Trustus Theatre Announces F. Scott Fitzgerald's THE GREAT GATSBY
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2019 Trustus Theatre's Season 34, The Art of Adaptation, continues this spring with their production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. This American classic novel, adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, will take audiences back to the Jazz Age and will incorporate local talent from Trustus Theatre...
Second City Announces Casting for 108 MAINSTAGE REVUE
by Julie Musbach - August 05, 2019 The Second City announces casting for The Second City's 108th Mainstage Revue. The brand new ensemble includes Mary Catherine Curran, Sarah Dell'Amico, Andrew Knox, Asia Martin, Jordan Savusa, and Adam Schreck. Resident Second City director Ryan Bernier returns to direct his seventh resident stage p...
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE DESK, Summerhall
by Daniel Perks - August 26, 2019 Reeta Honkakoski spent time in a cult in the UK. The Desk is an allegory, alluding to that time. It's a hypnotic watch, if intentionally repetitive....
First Pres Theater To Open THE CHRISTIANS
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019 FIrst Presbyterian Theater presents The Christians by Lucas Hnath-directed by Thom Hofrichter. Tickets available online at www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com...
MATERIAL GIRL Comes to The Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2018 As the Queen of Pop turns 60 this year, 'Material Girl' soars into theatres across the UK to tell the phenomenal story of one of the world's most prolific female singers....
World Premiere of RICH KIDS at the Edinburgh Festival Announced
by Marianka Swain - July 03, 2019 The creators of the award-winning The Believers Are But Brothers return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, with the world premiere of a show that confronts climate change anxiety, the collapse of political certainties and how privileged kids behave on Instagram. ...
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
by Cary Ginell - July 22, 2019 'The Book of Mormon' came a-callin' to Thousand Oaks with its national tour - a fast-moving, crude but hilarious satire of those white-shirted, clean-cut missionaries. The clever score was written by the creators of 'South Park.' Audiences flocked to see the performance at the Thousand Oaks Civic Ar...
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Testifies at Gammage Auditorium
by Timothy Shawver - August 09, 2019 Appearing at Tempe's Gammage Auditorium for the third time since 2015, THE BOOK OF MORMON is gaining momentum as it tours....
City Circle To Present Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2019 City Circle Theatre Company of Coralville will present The Christians by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath on September 20a?"22 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are September 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and September 22 at 2:00 pm....
T.R.U. (The Real University) Artist Skooly Drops 'Pop Off' Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - November 12, 2019 T.R.U. (The Real University) recording artist Skooly dropped a new visual to accompany his latest single, “Pop Off” directed by PG. Earlier this week, Skooly teased his fans with a clip of the music video on his Instagram account. The anticipated new visual is now available....
BWW Review: HOLD THESE TRUTHS at Barrington Stage Company compels audiences to ask: Is this MY America?
by Marc Savitt - June 02, 2019 Processing the powerful piece of theatre and important lesson in American History / civics HOLD THESE TRUTHS provides, the phrase: 'those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it' comes to mind. Particularly considering the relatively low level of coverage and general knowledge of this...
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Larry O'Brien - April 25, 2019 THE BOOK OF MORMON, which is running for one week at the Providence Performing Arts Center until April 28th, follows two Mormon Missionaries as they attempt to preach the Mormon religion to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest of t...
Apollinaire Theatre Company Presents Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2019 The Christians is a play about a charismatic pastor who has had a revelation, that asks difficult questions about belief and faith, family and community, and the need for a place called Hell....
Boogie Stomp To Make Return To Chicago's Pianoforte Featuring Music From Forthcoming Blujazz Release
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2018 Saturday, September 22, Boogie Stomp returns to "PianoForte " in Chicago for an exciting night of music selections, Bob and Arthur have been performing across the country, while also debuting new music from their new CD "Disturbing the Peace.' This performance is sponsored by WDCB, 90.9 FM Radio....
The Grove Theatre Features Eight Tribute Shows In September
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2019 Eight classic rock tribute shows will perform at The Grove Theatre in September, including tributes to the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and a Madonna vs. the Go Gos showdown. ...
Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS Comes To Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Julie Musbach - March 26, 2019 Community, collaboration and challenging questions capture the mood at Bristol Riverside Theatre's production of The Christians by Lucas Hnath, running April 30 - May 19. The winner of the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, The Christians tells the story of Pastor...
2 Chainz Hops On First T.R.U Collective Track 'Shoot It Out'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 04, 2019 GRAMMY® Award-winning 2 Chainz's T.R.U. (The Real University) and Atlantic Records have announced a groundbreaking new partnership. The joint venture kicks off with today's release of the high-energy new single, “Shoot It Out.” The track is available now at all DSPs and streaming services below....
Andrew Bird Unveils New Version Of 'Manifest' Featuring Erika Wennerstrom
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 21, 2019 Today, Grammy nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird unveils a new version of “Manifest,” a duet featuring Erika Wennerstrom from the Heartless Bastards. This new version premiered this morning via KCRW's flagship show “Morning Becomes Eclectic” and is ...
LookOut Shares Rousing Spring 2019 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2019 Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is thrilled to share their dynamic Spring 2019 Lineup. From comedy to poetry, one-person plays to music groups, familiar faces and new there's something for everyone this spring in the 1700 Theatre. Spring 2019 highlights include The Gift Theatre's now playing production...
BWW Review: John Legend Drops Politically-Charged Single 'Preach'
by Danielle Taylor - February 15, 2019 Whenever another act of violence happens in the world, people are quick to send 'thoughts and prayers'. How is that enough? We need more than that to stop these cruel intentions. ...
BWW Review: Dan Hoyle is spellbinding in BORDER PEOPLE, his solo show at The Marsh.
by Linda Hodges - January 30, 2019 BORDER PEOPLE, written and performed by Dan Hoyle, is based on his conversations with people who straddle, confront or live in the liminal border spaces where they deal with rejection and acceptance, hope and fear....
BWW Review: STILL NO IDEA, Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 04, 2018 In 2010, Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence created a show called No Idea based entirely on what the general public said they should make a piece of theatre about. The result was an uncomfortable and comic take on how often disabled people are written out of the main narrative, becoming relegated to th...
BWW Blog: Finding Your Niche
by Student Blogger: Sarah Tossman - March 22, 2019 Hello, Broadway World, and welcome to my first blog! My name is Sarah, and I am very excited to begin sharing my thoughts with you. Theatre has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember -- one of my earliest memories is sitting in the lobby of a local dinner theatre during the intermissio...
BWW Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Keith Waits - May 30, 2019 The Derby Dinner Playhouse certainly knows what their audience wants, and as a result, we get another in the long line of Southern-fried comedies from what seems to be their go-to playwriting team, the trio known collectively as Jones Hope Wooten. That's not a dig on the Playhouse; Jones Hope Wooten...
Skooly Slows Down 'Pop Off' for Harp Szn Record
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019 R.U. (The Real University) recording artist Skooly strips down his hot new single “Pop Off” in an intimate new video for “Pop Off” (Harp SZN Version). The Atlanta rapper showcases his skills as a talented singer alongside a harp for the new version. Watch the visual below.... |