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Two British filmmakers, Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty, and American Producer Duke Erikson have pieced together this extraordinary story set in the late 1920s when record companies toured America with a recording machine and for the first time captured the raw expression of an emerging culture. It democratized music and gave a voice to the poorest in the nation. The filmmakers follow the machine's trail across the United States to rediscover the families whose music was recorded by it, music that would lead to the development of blues, country, gospel, Hawaiian, Cajun and folk music

Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd We Photo Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
by Michael Quintos - April 10, 2024

A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater ro...
Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams Will Step Down at the End of 20 Photo Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams Will Step Down at the End of 2024
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams has announced that, after 13 years with the Company and eight as Artistic Director, he will launch his eighth and final program in September before stepping down at the end of the year....
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - April 01, 2024

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 April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!...
2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today! Photo 2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - April 12, 2024

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Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Photo Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose. Check out footage!...
Review: CIVILIZING LUSBY at Best Medicine Repertory Photo Review: CIVILIZING LUSBY at Best Medicine Repertory
by Peter Rouleau - April 08, 2024

A lone man taking on a developer to keep his property. A woman being courted by a man of means favored by her parents and a rogue. A couple whose  prosperous appearance masks deep insecurity, secrets, and recriminations. These are all familiar elements, perhaps even cliches, but in Best Medicine Rep...
Portland Stage to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1- MILLENIUM APPROACHES Photo Portland Stage to Present ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1- MILLENIUM APPROACHES
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Catch the latest production of ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 1, presented by PORTLAND STAGE....
World Premiere Musical & More Set for Round House Theatre's 2024-2025 Season Photo World Premiere Musical & More Set for Round House Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

The full five-show lineup has bee revealed for Round House Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets....
MIX-MIX: The Filipino Adventures of a German Jewish Boy to Open at The Los Angeles Th Photo MIX-MIX: The Filipino Adventures of a German Jewish Boy to Open at The Los Angeles Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

Latino Theater Company and Playwrights’ Arena will present the world premiere of an epic World War II odyssey inspired by an astonishing, little-known true story....
Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala Photo Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!...
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Com Photo Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience. ...
Interview: Theatre Life with the Creative Team of PENELOPE Photo Interview: Theatre Life with the Creative Team of PENELOPE
by Elliot Lanes - April 05, 2024

Today’s subjects Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz are currently living their theatre lives as the creative team for the DC premeire of Signature Theatre’s latest piece of musical greatness Penelope. The Greek myth inspired solo performer musical runs through April 28th in Signature’s AR...
Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Orlando Famil Photo Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Orlando Family Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024

Get a first look at The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Orlando Family Stage. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Steppenwolf's PURPOSE & More Lead Chicago's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo Steppenwolf's PURPOSE & More Lead Chicago's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - April 01, 2024

Chicago 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 April 2024 include Steppenwolf's Purpose, Lyric Opera of Chicago's AIDA and more....
Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top Photo Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top
by Team BWW - April 08, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024....
Actors' Shakespeare Project Reveals Titles For 2024-25 Season Photo Actors' Shakespeare Project Reveals Titles For 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024

Actors’ Shakespeare Project has announced its mainstage titles for their 2024-25 Season, each from one of the most celebrated writers in the English language: Jane Austen, August Wilson, and William Shakespeare....
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June Photo 12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2024

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets....
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto Photo Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in Toronto
by Joshua Wright - April 04, 2024

Les Misérables has made its triumphant return to the Toronto stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The stars were out to support the show and celebrity guests were everywhere. Go inside the magical night in an all-new video....
Photos: Check Out New Images of LES MISERABLES US Tour Photo Photos: Check Out New Images of LES MISERABLES US Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2024

Check out new photos of the US Tour of Les Miserables....
Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April Photo Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!...
MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY & More Lead Boston's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY & More Lead Boston's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - April 01, 2024

Boston 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 April 2024 include Mrs. Krishnan's Party, Jagged Little Pill and more!...
BAD RIVER Documentary Will Premiere This Month Photo BAD RIVER Documentary Will Premiere This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

Comcast NBCUniversal’s Black Experience on Xfinity teams up with award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio (A Most Beautiful Thing, I Am Jane Doe) and executive producer and NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill, to premiere Bad River, a film that chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and their ongoing fig...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Award Photo MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more....
Ari'el Stachel's OUT OF CHARACTER & More Set for Theater J 2024-25 Season Photo Ari'el Stachel's OUT OF CHARACTER & More Set for Theater J 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2024

Theater J has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets....
THE TIGER'S APPRENTICE Arrives on Digital May 14th & on DVD May 28th Photo THE TIGER'S APPRENTICE Arrives on Digital May 14th & on DVD May 28th
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

Based on the popular children’s book series by Laurence Yep, The Tiger's Apprentice is an authentic coming-of-age tale with mystical characters, laugh-out-loud comedy, and pulse-pounding action.  The film features vibrant animation and a star-studded voice cast including Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh...




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