What do you get when you have four celebrities and one super talented kid? Figure It Out! In this game a panel of celebrity judges has to guess a kid's bizarre and awesome talent by asking 'yes' or 'no' questions. Hosted by the hilarious Jeff Sutphen, this show is bound to deliver laughs, surprises and lots and lots of slime.
BWW Blog: The Community College Experience
by Student Blogger: Benjamin Simonetty - June 26, 2020
I remember being in high school weeks before graduation and being so unsure of what I wanted to do. I knew I enjoyed theatre but I had done zero research into the college that would work best for me and in all actuality I didn't know if college was the right choice for me....
RECAP: Vanessa Williams and Darius de Haas Sang and Janai Nelson Talked About the Legal Defense Fund on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2020
Stars in the House continued Wednesday night (8pm) for Vanessa Williams joined by LDF's Associate Director-Counsel Janai Nelson....
BWW Feature: Quarantine Mystery Chiller Theater Presents Saturday Night Online Episodes
by Shari Barrett - June 21, 2020
Quarantine Mystery Chiller Theater presents Episode 13, an online reading of 'Backstage Murder' written and directed by Kelly Brighton and produced by Jeff LaGreca, on Saturday, June 20 at 7pm. The story centers on the much hated, Artistic Director of The West Hollywood Theatre Company, Finishing T...
BWW Interview: Brandon Michael Nase Lays Out How Broadway for Racial Justice Is Taking Action
by Nicole Rosky - June 19, 2020
Founder/Executive Director of Broadway for Racial Justice (BFRJ), Brandon Michael Nase, checked in with BroadwayWorld ahead of its full launch today, June 19....
VIDEO: L. Steven Taylor and Holly Ann Butler Sing 'The Tango Quarantine' RENT Parody
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2020
L. Steven Taylor and Holly Ann Butler performed a Rent parody, called 'The Tango Quarantine.'...
Broadway Rewind: IN MY LIFE Rehearses for Its Short-Lived Broadway Run in 2005
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2020
We kick things off with one of Broadway's biggest flops, the musical In My Life, which was written and directed by Academy Award winning composer of 'You Light Up My Life', Joe Brooks. The coolest thing about this musical is that Jonathan Groff was dance captain, swing and standby for the two lead r...
BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Actors Paul and Alicia Luoma Who Met in NYC and Moved West to Pursue Their Mutual Passion for the Performing Arts
by Shari Barrett - March 25, 2020
With the current theatre world on hiatus, I have created a Spotlight Series of interviews with some of am the many talented artists who make our Los Angeles theatre community so exciting and vibrant thanks to their ongoing contribution to keeping the arts alive in the City of the Angels. And like al...
BWW Interview: The GOING DARK Interview series continues with Donald Jordan, Tristan Hill, and Graeme Morrison
by Adrienne Proctor - March 17, 2020
An artistic director, a professional actor/singer, and a musical theatre performance student give their take on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it's impacting the performing arts. Their stories are unique, yet similar. They've all faced cancelled shows, seasons, and auditions. These are the real stori...
1980's Throwback Slasher THE TORMENT OF LAURIE ANN CULLOM Sets Release Date
by Abigail Charpentier - February 26, 2020
TERROR FILMS has set a release date for the long gestating 80's horror film The Torment of Laurie Ann Cullom. ...
BWW Interview: Actors Taz Skylar and Alexandra Guelff Talk WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by Jamie Body - February 26, 2020
The Agatha Christie favourite Witness for the Prosecution appears to be a jury-pleaser. Opening in 2017, it's currently booking at London's historic County Hall until September 2020 - surpassing the play's original West End run. We talk to cast members Taz Skylar and Alexandra Guelff about performi...
BWW Review: J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Commences Premiere Season With SEESAW
by Michael Dale - February 16, 2020
Back in the days before multiple workshops and lengthy regional runs, the geniuses of musical theatre often had to work miracles during of-of-town previews to quickly revise and rewrite surefire flops like HELLO, DOLLY! and A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM into Broadway hits....
BWW Interview: Michael Manuel: From Creature to THE FATHER's Memory (Or Imagination?)
by Gil Kaan - February 07, 2020
The Alfred Molina-starrer THE FATHER, currently in previews, will have its official opening night February 11, 2020 at the Pasadena Playhouse. Playwright Florian Zeller (translated by Christopher Hampton) illuminates the internal struggles of a very proud man cursed with dementia. Two versions of An...
FOR COLORED BOYZ Returns To Houston At The DeLuxe Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2020
The Creative Co-Lab (Artistic Director Bryan-Keyth Wilson) announced the complete casting today for the Houston remount of the trailblazing choreopoem FOR COLORED BOYZ ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN/ when freedom ain't enuff. The Broadway World nominee for Best Play FOR COLORED BOYZ is a choreo...
EMMETT & ELLA: A DOGGONE MYSTERY! Comes to the Kitchen Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2020
Fitz&Startz Productions, Theater for All Ages presents Emmett & Ella: A Doggone Mystery book & lyrics by Rachel Lampert, music by John Coyne at the Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 West MLK/State Street stage, on Saturday February 8 at 11am and 1pm and Saturday, February 15 at 11am and 1pm. Four perform...
Review Roundup: HBO's THE OUTSIDER, Starring Cynthia Erivo - What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2020
Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel of the same name, THE OUTSIDER is a new drama series that explores the investigation into the gruesome murder of a local boy and the mysterious force surrounding the case. The new series features Tony winning Broadway favorite Cynthia Erivo....
BWW Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Florida Repertory Theatre is Meaningful and Mysterious!
by Emily Yorgey - December 11, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre's production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS, directed by Michael Marotta, brings a mysterious and chilling twist to a story about morality and the lessons one must learn about kindness....
Northern Stage Will Takeover At VAULT Festival 2020
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2019
It was announced today that Northern Stage will showcase four North East companies in their first ever VAULT Festival Takeover next year. The Newcastle based theatre has chosen four companies representing a diverse range of up and coming talent from the region to showcase at London's biggest, boldes...
DCT Presents ANDI BOI Inspired By One Teen's Journey Of Coming To Terms With Gender Identity And Transitioning
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2019
First Unitarian Church of Dallas, Texas Instruments, Capital One and PwC are part of the collaboration which has national lead funding support from the Theater Communications Group and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation...
Ariana Grande is Sick; Reveals She May Have to Cancel Upcoming Concert
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2019
Ariana Grande has revealed in an Instagram story that she is sick and may need to cancel an upcoming concert....
BWW Review: EVERYBODY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Rachael Goldberg - October 24, 2019
'Everybody' may not be for, well, everybody - it's a quirky play that tackles humanity, life, death, and our own fragile existence head-on. But those who are brave enough to face these uncomfortable truths are rewarded with a fast-talking, quick-witted, deep-thinking performance....
Julia Jacklin Shares Music Video for 'Don't Know How To Keep Loving You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019
Julia Jacklin is having one hell of a year. After releasing her sophomore album Crushing to rave reviews world wide, the Australian singer-songwriter hasn't slowed down. Jacklin just wrapped her third US tour for 2019, including a spellbinding set at Austin City Limits. She'll return to North Ame...
Freeform Promises EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY With Series Premiere on Thursday, Jan. 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 27, 2019
Freeform announces Josh Thomas' return to television with 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay,' premiering THURSDAY, JAN. 16. Critically acclaimed for his series 'Please Like Me,' Thomas once again takes on a multifaceted role as creator, writer, executive producer and star of the 30-minute comedy, which in...
Freeform Promises EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY With Series Premiere on Thursday, Jan. 16
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019
Freeform announces Josh Thomas' return to television with a?oeEverything's Gonna Be Okay,a?? premiering THURSDAY, JAN. 16.Critically acclaimed for his series a?oePlease Like Me,a?? Thomas once again takes on a multifaceted role as creator, writer, executive producer and star of the 30-minute comedy,...
BWW Review: THE WEDDING PARTY at Alberta Theatre Projects is an Absolute Riot
by Vicki Trask - September 16, 2019
Alberta Theatre Projects has opened their 2019/2020 season with a hilarious comedy that reminds us: we don't always have to like our family even if we love them. Written by Kristen Thomson (I, Claudia) and directed by Darcy Evans, The Wedding Party is one not to be missed....
BWW Review: RENT Kicks Off a Season of Love with Broadway Across Canada
by Vicki Trask - September 11, 2019
RENT tells the story of six New York artists struggling to survive at the end of the millennium. With a plot so complicated, it could be an opera (Puccini's La Bohéme), RENT is also a classic and one dear to many theatre-lovers' hearts. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, this 20th Annivers...
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