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Noah Haidu Celebrates STANDARDS II At Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Pianist Noah Haidu will celebrate the release of Standards II, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2023 Standards, with an album release concert on Friday, April 19 at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024


Discover the lineup for the 2024-2025 season at Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Season to include The Brightness of Light, The Barber of Seville, Cruzar la cara de la luna, and Turandot.

Interview: Producer akane Makes AGT Finalist, avantgardey Go Viral
by Ayaka Ozaki - Feb 16, 2024


akane: A choreographer representing Japan, renowned for 'Bubbly Dance.” That video, released on YouTube in 2017, has surpassed 100 million views. akane is versatile, contributing to various commercials and video supervisions.

Dance Parade Announces Campaign To Support Zoning Reform To End Prohibition On Dancing
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023


Dance Parade launches 'DANCE FREE NYC' campaign to advocate for zoning reform and end dancing prohibition in New York City.

22 Theater Books for Your Winter 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2024


The weather outside might still be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? Check out our complete Winter 2024 reading list!

Out Of The Box Theatre Company to Open 2023-24 Season With THE CONSTANT WIFE By W. Somerset Maugham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Out of the Box Theatre Company will open its 2023-24 season with the classic comedy 'The Constant Wife' by W. Somerset Maugham. Join them for live performances in New York City from November 1-5. Tickets available now.

Interview: Heidi Armbruster of MRS. CHRISTIE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Creates a Delightful Contemporary Mystery from the Disappearance of the Famed Author in 1926
by Jim Munson - Sep 28, 2023


BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Heidi Armbruster about 'Mrs. Christie' her madcap mystery making its West Coast premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 4 to 29. Her play is an imaginative and speculative romp that connects the famed mystery writer's 11-day disappearance in 1926 with the story of a present-day woman struggling to find herself.

Art Center Sarasota's New Season Opens With Four Exhibits Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023


Art Center Sarasota's 2023-2024 exhibition season will begins with four exhibits, October 12-November 11.

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023


Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

Review: CHICAGO at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 5, 2023


What did our critic think of CHICAGO at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis? Chicago is celebrating 25 dazzling years and it has returned to Memphis! It is certainly a fan favorite, with exhilirating dancing and an iconic story that is known around the world. The 1975 musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, is the 2nd longest running Broadway musical (thanks to the 1996 revival), behind fan favorite Phantom of the Opera.

Eagle Theatre's 2022-2023 Mainstage Season Begins With THE WILD PARTY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023


Eagle Theatre's 2022-2023 Mainstage Season kicks off with a bang of a soiree…literally.  Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party runs this February 9-26, 2023.  The prohibition-era musical is based on Joseph March's 1926 book-length ballad. 

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.

Art Center Sarasota's New Exhibitions Works From Illustrator Mary GrandPré And More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2022


Art Center Sarasota's 2022-2023 exhibition season opens with four exhibits, October 15-November 23.

Bucks County Playhouse to Present HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Featuring Backstage Stories & More This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022


Bucks County Playhouse will present “Hirschfeld’s Broadway,” a new multi-media presentation illustrating and celebrating some of the most loved moments in American theater as drawn by Al Hirschfeld. The one-night-only event takes place Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm at Bucks County Playhouse.

Review: LAVENDER MEN at Skylight Theatre
by Tracey Paleo - Aug 25, 2022


Taffeta’s dialog is often an attack on the audience rather than a composition about Lincoln.  A passive character study with a blow-horn built in so that you don’t doze off into your own fantasy about who she is and what SHE represents.

CHICAGO: A History, Part 1- Merry Murderesses Set the Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Interview: Kristina Dizon of Off-Broadway's WINNIE THE POOH, THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION at Theatre Row
by Nicholas Adler - Jul 8, 2022


In this edition of SO NOW YOU KNOW, BroadwayWorld talks to Winnie the Pooh's original PIGLET & ROO, puppeteer, actress and singer, Kristina Dizon about being a part of Winnie the Pooh, The New Musical Stage Adaption.

BWW Exclusive: Larry Blank Tributes Mentor & Friend Donald Pippin
by Larry Blank - Jun 14, 2022


Larry Blank writes a touching tribute to his longtime friend, Don Pippin, who passed away last week a the age of 95 years old.

Orlando Repertory Theatre Announces 2022 �" 2023 Season Featuring the World Premiere of TRUE NORTH & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022


Orlando Repertory Theatre has announced its 20th Birthday Season for 2022 – 2023.  

DanceHouse Presents Kidd Pivot's Subversive Dance/Theatre Hybrid REVISOR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2022


Back by popular demand, DanceHouse will present Kidd Pivot's internationally-acclaimed dance/theatre hybrid Revisor, on stage March 30 to April 2, 2022 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse.

BMOP Begins 25th Anniversary Season With Organ Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2022


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, begins its quarter-century season with a free, one-night- only organ spectacular.

DC's Keegan Theatre Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2021


The season opens with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire's comedy Good People - a compelling and comedic examination of class and the divides it creates in a community of hardworking South Boston friends. A Tony Award nominee for Best Play, Good People, looks into the struggles of its characters and reminds us that kindness comes at the most surprising moments and from unexpected sources.  

Photos: First Look at the New Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021


The new Garden Theatre will open this Summer with a reconceived version of The Comedy of Errors, one of Shakespeare’s earliest and arguably funniest plays, running from 13 July – 26 September. The production, directed by Phillip Breen, was due to be part of the RSC’s 2020 season, but was postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

100 Best Midtown Restaurants to Dine Before/After a Broadway Show
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2021


Need a restaurant near your Broadway show? We've got you covered! Browse restaurants by food type, with cuisines ranging from American to Asian, French, Italian, Mexican, and other top cuisines. Find where to eat.

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