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Review: THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE at Vermont Stage PhotoReview: THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE at Vermont Stage
by Wiley D - March 23, 2026

Vermont Stage’s The Half-life of Marie Curie, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Laura Wolfsen, is a deeply layered story about the struggles of womanhood and relationships for two influential female scientists, Marie Curie and Hertha Ayrton, living in the early 20th century. The producti...


Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at The Candlelight Theatre PhotoReview: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at The Candlelight Theatre
by Rosanne DellAversano - March 21, 2026

A monster of a musical hits The Candlelight Theatre stage....


JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Lead Los Angeles's November 2025 Top Theatre Sh PhotoJAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Lead Los Angeles's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by BWW Staff - October 30, 2025

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Jaja’s African Hair Braiding​​​​​​​ and more. ...


Review: LANDSCAPE - ELENA ANTONIOU, Shoreditch Town Hall PhotoReview: LANDSCAPE - ELENA ANTONIOU, Shoreditch Town Hall
by Matthew Paluch - October 27, 2025

Normally all we see are signs confirming no photography or filming at the theatre, but Elena Antoniou wants you to do the exact opposite during her work LANDSCAPE. The piece was part of the Dance Umbrella festival and was performed for two nights in the Assembly Hall at Shoreditch Town Hall. ...


Interview: Jamile's PURSUIT OF A PULSE Is a Rhythmically Charged Journey Through Jazz PhotoInterview: Jamile's PURSUIT OF A PULSE Is a Rhythmically Charged Journey Through Jazz
by Rebecca Kaplan - October 15, 2025

The singer and composer, who performs regularly in NYC, recently released a deeply personal new album from Cellar Music Group. We spoke with Jamile about Pursuit of a Pulse....


Cast and Team Set For AWAKE AND SING! at Sea Dog Theater PhotoCast and Team Set For AWAKE AND SING! at Sea Dog Theater
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2025

Following its award-winning 2024 production of Tuesdays with Morrie starring Len Cariou, Sea Dog Theater will present a 90th anniversary revival of Awake and Sing!...


JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum PhotoJAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2025

Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!...


YONG Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne PhotoYONG Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Australian Goldrush of 1857, Yong brings Chinese-Australian history to life as part of a Victorian tour beginning at Arts Centre Melbourne in July....


HERE LIES LOVE, MAMMA MIA and More Set for Center Theatre Group 2025/2026 Season PhotoHERE LIES LOVE, MAMMA MIA and More Set for Center Theatre Group 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2025

Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!...


Nikki Iles Joins NDR Bigband as Principal Conductor for 2025/2026 Season PhotoNikki Iles Joins NDR Bigband as Principal Conductor for 2025/2026 Season
by Josh Sharpe - April 03, 2025

British bandleader, pianist, and composer Nikki Iles will be the new Principal Conductor of the NDR Bigband from the 2025/26 season. She succeeds Geir Lysne and will lead the renowned ensemble for an initial period of two years.  ...


IN THE HEIGHTS Comes to Riverside Theatre PhotoIN THE HEIGHTS Comes to Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2025

The rhythms of Washington Heights will pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the Heights, takes the stage....


Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens At Bristol Riverside Theatre PhotoLin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens At Bristol Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2025

The electrifying rhythms of Washington Heights pulse through Bristol Riverside Theatre this spring as Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical, a genre-bending blend of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, In the  Heights, takes the stage March 25 through April 27....


How ENGLISH Is Shining a Spotlight on a New Kind of Middle Eastern Story PhotoHow ENGLISH Is Shining a Spotlight on a New Kind of Middle Eastern Story
by Nicole Rosky - February 17, 2025

​Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English is entering its final weeks on Broadway. The new play, presented by Roundabout Theare Company and directed by Knud Adams, is all about the power of communication and the part language plays in shaping our identity. ...


Interview: Jessica Amber Pinkett of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PhotoInterview: Jessica Amber Pinkett of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
by Emily Berger - February 05, 2025

Baltimore-native Jessica Amber Pinkett returned to the Kennedy Center this week for the annual performances of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater....


Review: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts PhotoReview: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - January 31, 2025

It's a rare sight to see a giant inflatable ear of corn in the lobby of Des Moines Performing Arts, or to be offered a show-themed drink. But when a musical about corn comes to Iowa, it's time to pull out all the stops. This is exactly what they've done for 'Shucked,' which premiered Tuesday night a...


Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Bursts with Contagious Energy PhotoReview: IN THE HEIGHTS Bursts with Contagious Energy
by Oliver Oliveros - January 07, 2025

Despite technical challenges, the cast and crew recently pulled through the Cebu premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'In The Heights' at the Saint Theresa’s College of Cebu Auditorium....


The Sugar Bees Come to Esplanade PhotoThe Sugar Bees Come to Esplanade
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024

Celebrate the holiday season with The Sugar Bees as they bring their interpretations of beloved holiday classics to Esplanade! Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...


Broadway Licensing Acquires Broadway-Aimed ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW MUSICAL  PhotoBroadway Licensing Acquires Broadway-Aimed ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW MUSICAL 
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2024

Broadway Licensing has announced its acquisition of Matte O'Brien and Matt Vinson's Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical....


Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE PhotoInterview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Kat Mokrynski - December 03, 2024

Seven years after it closed on Broadway in 2017, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is finally arriving in London at the Donmar Warehouse in December. The show, written by Dave Malloy, takes a seventy-page segment of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (Part Eight, to be specific) and transforms ...


Piper & The Hard Times: Electrifying Live Performances PhotoPiper & The Hard Times: Electrifying Live Performances
by Team BWW - November 27, 2024

With founding members Steve Eagon (guitarist/bandleader), Dave Colella, and Al “Piper” Green, as well as Amy Frederick (keyboards) and Parker Hawkins (bass), this close-knit group has captured listeners’ attention with their special chemistry and poignant music....


Photos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre PhotoPhotos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2024

Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024. ...


Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center For The Arts PhotoReview: THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center For The Arts
by Suzanne Whitaker - October 29, 2024

Phoenix Arizona’s The Black Theatre Troupe presents THE COLOR PURPLE at Tempe Center for the Arts, which opened to a full house Friday, October 15, 2024. This excellent production runs through November 3, 2024. With matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as evening shows on Fridays and Sa...


AN INCOMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HUGS Comes to Goodwood Theatres and Studio PhotoAN INCOMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HUGS Comes to Goodwood Theatres and Studio
by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2024

Heartwarming, poignant and captured by Sarah Peters’ trademark lyrical storytelling and warmth, An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs is a one-woman theatre-shaped hug for your soul.  ...


Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Theatre Troupe PhotoReview: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - October 28, 2024

The Black Theatre Troupe's production of THE COLOR PURPLE is a rousing and emotionally powerful show, thanks to a brilliant cast and the keen direction of Karen Davis Jones and the musical direction of Brenda Hankins....


Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING PhotoBerkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2024

Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to p...





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