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Summer Movies At Sarasota Opera House To Begin Saturday, June 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021

Sarasota Opera has announced the initial lineup for the 2021 summer movie series, which will open with “La Cage aux Folles” on Saturday, June 5.

Arizona Broadway Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2021

Arizona Broadway Theatre has announced its 2021-2022 season this week. The Broadway-style productions will appear on ABT's Mainstage, with two limited engagement shows on the Encore Room stage, beginning this Fall. Get the full schedule and tickets information.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Natalie King as director of RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021

Natalie King is an accomplished actor, director, and teacher here in the Dallas Ft Worth area.  After beginning her career as an actor, she fell in love with the art of storytelling.  She created a performance company called Universal Connection which toured dozens of elementary schools in Dallas and Mesquite with Young Audiences. 

QUEER BUTOH 2021 to Begin Streaming This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021

Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute, in collaboration with Howl Arts presents Queer Butoh 2021 on June 8, 15 and 22nd, 2021 at 8pm, streaming free at www.howlarts.org. After each live stream, the video presentations will be available at www.vimeo.com/vangeline until June 30, 2021.

TheatreZone  Announces Season 17 Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2021

TheatreZone's concert series for the 2021-2022 season includes the return of the extremely popular Mersey Beatles, who have sold out shows on its stage for the past four seasons, as well as a world premiere and three great new concerts.

Union Station Unveils New Permanent Exhibit RPO: THE ROMANCE OF MAIL AND RAIL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020

This morning at 10 a.m., Union Station and GEHA officials cut the ribbon to open a fascinating new exhibit and tribute to the American postal pioneers of the Railway Mail Service (RMS) and Railway Post Office (RPO). This new addition to Union Station's permanent exhibition space, “Union Station Stories,” is being presented and made possible by Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), whose founding in 1937 was by a small group of local RPO employees. 

Theater Stories: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, The Ghost of Impresario David Belasco & More About The Belasco Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2020

This week's Theater Stories features The Belasco Theater! Learn about the legendary theater-maker David Belasco, the history of the theater's Broadway plays, the apartment built above the theater and more!

Jason Nix Releases New Single 'Made For Me' From Debut EP 'Money On You'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2020

Today, Nashville singer-songwriter Jason Nix shares his new single 'Made For Me,' from his forthcoming EP Money On You, due to be released September 25.

Anatomy of a Showtune: 'Summertime' from PORGY AND BESS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2020

Though the reach of Gershwin's classic tunes has proved vast, no other song from his canon has quite matched the monumental success of Porgy and Bess' opening aria, 'Summertime.'

Ensemble Theatre Announces Finalists of PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced the three finalists of the second annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, held in memory of writer, critic, and arts advocate, Jackie Demaline.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

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!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020

How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Launches Folksbiene LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2020

If audiences cannot go to Broadway right now, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene) will bring the stage to them

Rudi Arrowood & Emma Alley Of Charleston Light Opera Guild's Upcoming Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Richard Allen - Jan 13, 2020

Charleston Light Opera Guild is kicking off 2020 with their highly anticipated production of the classic The Sound of Music, set to debut on January 17th at The Clay Center in the Maier Performance Hall.

Meet The Acclaimed Author of THE INHERITANCE, Matthew Lopez
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2019

This season brings Matthew Lopez' Olivier Award-winning, two-part drama, The Inheritance, to the Broadway stage.

Leslie Sacks Gallery Presents Joe Goode | Environmental Impacts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019

Leslie Sacks Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of mixed media works on paper by renowned Los Angeles artist, Joe Goode. Environmental Impacts will present works on paper across four bodies of work from the acclaimed artist--Tornados, Ocean Blue, Forest Fires and Environmental Impact (Shotguns). Much like the real-world experience of the subjects themselves, these compositions are all-at-once terrifying, beautiful, brooding, and awe-inspiring in their magnitude and dynamism.

Photo Flash: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Brings Billie Holiday To Life At ICT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019

Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday when International City Theatre presents an acclaimed musical portrait of one of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists of all time.

Sarah Mirza Releases Spiritual Fantasy Novel
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2019

Author Sarah Mirza announces the promotion of her spiritual fantasy, Lord Santa's Review.

The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 25, 2019

The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival will feature a deep and diverse program of more than 150 films, including some of the hottest titles on the festival circuit today, and an array of special guests from throughout the industry, and from across the globe. This year's lineup includes award-winning actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke, noted actor Ann Dowd, international bestselling author John Grisham, actor Dennis Christopher, acclaimed filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu - plus more than 100 filmmakers in all.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Brings Billie Holiday to Life at ICT
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2019

Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday when International City Theatre presents an acclaimed musical portrait of one of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists of all time. With Karole Foreman(ICT's award-winning production of Fences) in the title role, music direction by Stephan Terry and Ebony Rep producing artistic director Wren T. Brown at the helm, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson gets a three-week run Oct. 18 through Nov. 3.

BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY Documentary Original Soundtrack Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2019

The soundtrack for Focus Features' award-winning, feel-good documentary, Bathtubs Over Broadway is out today!

BWW Review: GREASE is Still The Word at Theatre Tuscaloosa
by David Edward Perry - Jul 16, 2019

Theatre Tuscaloosa's production of 'Grease' is definitely automatic, systematic and hydromatic. Watching talented young actors breathe life into this classic musical is well worth the trip. 'Grease' is definitely still the word.

The Connection FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Connection have there been?
The Connection has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1963.
What awards has The Connection been nominated for?
The Connection has been nominated for several awards. Jack Gelber was nominated for Best Author at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was also nominated for Best All-Around Production at the Obie Awards, with Julian Beck and Judith Malina receiving the nomination. Additionally, Jack Gelber was nominated for Best New Play at the Obie Awards.
What awards has The Connection won?
The Connection has won several awards, including Best Author (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Gelber, Best All-Around Production (Obie Awards) for Julian Beck, Best All-Around Production (Obie Awards) for Judith Malina, and Best New Play (Obie Awards) for Jack Gelber.

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