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CRIMES OF PASSION

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Based on the classic mystery novels by Maria Lang and starring Wallander's Ola Rapace, Crimes of Passion is a collection of stylish whodunnits set in post-war Sweden. The brainy and beautiful Puck is a university student obsessed with crime novels, so when she finds herself in the middle of mystery and murder, she

Review: THE CRUCIBLE, National Theatre Photo Review: THE CRUCIBLE, National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - September 29, 2022

In a society riddled with fake news, that bends over backwards to regulate a woman's body, justifying its laws with a magical book, The Crucible is frighteningly relevant....
Casts Announced for B.R.O.K.E.N CODE B.I.R.D SWITCHING World Premiere & More Berkshir Photo Casts Announced for B.R.O.K.E.N CODE B.I.R.D SWITCHING World Premiere & More Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2022

Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire have announced casting for shows in BTG’s Early Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and recipient of an NEA Grants for Arts Projects Award and more....
Review: Pittsburgh CLO Sets Sail with ANYTHING GOES at Benedum Center Photo Review: Pittsburgh CLO Sets Sail with ANYTHING GOES at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - June 15, 2023

Almost every time you see a major production of Anything Goes, it'll vary in some way from the last one you saw. There are at least three licensable editions of the show, from as far back as the 1930s and as recent as 2022. The song stack is in perpetual flux between a long list of Cole Porter great...
Jordana Bryant Releases Debut Single 'Guilty' Photo Jordana Bryant Releases Debut Single 'Guilty'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022

The song and official video have received early support from CMT, and today, Bryant will partner with leading Gen Z platform Sweety High for a TikTok livestream event to share an acoustic performance of “Guilty” with their eager following. Watch the new music video now!...
WITCHES!? IN SALEM?! A New Play By Matt Cox Premieres At HERE This March Photo WITCHES!? IN SALEM?! A New Play By Matt Cox Premieres At HERE This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2024

The writer of the Off-Broadway hit 'Puffs' brings you 'Witches!? In Salem?!' A darkly comedic take on the Salem Witch Trials, this play explores the consequences of religious fanaticism. Don't miss this hilarious and timely production at HERE Arts Center from March 16th to March 30th....
Review: CLYDE'S Nourishes Our Souls at Capital Stage Photo Review: CLYDE'S Nourishes Our Souls at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - August 30, 2023

Capital Stage begins its 2023/2024 season theme of True Identity with socially relevant and thought-provoking theatre in the form of Lynn Nottage’s Tony Award-nominated play, Clyde’s. This 2022 hit is fresh, funny, and full of questions. Do your past choices define who you are, or can you reinvent y...
Interview: Composer Frank Wildhorn on the Evolution and Enduring Appeal of BONNIE & C Photo Interview: Composer Frank Wildhorn on the Evolution and Enduring Appeal of BONNIE & CLYDE
by Kat Mokrynski - March 08, 2023

BroadwayWorld had the chance to sit down at the Garrick Theatre and talk with Frank Wildhorn, the composer of Bonnie & Clyde. We discussed the evolution of the show, audience reactions around the world, and why the show is so relevant today....
FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Se Photo FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!...
SundanceTV Expands Popular TRUE CRIME STORY Franchise Photo SundanceTV Expands Popular TRUE CRIME STORY Franchise
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023

AMC Networks’ SundanceTV is expanding its successful “True Crime Story” franchise with the renewal of It Couldn’t Happen Here, hosted by New York Times bestselling author Hilarie Burton Morgan (One Tree Hill, The Walking Dead) and greenlights for two new series – True Crime Story: Citizen Detective ...
THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club Photo THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 28, 2022

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice” – in a special concert on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 PM. Her show will include songwriter Richard Whiting hits including “He’s Funny That Way,” “My Ideal,” “Miss Brown,” and “Too Marvelous F...
San Jose Playhouse Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA in June Photo San Jose Playhouse Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA in June
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2022

San Jose Playhouse presents Man of La Mancha in June. Performances run June 4 through June 26. (Previews on June 2 and 3) Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm....
Full Cast Announced For The UK Tour of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB Photo Full Cast Announced For The UK Tour of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2022

Full casting is announced for the UK tour of the classic Ealing Comedy, The Lavender Hill Mob, based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter....
Cast & Creative Team Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Diversionary Theatre Photo Cast & Creative Team Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Lisa Berger.  The Glass Menagerie will run November 30 through December 23 on Diversionary Theatre's mainstage at their home in University Heights. ...
Planned Leicester Statue of Joe Orton Axed Photo Planned Leicester Statue of Joe Orton Axed
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 29, 2022

A statue to commemorate murdered playwright Joe Orton has been scrapped. The Joe Orton Statue Appeal reached its target in 2019, having raised over £115,000 for the project. ...
Review Roundup: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opens On Broadway Photo Review Roundup: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2024

The critics stopped by the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic and the reviews are in! See what the critics had to say!...
Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FE Photo Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival. This unique festival returns to Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre with its extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new pl...
PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE Photo PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (T...
Jill Paice, John Hillner & More to Star in Industry Readings of BRILLIANCE, Based on Photo Jill Paice, John Hillner & More to Star in Industry Readings of BRILLIANCE, Based on the life of Frances Farmer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 04, 2024

Musical Brilliance, LLC, will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Brilliance, a musical based on the life of Frances Farmer, with book by Lance Lewman, music and lyrics by Lance Lewman & Kristan King, and additional music by Gabriel Kane....
2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Photo 2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, Erika Ji & Grace Mclean
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2023

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them....
Central Scotland Documentary Festival Returns This Fall Photo Central Scotland Documentary Festival Returns This Fall
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

Central Scotland Documentary Festival is returning to engage audiences with thought-provoking films and discussions. 30 films are set to be screened at venues across Stirling including Macrobert's Filmhouse, Macrobert Moviehouse Plean and debuting this year - The Engine Shed....
Carlo Artemi Releases New Book, Emanuela Orlandi And Ettore Majorana Photo Carlo Artemi Releases New Book, Emanuela Orlandi And Ettore Majorana
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023

Carlo Artemi has announced the release of his new book, Emanuela Orlandi and Ettore Majorana: Two Italian Mysteries Resolved?...
Encore Performance Announced For 4 SEASONS TOTAL SH!TSHOW Photo Encore Performance Announced For 4 SEASONS TOTAL SH!TSHOW
by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2022

4 Seasons Total Sh!tshow, a world premiere written by Aaron Michnowski, was a total success, garnering multiple praise from the media.   This production is produced and directed by Hiro Korsgaard.  Original material based on alternative facts....
Three Area High School Students and Four College Students Awarded College Scholarship Photo Three Area High School Students and Four College Students Awarded College Scholarships from Embracing Our Differences
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022

Anela Ajkic (Riverview High School), Mya Fraser (Venice High school), and Megan Meese (Riverview High School)—recently graduated high school seniors who served as members of their school’s Coexistence Club—were awarded $1,000 four-year renewable scholarships by Embracing Our Differences. ...
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at the Good Theater Photo Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at the Good Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - January 14, 2023

CRIMES OF THE HEART, Beth Henley’s Pulitzer-Prize winning 1981 dark comedy about three sisters and their shared secrets, receives a compelling production, directed by Brian P. Allen, at Portland’s Good Theater. Set in the Mississippi in the mid-twentieth century, Henley’s character-driven play has C...
Amanda McBroom to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART at Birdland Jazz Club Photo Amanda McBroom to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 20, 2022

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Amanda McBroom in her new show “Crimes of the Heart” on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. McBroom’s concert will feature songs of passion, politics, and just plain love, written by the likes of Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Leonard Cohen, ...




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