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ABOVE THE FOLD Opens at The Filigree Theatre This Month Photo ABOVE THE FOLD Opens at The Filigree Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

The third and final show in The Filigree Theatre’s special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Above the Fold,” written by Julia Zaffarano and directed by Elizabeth V. Newman, will open Thursday, April 18, at the Factory on 5th....
A&E Network Expands 'Secrets of' Franchise With The Return of 'Secrets of Playboy' & Photo A&E Network Expands 'Secrets of' Franchise With The Return of 'Secrets of Playboy' & Two New Limited Series
by Michael Major - June 08, 2023

Through in-depth interviews with insiders on all levels, rare archival footage, and exclusive content, series under the “Secrets Of” banner delve into complex worlds through a modern-day lens that examines how these brands, organizations, and figures have molded our culture’s view of power and sexua...
THE WILD DUCK Comes to Den Norske Opera in March Photo THE WILD DUCK Comes to Den Norske Opera in March
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2024

Norwegian National Ballet dances Ibsen’s most powerful work, The Wild Duck, in March. The shocking family drama about a lifelong lie has become a ballet during the last part of Marit Moum Aune’s Ibsen trilogy....
'Heartbreaking, breathtaking and powerful': Kenley Smith's FAN ME WITH A BRICK Provid Photo 'Heartbreaking, breathtaking and powerful': Kenley Smith's FAN ME WITH A BRICK Provides a Fascinating Portrait of an American Family
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 13, 2023

Post-pandemic Nashville theater audiences have witnessed a groundswell of creativity as local companies have made the production of original works part of their programming initiatives. While the result might best be described as hit-or-miss depending on perspective, one company’s efforts have been ...
Review: THE SUSPICIONS OF MR WHICHER, The Watermill Theatre Photo Review: THE SUSPICIONS OF MR WHICHER, The Watermill Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - May 10, 2023

The ever enchanting Watermill Theatre in Newbury could hardly have hoped for more atmospheric weather to mark the opening night of their latest show, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. The distant thunderclaps and bucketing rain seemed perfectly placed to instill a disquieting mood as the audience arrive...
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Extends in Movie Theaters For the Second Time Photo WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Extends in Movie Theaters For the Second Time
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023

Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Based on Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, this adaptation features composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Get tickets to ...
The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed Photo The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2023

The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season....
BIRTH OF A MURDERER Heads Into Final Weekend At Desert Stages Photo BIRTH OF A MURDERER Heads Into Final Weekend At Desert Stages
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2023

Birth of a Murderer will complete its run at Desert Stages at Scottsdale Fashion Square, June 9 and June 10. ...
Review: BLACKBIRD at Holden Street Theatres Photo Review: BLACKBIRD at Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - April 11, 2024

Harrower’s script is superb, and they pour themselves into the story....
Pianist Brian Ganz To Play Chopin's Most Difficult Works At Strathmore As He Closes I Photo Pianist Brian Ganz To Play Chopin's Most Difficult Works At Strathmore As He Closes In On Being The First To Perform All 250
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2024

Sparkling, colossal, and virtuosic—this is how internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz describes the music in his upcoming recital, “Chopin the Virtuoso,” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024....
Jewish Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman Asked Not To Leave London Theatre Due To Safety Conc Photo Jewish Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman Asked Not To Leave London Theatre Due To Safety Concerns
by Joshua Wright - March 04, 2024

Although security has been increased at London's Criterion Theatre, The Merchant of Venice star Tracy-Ann Oberman was still asked not to leave the venue following a performance due to pro-Palestine rallies, the actress has revealed....
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films Photo Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - January 21, 2024

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway....
Tanna Frederick's HANYAK Comes to United Solo Festival Next Month Photo Tanna Frederick's HANYAK Comes to United Solo Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024

United Solo Festival presents HANYAK,one woman’s transformational journey of self-discovery, love, betrayal and redemption written and performed by award-winning actress Tanna Frederick. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!...
Brian Ganz Performs Chopin at The Music Center at Strathmore Photo Brian Ganz Performs Chopin at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2024

As Brian Ganz nears the conclusion of his “Extreme Chopin Quest” to play all 250 of Chopin’s works he will offer “Chopin the Virtuoso,” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24....
NAN AND THE LOWER BODY Audio Recording Starring Richard Schiff, Ginnifer Goodwin & Jo Photo NAN AND THE LOWER BODY Audio Recording Starring Richard Schiff, Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2024

Emmy award-winning actor Richard Schiff (The Good Doctor, The West Wing), Ginnifer Goodwin and fellow Once Upon A Time co-star and real-life husband Josh Dallas, and Shannon Cochran (The Ring) star in a new L.A. Theatre Works audio theater recording of Nan and the Lower Body by playwright Jessica Di...
Naples' TheatreZone Reveals 20th Season Lineup Photo Naples' TheatreZone Reveals 20th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

TheatreZone, Naples' premier professional theatre company, has announced its 2024-2025 musical productions....
Street Theatre Company's THE TRAIL TO OREGON May Be Hard to Describe, But It's More F Photo Street Theatre Company's THE TRAIL TO OREGON May Be Hard to Describe, But It's More Fun Than A Bout of Dysentery
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 12, 2024

The answer is none of the above, obviously – you and I are showing our age with those ridiculous suggestions – and any effort to explain The Trail to Oregon to you would contain spoilers, which people oftentimes don’t want to know, sending particularly disturbing and frankly threatening emails to cr...
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Extends in Movie Theaters For the Second Time Photo WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Extends in Movie Theaters For the Second Time
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023

Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Based on Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, this adaptation features composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Get tickets to ...
Video: SundanceTV Releases SMUGSHOT Series Trailer Photo Video: SundanceTV Releases SMUGSHOT Series Trailer
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024

SundanceTV releases official trailer for its all-new docu-series True Crime Story: Smugshot. The thrilling true crime series premieres exclusively on SundanceTV, AMC+, and Sundance Now. Six-episode anthology series spotlights entitled individuals and their elaborate crimes. Watch the new video trail...
Review: SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage Photo Review: SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Jake Bridges - December 08, 2023

What did our critic think of SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage?...
Exclusive: Alexandra Silber Reflects on the Timely Themes of OUR CLASS Photo Exclusive: Alexandra Silber Reflects on the Timely Themes of OUR CLASS
by Alexandra Silber - January 19, 2024

Alexandra Silber, star of Our Class, has shared her thoughts on the complexities of human nature, never forgetting the past, and the play's relevance in today's world in her guest essay The “Eleventh Classmate”, which you can read exclusively here at BroadwayWorld. ...
Jewish Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman Asked Not To Leave London Theatre Due To Safety Conc Photo Jewish Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman Asked Not To Leave London Theatre Due To Safety Concerns
by Joshua Wright - March 04, 2024

Although security has been increased at London's Criterion Theatre, The Merchant of Venice star Tracy-Ann Oberman was still asked not to leave the venue following a performance due to pro-Palestine rallies, the actress has revealed....
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Christiania Theater Photo Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Christiania Theater
by Christian Ranke - November 01, 2023

When it was announced that the next big production at Christiania theater would be a play with the nifty title 'Et dukkehjem 2 (A Doll's House, Part 2)' I didn't know what to think. I had next to no knowledge of the piece, other than it was a Broadway play which ran during the 2017 season. Was it a ...
MY FAIR LADY, CANDIDA & More Set for Shaw Festival 2024 Season Photo MY FAIR LADY, CANDIDA & More Set for Shaw Festival 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2024 season at the Shaw Festival, including highly anticipated productions like MY FAIR LADY and CANDIDA. Discover the classic and contemporary shows set to captivate audiences next year....
Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Angela Kabasan-Gonzalez - February 21, 2024

What did our critic think of THE TRUTH ABOUT WINNIE RUTH JUDD at The Phoenix Theatre Company?...




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