Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on May 5
by Joseph Harrison - April 25, 2024 When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to t...
BWW Q&A: Janel Parrish on ONLY HOPE: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO A WALK TO REMEMBER at The Franklin Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2024 We spoke to Janel Parrish about Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember's Nashville debut at the Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024....
From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024 While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
Swedish Band Ghost to Premiere Documentary Film RITE HERE RITE NOW in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024 Shot over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ hallowed Kia Forum, RITE HERE RITE NOW fully immerses viewers in the technicolor melodrama of the vaunted live ritual that has helped to propel Sweden’s foremost theatrical rock export to GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping, arena-headlini...
Review: FRONTIERS SANS FRONTIERS at Spooky Action Theater
by Tavish Young - April 29, 2024 Frontiers Sans Frontiers is good. It's refreshing, biting, funny, and relevant. From April 25th to May 19th, under a few trashbags and discarded cups of tea, DC theatre goers may be able to find Spooky Action Theater's production of Frontiers Sans Frontiers....
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - April 25, 2024 As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out....
Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - April 28, 2024 I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there. When the drag bans started to happen, it really freaked you out because it happened like suddenly you weren't allowed to perform outside ...
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024 Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!...
Swedish Singer-Songwriter Winona Oak Shares New EP 'Void'
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024 Swedish singer-songwriter Winona Oak has shared her new EP Void alongside focus track 'Who Would I Be.' A heartfelt and poignant journal of the last year of her life after devastatingly losing her mother to cancer, the Void sees Winona at her most vulnerable and open. The focus track, 'Who Would I B...
LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU Will Hold Reading Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024 LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU is a new immersive musical experience with concept, book and lyrics by Michael Meth, original music by recording artist Martee LeBow and direction by Tracey Conyer Lee. Irwin Fisch is music supervisor and the music director is Kenny Seymour. ...
From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024 While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE IN CONCERT Lands At Popejoy Hall In October
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024 Experience the thrilling musical journey of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in concert, brought to you by Popejoy Presents. Join us for a unique blend of film and live music....
Swedish Band Ghost to Premiere Documentary Film RITE HERE RITE NOW in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024 Shot over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ hallowed Kia Forum, RITE HERE RITE NOW fully immerses viewers in the technicolor melodrama of the vaunted live ritual that has helped to propel Sweden’s foremost theatrical rock export to GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping, arena-headlini...
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Announces U.S. Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024 Building on the success of sold out shows worldwide, a new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. The highly-anticipated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will tour the U.S. starting September 1 in Nashville, TN....
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Lands At The Charleston Gaillard Center In September
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024 Catch the live concert experience of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE at Charleston Gaillard Center....
Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024 It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...
Interview: Theatre Life with Nora Palka
by Elliot Lanes - May 02, 2024 Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature ...
Milwaukee's First Stage to Open ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024 First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024 BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!...
Interview: Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal of IT'S MADNESS! at Parc Astérix
by Patrick Honoré - April 22, 2024 On the heels of the mini-musicals found at Disneyland Paris comes the first ever musical theater style live entertainment from its main European competitor in France (and Europe) Parc Astérix, inspired by the stories of the famous comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. This t...
Cast Set for GREASE at Mountain Theatre Company in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024 The cast has been revealed for Mountain Theatre Company's production of Grease. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Interview: Laurie Grant on Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals
by Shari Barrett - April 30, 2024 ArtsUP! LA is presenting Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals, a new jukebox musical created and directed by Laurie Grant, featuring Rex & Friends, all extraordinary musicians with different disabilities and perfect pitch. Rex & Friends will take you on a fantastic trip of...
Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL
by Theresa Bertram - April 25, 2024 Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued....
Student Blog: After “Musical Season”
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - May 01, 2024 I am constantly trying to discover plays and musicals that are new to me. My feelings on all of them may vary, but they all have a unique place in theatre history. For anyone who enjoys doing the same, I hope your new favorite show is just around the corner!...
SPIDER MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024 Experience SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT at the Fisher Theatre in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.... |