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Actress Marilyn Joan Roberts Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021


Marilyn Joan Roberts, actress, and one of the original performers in the Off-Off Broadway theater movement in New York City during the 1960’s, passed away in January.

BWW Exclusive: Jane Fonda Discusses Cultural Impact in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 23, 2021


'It validated [women's] thoughts that it ain't fair. It ain't fitting. As good workers, they shouldn't be treated that way,' Fonda says of '9 to 5,' which she starred in alongside Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. 

Academy Award Nominee Sally Kirkland To Lead Masterclass In Belgrade For New International Acting Program TIAS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2021


Veteran actress Sally Kirkland will lead a masterclass for the students of The International Acting Studio (TIAS) in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday, February 22nd.

Veteran Actor Bruce Kirby Dies at 95
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 2, 2021


BRUCE KIRBY, beloved veteran character actor best remembered for his great performance as Matt Dillon's father Pop Ryan in the Academy Award-winning film CRASH.

R.J. Lavine Joins The Hangar Theatre As Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2021


The Hangar Theatre has announced that R.J. Lavine (she/her/hers) has been named Managing Director, effective January 11, 2021. 

Sacred Fools Announces New Board Member, Re-imagined Advisory Council and Expanded EDI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2020


During the Covid-19 shutdown, the Sacred Fools Theater Company is taking the opportunity for self-reflection in order to create and foster change both within the Fools community and beyond.

Theatre Company Turns Deadly Cult In New Horror Series DOCTOR THEATRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2020


Extreme cult worship disguised as a London theatre company sets the stage for the new original dramatic horror series, DOCTOR THEATRE. Releasing on Amazon.com from distributor Filmhub, the 6-episode season premieres on October 29, 2020.

Theater Stories: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Lee Strasberg-Directed Productions and More About The Broadhurst Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features The Broadhurst Theatre! Learn about Jagged Little Pill, nominated for 15 Tony Awards, The Group Theatre featuring Strasberg, Adler and others, the theatre's longest running show and so much more!

Angelwalk Theatre Presents BACKSTAGE TEA With Alene Degian and Danny Sylvan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020


Angelwalk Theatre will bring some musical theatre fun to the fall lineup with its brand-new online series Backstage Tea, airing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm (EST) starting October 20th and available until 11:59 pm (EST) the following Monday. The series will run for a total of 9 episodes, with the final episode airing on December 15th.

BWW Blog: My Summer at The Stella Adler Self-Generated Theater Intensive
by Student Blogger: Brigid Pfeifer - Aug 3, 2020


At The Stella Adler Self-Generated Theater Intensive, I would be able to take charge in a number of projects as well as collaborate with others on original pieces. This was enough to sign me up and plan to live in New York City for a month.

Donna Murphy to Join Lance Roberts on BROADWAY'S CALLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2020


Broadway veteran Lance Roberts' guest this week is Two Time Tony Award winner, Donna Murphy. The conversation features Lance and his guest talking about THE MOMENT his guest got THE CALL to make their Broadway debut. This week is special since Lance And Donna have been friends since high school and started the dream together.

Short+Sweet Hollywood Cancels, Announces Future Plans
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2020


Short+Sweet is the 'biggest little festival in the world'. Showcasing short form theatre, film, dance and more, versions of the festival are presented in 35 cities in 10 countries around the world.

10 Places to Take Online Acting Classes from Home!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020


New online platforms have launched just since the beginning of the health crisis, to help those looking to hone their craft continue to do so from home. Many classes are even taught by Broadway professionals. Other institutions have simply shifted their in-person classes to a virtual format, taught over Zoom or an equivalent platform.

Rose Bruford Guest Artist Master Teachers Deliver Summer Master Classes & Workshops Online
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020


London's Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has assembled world-renowned Master Teachers to deliver Online Summer Master-Classes and Workshops in July 2020.

Latino Theater Company Goes Online With LATINO THEATER CO. LIVE Conversation Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2020


The Latino Theater Company is going online with Latino Theater Co. LIVE, a series of online conversations hosted by Xavi Moreno.

Award Winning Actress Shirley Knight Dies at 83
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2020


Beloved actress Shirley Knight passed away from natural causes on April 22nd at the home of her daughter, Kaitlin Hopkins, in San Marcos, TX.

Richard Skipper to Interview Linda Purl on Facebook Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020


Monday, April 13 at 5 pm EST, Richard Skipper interviews Linda Purl for an intimate chat on how the coronavirus has affected her, and on her advice to her many fans. Plus, they'll be responding to your comments and questions. Imagine a?oeInside the Actor's Studio,a?? but with Skipper's own personal style.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Submissions Now Accepted For Short+Sweet Hollywood Festival, Opening In September
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2020


Short+Sweet is the world's largest performing arts festival and is dedicated to original short form Theatre, Film and Dance.

Diversionary Theatre Has Announced Their WELCOME TO LA MISA, BABY 2020 D-Tours Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2020


Diversionary has announced their 2020 D-Tours production of WELCOME TO LA MISA, BABY which will tour the San Diego Unified School District as part of the Arts Education and Outreach programming.

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