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Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 6, 2024


Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

PARTNERSHIP by Elizabeth Baker to be Presented at Mint Theater in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Mint Theater Company will return to Theatre Row with the American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership, directed by Jackson Grace Gay.

Santino Fontana & Judy Kuhn to Star in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


Classic Stage Company has announced complete programming for their 2023-2024 Season. See what shows are in the lineup, who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Cast Announced for Mint Theater's American Premiere Of CHAINS By Elizabeth Baker At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


On March 11th 2020 Mint Theater Company completed casting for their next production, the long delayed American premiere of Chains by Elizabeth Baker, scheduled to open that May.  

American Premiere of CHAINS by Elizabeth Baker to be Presented at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022


Mint Theater Company announced that Elizabeth Baker’s Chains would make its long delayed American premiere at Theatre Row.

Restart Stages to Conclude This September with A NIGHT WITH DEAF BROADWAY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced artistic works celebrating iconic civil rights leaders, accessibility in the arts, and the rich history of dance in New York City coming to Restart Stages this September—the outdoor performing arts center created to champion the revival and recovery of New York City arts.

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

21 Best Audition Songs For Kids & Teenagers
by Kori Lotito - Jun 27, 2019


Updated September 2023: Finding your best audition song is crucial - especially as a young performer. Check out some great audition song options for kids of all ages and find out how to pick the perfect audition song if you're a kid or teenager!

Fun Facts About All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019


What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!

Mountain Play Association Announces New Executive Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018


The Board of Directors of the Mountain Play Association, San Francisco Bay Area's unique outdoor theater experience, is pleased to announce the selection of a new Executive Director/Artistic Producer. This position will be filled by the current Artistic Producer, Eileen Grady, who will be replacing Sara Pearson at the helm of the historic non-profit theatre. Sara Pearson will remain on staff as Director of Leadership and Development with a focus on fund development, board development, and long-term strategy.  www.mountainplay.org

New York Classical Theatre's ROMEO AND JULIET Moves To Rockefeller Park/Battery Park City For 'Take A Seat' Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2018


After a successful run in Central Park, playing to over 4,000 people, performances resume on Wednesday, June 27 in Rockefeller Park/Battery Park City for New York Classical Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by the company's Founding Artistic Director Stephen Burdman. The production will play this week through June 30, before continuing on to The Battery, Carl Schurz Park, and Brooklyn Bridge Park for performances through July 29. There is no ticketing, and all performances are free and open to the public. Performance schedule can be found at newyorkclassical.org.   

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018


The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

New York Classical Theatre Celebrates 19th Anniversary with ROMEO AND JULIET
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018


New York Classical Theatre (Stephen Burdman, Artistic Director), New York City's only all-free professional Off-Broadway theatre company, is pleased to announce a new production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to celebrate its 19th Anniversary Season. The production, directed by Mr. Burdman, is the company's first staging of Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers, and will be presented in five New York City parks - Central Park, Rockefeller Park/Battery Park City, The Battery, Carl Schurz Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park - with performances from June 5 through July 29 at 7:00 PM. There is no ticketing, and all performances are free and open to the public. New York Classical Theatre also invites audiences to experience unique behind-the-scenes access to open rehearsals on selected dates for each of the five park stagings. 

Ballet BC Launches 2018/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018


Ballet BC is proud to announce its 2018/19 season today marking its 33rd Anniversary and Artistic Director Emily Molnar's 10th year with the company.   Three programs include world premieres and international choreographers showcasing unique artistic voices In dance today. Passionate and distinctly talented, our company of dancers captivate audiences on home, national and global stages.

Houston Symphony to Accompany HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS Live in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.

Houston Symphony to Present HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.

Houston Symphony to Accompany HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS Live in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.

Houston Symphony to Present HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.

Old School Square Announces the 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2017


Old School Square Announces the 2017-18 Season of performances, lectures, exhibits, classes and workshops.

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 26, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 26, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! Welcome to the start of Memorial Day Weekend: It's Friday, May 26, 2017 and time to live life dramatically! It really sounds like we should be cutting a ribbon somewhere to herald the start of the long weekend that kicks off summer, but instead we sit here in front of a computer screen, remembering and reminiscing, in hopes of providing you with something to read while you sit by the pool, waiting for the SPF37 to kick in!

New Chamber Adaptation of Stephen King's DOLORES CLAIBORNE, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN and More Set for New York City Opera's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017


New York City Opera's 2017/2018 season will offer four new mainstage productions at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, including a Spanish-language opera as part of its Ópera en Español series. City Opera will also offer two New York City Opera Concerts in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and a chamber opera series at locations to be announced. New York City Opera Orchestra will be featured in every opera.

American Theater Company Packs Its Basket with Talent for PICNIC This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2017


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its Season 32 with William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning Picnic.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Presents the Los Angeles Premiere of 946: THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2017


The brilliant theatricality of Kneehigh, the innovative United Kingdom-based theater company, will be on display at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts once again when 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips has its Los Angeles premiere.  Based on the beloved book by War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, 946 explores everything we thought we knew about the D-Day landings in this tender musical tale of love and war. Adapted by Morpurgo and Emma Rice, who also directs, 946 is a Kneehigh production presented in association with Birmingham Repertory and Berkeley Repertory Theatres. Performances begin February 9 with the opening on February 10.

Emma Rice and Michael Morpurgo's '946' to Make American Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


Berkeley Rep today announced the American premiere of 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips adapted by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and Emma Rice, with Rice also directing.

Emma Rice and Michael Morpurgo's '946' to Make American Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


Berkeley Rep today announced the American premiere of 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips adapted by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and Emma Rice, with Rice also directing.

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