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BWW Review: George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Speaks Directly to the World's Current Politi Photo BWW Review: George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Speaks Directly to the World's Current Political Turmoil
by Shari Barrett - August 02, 2017

ANIMAL FARM, Orwell's brilliant political satire about the corrupting influence of power, charts the fall of idealism and the rise of tyranny after the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their oppressive human owner in a struggle for rights, equality, gaining the right to make their own choices o...


Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Just Two Weeks Left! Photo Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - December 15, 2017

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors....


I KILLED THE COW Begins Next Week at Chicago Fringe Festival Photo I KILLED THE COW Begins Next Week at Chicago Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018

New York-based theatre collective The Herd will present its one-woman show I KILLED THE COW as part of the 2018 Chicago Fringe Festival. After an extended run in New York City at the United Solo Festival in October 2017, I KILLED THE COW will perform September 1-3 at The Playhouse at Jefferson Park ...


The Gold Dust Orphans Return to Boston for Two Nights Only Photo The Gold Dust Orphans Return to Boston for Two Nights Only
by Julie Musbach - September 19, 2018

Fresh off a rootin' tootin' run in Provincetown, New England's premiere comedic theatrical troupe, The Gold Dust Orphans, are set to bring their critically acclaimed musical Western back to Boston for two nights only. Yee haw! Cowboys, cowgirls, and cowfolks of all stripes will love this sharp shoot...


PBS Airs Special LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES, 12/15 Photo PBS Airs Special LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES, 12/15
by Emily Bruno - December 05, 2017

Across America, combat veterans are quietly returning to the land, digging in, and creating new lives as farmers and caretakers. This holiday season, internationally-acclaimed chef, author and food ambassador Lidia Bastianich pays tribute to the military men and women who have sacrificed so much, an...


Holiday PBS-Renowned Chef LIDIA BASTIANICH Salutes Veterans in New Special LIDIA CELE Photo Holiday PBS-Renowned Chef LIDIA BASTIANICH Salutes Veterans in New Special LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017

LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOMEGROWN HEROES airs Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (Check Local Listings). Internationally Renowned Chef Lidia Bastianich Salutes the Veterans Who Now Cultivate the Land They Bravely Fought to Defend in a New Holiday TV Special...


Tony Winner Frank Galati Helms RHINOCEROS at Asolo Rep Photo Tony Winner Frank Galati Helms RHINOCEROS at Asolo Rep
by Julie Musbach - January 10, 2018

Asolo Repertory Theatre continues its rep season with Eug ne Ionesco's RHINOCEROS. It is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Frank Galati, who, with the support of the Ionesco estate, has streamlined the script from the original three acts to two, making it more relevant to today's audience. The...


LookOut Presents THE ACCIDENTAL CURATOR by Molly Regan Photo LookOut Presents THE ACCIDENTAL CURATOR by Molly Regan
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2017

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is pleased to present, as part of the Winter 2017-18 lineup, The Accidental Curator, written and performed by ensemble member Molly Regan and directed by Mary B. Robinson. Regan, who was encouraged by former Artistic Director Martha Lavey to write this show, was m...


BWW Review: RHINOCEROS Challenges the Audience to Place a Spotlight on the Absurdity Photo BWW Review: RHINOCEROS Challenges the Audience to Place a Spotlight on the Absurdity of Life Today at Con-Con
by Roy Berko - August 27, 2017

Eugene Ionesco, Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter and Edward Albee are Theatre of the Absurd playwrights. Unlike modern-movement writers like Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and William Inge, who wrote realistic plays which included solutions to problems or resolved situations, the Absurdists based th...


Tony Award-Winner and Television Star John Mahoney Passes Away at 77 Photo Tony Award-Winner and Television Star John Mahoney Passes Away at 77
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2018

It has been reported this evening that John Mahoney, a veteran actor of stage and screen, has passed away at age 77....


Chris Harcum's MARTIN DENTON, MARTIN DENTON to Premiere at The Kraine Theater 7/6-7/23
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with Elephant Run District will present the World Premiere of Chris Harcum's Martin Denton, Martin Denton, directed by Aimee Todoroff, July 6-23 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) with performances Today through Satur...


Cast Announced for Steep Theatre's THE INVISIBLE HAND Photo Cast Announced for Steep Theatre's THE INVISIBLE HAND
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017

Steep Theatre's 17th season will open this fall with the Chicago premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar's The Invisible Hand, directed by Audrey Francis. Akhtar won the Pulitzer for his play Disgraced, which premiered in 2012 at American Theatre Company in Chicago and later played both at the...


ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT To Embark on UK Tour Photo ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT To Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2018

In 2019 Elmer the Patchwork Elephant celebrates his 30th Birthday and will be heading out on an extensive tour across the UK. The brand-new Live stage adaptation is based on the classic children's book series by David McKee and opens in The Churchill Theatre Bromley on 17th January 2019....


VIETNAM Documentary & More Among PBS's Fall 2017 Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017

PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....


Donna the Buffalo Plays City Winery NYC 3/16, Plus Recording New Album With Rob Frabo Photo Donna the Buffalo Plays City Winery NYC 3/16, Plus Recording New Album With Rob Fraboni Producing
by Tori Hartshorn - January 22, 2018

Donna the Buffalo Plays City Winery NYC 3/16, Plus Recording New Album With Rob Fraboni Producing...


Madani Younis Departs The Bush Theatre For The Southbank Centre Photo Madani Younis Departs The Bush Theatre For The Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2018

Madani Younis announces his departure from the Bush Theatre as he is appointed Creative Director of the Southbank Centre....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for FOX Sports' PHENOMS Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for FOX Sports' PHENOMS
by Macon Prickett - July 06, 2018

Phenoms is a groundbreaking documentary series, chronicling the journey of world's next great soccer players on their quests to represent their respective countries in the upcoming World Cup. Watch the trailer below!...


BWW Interview: Tim Lucas Talks Behind-the-Scenes With THE LION KING Puppets Photo BWW Interview: Tim Lucas Talks Behind-the-Scenes With THE LION KING Puppets
by Janine Angela Martinez - April 17, 2018

Director Julie Taymor made the importance of having the animals, which play a big part in the story, represented through costumes, masks, and puppets when it was first being put to the stage in 1997. Taymor also devised a concept to theatrically represent the story and heart of show on stage with wh...


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE REMBRANDT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE REMBRANDT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 42nd Season with the Chicago premiere of The Rembrandt, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Hallie Gordon. Currently in rehearsals, this subtle and elegant play features ensemble members Francis Guinan as Henry/Rembrandt and John Mahoney as Simon/Homer wit...


Elephante Releases New Single 'Come Back For You' ft. Matluck Photo Elephante Releases New Single 'Come Back For You' ft. Matluck
by Caryn Robbins - October 30, 2017

Elephante is back and bigger than ever with his latest single 'Come Back For You' ft. Matluck available to buy or stream everywhere now....


Boston's Palehound Announces Sophomore LP Out 6/16
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2017

Boston's Palehound, lead by fierce vocalist and prolific creative force Ellen Kempner, has announced the sophomore album A Place I'll Always Go, to be released June 16 on Polyvinyl Record Co....


Palehound Drops 'Room' via FADER + Discusses New Album w/ Stereogum
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017

Boston's Palehound, lead by fierce vocalist and prolific creative force Ellen Kempner, will release the sophomore album, A Place I'll Always Go, June 16 on Polyvinyl Record Co....


Donna the Buffalo to Perform at NYC City Winery This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017

Distinctive and Groove-heavy, Donna The Buffalo will perform at NYC City Winery (155 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013) on Saturday, May 13th (9:15pm doors/ 10pm show)....


THE REMBRANDT, Starring John Mahoney and Francis Guinan, Starts Next Month at Steppen Photo THE REMBRANDT, Starring John Mahoney and Francis Guinan, Starts Next Month at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2017

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 42nd Season with the Chicago premiere of The Rembrandt, written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Hallie Gordon....


The Gold Dust Orphans Announce A Brand New Western Musical BROKELAHOMO! Photo The Gold Dust Orphans Announce A Brand New Western Musical BROKELAHOMO!
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2018

Yee haw! Ladies and Gentlemen, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Get ready for a rootin' tootin', shit kickin', sharp shootin' ride through the sick yet sparkling landscape of New England's foremost comedic theatre troupe the Gold Dust Orphans, as we bring you yet another fabulous offering, this time set in the...






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