Middle Atlantic Region Returns To Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025 The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, designed to discover and assist with the career development of tomorrow's opera stars, will host the final round for the Middle Atlantic Region at the Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center....
Cast Revealed for THE CONTEST at Central Works Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024 Central Works Theater announced the cast for the new play THE CONTEST, running from October 19 to November 17. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this compelling story to life....
National Sawdust Announces Global Strategic Council
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025 National Sawdust has announced the formation of its inaugural Global Strategic Council, as it enters its second decade. Formed at a pivotal moment for the performing arts sector, this group of visionary leaders and advocates from diverse disciplines will offer connections, expertise, and insights th...
Nemesis Theatre Company Presents MIDSUMMER FOR HATERS, In Collaboration With The Magnetic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022 Nemesis Theatre Company and The Magnetic Theatre present the world premiere of Midsummer For Haters, an original adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, created and directed by Melon Wedick running June 3rd-18th, 2022. ...
11 Minutes Theatre Company to Present THE CHERRY ORCHARD & VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2022 This spring, Colorado's own 11 Minutes Theatre Company will present two perfectly paired comedies in quick succession. Anton Chekhov's masterpiece The Cherry Orchard blossoms anew in April, immediately followed in May by Christopher Durang's hilarious Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. ...
BWW Review: ENCHANTED APRIL at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Charms with Humor and Heart
by Marina Kennedy - June 14, 2022 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has launched their 60th Anniversary Season with a theatrical gem, Matthew Barber's 'Enchanted April.'...
Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 07, 2025 An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody. The evening was a rich treasure trove of the glory that is American music from opera, spirituals, modern composers, classic songwriters, and Broadwa...
Cast Set For THE CONTEST at Central Works
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2024 Central Works 2024 Season will conclude with the new play The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves. The Contest depicts Michelangelo vs. Leonardo da Vinci in an exquisite rivalry and plays October 19–November 17 (previews Oct.17 & 18) at the historic Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue in...
Colt Graves Releases New Track 'You Know Me'
by Josh Sharpe - December 13, 2024 UMG Nashville singer-songwriter Colt Graves has released “You Know Me.” Written by Graves, Jordan Centers, Everett Alan Richeson and Michael Warren Lisenby, the track was produced by Jake Parshall. Check it out now....
Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas To Host YANY 70th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2022 Young Audiences New York has announced that Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, Richard Thomas, will once again take the stage to emcee this year's 70th Anniversary Gala at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street, NYC) , on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm....
BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
by Joshua Wright - November 06, 2024 Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim. Ms. Graves’ acclaimed appearances as Carmen and Dalila in Samson et Dalila have resounded in the world’s greatest opera houses, and her success has been recognized in notable television appearances, interview...
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT for a Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - October 14, 2024 Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed political drama The Diplomat for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 premiere on October 31. The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles. ...
Portland Opera Opens 2022/23 Season With Bizet's CARMEN
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2022 Portland Opera launches their 2022/23 season this November with a cultural touchstone, Bizet's Carmen. Featuring melodic gems such as the Habanera and the Toreador Song, this new-to-Portland production, originated by Denyce Graves in her directorial debut....
Central Works 2023 Season Opens With The Premiere of MONDRAGOLA
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2023 CENTRAL WORKS 2023 SEASON opens with the premiere of MONDRAGOLA running March18–April 16 (previews Mar 16 & 17) a new comedy from CW co-director/resident playwright Gary Graves. The play imagines an impoverished and exiled Niccolo Machiavelli in his later years, trying to get back into the good grac...
Photos: WITCH Presented By The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2024 The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music join forces this November for Jen Silverman’s WITCH. Check out photos from the production....
Central Works Season Opens With BOSS MCGREEDY in March
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024 Central Works Season opens March 2 with Boss McGreedy (Mar 2–Mar 31) by Gary Graves, at the historic Berkeley City Club....
Photos: First Look at BOHEME OUT OF THE BOX at San Francisco Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - March 12, 2023 San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House and to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area each weekend through Sunday, April 2 with performances in South San Francisco, Los Gatos and Dublin. Check out the production photos here!...
Mezzo-Soprano Denyce Graves Returns to Cotuit Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2025 Cotuit Center for the Arts will welcome back the internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves for an exclusive concert this month. Learn more here!...
Central Works Announces 2024 Season: Cautionary Comic Tales - History Repeating Itself
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2024 Central Works announces their 2024 season, featuring cautionary comic tales that explore the theme of history repeating itself....
Justin Lawrence Barnes and Elinor Gunn to Star in SOURCES at Bespoke Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2024 Justin Lawrence Barnes and Elinor Gunn will star in SOURCES by Ellie Pyle, an intimate play set after the 2016 election at The Pico in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Hires Beth Graves As Its New Marketing And Communications Director
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2022 As its current marketing and communications professional prepares to retire, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has hired a new marketing and communications director, Beth Graves. In her new role, Graves will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans that will enhance WBTT...
Photos: First Look At the Firehouse Theatre World Premiere GABRIEL
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2022 Firehouse Theatre has released production photos from our upcoming world premiere musical, GABRIEL. ...
Review: Paper Moon Theatre's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Courtney Castelino - October 10, 2023 What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Paper Moon Theatre? ...
Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Feinstein & More to Take Part in Carnegie Hall's CONCERT FOR UKRAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2022 Carnegie Hall today announced that it will bring together an all-star lineup of internationally renowned musicians for Concert for Ukraine—a benefit performance in solidarity with the Ukrainian people—on Monday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage....
Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 07, 2025 An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody. The evening was a rich treasure trove of the glory that is American music from opera, spirituals, modern composers, classic songwriters, and Broadwa... |