The Light of the World 1920

Opened: January 6, 1920

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Boston Modern Orchestra Projects Ends Season With Free Concert in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 26th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024�"25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Lyric Stage Boston in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024


Lyric Stage Boston will present the fun and fizzy musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. 

Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.

Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024


Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

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!

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023


The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!

Taylor Swift & More Nominated For 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023


Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Whodunit? Key Books in Detective Fiction on View at The Grolier Club Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


Explore the origins of the detective story at the Grolier Club NYC. Don't miss the 'Whodunit? Key Books in Detective Fiction' exhibition from Nov 30, 2023 - Feb 10, 2024.

PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 3, 2023


Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

INSIDE OTHER SPACES Exhibition Comes to Haus der Kunst in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023


Following three years of research and development, Haus der Kunst, Munich’s global centre for contemporary art, will present a landmark exhibition as part of its ongoing re-examination of overlooked histories. 

Discover the Future of Sustainable Shipping Aboard the Wavertree
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023


Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a free talk aboard the Wavertree tall ship, featuring Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer. Dive into the world of sustainable travel, explore the efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry, and gain valuable insights from the International Maritime Organization.

Previews: CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Progressive Arts
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 13, 2023


Progressive Arts is recognized as a boutique conservatory and local community theater company for pre-teens, teens, and adults of all abilities and talents. It is inclusive of special needs actors and their families.

Review: 54 SINGS BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS! at 54 Below
by Chris Struck - Jun 29, 2023


A rotating cast of Broadway talent shares some of the classics that have made the artform infamous for pulling at the heartstrings

R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT Becomes The First Canadian Opera To Win Best New Opera In North America!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that its 2023 Award for BEST NEW OPERA—a major recognition for an opera introduced in North America during the previous calendar year—goes to composer Nicole Lizée and librettist Nicolas Billon for R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT, a Tapestry Opera production in collaboration with OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) University. 

Review: SUSANNAH at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 14, 2023


It is a brilliant production of the second-most produced American opera. (After 'Porgy and Bess') Gorgeous scenic effects and world-class voices.

Joe Spano & More to Star in Rolling Southern California Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023


Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.

23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2023


Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, 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 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

SCHOOL OF ROCK, ONCE, THE BODYGUARD & More Lead Chicago's April 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Apr 5, 2023


Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Once, The Bodyguard, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and more!

REVIEW: Georgina Hopson and Emily Havea Shine As The Showgirls Making Their Way In A Man's World In GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
by Jade Kops - Feb 22, 2023


Georgina Hopson and Emily Havea deliver the requisite sass and shine as the leading ladies of GENTLEMEN PERFER BLONDES.

The 2023 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Young Opera Singers Win $12,000 Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023


The winners of the 51st George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, were announced at the conclusion of the competition's final round this evening, which took place at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. The event took place before an in-person audience for the first time since 2020, and was also livestreamed.

Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more.

IRRELEVANT Announced At Seven Dials Playhouse, 9- 28 January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023


4 Le Gallienne Theatre Company in association  with Seven Dials Playhouse presents  the world premiere of Irrelevant, Monday 9th- Saturday 28th January 2023.

Le Gallienne Theatre Company And Seven Dials Playhouse Present The World Premiere Of IRRELEVANT January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2022


4 Le Gallienne Theatre Company in association  with Seven Dials Playhouse presents  the world premiere of Irrelevant, Monday 9th- Saturday 28th January 2023.

Review: CHICAGO at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 17, 2022


It is no secret why the musical Chicago, now playing at the National Theatre, is such a long-running hit lauded by the public and critics alike. It is the ultimate in cynical musicals and will be applauded as long as “the world goes round” with avarice, immorality, and greed.

The Light of the World FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Light of the World have there been?
The Light of the World has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1920.

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