Feature: Breaking Down Barriers at The Brooklyn Ballet
by Lora Strum - Apr 20, 2023
For Lynn Parkerson, the founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Ballet -- one of the only ballet companies to feature an interdisciplinary performance style -- looking back on 20 years of breaking down barriers is what inspires her to keep moving forward.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023
This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
The Many Faces of Nathan Lane: A Look Back on His Career Onstage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2023
Nathan Lane returns to Broadway this season in the new play Pictures From Home! Last seen on Broadway in 2019 in Gary: the Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Lane has had an extremely diverse career, spanning over 30 years. Take a walk down memory lane with highlights from The Producers, Guys & Dolls, The Addams Family, Angels in America, and more!
Cast Announced For THE BAND'S VISIT at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the cast for the European première of David Yazbek and Itamar Moses' multi-Tony award-winning musical The Band's Visit, directed in a new production by Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst.Cast and onstage band: Alon Moni Aboutboul, Sharif Afifi, Jason Alder, Marc Antolin, Harel Glazer, Levi Goldmeier, Ido Gonen, Michal Horowicz, Emma Kingston, Shira Kravitz, Nitai Levi, Yali Topol Margalith, Ashley Margolis, Carlos Mendoza de Hevia, Miri Mesika, Peter Polycarpou, Ant Romero, Idlir Shyti, Maya Kristal Tenenbaum, Sargon Yelda, Baha Yetkin.
Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022
Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.
Full Cast and Further Dates Added For The Tour Of SOME MOTHERS DO 'AVE 'EM
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022
The producers of the highly acclaimed UK tour of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em have announced the casting of Susie Blake returning as Frank's disapproving mother-in-law Mrs Fisher, Moray Treadwell as Mr Luscombe/Mr Worthington, James Paterson as Father O'Hara and Ben Watson as Desmond/Constable.
JERSEY BOYS is Coming to the Van Wezel in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2021
Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys is set to play at the Van Wezel on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
JERSEY BOYS Tour is Coming to the State Theatre June 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021
The State Theatre will welcome the touring company of Jersey Boys on Sunday, June 5th! Show time is 7:00PM. Tickets range from $65 - $71 and are on sale now. This performance is recommended for ages 16+.
Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel Will Perform at the Black Box
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
Leading lady Beth Leavel is a Tony Award-winning legend who has starred on Broadway in The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone, Bandstand, Mamma Mia!, Young Frankenstein, 42nd Street, Crazy For You, The Civil War, Show Boat, Baby It's You, and Elf. Her film and TV credits include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Unusuals.
JERSEY BOYS is Coming to the Times-Union Center January 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play at the Times-Union Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go ON SALE on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.