Review: The Cure at Troy at Quintessence Theater
by G K Schatzman - Feb 6, 2022
A modest audience was drawn into the reeks and roars of a rare production of Seamus Heaney’s The Cure at Troy on Saturday night around the intimate, runway-style stage at Quintessence Theater in Philadelphia, directed by Alexaner Burns. Actor Steven Anthony Wright leaving a definitive stamp on a challenging role as the savaged Philoctetes.
Adelaide Biennial Artist Calls For 1000 Messages in a Bottle
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021
Artist Laith McGregor is calling on members of the public to contribute their own 'message in a bottle' for one of his most ambitious large-scale installations to date as part of the 2022 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Free/State.
Every Broadway Cameo in TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2021
Check out our complete guide to every musical theatre cameo in tick, tick…BOOM! Although Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaption of tick, tick…BOOM! already features an all-star cast the film features an endless amount of cameos that would keep any musical theatre fan excited.
The Ritz Theatre Company Celebrates Reopening With ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021
The Ritz Theatre Company is presenting the first show of its 'Grand Reopening' season, Once on This Island, a Caribbean-set musical celebration of love, hope, and life from the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. The production runs at The Ritz from September 17th through October 3rd.
TheatreWorks to Reopen October 2021 With LIZARD BOY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will resume in-person performances when it launches its previously announced 51st season, featuring eight plays and musicals presented October 2021 through August 2022, kicking off with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy.
BWW Interview: PLAIDS' David Engel FOREVER Performing in Brotherhood
by Gil Kaan - Aug 2, 2021
That triple-threat talent named David Engel will once again grace the Musical Theatre West stage in FOREVER PLAID 30th ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT beginning August 5th, but this time socially distancing at Blair Field near by. Since David originated the PLAID role of Smudge, he has performed on many a stage from Broadway to his home away from home Musical Theatre West. David managed to answer my queries while in the car on the way to his husband Larry Raben’s opening night of SCHOOL OF ROCK he directed at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in Ivins, Utah.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces One-Day Sale for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre today announced a one-day sale for 25% off tickets for Little Shop of Horrors, running November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022. Little Shop of Horrors was originally planned for the 2020 holiday season, but postponed due to the pandemic.
30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021
There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!
The Public Theater Of San Antonio Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2021
The Public Theater of San Antonio has announced the productions it will be producing in their upcoming 2021-2022 Season! Ticket prices can be found online now, and season tickets will go on sale in late summer of 2021.
Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021
The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!
Wake Up With BWW 2/19: Liza Minnelli Birthday Tribute Concert, Miscast Will Stream Online, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2021
Today's top stories: Liza Minnelli birthday concert will feature Chita Rivera, Joel Grey, Catherine Zeta Jones, Andrew Rannells, Nathan Lane, and more, plus @MCC_Theater's Miscast will stream for free, and more!
Stage and Screen Star Peter Mark Richman Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2021
Peter Mark Richman, the acclaimed actor, author, playwright and artist, died of natural causes at his home in Woodland Hills, California at 10:00 AM on January 14, 2021. He was 93.