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Since the premiere of his groundbreaking series African American Lives (2006) through the first season of Finding Your Roots (2012), noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper trail left behind by our ancestors and the world

Interview: Director Alyson Cohn, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and Bergen County Players 9 Photo Interview: Director Alyson Cohn, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and Bergen County Players 90th Anniversary
by Marina Kennedy - February 17, 2023

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Alyson Cohn about her career, the Player’s 90th Anniversary, and her experience directing 'The Play That Goes Wrong.'...
English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023 Photo English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023....
Britton and the Sting, John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin and More Set for Spiegelt Photo Britton and the Sting, John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin and More Set for Spiegeltent 2023 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

The Fisher Center at Bard, currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season: Breaking Ground, announced Spiegeltent programming for Bard SummerScape 2023....
Single Tickets for Milwaukee Repertory Theater 2022/23 Season to go on Sale in August Photo Single Tickets for Milwaukee Repertory Theater 2022/23 Season to go on Sale in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2022

Single Tickets for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2022/23 Season go on sale Monday, August 1. Don’t miss the return of Titanic The Musical; world premieres by celebrated playwrights Eleanor Burgess, Lloyd Suh and Catherine Trieschmann; and more....
The Hooten Hallers Release New Album 'Back in Business Again' Photo The Hooten Hallers Release New Album 'Back in Business Again'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022

Produced by bassist Dominic Davis (Jack White, Greensky Bluegrass), Back In Business Again takes a match to The Hooten Hallers’ fuse and explodes the renegade power trio to the edge and back again, one vigorous, swinging, perfectly peculiar song at a time. Recorded in St. Louis at Native Sound, Back...
Interview: Irma Herrera of WHY WOULD I MISPRONOUNCE MY OWN NAME? at The Marsh Berkele Photo Interview: Irma Herrera of WHY WOULD I MISPRONOUNCE MY OWN NAME? at The Marsh Berkeley Uses Humor to Explore Issues of Othering and Belonging
by Jim Munson - September 21, 2022

BroadwayWorld talks to writer-performer Irma Herrera about 'Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?' which she has newly revised for a return engagement at The Marsh Berkeley running September 23 to October 21. Herrera uses humor to explore issues of othering and belonging, and ask what kind of societ...
Two Innovative Companies Join Forces For NYC Women's Fund Supported Play HOW TO MELT Photo Two Innovative Companies Join Forces For NYC Women's Fund Supported Play HOW TO MELT ICE
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2023

Maria-Cristina Fusté, Executive Artistic Director of Boundless Theatre Company and Melody Brooks, Artistic Director of New Perspectives Theatre Company are using the combined strengths of their two companies--NPTC has an award-winning history of developing new plays by women and BTC has a team of to...
VIDEO: Grace Davies Unveils Music Video for 'Breathe' Photo VIDEO: Grace Davies Unveils Music Video for 'Breathe'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022

Singer-songwriter, vocal powerhouse and now-producer Grace Davies has released the music video for triumphant showstopper ‘Breathe’, the lead single taken from her newly released EP, It Wasn’t Perfect, But We Tried. Directed by Adam Young and shot in Manchester, the visual sees Grace put on a passio...
Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February Photo Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more....
Syd Carter West Drops New Single 'Motorbike Man' Photo Syd Carter West Drops New Single 'Motorbike Man'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022

Combining West’s signature edgy rock vocals with a wild, carefree rocker attitude, “Motorbike Man” paints the picture of an alluring imaginary man to whom the artist is drawn. The track is fiery and passionate in a way that longs, both desiring this man and wanting to embody him. Listen to the new s...
Constantine Maroulis to Star in New Musical ROCK & ROLL MAN at New World Stages in Ju Photo Constantine Maroulis to Star in New Musical ROCK & ROLL MAN at New World Stages in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2023

The New York premiere of Rock & Roll Man, a new musical celebrating the life of the legendary Alan Freed, starring Constantine Maroulis as Freed, will open this June at New World Stages, Stage 3. See how to purchase tickets!...
Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2022

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present 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 celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and pres...
Band For Sale Release New Single 'Is There Anybody?' Photo Band For Sale Release New Single 'Is There Anybody?'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022

Brandwein previously oversaw the growth of Turkuaz, the nine-piece funk band he’d fronted since college, into an internationally touring powerhouse sharing the stage and collaborating with legends like The Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew (King Crimson, David Bowie, NIN)....
Unquiet Music Ltd New Concept Album 'MEMEmusic' Photo Unquiet Music Ltd New Concept Album 'MEMEmusic'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

Unquiet Music Ltd releases a concept album titled “MEMEmusic” and features Jon Poole of Lifesigns, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson, Markus Reuter of Stick Men, Adrian Benavides of Earthdiver, Frédéric L’Epée of Yang. The album is composed by JP Rossi, and produced by Markus Reuter (Sti...
Exclusive: Billy Crudup Uncovers His Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo Exclusive: Billy Crudup Uncovers His Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023

Watch an exclusive video from the season finale of Finding Your Roots, in which Billy Crudup reads the baptism record of his ancestor, Kristoff, from 1797 which reveals that Kristoff was an illegitimate child. Dr. Gates also reveals that Billy's fifth great-grandmother never married. Billy and Dr. G...
Ruview Roundup: The Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Reflect on Their Lives in the Theatr Photo Ruview Roundup: The Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Reflect on Their Lives in the Theatre and Broadway Dreams
by Nicole Rosky - January 06, 2023

Which RuPaul's Drag Race stars have been on Broadway? Which drag queens have dreams of making in big in musical theatre? BroadwayWorld chatted with many of them about their big Broadway dreams!...
Full Programming Set for FUSE International 2023 Featuring 50 Events Photo Full Programming Set for FUSE International 2023 Featuring 50 Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2023

The streets of Kingston-Upon-Thames will be buzzing this summer as FUSE International returns with 50 events spanning theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, music and visual arts as the annual international celebration of live performance and creativity returns....
Tianna Esperanza Announces Debut Album 'Terror' Photo Tianna Esperanza Announces Debut Album 'Terror'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

As heard on four acclaimed singles released in 2022, Tianna Esperanza embodies a depth of talent and heart well beyond years. She will release her long-awaited BMG debut album, Terror, which is previewed by another powerful new single, “Lone Child” featuring Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June....
Celebrating Our Student Bloggers on International Students' Day Photo Celebrating Our Student Bloggers on International Students' Day
by Blair Ingenthron - November 17, 2022

November 17th is International Students' Day and BroadwayWorld is celebrating the work of our student bloggers! Each month, student bloggers share their experiences as theatre students and tips for success at universities all over the world....
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 2023 Winter & Spring Season Featuring HYPROV, David Photo Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 2023 Winter & Spring Season Featuring HYPROV, David Sedaris & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2022

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the 2023 winter and spring season at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. There is something for everyone in this lineup of national performing acts, local and regional bands and family programming as part of the 10x10 Upstart Arts Festival featuring middle and h...
From ALMOST FAMOUS to WICKED: The Music Fan's Guide To Broadway Photo From ALMOST FAMOUS to WICKED: The Music Fan's Guide To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2022

Musical genres from all over the spectrum have hit our stages this season! From the rock stars of Almost Famous to the witches of Wicked, find the show that best suits your musical taste!...
See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 B Photo See Jennifer Holliday, the Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See February's lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Interview: Dustin Britt of St. John's Metropolitan Church's CORPUS CHRISTI Photo Interview: Dustin Britt of St. John's Metropolitan Church's CORPUS CHRISTI
by Jeffrey Kare - May 31, 2023

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WAM Theatre Announces Cast For Summer FRESH TAKES Play Readings Photo WAM Theatre Announces Cast For Summer FRESH TAKES Play Readings
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2023

Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven and the WAM Theatre team has announced an exciting ensemble of actors who are performing in the upcoming 2023 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series. The roster features a diverse array of talented performers. For all but one, Fresh Takes 2023 marks their WA...
Interview: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Amy Rice on Documenting Broadway's Return In BROADW Photo Interview: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Amy Rice on Documenting Broadway's Return In BROADWAY RISING
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022

Jessr Tyler Ferguson and Amy Rice have documented the return of Broadway through the documentary Broadway Rising. BroadwayWorld sat down with Rice and Ferguson to discuss how the documentary originall came about, the current state of Broadway, and what they hope people take away from the film....




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