Raúl Esparza News

Brooklyn Public Library announced today the lineup for its inaugural digital Shakespeare program presented in association with The Public Theater.

While not exactly a moment of déjà vu, I did feel a sense of the familiar while listening to director Saheem Ali's new podcast production of Anne Washburn's provocative play of Trump-era liberal ideology, SHIPWRECK, subtitled 'a History Play about 2017'. It was followed almost immediately by an internal debate as to whether or not it was okay to mention in in this review.

Today's top stories: Tim Curry and more original Rocky Horror Picture Show cast members will reunite for a benefit, the film adaptation of 13 the Musical resumes casting, and more!

Broadway favorites Lonny Price and Leigh Silverman have come together with the best of Broadway to inspire you to get out there and VOTE. We all might be feeling a little down right now, but there is reason for hope as we  inch closer to the election! 

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a reunion!  Join Seth and James as the cast of the Actors Fund HAIR concert reunite with Julia Murney, Adam Pascal, Lillias White and Annie Golden.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the presentation of a $6,000 check to JBJ Soul Kitchen Food Bank in Wainscott, raised as a portion of the donations received during the one-night-only Starry Night Gala Telethon, which aired virtually at baystreet.org.

Today we celebrate Broadway favorite and Tony- nominee, Raul Esparza!

Bruce Sabath (Company, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, Cagney)  will headline an outdoor benefit concert for Bedford Playhouse, the nonprofit film and cultural center, this Saturday October 17th at 3pm (rain date Sunday, October 18th, 3pm).

From Broadway to Bedford -- nonprofit film and cultural center, Bedford Playhouse is excited for the next installment of their wildly successful outdoor music series, Music in the Air, featuring actor and singer Bruce Sabath and Wicked's very own music director, Dan Micciche.

Broadway may be closed, but your favorite stars are more active than ever, donating their time a?" virtually a?" to raise funds for important non-profit causes.

For residents of Westchester and day-trippers from New York City, The Croton-on-Hudson Arts Festival has for years been a highlight of the arrival of fall. Set in beautiful Senasqua Park on the Hudson River, rows and rows of artists booths dotted the grounds, with enticing food vendors, jugglers, musical acts, all creating the perfect fall vibe.

For residents of Westchester and day-trippers from New York City, The Croton-on-Hudson Arts Festival has for years been a highlight of the arrival of fall.

Tune in to watch LIFT EVERY VOICE: A Celebration of our Youth in their Truth a virtual concert on Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm EST, as Broadway's Babies youth from around the globe share their stories, struggles, and joys through song, dance, and spoken word in response to their experiences during the COVID shutdowns and more.

Porchlight Music Theatre held PorchlightPalooza, a three-day virtual festival Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23,  in lieu of its cancelled March 23 ICONS GALA.

Here are 10 of my favorite theatre-related videos, podcasts, and articles!

Ken Davenport has announced the September lineup of guests appearing on The Producer's Perspective LIVE! The Producer's Perspective LIVE! celebrates Episode 70 on September 1 at 8:00pm with Raul Esparza, esteemed Actor of stage and screen (Cabaret, The Rocky Horror Show, Company, a?oeLaw and Order: SVUa??, a?oeBoJack Horsemana??).

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a new three-day celebration and fundraiser in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23, which will include performances from Chicago's best talents, an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey and more.

Find out which Broadway stars BWW readers want as part of their dream virtual performances!

This weekend (July 25-26) in live streaming: Broadway gathers to support Joe Biden, Megan Hilty sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

AIDS WALK: LIVE AT HOME shared today that the previously announced star-studded line-up for Sunday's virtual broadcast will now also include Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Glenn Close, Anne Hathaway, Patti LaBelle, Jordin Sparks, Harvey Fierstein, Raul Esparza, Norm Lewis and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.