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Disney+ to Premiere 'BONO & THE EDGE: A SORT OF HOMECOMING, WITH DAVE LETTERMAN Docu- Photo Disney+ to Premiere 'BONO & THE EDGE: A SORT OF HOMECOMING, WITH DAVE LETTERMAN Docu-Special
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023

Disney+ greenlights feature-length music docu-special “Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman,” in which Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, an...
New Federal Theatre Announces Virtual Reading of WINDOWS by Mfundi Vundla Photo New Federal Theatre Announces Virtual Reading of WINDOWS by Mfundi Vundla
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2021

 As part of 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Black History Month,' Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre is offering a live streaming virtual reading of 'Widows' by Mfundi Vundla on February 27 at 7:00 PM. The reading will be available on-demand through March 1. ...
Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, Hannah Corneau, The Skivvies & More to be Featured in Joe Photo Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, Hannah Corneau, The Skivvies & More to be Featured in Joe's Pub Fall Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2022

Joe’s Pub has announced fall programming. This season presents incredible performances from Latine artists: Afro-Cuban jazz grooves from Dayramir González, an evening of Latin alternative music with Jessica Medina & Mai-Elka Prado, and more....
Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO Photo Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2022

American Buffalo officially begins performances tonight, March 22, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Opening night is set for April 14. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to Broadway!...
Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins Will Join in Q&A at Food For Thought Productions Photo Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins Will Join in Q&A at Food For Thought Productions
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2023

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique production set for its 2023 Season Opener on January 23rd....
Chicago Philharmonic Performs MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK PANTHER LIVE IN CONCERT Photo Chicago Philharmonic Performs MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK PANTHER LIVE IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022

The Chicago Philharmonic Society will present and perform Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert at the historic Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, June 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm, the weekend of Juneteenth. ...
The Philly POPS Celebrates Oscar Hammerstein in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You Next Mon Photo The Philly POPS Celebrates Oscar Hammerstein in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 09, 2022

Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus....
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The Musical To Reopen At Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The Musical To Reopen At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2021

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in town! Following nearly 18-months of being holed up in Nelson Mandela House, Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad are heading back up West, as Only Fools and Horses The Musical is set to make a triumphant return to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket on Frid...
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Pa Photo Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written. ...
BWW Interview: Greg Homann Joins HOW NOW BROWN COW's Promising Playwrighting Initiati Photo BWW Interview: Greg Homann Joins HOW NOW BROWN COW's Promising Playwrighting Initiative
by Lindsay Kruger - February 04, 2021

Founded at the end of last year, local production company HOW NOW BROWN COW has launched a new and exciting writing programme. As one of the participants of its first instalment — director, playwright and academic Greg Homann chats to BroadwayWorld about his writing and his involvement with THE WRIT...
BWW Interview: Artistic Director Marcus Desando on Presenting Second Edition of CANTI Photo BWW Interview: Artistic Director Marcus Desando on Presenting Second Edition of CANTIAMO - MZANSI OPERA CELEBRATION
by Lindsay Kruger - April 13, 2021

After a highly successful debut hailed as 'an operatic musical extravaganza', CANTIAMO - MZANSI OPERA CELEBRATION returns to the Mandela Theatre this month. Directed by acclaimed artistic producer and director Marcus Desando, he discusses with BroadwayWorld his role as director in this celebratory s...
FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES, Yo-Yo Ma & More Set for Washington Performing Arts 2023/24 Photo FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES, Yo-Yo Ma & More Set for Washington Performing Arts 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

Washington Performing Arts has announce its 2023/24 Season with the theme of Together in Art and Community, running from September 2023 through June 2024 in nine venues across the Washington, D.C., region....
August Wilson House Grand Opening Attracts Hundreds To Pittsburgh's Historic Hill Dis Photo August Wilson House Grand Opening Attracts Hundreds To Pittsburgh's Historic Hill District
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2022

Hundreds gathered in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District on Saturday, Aug. 13, for a day of festivities to mark the grand opening of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson's restored childhood home at 1727 Bedford Ave....
Jennifer Hudson Pitching New Talk Show to Launch After ELLEN Conclusion Photo Jennifer Hudson Pitching New Talk Show to Launch After ELLEN Conclusion
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021

While the show would not be a direct spinoff of the Ellen Degeneres Show, it would be the new Warner Bros. flagship daytime talk show once Degeneres' program concludes. The test run was recently shot on Ellen's stage and is currently being pitched to different television station groups....
BWW Interview: Artistic Director Marcus Desando on Presenting Second Edition of CANTI Photo BWW Interview: Artistic Director Marcus Desando on Presenting Second Edition of CANTIAMO - MZANSI OPERA CELEBRATION
by Lindsay Kruger - April 13, 2021

After a highly successful debut hailed as 'an operatic musical extravaganza', CANTIAMO - MZANSI OPERA CELEBRATION returns to the Mandela Theatre this month. Directed by acclaimed artistic producer and director Marcus Desando, he discusses with BroadwayWorld his role as director in this celebratory s...
VIDEO: Disney+ Drops BONO & THE EDGE: A SORT OF HOMECOMING, WITH DAVE LETTERMAN Trail Photo VIDEO: Disney+ Drops BONO & THE EDGE: A SORT OF HOMECOMING, WITH DAVE LETTERMAN Trailer
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

In the docu-special, from Disney Branded Television, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’v...
Previews: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER RETURNS... at Belk Theater Photo Previews: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER RETURNS... at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - February 21, 2023

Two Charlotte Native Dancers, Constance Stamatiou and Jacquelin Harris, of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Return To Their Roots. There's No Place Like Home....
Fundraiser Set Up for Performer Adam Pearce, Following a Stroke Photo Fundraiser Set Up for Performer Adam Pearce, Following a Stroke
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 18, 2023

A fundraising campaign has been launched to raise money for performer Adam Pearce, who suffered a stroke after coming off stage in December....
Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - fea Photo Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - June 16, 2022

Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure....
Interview: Daphne Kuhn Chats About Running THEATRE ON THE SQUARE Photo Interview: Daphne Kuhn Chats About Running THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
by Faeron Wheeler - March 06, 2023

It's not often I get to talk about theatre happening up in Joburg. However, last year I met Daphne Kuhn - owner and artisitic director of Theatre on the Square - and have seen some of the amazing work done there. This year, I chatted to Daphne about her theatre, the challenges they've faced over the...
The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membe Photo The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees....
Review: MR HARE MEETS MR MANDELA and WANDA THE MUSICAL at the Homecoming Centre Photo Review: MR HARE MEETS MR MANDELA and WANDA THE MUSICAL at the Homecoming Centre
by Klara van Rooyen - April 23, 2023

In the world of theatre, the attitude towards children's theatre is not always positive. Sometimes regarded as the lesser-than-stepchild, you'll often hear people say: 'It was good, for a children's production'. To me, children's theatre is vital and important work, and should be treated as such. Ou...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Works by Kyle Abraham and Twyla Tharp a Photo Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Works by Kyle Abraham and Twyla Tharp at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - October 01, 2022

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company and America's cultural ambassador to the world, has announced highlights of its always-anticipated annual season at New York City Center. Returning to its “home” theater for four weeks November 30 - December 24, 2022,...
Cape Town Opera's TOSCA Comes To Joburg This Month Photo Cape Town Opera's TOSCA Comes To Joburg This Month
by Stephi Wild - July 11, 2023

Cape Town Opera (CTO) will present Puccini’s powerful TOSCA to Johannesburg audiences at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein from 21 to 30 July 2023, ahead of its Cape Town season in September 2023. ...
Crossroads Theatre Company Looks Back on SHEILA'S DAY to Celebrate Women's History Mo Photo Crossroads Theatre Company Looks Back on SHEILA'S DAY to Celebrate Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021

A presentation of excerpts of the musical drama Sheila's Day is being streamed as part of Crossroads Theatre Company's commemorative programming celebrating Women's History Month.  It will stream March 2 through March 23 on the Crossroads website.  ...




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