seattle Shakespeare 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2022


The 2022-2023 season launches in October with William Shakespeare's Othello directed by Reginald André Jackson. Shakespeare's play follows a racist master manipulator as he deceives a military leader into believing his wife has been unfaithful.

HERCULES, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse's 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022


Learn about Paper Mill Playhouse's 2022-2023 season, including a gripping murder mystery, a Disney hero of mythic proportions, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved final musical, the Tony-nominated story of two Latin music icons, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that defined a generation.

Review Roundup: THE COLLABORATION, Starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2022


The world premiere of The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten's thrilling new drama directed by Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah, is now open at the Young Vic. Let's see what the critics had to say...

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