BWW Interview: Christy Altomare Talks Songwriting Process, Inspiration and More About her New Album WANDERING BIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2021 Christy Altomare has just released her newest album, 'Wandering Bird', which features personal songs about her life written over the last ten years. We spoke with Altomare about bringing her new album to life, the inspiration behind the songs, her songwriting process, and much more!...
BWW Blog: What We Did for Love
by Student Blogger: Olive Elzinga - September 30, 2020 The first performance I did was when I was eight in a holiday themed talent show where my friend and I created our own short play about a kid and reindeer who fix Santaa??s sleigh and save Christmas....
BWW Interview: Lawrence Brownlee of LAWRENCE BROWNLEE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - April 20, 2022 He expresses himself as articulately when speaking as he does when singing...
Student Blog: Geology and Dance Rock - Frosty's World #13
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - April 08, 2021 This is the time of year when your shorts and flip-flops are parked next to your snow boots and parka....
Dr. Edward Kottick Conducts An Evening of Irving Berlin September 9 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - August 31, 2022 Under the baton of Dr. Edward Kottick, the CCPA Orchestra and guest soloists take the stage to deliver the music of Irving Berlin Friday, September 9 at 7:30 PM. ...
Encore! Encore! By Special Request, A Cabbello Presents Special Command Performance of “We're Still Here”
by Grace Cutler - July 09, 2022 Call it “Sunday in the Park with A Cabbello” – clearly apropos for a special encore engagement of ““We’re Still Here” celebrating the music and legacy of Stephen Sondheim. Following the success of their first with-audience performance in two years May 14 & 15, the “BelloGents” of A Cabbello are back...
Student Blog: Tools To Get You Through Your First Semester of College
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - November 29, 2023 For incoming college students, the first semester of classes can be daunting. As someone who is almost done with her first semester of college, I have some tips that can help make the process less difficult. I'll definitely take these tips with me into my next semester because they can be good remin...
BWW Interview: Kristina Wong talks about creating KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE playing at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - January 21, 2021 Kristina Wong talks about creating her show, how Democracy is like a Chia pet, what she's learned making masks, and creating and putting on a show from her living room. KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE January 22 - 24th At San Diego Rep....
BWW Previews: Locally Written Musical Brings Diversity, Mental Health, Queerness to the Forefront
by Chris Arneson - May 11, 2021 Wellspring by BackStory Theatre announces its inaugural production: THERE WILL BE LIGHT. This exceptional new musical brings awareness to the intersectionality of race, religion, queerness, and mental health and hopes to open a community dialogue about the impacts of mental health and difference for...
BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - December 21, 2020 It’s no surprise that the last 366 days have been anything but normal....
BWW Interview: Charles L. Mee of UTOPIA at Cutting Ball Theater Creates a World We Would All Love to Live In
by Jim Munson - October 15, 2020 San Francisco’s Cutting Ball Theatre has scored quite a coup in presenting the world premiere of Utopia, the latest work from Obie-winning playwright Charles L. Mee, available for streaming from October 16th through November 15th. Directed by Ariel craft, who is also Cutting Ball’s Artistic Director...
BWW Interview: Doug Varone of DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS at The Hammer Theatre Center Offers a Whole New Way to Experience the Iconic Score to 'West Side Story'
by Jim Munson - October 22, 2021 BroadwayWorld talks to award-winning choreographer and director Doug Varone about his company's upcoming program in San Jose, which includes 'Somewhere,' his take on the iconic score from 'West Side Story.' They also discuss Varone's choreography for two musicals that have become cult classics - 'Th...
IDLES Share New Single 'Car Crash'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021 Following the release of their triumphant comeback single “The Beachland Ballroom” in September, IDLES today release a second song from their highly anticipated fourth album CRAWLER. Listen to the new track now!...
Student Blog: Tools To Get You Through Your First Semester of College
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - November 29, 2023 For incoming college students, the first semester of classes can be daunting. As someone who is almost done with her first semester of college, I have some tips that can help make the process less difficult. I'll definitely take these tips with me into my next semester because they can be good remin...
New Biographical Drama OF THE DREAM THAT WAS MY LIFE... Premieres At American Theatre of Actors.
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2023 Kristyn Koczur's biographical drama about acclaimed sculptor Camille Claudel (1864 - 1943) titled OF THE DREAM THAT WAS MY LIFE... begins performances October 21 at American Theatre of Actors. It is directed by Daniel Amenda. ...
BWW Interview: Third Time's The Charm For IL TROVATORE's Guanqun Yu
by Gil Kaan - September 30, 2021 LA Opera has opened their 35th season with Verdi's IL TROVATORE. Conducted by James Conlon and directed by Francisco Negrín, live performances at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through October 10th will be supplemented by two live streams October 3rd and 6th. IL TROVATORE stars Guanqun Yu in the role...
BWW Interview: Sierra Boggess Shares Details About Upcoming Radio Free Birdland Concert and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2020 Sierra Boggess is a performer who infuses beautiful energy and warmth into everything she does. On Friday, November 13 at 7pm, Boggess will be stepping into the spotlight for a special concert taped in the Birdland Theater, and presented exclusively on BroadwayWorld....
BWW Blog: You've Got Soul - Reflections on the Newest Disney Movie
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - January 15, 2021 After watching Soul, I was able to reflect on my relationship with theatre as a career and reevaluate what is most important. ...
TWO FEET Canceled at Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021 Out of an abundance of caution, venue operators have made the decision to cancel the Two Feet performance on May 5th, 2021 at the Fox Theatre. Refunds will be processed automatically at the point of purchase. ...
Interview: Brian Copeland of GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS at The Marsh Shares His Experiences of Having Been on Both Sides of the Situation
by Jim Munson - September 14, 2022 BroadwayWorld talks to acclaimed actor-playwright Brian Copeland about his funny & touching new solo show 'Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents' running at The Marsh San Francisco thru November 19. Copeland is best known for 'Not a Genuine Black Man,' the longest running solo show in San Francisco...
Apollo LTD Announces Sophomore Album 'Nothing Is Ordinary, Everything Is Beautiful'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021 Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD blurs the horizon between organic music and electronic soundscapes on its sophomore LP Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful releasing Feb. 5....
Interview: Jessica Hendy of WALKING WITH BUBBLES at AMT Theater
by Stephen Mosher - May 11, 2023 From Broadway actress to cabaret goddess to bona fide playwright, Jessica Hendy has found her purpose Off-Broadway....
Broadway Stars Share What They're Most Thankful For This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2020 For the past few weeks, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge has been asking his guests on Backstage Live what they are thankful for this holiday season. He has spoken to Broadway stars such as James Monroe Iglehart, Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes, Carmen Cusack, and more!...
Student Blog: How TICK, TICK... BOOM! Sparks Inspiration
by Student Blogger: Caiti Ho - January 19, 2022 Like many other theatre kids, the release of tick, tick... BOOM! was ground breaking and epiphanic. Seeing one of the most beautiful stories ever be translated on to film with such grace and poetry was such a turning point in my life. Not only has Lin-Manuel Miranda proven his excellence in directin...
The League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021 The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, an annual grant awarded to a Black Artist to fund a residency with a Chicago area theatre. This year the award will go to a director.... |