PHOENIX PAYNE at United Solo Theatre Festival Dives Into Doris Payne's Life as a Thief
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018 Actor, Monette McLin, has written a one-woman show 'Phoenix Payne' as a way to explore her admiration of the infamous Doris Marie Payne. Monologues delivered by fictional characters, and some from Payne herself, allow the audience to choose whether Doris should be vindicated, or continue to be vilif...
Arbitrator Rules Against New York City Ballet Over Inappropriate Texts
by BWW Staff - April 22, 2019 The New York Times reports that an arbitrator has ruled that 'New York City Ballet overstepped when it fired two principal male dancers accused of sharing sexually explicit photos of female dancers.'...
A GOOD AMERICAN FAMILY by Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist David Maraniss
by Marina Kennedy - June 11, 2019 David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and bestselling author, has been chronicling American life and now with 'A Good American Family,' he turns the lens on his own family to examine the politics of the 1950s McCarthy era with this powerfully resonant book....
BWW Exclusive: Playwright Gregory S. Carr Pens Manifesto for the BIPOC Theatre- 'I Am Not August Wilson'
by Gregory S. Carr - June 10, 2020 Playwright Gregory S. Carr shares a manifesto for the BIPOC Theatre. 'I am not August Wilson,' he writes....
ANW Announces Pay What You Can Performance of MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2017 A Noise Within (ANW) presents the third production of its 26th season, Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Michael Michetti, performing October 8 through November 18, 2017 (Press Opening October 14). Judith Scott, known for her role as Claudia Crane on the current FX series...
Grammy Nominee Kip Winger & Damien Gray Announce GET JACK Album Release, Available July 19
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2019 Grammy Award-nominated classical composer and rock icon Kip Winger (Winger, Alice Cooper, Alan Parsons), in his theatrical composing debut, and acclaimed writer/director Damien Gray (Atomic the Musical, Animagique, Steps In Time, Biohazard and Sing On Tour) are thrilled to announce the concept album...
Review: ESTELLA, Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
by Gary Naylor - July 17, 2022 Charles Dickens' novels are filled to the brim with characters who capture different elements of the human condition - evil and good and, crucially, plenty in-between. Perhaps the most fascinating of them all - at least she was to me when first I read Great Expectations in my mid-20s - is Estella, P...
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Soars to New Heights in Front of 18,000 Students at Madison Square Garden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020 Under typical circumstances, it would be a difficult task to judge just how much a piece of theater is affecting an audience. The average age of a theatergoer hovers in the range of 40 to 45 years old, and by then social mores have taken over and hammered in the rules of 'proper' theater etiquette. ...
Rare Program for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Signed by Walt Disney to be Auctioned
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023 Nate D. Sanders Auctions will auction off a prized relic from cinematic history, a scarce program from the world premiere of the legendary full-length animated masterpiece, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' which bears the unmistakable signature of none other than Walt Disney himself....
Internationally Acclaimed Soul Artist Cornell 'CC' Carter to Release His Highly Anticipated New Album ONE LOVE
by Macon Prickett - July 10, 2018 Cornell “CC” Carter has been gracing stages and entertaining thousands of fans with his signature sound around the world for many years. He is known for his phenomenal stage presence, his high-powered audience engagement, and his extraordinary and dynamic vocal skills. CC is now set to unleash his h...
Kamahl Celebrates Australia Day With Re-Release of My Home Album
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2018 Australia's much loved cultural icon, the legendary singer Kamahl, celebrates 30 years since the songs My Home and Australia came out with a re-release on iTunes and Spotify through MGM....
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Talk About His Tony Nomination on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024 Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday. This marks his first talk show appearance since receiving a Tony nomination for his performance in the musical. The actor appeared ...
Eden Espinosa, Carrie Manolakos, and More to Star in New Musical Thriller Concert GET JACK
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017 Grammy Award-nominated composer and rock icon Kip Winger, in his theatrical composing debut, and acclaimed writer/director Damien Gray (Atomic the Musical) will present two concert presentations of their new musical thriller GET JACK on Monday, October 30 at SIR Studios, 520 W 25th St....
BWW Review: THE HOLLOW CROWN - PARTS SEVEN AND EIGHT, BritBox
by Gary Naylor - May 30, 2020 BWW is reviewing the BBC's epic adaptation of Shakespeare's history plays, The Hollow Crown, available for streaming on Britbox (free 30 days trial)....
Royal Opera House Production of Verdi's RIGOLETTO Comes to River Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2018 New Hampshire (February 12, 2018) London's Royal Opera House production of Verdi's opera masterpiece, Rigoletto will be shown in HD at the River Street Theatre (RST) in Jaffrey Sunday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 21, both at 2pm This presentation is part of the RST's Stage2Screen Series....
KEXP Premieres Video for Peter Bjorn and John's BONES, US Tour Kicks-Off This Month
by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2019 Heartbreak isn't a one-way street. When you've been betrayed in some way in a relationship, there is expected and vindicated hurt. But for those who are on the other side, who've made the mistake or acted in malice, the guilt can be consuming. It's that certain type of pain that Peter Bjorn and John...
Donna Marie Hayes Comes To The Cutting Room To Launch New Book 'These Broken Roads'
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2023 Critically acclaimed performing artist turned author, Donna Marie Hayes, makes her debut at The Cutting Room with a brand new show in celebration of the launch of her new book, These Broken Roads. Learn more about the book and the performance here!...
Peter Martins Retires From New York City Ballet Following Misconduct Allegations
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2018 According to the New York Times, Peter Martins, New York City ballet leader for over three decades, has decided to retire following accusations of sexual harassment and physical and verbal abuse....
Like Satellites Premiere New Single 'Muscle Memory'
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018 Although just their debut single, Toronto alternative pop/band Like Satellites show both experience and maturity on 'Muscle Memory,' out TODAY. A product of over two years of doing underground work, including extensive practicing, lineup changes, and writing/recording new tracks, LIke Satellites, fe...
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents George Frideric Handel's ARIODANTE
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2023 The Curtis Opera Theatre's 2022–23 season concludes May 4 through May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Perlman Theater in the Kimmel Center with George Frideric Handel's riveting tale of obsession, desire, and royal intrigue, Ariodante....
AT&T and AUDIENCE Network Present Dashboard Confessional, Concert Premieres Tonight
by Tori Hartshorn - October 19, 2018 Tune in Friday, October 19 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Dashboard Confessional” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV. ...
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Major Settlement With Spanish Broadcasting System
by Tori Hartshorn - December 19, 2017 SAG-AFTRA Reaches Major Settlement With Spanish Broadcasting System...
Dorothy Releases New Single 'Flawless' from Forthcoming Album
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018 Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy have released the new track 'Flawless', the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album 28 Days in the Valley, out March 9th. It's a vulnerable message that begins with heartbreak and ends as a vindicated feel good anthem of self-love....
Emo Nite Kicks Off the New Year with 2025 Dates
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025 Emo Nite are ringing in the new year with a new wave of recently announced party dates spanning across 18 US cities, including: New York City, Los Angeles and more with an international date performing at EDC Mexico. ...
Dramatic Publishing 'Fully Vindicated' After Winning in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Arbitration
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2022 As BroadwayWorld first reported in 2019, a legal battle between the Harper Lee Estate and Dramatic Publishing has been ongoing since the arrival of Aaron Sorkin's Broadway adaptation of the play.... |