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Closing: September 24, 1978

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15th Anniversary Concert Season Starts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023


“After three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, including debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together,” said Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts.

Buck Creek Playhouse to Present SORDID LIVES in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023


Buck Creek Players will present the first show of its 50th season with this play on their mainstage. 6 live in-person performances will be held at the playhouse starting Friday, August 4th and running through Sunday, August 13th. 

Broadway Murder Mysteries and Quiet Events to Present DEATH AT THE DISCO in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023


Broadway Murder Mysteries, in collaboration with Quiet Events, will present a one-of-a-kind event that combines an interactive murder mystery with a silent disco dance party. Step into the golden age of disco as they take you back to 1978, the height of the disco era, at The Grand Paradiso, NYC's legendary nightclub.

Review: New Tampa Players Present GREASE at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - Jul 22, 2023


It's a hit or miss show, but the youthful cast and the new performing arts facility make it worth your while.

Elliot Norton Award-Winning Annette Miller to Return to Shakespeare & Company in GOLDA'S BALCONY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023


Don't miss Annette Miller as she returns to Shakespeare & Company in the iconic role of Golda Meir in Golda's Balcony. Experience the inspiring true story of the Russian immigrant-turned-American school teacher and fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Additional performances have been added, so get your tickets now!

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Review: GREASE at The Premiere Playhouse
by Sonja Niles - Jun 23, 2023


The Premiere Playhouse production of Grease checks off a lot of the boxes of what a great night at the theatre is all about. The band, led by Music Director Matthew Walicke provided a tight sound for this talented cast to rely on by setting a great pace and maintaining a good flow to this production. They facilitated seamless scene changes with their reprises and added a nice level of energy to the production.  

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Presents 2023 Music Scholarships
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


For the first time since opening the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Museum in Stony Brook last fall, LIMEHOF recently awarded its annual music scholarships to five graduating students from across Long Island in a special ceremony held in the main exhibit hall.

THE NORMAL HEART & More Lead Boston's June 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - May 31, 2023


Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. June 2023's top picks include The Normal Heart, The Color Purple, and more!

Review: David Mamet's REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS OR BINKY RUDICH AND THE TWO SPEED CLOCK at Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - May 15, 2023


Mamet’s full-length comedy penned to appeal to young audiences premiered in 1978 at the Town Hall Performing Arts Center in Flushing, Queens a borough of New York City. The plot is messy, convoluted, and at some times almost mind-warping. The story follows the adventures of Binky Rudich, his friend Vivian Mooster and an almost human-like sheep Bob as they struggle to get the two-speed clock to work. Soon, Binky’s mother known as Mrs. Rudich calls for Binky to come down for lunch, Binky decides to hit the clock with a hammer one last time hoping to make it work. Suddenly the kids have blasted nearly 50 lightyears away from anything they’ve known to the planet of Crestview.

Review: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES DREAM ON at Castle Craig Players
by Sean Fallon - May 14, 2023


On Saturday, May 13, 2023, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate installment of playwright Roger Bean’s Marvelous Wonderettes jukebox musical series, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES DREAM ON, as put on by the Castle Craig Players, at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse, in Meriden, CT. 

Streaming Review: All The Cool Kids Are Watching GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES On Paramount+
by Bobby Patrick - Apr 21, 2023


This show has kicked off with a bang in Bobby’s books and we can’t recommend it highly enough to everyone GREASE fan or newbie alike

Now Hiring: Costume Specialist, Dancers, & More - BWW Classifieds
by - Apr 20, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/20/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

THE SALVAGERS World Premiere & More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its 2023–24 season of four plays.

Princeton University Jazz Festival Features Artemis, Rudresh Mahanthappa & Bird Calls, Rufus Reid, April 15
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023


Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents the annual Princeton University Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 15. The festival features Artemis, Jazz at Princeton's chair Rudresh Mahanthappa and his Bird Calls ensemble, jazz greats playing with Princeton's exceptional student groups, and the legendary Rufus Reid with the Creative Large Ensemble.

Cara Ricketts, Joel Ashur & More to Star in World Premiere of James Ijames' GOOD BONES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023


The cast is set for the world premiere of Good Bones, the next play from Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames.

A World Premiere, West Coast Premieres & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023


San Francisco Playhouse has announced its 21st season, to be presented September 2023 to September 2024. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

BMOP/sound Releases Carlos Surinach: Acrobat of Gods
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2023


Known as the nation's foremost label launched by an orchestra and devoted exclusively to new music, Grammy Award-winning BMOP/sound Releases Carlos Surinach: Acrobat of Gods, the debut recording of three Martha Graham ballets by Spanish-American composer Carlos Surinach. Within a decade of arriving to the United States in the 1950s,

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Names 10 Finalists Including Zadie Smith, Francisca Da Silveira & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023


The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest international prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces Cuban-American Composer Tania León as Next Composer-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023


The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Cuban-American composer Tania León will be its next Composer-in-Residence, succeeding Brett Dean. The appointment will span two seasons, beginning in September 2023, and will include a world premiere in 2023/24 and a UK premiere in 2024/25.

Broadway Lover's Guide to Max
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2022


Max offers a collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia's catalog and a roster of new Max Originals, plus acquired franchises and films. Among those include an impressive lineup of muscials, plays, and films that theater lovers will enjoy. From Grease to In the Heights to Cats, check out what Broadway lovers can stream on Max now!

Photos: First Look at AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 3, 2022


Rubicon Theatre Company has released production photos for the fifth show of its 2022-2023 “Welcome Home” season, the 1978 Tony Award-winning musical celebration, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, featuring the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, conceived by Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby, Jr., musical direction by William Foster McDaniel, choreography by Dominique Kelley and directed by Wren T. Brown.

Slovo Theater Group, Matt Braunger & More Announced for The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage December Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022


Millennium Stage will offer free live community performances, streamed live, plus online programs and film screenings, Wednesday–Sunday each week throughout our campus.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022


Just in time for the holidays, Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the fifth show of its 2022-2023 “Welcome Home” season, the 1978 Tony Award-winning musical celebration, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’.

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