Amina Khayyam Dance Company Takes YERMA on Tour This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014
AMINA KHAYYAM DANCE COMPANY, the UK-based contemporary dance company who use KATHAK as the core narrative in making new work, is based in the south of England and run by its founder and artistic director, Amina Khayyam.
Asian Arts Initiative Kicks Off 2014 National Asian American Theater Conference Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2014
Asian Arts Initiative will serve as the host for the 4th National Asian American Theater Conference and Festival, presented by the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Actors (CAATA) this October, bringing the event to Philadelphia for the first time. The Conference and Festival (ConFest) will feature a series of Asian American theater productions open to the general public and offer conference attendees a full schedule of professional development programming under the 2014 theme 'Home: Here? There? Where?' from today, Oct. 8-12, 2014.
American Theater Company Continues 30th Anniversary Season with Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2014
American Theater Company (ATC), 1909 W. Byron Street, continues its 30th Anniversary season with the World Premiere of The Humans, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and ATC signature playwright Stephen Karam and directed by ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli,November 14 - December 21; with an official opening night of Monday, November 17. The Humans is produced here under special arrangement with New York's Roundabout Theatre Company where it will premiere in New York next season.
Anna D. Shapiro Will Take Over as Steppenwolf Artistic Director, Campus Expansion Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's longest-standing, most distinguished ensemble theater, announced today new leadership and unveiled plans for a future campus expansion. Steppenwolf ensemble member and Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro will succeed Martha Lavey as artistic director at the conclusion of the current season in fall 2015.
'America the Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth'
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 16, 2014
Award-winning filmmaker Darryl Roberts takes an unflinching look at the insidious effects of our culture's preoccupation with sex in 'America the Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth' premiering this fall across the United States.
Asian Arts Initiative to Host 2014 National Asian American Theater Conference, 10/8-12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2014
Asian Arts Initiative will serve as the host for the 4th National Asian American Theater Conference and Festival, presented by the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Actors (CAATA) this October, bringing the event to Philadelphia for the first time. The Conference and Festival (ConFest) will feature a series of Asian American theater productions open to the general public and offer conference attendees a full schedule of professional development programming under the 2014 theme "Home: Here? There? Where?" from Oct. 8-12, 2014.
Kids' Night on Broadway Returns to Hershey Theatre for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2014
Kids' Night on Broadway is a year-round national audience development program of The Broadway League, the national trade association of the Broadway industry, created to introduce kids and young adults to the magical world of theatrical entertainment. Hershey Theatre will participate on Wednesday, September 24, when Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat visits town.
Jane Houdyshell, Rosie Perez, Jerry Adler and More to Join Larry David in Broadway's FISH IN THE DARK; Spring Dates Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2014
Tickets go on sale today for FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and co-creator of 'Seinfeld.' FISH IN THE DARK, to be directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will mark Larry David's Broadway debut and will feature Jayne Houdyshell, Jake Cannavale, Jonny Orsini, Rosie Perez, and Jerry Adler. The production will begin previews Monday, February 2, and open on Thursday, March 5 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Stanton Welch's La Bayadère Makes Australian Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2014
One of Bollywood's brightest stars, Australian born Pallavi Sharda will add a touch of Bollywood glamour to the opening night of Stanton Welch's La Bayadère when she joins Melbourne's glitterati for its Australian première this August.
Broadway Babies - Meet the Broadway Class of 2014, Fall Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 26, 2014
In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or established stars, these Broadway babies will soon take their very first bows on the grandest stages in the world.
Meet all of the Great White Way's newest stars below, and be sure to let us know who you're most looking forward to seeing onstage!
TV: Meet the New Kids on Broadway- the Cast of THIS IS OUR YOUTH!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2014
THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producerScott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and will star Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson. The cast met the press yesterday at the Cort Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with the full company on the Broadway-bound play. Check out what they had to say below!
Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound THIS IS OUR YOUTH Company Poses for the Press at Cort Theatre
by Walter McBride - Aug 15, 2014
THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producerScott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and will star Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson. The cast met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to bring you photo coverage from the festivities!
FREEZE FRAME: Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin & the Cast of THIS IS OUR YOUTH Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - Aug 14, 2014
THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producerScott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and will star Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson. The cast met the press just this morning, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to bring you photo coverage - check out a first look below!
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Launch Houston Ballet's 2014-15 Season; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014
From September 4-14, 2014, Houston Ballet launches its 45th season with the company premiere of John Neumeier's three-act ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream. The ballet is based on Shakespeare's lighthearted play of the same name and follows the hijinks and hilarity that ensues when a well-intentioned plan with a love potion goes awry. Created in 1977, A Midsummer Night's Dream has served as Mr. Neumeier's calling card, being seen as one of his most joyous and popular creations. Houston Ballet is the first American ballet company to perform the famous work and it is the first piece by Mr. Neumeier to enter the Houston Ballet repertoire.
Up on the Marquee: THIS IS OUR YOUTH
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2014
THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producer Scott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and will star Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson. Check out the marquee below!
VYT to Open 26th Season with WEST SIDE STORY, 8/8-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2014
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens its 26th Anniversary Season with the original Broadway musical version of West Side Story at the Herberger Theatre Center from August 8 through 24.
Stanton Welch's La Bayadère Makes Australian Debut, Aug. 28
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 25, 2014
One of Bollywood's brightest stars, Australian born Pallavi Sharda will add a touch of Bollywood glamour to the opening night of Stanton Welch's La Bayadère when she joins Melbourne's glitterati for its Australian première this August.