BWW REVIEWS: PIANO DIARIES in the Athenaeum Theatre's Studio One: Striving for Something Just Out of Reach
by Paul W. Thompson - June 03, 2014 Chicago native, pianist, composer, singer, teacher and thinker Peter Saltzman, now a playwright, producer and actor as well, is putting himself quite on display in the new theater piece, "Piano Diaries," which opened in Studio One at the venerable Athenauem Theatre last weekend for a run through Jul...
BWW Reviews: MY MOTHER'S KEEPER Shares Memories of Four Generations of Women in a Show Business Family
by Shari Barrett - May 10, 2013 MY MOTHER'S KEEPER, written by Jane Press and directed by Robin McKee, is a highly autobiographical memory play that moves fluidly back and forth between 1914 when an event involving Press' great-grandmother sets off a cycle of damage and dysfunction, and the present. While the humor of this play ma...
BWW Reviews: Charles Ludlam's Farce IRMA VEP a Big Halloween Score at Falcon
by Don Grigware - October 28, 2013 The Mystery of Irma Vep/A Penny Dreadful/by Charles Ludlam/directed by Jenny Sullivan/Falcon Theatre/through November 17...
Glee-Cap: Lights Out.
by Robert Lawlor - April 25, 2013 Trouble arrives in the newest episode of Glee. With Sectionals nearing, Will hurries out to see the competition. And wouldn't you know American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez - Frida Romero - who is clearly the bees-knees in the show choir world, is part of that competition. After hearing her sin...
James Franco Confirms Chris O'Dowd to Costar in OF MICE AND MEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2013 As BroadwayWorld reported last week, John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN will be heading to Broadway beginning (tentatively) Saturday, March 22, 2014, with an opening night slated for Thursday, April 17, 2014. The show is set to run through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The play will be directed by Anna D. Sh...
Royal Blood's US Tour Kicks Off Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2014 Royal Blood's US Tour kicks off tonight in Charlotte, NC. The UK duo will be hitting the road on a run of headlining shows, as well as dates with The Pixies and Arctic Monkeys, and appearances at Lollapalooza and Osheaga....
SXSW Music Coverage: Catching up with A Fragile Tomorrow
by Kathy Strain - March 28, 2014 A Fragile Tomorrow has become one of the most respected band of brothers on the road, largely thanks to their venerable work ethic, stellar musicianship, and fans in high places. The four-piece band is comprised of identical brothers Sean and Dominic Kelly, their younger brother Brendan, and Shaun R...
A&E to Premiere New Original Reality Series COUNTRY BUCKS, 11/19
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2014 A&E Network's new original real-life series “Country Buck$” follows the Busbice family who founded Wildgame Innovations, a small hunting gear business that has grown into a multi-million dollar wildlife sporting empire....
Jacob Artist Wants Beyonce On GLEE & Talks Lea Michele's Resilience
by Pat Cerasaro - March 08, 2014 GLEE newcomer and recent rising breakout star Jacob Artist discusses his desire to see international hitmaker Beyonce appear on the hit musical dramedy series as well as imparts his respect for co-star Lea Michele as part of a new interview....
BWW Interviews: Linda Phenix Talks Regional Premiere of SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE
by David Clarke - March 12, 2014 Theater LaB Houston, known as Houston's premiere Off-Broadway Theater, is continuing its residency at Obsidian Art Space with with an exciting 2014 season. From March 26 - 30, the company is presenting the Regional Premiere of Dan LeFranc's SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE. In anticipation of this new sea...
Big Time Rush Lead Singer Kendall Schmidt Announces Music Career Plans
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2013 Almost universally known as lead singer of Big Time Rush, America's most well-known boy band and Nickelodeon's hit television series, fewer are aware, however, of Kendall Schmidt's plans for a music career following his performance as Kendall Knight on Big Time Rush. With music, acting, dancing, and...
BWW Interview: Playwrights Mark St. Germain and John Markus Discuss their New Show, THE FABULOUS LIPITONES
by Matthew Allen - March 29, 2013 As the cast and crew took a break before their final dress rehearsal, I was fortunate enough to sit down with the director and co-playwrights of the world premiere play with music, 'The Fabulous Lipitones,' now playing at Theatrical Outfit through April 21st. While director Justin Anderson is one of...
Rachael Yamagata's New Album Funding Campaign Reaches 79% of Goal
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014 Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata has teamed up with Pledge Music for the second time, inviting her fans to join her through the entire process of making her new record and touring....
SXSW Music Coverage: Catching up with A Fragile Tomorrow
by Kathy Strain - March 28, 2014 A Fragile Tomorrow has become one of the most respected band of brothers on the road, largely thanks to their venerable work ethic, stellar musicianship, and fans in high places. The four-piece band is comprised of identical brothers Sean and Dominic Kelly, their younger brother Brendan, and Shaun R...
BWW Reviews: Crazy Russian Adventures in Imaginary Beasts's KNOCK!
by Alex Lonati - September 29, 2014 Imaginary Beasts consistently puts out what they call 'adventurous' and I would call 'ludicrous' theatrical productions, pushing boundaries, disregarding conventions (gender bending is a staple of their shows), and twisting reality. Their most recent production was Knock, a devised premiere combinin...
Jacob Artist Wants Beyonce On GLEE & Talks Lea Michele's Resilience
by Pat Cerasaro - March 08, 2014 GLEE newcomer and recent rising breakout star Jacob Artist discusses his desire to see international hitmaker Beyonce appear on the hit musical dramedy series as well as imparts his respect for co-star Lea Michele as part of a new interview....
Juan Pablo Galavis Talks New Season of ABC's THE BACHELOR
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2013 This week, Galavais spoke with reporters about the upcoming season of THE BACHELOR. Below, find out what his prospects are for finding his one true love on the newest installment of the dating competition!...
New Book, THE KNIGHTING OF SIR KAYE, is Now Available
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2013 The first book in the Sir Kaye the Boy Knight series, 'The Knighting of Sir Kaye' takes place in the troubled medieval land of Knox. The story centers on twelve-year-old Kaye Balfour, who wants nothing more than to be a famous knight like his father. But with his father away on court business, it se...
Lake Worth Playhouse to Present THE GAME'S AFOOT, 11/21-12/8
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013 Whodunit? Will this troupe of Sherlock Holmes theatre actors figure it out before it's too late? The Lake Worth Playhouse kicks off the holiday season with an unusual murder-mystery starring the classic Sherlock Holmes in this Christmas Eve comedy not to be forgotten....
Jacob Artist Wants Beyonce On GLEE & Talks Lea Michele's Resilience
by Pat Cerasaro - March 08, 2014 GLEE newcomer and recent rising breakout star Jacob Artist discusses his desire to see international hitmaker Beyonce appear on the hit musical dramedy series as well as imparts his respect for co-star Lea Michele as part of a new interview....
BWW Interviews: Stuart Hughes Talks Soulpepper's ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE
by Frances Fong-Lee - August 06, 2013 Soulpepper founding member Stuart Hughes took the time to speak with BWW over the phone about his character in "Entertaining Mr. Sloane", being an actor and a director, and working with his wife, Michelle Monteith....
BWW Interviews: Jaston Williams Talks BLAME IT ON VALENTINE, TEXAS
by David Clarke - June 04, 2013 One of the most exciting aspects of theatre in Texas is sitting in the audience while Jaston Williams, of GREATER TUNA fame, takes the stage. His charisma and charming personality completely mesmerize and enchant audiences. Recently, I had an opportunity to catch back up with Jaston Williams, and he...
BIG TIME RUSH's Lead Kendall Schmidt Announces Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2013 Almost universally known as lead singer of Big Time Rush, America's most well-known boy band and Nickelodeon's hit television series, fewer are aware, however, of Kendall Schmidt's plans for a music career following his performance as Kendall Knight on Big Time Rush....
James Ijames to Direct Villanova Theatre's MICHAEL & EDIE in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2014 Villanova Theatre will present the Philadelphia premiere of Michael & Edie, written by Rachel Bonds, directed by James Ijames, and on stage February 10 - 22....
Reston Players Presents REHEARSAL FOR MURDER, 1/16-31
by Tyler Peterson - January 05, 2015 Reston Community Players opens the thrilling whodunit Rehearsal for Murder on Friday, January 16. Audiences are invited to test their wits as they enter a world of backstage drama where nothing is as it appears - or is it?... |