"Roxanna" stars actress and comedian Roxanna Castellanos who will be entertaining Hispanic
America with a new daytime talk-variety show. The show features a live
studio audience and mixes celebrity interviews, comedy sketches,
segments with real people and families and more. 1.5 million people
already follow her Tweets; now let's bring her humor to the big stage.
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Compose Coronation Anthem
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 20, 2023
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Andrew Lloyd Webber has been chosen to compose King Charles III's Coronation Anthem....
Finzi Trust Announces International Competition
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023
The Finzi Trust is launching an International Choral Composing Competition this month in a bid to discover exciting new talent. It is the latest in the Trust's projects to continue the important legacy of Gerald Finzi, an English composer who always sought to encourage composers and artists. ...
Future Remains Unclear For Victory Gardens Theater as New Details Emerge
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2022
Will Victory Gardens ever return following the controversy that unfolded earlier this year? Once one of Chicago's most iconic theatre companies, the future is now unclear as more details are emerging about what exactly went down....
Lyric Fest to Present ODE TO THE LOST SONG, a Collection Of Songs From Norwegian Composer Arne Dørumsgaard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 03, 2022
Lyric Fest will continue its 20th anniversary season with Ode to the Lost Song, a collection of songs by Norwegian composer Arne Dørumsgaard, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Moorestown Community House in Moorestown, NJ, and Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Academy of Voca...
Fifteen Artists Selected for WP Theater 2022-2024 'PIPELINE' Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2022
WP THEATER has announced the fifteen artists selected for the 2022-2024 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins now, and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival in 2024....
Victory Gardens Theater Dismisses Remaining Staff Following Unionization Effort
by BWW Staff - September 08, 2022
Following a tumultuous period for the Victory Gardens Theater, this week the board dismissed the remainder of its staff following the unionization effort. The staff was informed their positions were eliminated due to 'lack of business and operational needs.'...
Remaining Victory Gardens Theater Staff Move To Unionize With IATSE
by BWW Staff - August 10, 2022
Staff at Chicago's stories Victory Gardens Theater, which has been engulfed in accusations of 'toxic behavior' and a 'lack of transparency' are seeking union representation. The remaining 16 employees, who remain in a standoff with the theatre's board of directors, have filed a petition with the Na...
Lyric Fest Announces 20th Anniversary Season Featuring the World Premiere of COTTON by Damien Geter & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2022
Lyric Fest announced their 2022-2023 season, which coincides with the organization's 20th Anniversary. The season kicks off with Elysian Fields, a celebration of Lyric Fest's beginnings....
Actors' Equity Association Releases Statement in Support of Victory Gardens Theater Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association has issued a statement in response to recent events at Victory Gardens Theater....
Phoenix Chorale Concert to be Presented This Summer as Part of the LIVE FROM LONDON Festival Broadcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2022
Phoenix Chorale has been selected by the prestigious VOCES8 Foundation to appear as part of its LIVE From London Festival, running July 23rd into September. Beginning August 13, LIVE From London will broadcast the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale's concert-for-film, UNCLOUDED DAY....
WISH YOU WERE HERE Announces Second Extension at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022
Playwrights Horizons today announced an additional one-week extension of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, to June 5....
Cast Announced for the Regional Premiere of CULLUD WATTAH at Victory Gardens Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2022
Victory Gardens Theater has announced the cast for the final show in its 2021/22 Mainstage Season, the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown. cullud wattah runs June 11 – July 17, 2022 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Li...
Playwrights Horizons Extends Sanaz Toossi's WISH YOU WERE HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2022
Playwrights Horizons today announced a one-week extension of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, to May 29. Wish You Were Here chronicles 13 years of everyday life through the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War, as best friends forever become friends long l...
Lyric Fest Presents ANYTHING GOES: COLE PORTER - UNCENSORED, May 17-18
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2022
Lyric Fest presents a larger-than-life musical biography of iconic American composer Cole Porter: Anything Goes: Cole Porter - Uncensored will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Moorestown Community Center in Moorestown, NJ and Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7:00pm...
University Of Arizona School Of Theatre, Film & Television Announces I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN 2022 Line-up
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2022
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 17th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of senior thesis films made by emerging filmmakers graduating from the School's nationally ranked Film & Television program....
Ryedale Festival Announces Festival 2022 Programme; Anniversary Celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams Amongst Six World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2022
The summer festival programme features an exciting line up of artists-in-residence, world premieres and legendary performers. Audiences will explore one of the most beautiful areas in the UK as they move from venue to venue, from idyllic small village churches to stunning country houses and stately ...
Victory Gardens Theater Continues Ignite Chicago With Reading Of PRIMARY TRUST, April 30
by A.A. Cristi - March 17, 2022
Victory Gardens Theater presents the Ignite Chicago reading of Primary Trust, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams. ...
George Stephanopoulos Productions Releases New HULU Original Special TWO MEN AT WAR
by Marissa Tomeo - March 06, 2022
As Russia wages war on Ukraine, George Stephanopoulos Productions (GSP) presents an in-depth examination of the two men at the center of this battle, President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Good Morning America” and “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos reports on how...
WP THEATER Announces The 2022 Pipeline Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2022
WP Theater has announced the 2022 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fourth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab residency for playwrights, directors, and producers....
Playwrights Horizons to Present Sanaz Toossi's WISH YOU WERE HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2022
Playwrights Horizons will present Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, April 13–May 22 in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater. Wish You Were Here chronicles 13 years of everyday life through the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War, as best friends forever become fr...
MY (UNAUTHORIZED) HALLMARK MOVIE MUSICAL Is Coming to Hollywood
by Gigi Gervais - December 04, 2021
P3 Theatre to present My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical, an innovative live one-woman show, written and performed by Eloise Coopersmith who is supported by a cast of eight characters in her imagination via multimedia. Audiences will escape into her Hallmark movie fantasy, where men and wome...
Hulu Announces THE HOUSEWIFE & THE SHAH SHOCKER Documentary
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021
The documentary dives into the accusations against “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member Jen Shah and her involvement in a long-running telemarketing scheme that preyed on the elderly. It features interviews with friend of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” series Dana Wilk...
BWW Blog: An Interview with Roxanna Lewis, Director of MANDY'S VOICE
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - November 02, 2021
This past week, I interviewed Roxanna Lewis, director of the film Mandy’s Voice. The film entails the story of “a curious and intelligent non-verbal autistic girl [who] struggles to communicate. Her mother is desperate to provide the necessary tools for survival in a world where if one is withou...
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute Announces 'Joy & Devotion', a New Annual Festival Of Polish Sacred Music in the UK
by Stephi Wild - October 06, 2021
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute has announced the launch of 'Joy & Devotion', a new annual festival of Polish Sacred Music, continuing its dynamic endeavour to bring the abundance of Polish culture to international audiences....
Phoenix Chorale Announces 2021-22 Season: reUNION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2021
The Phoenix Chorale has announced its 2021-22 Season, reUNION. Curated and led by Music Director Christopher Gabbitas, the performances mark the return of the Grammy winning Chorale to the concert stage....
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