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Discovery Announces the Global Launch of discovery+ Photo Discovery Announces the Global Launch of discovery+
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020

discovery+ U.S. launch will feature the largest-ever content library for a new streaming service: more than 55,000 episodes from Discovery's iconic brands, the BBC's Natural History collection, A&E Networks, Group Nine and more ...
BWW Review: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE PARODY MUSICAL Slays at All Puppet Players (WARNING: Photo BWW Review: FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE PARODY MUSICAL Slays at All Puppet Players (WARNING: Explicit Language)
by Seth Tucker - October 14, 2019

FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE PARODY MUSICAL Slays at All Puppet Players. Guttural, laugh out loud, wipe the tears away kind of funny with jokes as fast, furious, and perfectly obnoxious as a jackhammer. Warning: Explicit Language....
BWW Interview: Director Brenna Corner of San Diego Opera's HANSEL AND GRETEL Photo BWW Interview: Director Brenna Corner of San Diego Opera's HANSEL AND GRETEL
by Ron Bierman - January 29, 2020

Brenna Corner started out with dreams of Broadway. It wouldn't be a big surprise if the versatile young director's dreams came true, but not in the way she'd originally pictured. I met with her to learn more about that and the San Diego Opera's upcoming production of Hansel and Gretel. 'Broadway ...
Interview: Donna McKechnie Remembers Her Friend Chita Rivera and Looks Ahead to WICKE Photo Interview: Donna McKechnie Remembers Her Friend Chita Rivera and Looks Ahead to WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with Donna McKechnie as she shares her memories and thoughts on working alongside the iconic Chita Rivera. Discover the magic behind their friendship and the impact Chita had on the theater community....
Dublin Fringe Festival Announces 2022 Festival Program, Featuring Art Experiences Ove Photo Dublin Fringe Festival Announces 2022 Festival Program, Featuring Art Experiences Over 16 Days And Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2022

Dublin Fringe Festival has announced a major festival programme for 2022 full of unmissable art experiences over 16 days and nights this September....
BWW Interview: Director Brenna Corner of San Diego Opera's HANSEL AND GRETEL Photo BWW Interview: Director Brenna Corner of San Diego Opera's HANSEL AND GRETEL
by Ron Bierman - January 29, 2020

Brenna Corner started out with dreams of Broadway. It wouldn't be a big surprise if the versatile young director's dreams came true, but not in the way she'd originally pictured. I met with her to learn more about that and the San Diego Opera's upcoming production of Hansel and Gretel. 'Broadway ...
One Yellow Rabbit's HIGH PERFORMANCE RODEO Reveals Lineup for 34th Festival Photo One Yellow Rabbit's HIGH PERFORMANCE RODEO Reveals Lineup for 34th Festival
by Vicki Trask - November 05, 2019

'Cultural Rocketfuel' Vivek Shraya (Vanity Fair), legendary Canadian theatre artist Daniel MacIvor, and the rare return of a One Yellow Rabbit hit to be included in 34th Annual International Festival of the Arts...
Interview: Ana Gasteyer Reveals What Her AMERICAN AUTO Character Would Think of WICKE Photo Interview: Ana Gasteyer Reveals What Her AMERICAN AUTO Character Would Think of WICKED
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023

From the creator of “Superstore” comes a new workplace comedy that takes the wheels off the automobile industry. BroadwayWorld sat down with Ana Gasteyer to discuss what to expect from the upcoming season of American Auto, the differences between Saturday Night Live and Broadway, and what her charac...
Interview: AMBER LIU Takes Us On Her Musical Journey With Her “No More Sad Songs” Tou Photo Interview: AMBER LIU Takes Us On Her Musical Journey With Her “No More Sad Songs” Tour
by Alyson Eng - April 13, 2024

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Amber’s concert tour stop in Vancouver, BC and chatting with Amber on behalf of BroadwayWorld. Reflecting on both her recent “No More Sad Songs” tour as well as her career past and present, it was clear that her journey as an artist was about more than jus...
BWW Interview: Jeff Foxworthy at LaughFest. You Don't Need To Be A Red Neck To Enjoy Photo BWW Interview: Jeff Foxworthy at LaughFest. You Don't Need To Be A Red Neck To Enjoy This Comedic Show!
by Brian Hilbrand - February 12, 2020

Jeff Foxworthy will headline the Gilda's LaughFest 10th Anniversary Signature Event. The 2020 Signature Event, A Night with Jeff Foxworthy, is a fundraiser for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. The Grammy Award nominee and...
BWW Interview: Jackie Evancho Explores Her Love of Theater Music at San Jose Civic Au Photo BWW Interview: Jackie Evancho Explores Her Love of Theater Music at San Jose Civic Audiorium
by Jim Munson - October 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld spoke with Jackie Evancho in advance of her November 1st concert in San Jose. It's hard to believe, but the little girl with the big voice who rose to instant fame on 'America's Got Talent' is now a young adult. Her most recent album is titled 'The Debut' and is comprised entirely of c...
Student Blog: How Did I Get Here? Photo Student Blog: How Did I Get Here?
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - April 05, 2022

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’...
Julie Taymor Talks New Film THE GLORIAS and More on AT HOME WITH THE CREATIVE COALITI Photo Julie Taymor Talks New Film THE GLORIAS and More on AT HOME WITH THE CREATIVE COALITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2020

Julie Taymor ('The Glorias,' 'Frida,' 'The Lion King') sat down with The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk in the latest episode of 'At Home With The Creative Coalition,' a podcast featuring unplugged and uncensored conversations with today's biggest stars....
Interview: Andrew Barth Feldman & Olivia Rose Keegan Talk High School Musical: The Mu Photo Interview: Andrew Barth Feldman & Olivia Rose Keegan Talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 25, 2021

BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking to Andrew and Olivia about their new roles, 'that' viral video, and what it means to work on such an exciting series in the middle of a pandemic. ...
BWW Interview: Loretta Swit of MIDDLETOWN at Actors' Playhouse Photo BWW Interview: Loretta Swit of MIDDLETOWN at Actors' Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 10, 2021

Multi-award winning star Loretta Swit stars with Didi Conn, Donny Most, and Adrian Zmed in critically acclaimed play about life and friendships....
BWW Interview: Geoff Hoyle of WHAT WILL I BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? at The Marsh Lives to Photo BWW Interview: Geoff Hoyle of WHAT WILL I BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? at The Marsh Lives to Play to Fool
by Jim Munson - September 09, 2020

Ah, just when we need it the most, here is the perfect tonic for our troubled times! The Marsh is bringing back comedic legend Geoff Hoyle in his latest work 'What Will I Be When You Grow Up?' Presented for one night only on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00PM PDT, this filmic version of Hoyle's show wil...
BWW Interview: Orfeh of OR & MORE at Feinstein's/54 Below Premiering July 15th Photo BWW Interview: Orfeh of OR & MORE at Feinstein's/54 Below Premiering July 15th
by Stephen Mosher - July 12, 2021

The petite diva with the powerful voice and everything else is stepping out onto the 54 Below stage without her partner in crime and life, and the fans couldn't grab the tickets up fast enough. She is Orfeh. Hear her Roar....
BWW Interview: Stephen Tobolowsky Having A GOOD DAY After Bonding From Nightmares Photo BWW Interview: Stephen Tobolowsky Having A GOOD DAY After Bonding From Nightmares
by Gil Kaan - May 26, 2021

L.A. Theatre Works will release their state-of-the-art audio recording of Stephen Tobolowsky’s A GOOD DAY AT AUSCHWITZ June 2, 2021. Based on a true story, Stephen has adapted GOOD DAY from his previous book My Adventures with God. Stephen managed to find some time between his podcast The Tobolowsky...
discovery+ Announces Exclusive Original Series Debuting in January 2021 Photo discovery+ Announces Exclusive Original Series Debuting in January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020

discovery+, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service, today announced the original series and specials that will be available during its debut month of January 2021....
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in Photo Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expan...
Interview: AMBER LIU Takes Us On Her Musical Journey With Her “No More Sad Songs” Tou Photo Interview: AMBER LIU Takes Us On Her Musical Journey With Her “No More Sad Songs” Tour
by Alyson Eng - April 13, 2024

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Amber’s concert tour stop in Vancouver, BC and chatting with Amber on behalf of BroadwayWorld. Reflecting on both her recent “No More Sad Songs” tour as well as her career past and present, it was clear that her journey as an artist was about more than jus...
INTERVIEW: Arkansas Emcee, Blake Woodson, or Lunchbox, or Santa Blake or Arkansas Han Photo INTERVIEW: Arkansas Emcee, Blake Woodson, or Lunchbox, or Santa Blake or Arkansas Hangover Alan or whatever you want to call him
by Theresa Bertram - June 01, 2023

It’s no secret that the field of radio has changed significantly. Just in my time on the radio, it went from there needing to be someone at the station 24/7 to satellite and automation. On-Air shifts became less and less, and unless you were a household name (and ultimately that didn’t really matter...
Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY National Tour Returns to the Stage; What Did the Criti Photo Review Roundup: COME FROM AWAY National Tour Returns to the Stage; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2021

The National Tour of Come From Away has returned to the stage! The production returned at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN earlier this month....
BWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks Photo BWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Brings the Legendary Composer to Life
by Jim Munson - July 07, 2020

What better way to spend a summer evening than in the company of artistic genius in the form of iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven as interpreted by renowned musical theater artist Hershey Felder? On Sunday July 12th at 5pm PDT, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present a livestream of the hit show...
Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE Photo Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Following several runs as a swing in The Lion King on Broadway, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi is playing Young Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld sat down with Mpasi to discuss the transition from stage to screen, sharing the role of Celie with Fantasia Barrino, how ...




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