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Alex Martin Dean is NOT your typical mom, and she doesn't have a typical family. Sure, they get loud and have their own drama, but in the end, there's nothing but love! Now that the kids are getting old enough to step out of the house and make their own plans, Alex and her best friend, Leisa, are talking about what they want to do with the rest of their lives, both professionally and personally-- that is, until a new grandchild, Alex's daughter Amara and her fianc

Industry Pro Newsletter: A Shift in the Chicago Theatre Scene and Saving Theatre in S Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: A Shift in the Chicago Theatre Scene and Saving Theatre in Seattle
by Alex Freeman - August 21, 2023

In this issue, we explore the efforts being made to sustain theater scenes in various cities, the evolution of Chicago's theater landscape, and the exciting announcement of a new Broadway musical adaptation. We also take a look at strategies to keep the curtain from falling on Seattle's theater scen...
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Win Photo SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more....
Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' wi Photo Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' with Concert Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, will present the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – on CD and digital formats on Friday, September 8....
Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month Photo Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - April 01, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present,...
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Forms a PAC, Visa Fees for Artists on the Rise, Winners Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Forms a PAC, Visa Fees for Artists on the Rise, Winners of the Oliviers
by Alex Freeman - April 03, 2023

AEA forms PAC to support members. Biden admin mulls higher visa fees for international artists. Playwright Sarah Mantell wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for 'Futurity'. Lucille Lortel Theatre expands, buys building in Chelsea for new works; Caridad Svich and Michael Heitzman named Artistic Director...
Julie Benko, Daniel Reichard, and More to Play Birdland in July Photo Julie Benko, Daniel Reichard, and More to Play Birdland in July
by Blair Ingenthron - July 01, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! ...
Flotilla DeBarge to Present A BIG HUNK OF GHETTO at The Green Room 42 in June Photo Flotilla DeBarge to Present A BIG HUNK OF GHETTO at The Green Room 42 in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present NYC drag royalty Flotilla DeBarge in the special Pride evening “A Big Hunk of Ghetto” on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 PM....
Industry Pro Newsletter: Cara Joy David Parties with the Winners, Donmar Warehouse Ha Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: Cara Joy David Parties with the Winners, Donmar Warehouse Has a New AD
by Alex Freeman - June 13, 2023

We have all the highlights you need from Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards. Our team at BroadwayWorld worked tirelessly to bring you the full list of winners, mesmerizing performances, stunning red carpet looks, and much more. Relive the magic of this spectacular event and catch up on any mo...
Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' wi Photo Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' with Concert Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, will present the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – on CD and digital formats on Friday, September 8....
26th Brooklyn Film Festival HUMAN TIMES Announces Lineup Including 155 Films, 44 Worl Photo 26th Brooklyn Film Festival HUMAN TIMES Announces Lineup Including 155 Films, 44 World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) announces the film lineup for its 26th edition, themed Human Times. The 2023 edition will feature 44 World Premieres, 21 US bows, 26 east coast debuts, and 36 first-time screenings in NY. In total, BFF will show in competition 155 features and shorts from over 30 countri...
Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' wi Photo Jeff Harnar to Celebrate New Album 'A COLLECTIVE CY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS CY COLEMAN' with Concert Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, will present the new album from multi-award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman – on CD and digital formats on Friday, September 8....
Industry Pro Newsletter: CTG Presses Pause, A Look at OSF's Finances Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: CTG Presses Pause, A Look at OSF's Finances
by Alex Freeman - June 20, 2023

It isn’t just the organizations - as cities and regions struggle with keeping their mass transit organizations afloat, this puts a further strain on theatre groups whose audiences and artists often rely on these methods of transportation to get to and from the theatre - as the San Francisco Chronicl...
SWEENEY TODD to Release Cast Album in September Photo SWEENEY TODD to Release Cast Album in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 05, 2023

The cast album for the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will be released for digital download on September 8....
Broadway Buying Guide: June 19, 2023 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: June 19, 2023
by Team BWW - June 19, 2023

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, June 19, 2023....
Review: IS HE DEAD At Arkansas State University Beebe Photo Review: IS HE DEAD At Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - April 25, 2023

What did our critic think of IS HE DEAD at Arkansas State University Beebe?...
Alex Joseph Grayson Joins Cast For York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Present Photo Alex Joseph Grayson Joins Cast For York Theatre Company's 'Musicals In Mufti' Presentation of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION
by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2023

The York Theatre Company has announced that Alex Joseph Grayson, direct from the Broadway revival of Parade, has joined the cast of *How to Steal an Election: A Dirty Politics Musical,with music and lyrics by Oscar Brand and book by William F. Brown, the first offering of the Fall Musicals in Mufti*...
Birdland to Present DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL With Klea Black Photo Birdland to Present DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL With Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 19, 2023

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland. Don't miss this unforgettable night of 'Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael' with two incredible performers....
Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Lays Off 19% of Staff, IATSE Gets a New Touring Contr Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: Public Lays Off 19% of Staff, IATSE Gets a New Touring Contract
by Alex Freeman - July 17, 2023

IATSE was able to notch a win for their members this week as a new touring contract was ratified. However, the news wasn’t all bright in the theatre world as the Public Theater became the latest major institution to announce layoffs of their staff - laying off 19%, and announcing a deeper restrictio...
Full Programming Set for FUSE International 2023 Featuring 50 Events Photo Full Programming Set for FUSE International 2023 Featuring 50 Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2023

The streets of Kingston-Upon-Thames will be buzzing this summer as FUSE International returns with 50 events spanning theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, music and visual arts as the annual international celebration of live performance and creativity returns....
Industry Pro Newsletter: UK Audiences are Seeing Fewer Shows, BroadwayWorld Launches Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: UK Audiences are Seeing Fewer Shows, BroadwayWorld Launches New Marketing Hub
by Alex Freeman - August 07, 2023

This week, we’re pleased to introduce the new BroadwayWorld Marketing Hub - a comprehensive platform designed to maximize event visibility. Also, we look at the financial challenges faced by Lighthouse Immersive, creators of 'Immersive Van Gogh,' as they file for bankruptcy protection....
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Fe Photo Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!...
A Look Back on the History of NOTRE DAME DE PARIS Photo A Look Back on the History of NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2023

Following its New York City debut last year, the international musical and dance sensation Notre Dame de Paris returns to New York this summer to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. We're taking a look back on just a few notable productions ahead of the show's return to New York!...
The Royal Conservatory Of Music Announces Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And Photo The Royal Conservatory Of Music Announces Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And More This May
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2023

The Royal Conservatory of Music closes its 2023-24 concert season with four performances of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. ...
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Dallas Theater Center's 20 Photo THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Dallas Theater Center's 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2023

Dallas Theater Center (DTC) has announced its 2023 - 2024 Season, including The Rocky Horror Show, I Am Delivered’t, Every Brilliant Thing, Dial M For Murder, Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid....
Wake Up With BWW 5/15: Tony Awards Will Not Air on June 11, Plus a Message From Suzy Photo Wake Up With BWW 5/15: Tony Awards Will Not Air on June 11, Plus a Message From Suzy Eddie Izzard
by - May 15, 2023

Top stories: The Tony Awards will not air on the planned date of June 11 due to the WGA strike, plus watch a message from Suzy Eddie Izzard in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!...




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