Conversation Piece 1934

Opened: October 23, 1934

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Interview: Eric Robitaille of FIGARO at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - Apr 10, 2024


Nutley Little Theatre presents FIGARO by Charles Morey, directed by Eric Robitaille. FIGARO is a modern day adaptation of the classic French play “Le Mariage De Figaro”.

James Conlon Presents The Music Of William Grant Still And Alexander Zemlinsky, February-March 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024


This February and March, James Conlon directs and curates a series of performances and events across Los Angeles highlighting the music of William Grant Still and Alexander Zemlinsky around the momentous return of Conlon’s Recovered Voices initiative at LA Opera featuring the Los Angeles premiere of Still’s Highway 1, USA and the revival of Zemlinsky’s The Dwarf (Der Zwerg) from February 24 to March 17. 

Master Drawings New York Announces Spring Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Master Drawings New York, the premier U.S. drawings showcase, will take place from January 27 through February 3, 2024. The exhibition will feature exceptional and rare works on paper from the 15th to the 21st centuries, as well as paintings and sculpture. Don't miss this highly anticipated event!

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky & More Set for The Wallis Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present sweeping array of bold and diverse programming for the fall/winter of its 2023/2024 Season.

Charleston Symphony Announces 2023-2024 Season Featuring Michelle Cann, Pinchas Zukerman & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023


The Charleston Symphony has announced their complete 2023-24 season, featuring eight Masterworks Series and four Pops concerts.

Chicago's Harris Theater for Music and Dance Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023


The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced its 20th anniversary season, bringing pioneering artists from around the globe to Chicago and continuing to champion the world-class ensembles and arts organizations that call the city home.

The Apollo Season Features Jazz Commission And Hip-Hop Concerts, AFRICA NOW! Festival, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023


As The Apollo gears up for a historic 2023 with the opening of The Apollo's Victoria Theater and the renovation of the Historic Theater, the iconic Harlem nonprofit announced additional upcoming concerts, comedy shows, and educational programs for the winter and spring of 2023.

Cree Carrico & Jeanna de Waal to Star in Blake Allen's INSOMNIA at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022


Award-winning composer Blake Allen will present the world premiere of his original musical work “INSOMNIA” at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall — on Tuesday, November 8 at 8 PM, with Cree Carrico & Jeanna de Waal.

The Apollo Theater, ACO & NBT to Present THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


On Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 pm ET live and in-person, three major, mission-aligned organizations-the Apollo and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), with co-curation by National Black Theatre (NBT)- will present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout.

Review Roundup: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Kicks Off First National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022


The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!

American Composers Orchestra & The Apollo Theater Co-Present THE GATHERING - A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2022


American Composers Orchestra continues its 2021-2022 season, under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Bermel and President Melissa Ngan, with The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout co-presented by ACO and the Apollo Theater and co-curated with National Black Theatre in partnership with Gateways Music Festival and Harlem Chamber Players, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 8pm at the Apollo.

BAM Announces 'A New York Season: A Celebration of Our City's Artists'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2021


BAM has announced A New York Season, a celebratory homecoming that brings together a league of artists who have made, and continue to make, New York City the culture capital of the world.

Matt Haimovitz to Release PRIMAVERA I THE WIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2021


On June 11, 2021, multi-Grammy nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz’s next recording, PRIMAVERA I the wind, will be released on the PENTATONE Oxingale Series. The new digital album features the first fourteen of 81 new pieces written for Haimovitz, commissioned by THE PRIMAVERA PROJECT.

Cellist Matt Haimovitz Announces THE PRIMAVERA PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2021


On June 11, 2021, multi-Grammy nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz's next recording, PRIMAVERA I: the wind, will be released on the PENTATONE Oxingale Series.

Andris Nelsons Returns to BSO After Nearly a Year's Absence Due to the Pandemic; New Online Programming Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021


Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced new BSO NOW video streams for January, plus much more! Thursday, January 14, at noon: Stefan Asbury leads a Boston Symphony Orchestra program including Thomas Adès’ Dawn, Debussy’s Printemps, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending with violin soloist Elena Urioste, and more.

Boulanger Initiative Presents Sarah Cahill's THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: IN CONVERSATION AND PERFORMANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020


Sarah Cahill presents The Future is Female: In Conversation and Performance hosted by Boulanger Initiative, a nonprofit organization working for greater inclusivity in music.

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!

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! 

BWW Feature: Top 5 Shows to See at the PuSh Festival in Vancouver!
by Alyson Eng - Jan 9, 2020


With a New Year comes another great year of theatre in Vancouver! Starting off 2020, the 16th year of the annual PuSh International Performing Arts Festival will take off from January 21st to February 9th. It will be taking place at many different venues across the Vancouver area and will feature 27 works from 24 companies from 9 countries. The festival focuses on inspiring risk-takers and creators looking to strengthen their interests with the modern world. The PuSh Festival will spark deep conversation about politics and artistry that will leave you wanting more! The following is a list of the top 5 shows I am most interested in for this festival!

PuSh Festival Presents Emotionally Honest, Socially Charged 2020 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2019


PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh) presents its 16th annual edition from January 21 to February 9, 2020 at various venues across the Lower Mainland. Featuring 27 works from 24 companies from nine countries a?" including six world premieres a?" the festival line-up is dedicated to creative risk-taking and dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration. PuSh 2020 is a poignant reminder of art's power to bring communities together and effect change.

Richmond Theatre Announces A Star-Studded New Season Of Shows For 2020
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019


Following a hugely successful Autumn season where Richmond Theatre celebrated 120 years of inspiring theatre, Richmond Theatre announces its' Winter season, jam-packed with beloved classics, gripping adaptions and toe-tapping music nights.

A List of Calgary's Upcoming 2019/2020 Season
by Vicki Trask - Sep 7, 2019


Calgary's thriving theatre season officially got under way this September with the opening of Stage West's a?oeThere Goes The Bridea??. Broadway World has compiled a list of some of the exciting upcoming shows that Calgarians and visitors can look forward to in this 2019/2020 season.

The Jewish Museum's Leonard Cohen: A Crack In Everything Exhibit Opens April 12
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2019


The Jewish Museum will present Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything, a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the imagination and legacy of the influential singer/songwriter, man of letters, and global icon from Montreal, Canada. The exhibition will be on view from April 12 through September 8, 2019.

BWW Interview: Danny Campos and Donald Andrew Danford in BABES IN TOYLAND at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 18, 2018


The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey kicks off the holiday season with its original musical production of 'Babes in Toyland' from November 23 to December 16.The show was conceived by the company's Founder and Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks. TGS Artist-in-Residence, Perry Arthur Kroeger wrote the adaptation and song lyrics that are set to Victor Hugo's music. It is directed by Lori B. Lawrence, with musical direction by Stephen Fox, and choreography by Jillian Petrie.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at the Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


The Public Theater presents the North American premiere of Girl from the North Country. Written and directed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by music icon Bob Dylan, Girl from the North Country weaves the music of our greatest poet-singer-songwriter into a piercing drama about home, heart, and the searching determination of the American soul. This new musical has been extended three times and will now run through Sunday, December 23.

Conversation Piece FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Conversation Piece have there been?
Conversation Piece has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 1934, Broadway which opened in 1934 and Broadway which opened in 1934.

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