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The Julia Perry Centenary Celebration & Festival In New York City Full Schedule Announced, March 13-16
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


Join Experiential Orchestra and Videmus for The Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival in New York City from March 13-16, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 5, 2022
by Team BWW - Dec 5, 2022


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 5, 2022.

Noël Coward's HAY FEVER to Open at City Lit Theater in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022


Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe will direct Noël Coward’s 1924 comedy HAY FEVER as the final production of City Lit Theater’s 41st season. It replaces the previously announced AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE, which has been moved to a slot in spring 2023.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Stage AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022


Award-winning actor/director Frank Ferrante re-creates his acclaimed New York and London stage portrayal celebrating America's greatest comedian - Groucho Marx.  You will feel as though Groucho is back, as Ferrante sings, dances and performs classic routines on the North Coast Rep stage, May 2nd & 3rd, 2022 at 7:30pm.

ReadLS Extends Special Promotion to Benefit Riley Children's Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022


CanAdvance, based in New York and recently launched in Indiana, is the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for ReadLS, an option for children struggling with reading or facing learning challenges.

Anchorage Symphony Presents American Voices This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022


On January 22nd, the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra begins the second half of its 76th Classic Concert season with American Voices, an evening of musical stories by American composers.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 14- with Next on Stage, Josh Groban and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2020


Today (May 14) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage premieres, Josh Groban hosts movie night and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 13- with Derek Klena, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jennifer Simard and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2020


Today (May 13) in live streaming: Ben Cameron counts down song about Spring, Laura Michelle Kelly sings Rodgers and Hammerstein and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 12- with James Snyder, Jeanna de Waal, Anika Noni Rose, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2020


Today (May 12) in live streaming: It's the Day of the Show Y'all with Spencer Glass, Ken Davenport chats with James Snyder and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 11- Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020


Today (May 11) in live streaming: Join the BroadwayWorld Book club, JRB and Georgia Stitt visit Stars in the House and so much more!

Roundabout Announces Winners Of Columbia@Roundabout's 2019 New Play Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019


Roundabout Theatre Company and Columbia University School of the Arts have announced the winners of Columbia@Roundabout's 2019 New Play Reading Series. As part of the collaborative partnership between Roundabout Theatre Company and Columbia University, the reading series awards three playwrights from the current MFA program and recent alumni with a cash prize as well as a reading in Roundabout's Rehearsal Hall, followed by a post-reading reception. Five finalists have also received cash prizes in recognition of their exceptional work. No other collaborative partnership in the New York area brings together an esteemed Ivy League MFA program with a Tony Award-winning, not-for-profit theatre. The reading series is made possible by a grant from The Tow Foundation.   

LA BOHEME Comes to Prague National Theatre 4/1!
by Alan Henry - Mar 28, 2019


LA BOHEME, the classic Puccini opera, is playing at Prague National Theatre on April 1, 2019.

LA BOHEME Comes to Prague National Theatre 4/1!
by Alan Henry - Mar 15, 2019


LA BOHEME, the classic Puccini opera, is playing at Prague National Theatre on April 1, 2019.

LA BOHEME Comes to Prague National Theatre 4/1!
by Alan Henry - Mar 7, 2019


LA BOHEME, the classic Puccini opera, is playing at Prague National Theatre on April 1, 2019.

BWW Previews: NEW WORKS DEBUT DURING 2019 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 3, 2019


Imagine combing through 500 diverse submissions of new works to choose selections to perform during the third annual 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at American Stage. Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte and a committee of 40 members read and evaluated each new play and selected five outstanding plays for staged readings on January 3-6, 2019.

American Stage Announces 2019 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2019


American Stage is excited to continue their support of the next generation of American playwrights with their 2019 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. This festival is a core component of our 21stCENTURY VOICES: EMERGING PLAYS, dedicated to discovering, developing, and introducing audiences to new works for the stage. A diverse committee of 40 community members works alongside our Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte each year to read and evaluate over 500 new play submissions from up-and-coming playwrights across the globe.

American Stage Announces 2019 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Julie Musbach - Dec 27, 2018


American Stage is excited to continue their support of the next generation of American playwrights with their 2019 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. This festival is a core component of our 21stCENTURY VOICES: EMERGING PLAYS, dedicated to discovering, developing, and introducing audiences to new works for the stage. A diverse committee of 40 community members works alongside our Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte each year to read and evaluate over 500 new play submissions from up-and-coming playwrights across the globe.

Barbican Theatre and Dance Programme January to June 2019 Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2018


The Barbican today announces its full January to June 2019 Theatre and Dance programme. Tickets for the season go on sale to Barbican Members Plus on Wednesday 17 October, to Barbican Members on Friday 19 October and on general sale on Friday 26 October 2018.

Winner Of Spain's Top National Dance Award On Stage At World-Renowned Repertorio Espanol This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2018


International Flamenco sensation, Olga Pericet, was awarded today with the National Dance Award for 2018 in Spain. This award represents the highest recognition in dance for her versatility and projection on stage.

Sylvan Winds Present Final Concert Of Season WINDS & HARP, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2018


The Sylvan Winds announce the final concert of the 2018 Spring Season celebrating music, art and history. Performing in important cultural and historic New York City buildings, the ensemble creates programs that reflect the environs of these distinguished venues. Winds & Harp, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM, The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street.

Primary Stages Announces Casting For FINAL FOLLIES And DOWNSTAIRS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018


Primary Stages (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) is proud to announce complete casting today for the first two productions of their 2018/19 season: Final Follies, by A.R. Gurney (Love Letters, Sylvia, Black Tie at Primary Stages) and directed by David Saint (Clever Little Lies), and Downstairs by Theresa Rebeck ("Smash," Dead Accounts, Poor Behavior at Primary Stages), directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (What We're Up Against). All performances will take place at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St, New York, NY, 10014).

BWW Review: ANNIE Charms at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
by Jenni Cypher - Jul 13, 2018


Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer with your family?  Take this opportunity to see the charming ANNIE at La Comedia Dinner Theatre.

Sylvan Winds Present Final Concert Of Season WINDS & HARP, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018


The Sylvan Winds announce the final concert of the 2018 Spring Season celebrating music, art and history. Performing in important cultural and historic New York City buildings, the ensemble creates programs that reflect the environs of these distinguished venues. Winds & Harp, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM, The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street.

SONGS OF SARAH to Tribute Sarah Vaughan Starring Rose Mallett
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018


Local singer Rose Mallett will present her new one-woman tribute to Sarah Vaughan, 'Songs of Sarah' at 2 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert. Joining Ms. Mallett will be musicians: David Ring, Danny Flahive, and Tim Pleasant. Tickets for this one performance only are $15 cash at the box office that opens at 1 PM.

Sylvan Winds Present Final Concert Of Season WINDS & HARP, 9/11
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


The Sylvan Winds announce the final concert of the 2018 Spring Season celebrating music, art and history. Performing in important cultural and historic New York City buildings, the ensemble creates programs that reflect the environs of these distinguished venues. Winds & Harp, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM, The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street.

The Poor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Poor have there been?
The Poor has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1924.

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