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April 24: Shut Up and Play the Hits (An EPIX Docs Presentation) -On April 2nd, 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. The documentary follows LCD frontman James Murphy who had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Photo Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2021

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage! ...
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, November 20- with Adam Pascal, Eva Noblezada and More! Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, November 20- with Adam Pascal, Eva Noblezada and More!
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2020

Today (November 20) in live streaming: Adam Pascal visits Backstage Live, Beetlejuice reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!...
The Marsh Hosts MarshStream International Solo Fest Photo The Marsh Hosts MarshStream International Solo Fest
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2022

The Marsh announces the line-up for its second digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers from across the nation and around the world in a three-day online marathon of 36 global works. ...
The Public Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Five World Premieres & More Photo The Public Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Five World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2022

The Public Theater announced the schedule today for The Public’s 2022-23 Season at the Public Theater. Learn all about the shows, schedule and how to get tickets. ...
The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Plans for Summer 2021 Photo The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Plans for Summer 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2021

The Glimmerglass Festival, the summer opera and musical theater festival in Cooperstown, New York, has announced plans for the summer of 2021 in the wake of its 2020 season cancelation due to COVID-19. The 2021 season will run July 15 through August 17....
BWW Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Shares What it Means to Be UNITED IN SONG Photo BWW Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Shares What it Means to Be UNITED IN SONG
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 30, 2020

On New Year's Eve, PBS will air the musical special 'United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America.' BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking with Broadway's own Brian Stokes Mitchell, who performs 'Make Them Hear You' and 'Wheels of a Dream' from 'Ragtime' as part of the special. He told ...
BWW Interview: Dale Obermark of ROCK OF AGES at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Dale Obermark of ROCK OF AGES at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 04, 2022

Rock of Ages is not your typical musical theatre show. Be ready to experience a show like none you’ve ever seen at Dutch Apple now through May 15th!...
Road Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival Photo Road Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY have announced the Twelfth Annual Summer Playwrights Festival returns to its online format making new plays more accessible than ever. ...
NSMT Presents Benefit Reading of THE SEAVIEW NURSING HOME FOR THE NEWLY DECEASED Photo NSMT Presents Benefit Reading of THE SEAVIEW NURSING HOME FOR THE NEWLY DECEASED
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2022

Now, over two years later, in Steven's memory, Karen Nascembeni and Bill Hanney present a one night only benefit reading of Nate Bertone's new play The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased, hosted at North Shore Music Theatre on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 7 p.m....
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 27-28- with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 27-28- with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 27-28, 2020....
BWW Interview: Michael Kushner of MICHAEL KUSHNER SINGS HIS HITS FOR PRIDE at Feinste Photo BWW Interview: Michael Kushner of MICHAEL KUSHNER SINGS HIS HITS FOR PRIDE at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - June 22, 2021

He may be Manhattan's leading multi-hyphenate, but on June 30th Michael Kushner will take off all the other hats in favor of his ACTOR hat, when he spends an hour or so celebrating Gay Pride with his Pride playlist at 54 Below....
BWW Review: GIRLFRIEND Produced by Dezart Performs Photo BWW Review: GIRLFRIEND Produced by Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - November 01, 2021

Back on July 4, 1993, Matthew Sweet was recording a live album at Grant Park in Chicago. It was a beautiful sunny day and there was a cool breeze coming off Lake Michigan. My theater pals and I were sitting on blankets enjoying the weather and listening to Sweet, waiting to hear all of our favorites...
THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Season Three Launches With Vanessa Williams Photo THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Season Three Launches With Vanessa Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2020

Broadway’s podcast, The Fabulous Invalid, has launched Season Three today with eleven-time Grammy Award nominated recording artist and Tony Award nominated star of stage and screen, Vanessa Williams....
World Premiere Of SHUT UP is Part of Bold Theatre's 2022 Season Photo World Premiere Of SHUT UP is Part of Bold Theatre's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2022

Bold Theatre proudly presents the first show of its 2022 season, the world premiere of Shut Up. Written and directed by John J. Pistone, Shut Up tells the story of a 'new' couple forced to live together due to the pandemic. A timely subject, for sure, and yet not the most interesting thing about thi...
BWW Review: Some of the Most Memorable Moments & Local Performances of the Year Photo BWW Review: Some of the Most Memorable Moments & Local Performances of the Year
by Peter Nason - December 30, 2021

These are the things that helped get us through a tough year....
BendFilm Announces Pop Up Drive-In Movies & Outdoor Screenings In Tin Pan Alley Photo BendFilm Announces Pop Up Drive-In Movies & Outdoor Screenings In Tin Pan Alley
by A.A. Cristi - July 14, 2020

BendFilm announced today a lineup full of creative ways to see films outside in the comfort of a car or in the open air of Tin Pan Alley. Films in the lineup are a wide range of adventure stories, throwback classics, music documentaries, blockbusters and more.  Several screenings have filmmaker Q&As...
BWW Review: Jeremy Stolle Brings the Laughs During NO MORE TALK OF DARKNESS at Birdla Photo BWW Review: Jeremy Stolle Brings the Laughs During NO MORE TALK OF DARKNESS at Birdland Theater
by Karis Rogerson - September 25, 2021

Along with several collaborators, Jeremy Stolle showcases his talent and humor in a two-night show....
The Public Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Five World Premieres & More Photo The Public Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Five World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2022

The Public Theater announced the schedule today for The Public’s 2022-23 Season at the Public Theater. Learn all about the shows, schedule and how to get tickets. ...
Vanessa Williams to Join SETH RUDETSKY'S BROADWAY at The Town Hall Photo Vanessa Williams to Join SETH RUDETSKY'S BROADWAY at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 05, 2022

The Town Hall & Mark Cortale will continue with the latest installment of the internationally acclaimed concert series Seth Rudetsky's Broadway, hosted and music directed by Sirius/XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). On Monday, June 20 at 8pm, Seth welcomes platinum re...
THE PHILADELPHIA REGION IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Mark Your Calendars for Events Now Thro Photo THE PHILADELPHIA REGION IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Mark Your Calendars for Events Now Through December 2022
by Marina Kennedy - March 30, 2022

Check out the over 75 events that are incredibly engaging in the greater Philadelphia area.  Mark your calendars for theatre, music, food event, festivals and so much more that are happening through the end of 2022.  Make Philly your all-season’s destination and start planning....
BWW Feature: At Brandy's Piano Bar The Show Must Go On, Come Snow or Come Shine Photo BWW Feature: At Brandy's Piano Bar The Show Must Go On, Come Snow or Come Shine
by Stephen Mosher - January 28, 2021

Four decades later and in the middle of a show business shut down, Brandy's Piano Bar is still offering live entertainment ... and some great hot toddies....
Citadel Theatre To Return In Fall With A Four-Show 2021-22 Season Photo Citadel Theatre To Return In Fall With A Four-Show 2021-22 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2021

Citadel Theatre Company will return to live, in-person, indoor performances in September with a season of four productions – three plays plus the company's traditional holiday musical - according to Artistic Director Scott Phelps....
The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Plans for Summer 2021 Photo The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Plans for Summer 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2021

The Glimmerglass Festival, the summer opera and musical theater festival in Cooperstown, New York, has announced plans for the summer of 2021 in the wake of its 2020 season cancelation due to COVID-19. The 2021 season will run July 15 through August 17....
Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, Lillias White, Stephanie J. Block & More Announced f Photo Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, Lillias White, Stephanie J. Block & More Announced for Provincetown Art House Summer 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

On the heels of this week’s announcement by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker that all of the state’s businesses can reopen at 100% capacity as of May 29, Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of Provincetown’s Art House theater, has announced a fittingly momentous lineup of music and comedy ...
BWW Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Shares What it Means to Be UNITED IN SONG Photo BWW Interview: Brian Stokes Mitchell Shares What it Means to Be UNITED IN SONG
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 30, 2020

On New Year's Eve, PBS will air the musical special 'United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America.' BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking with Broadway's own Brian Stokes Mitchell, who performs 'Make Them Hear You' and 'Wheels of a Dream' from 'Ragtime' as part of the special. He told ...




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