Industry Editor Exclusive: The Return of TheaterWorksUSA Summer Theatre
by Cara Joy David - June 24, 2019
Last year many families were disappointed by the lack of TheaterWorksUSA free summer theater, which had become someone of a New York City institution. This year it is back, sort of. During the week community partner groups will be able to see DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL for free (or almost free); average w...
Lena Stone Premieres New Single KIDS THESE DAYS With Billboard
by Tori Hartshorn - June 21, 2019
Country up-and-comer Lena Stone released new single “Kids These Days” today, giving fans a first listen yesterday exclusively with Billboard, who called the tune, “an infectious ode to youth.” “Kids These Days” is now available for streaming and purchase. ...
Norway Punks SLØTFACE Return with Blistering New Track
by Tori Hartshorn - June 06, 2019
After relentlessly touring for the better part of two years behind impressive debut album Try Not To Freak Out, Norway's premiere punks Sløtfacereturn today with 'Telepathetic,' the first taste of new music from their upcoming sophomore album, details TBA. The band co-produced the new single...
The Kitchen Presents Kristin Anna: I MUST BE THE DEVIL With Ragnar Kjartansson
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019
The Kitchen presents a special live performance celebrating the launch of vocalist and composer Kristin Anna's recent album I Must Be The Devil, with an opening set of songs and poems by Ragnar Kjartansson to jubilate the event (June 2)....
2019 Tony Awards - The Nominees React!
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2019
We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld, and it's spreading! Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!...
BWW Blog: Externalizing the Stress
by Student Blogger: John Katz - April 10, 2019
The pressure of a Conservatory program can be intense and at times, relentless. Understandably so, a training program is trying to compact as much knowledge, wisdom, and growth into as short of an amount of time as possible. This then begs the question, "what do you do when the pressure can get to b...
BWW Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Resident Theater Company
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 31, 2019
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a show that is both fun and funny. The Resident Theater Company has once again upped their game and produced a very high quality show. Their tagline of 'NY Theatre in West Chester' is no mere hyperbole. ...
Hawkwind Co-Founder Nik Turner Boldly Goes Into THE FINAL FRONTIER
by Tori Hartshorn - March 12, 2019
After suiting up as the Space Gypsy in 2013, blasting off on an epic Space Fusion Odyssey in 2015 and enjoying Life In Space in 2017, pioneering musician/songwriter Nik Turner is now set to venture to the outer reaches of space rock with his awe-inspiring new studio album The Final Frontier! ...
BWW Interview: Choreographer Camille A. Brown of CHOIR BOY at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre
by Tracy Hopkins - March 04, 2019
Currently on tour with her new work 'Ink' -- the final installation of her company's trilogy that follows the Bessie Award-winning 'Mr. TOL E. RAncE' (2012) and Bessie-nominated 'BLACK GIRL:Linguistic Play' (2015) -- we chatted with Camille A. Brown via telephone about her process, and her work with...
Atlantic Records Welcomes John The Blind
by Tori Hartshorn - January 18, 2019
John The Blind marks the latest solo endeavor by songwriter/producer John Henry Ryan II. Arriving today via Atlantic Records is his infectious falsetto-driven debut release “Two Months,” anchored by gentle piano plinks and juxtaposed with staccato electro stabs. Self-produced and penned, the aut...
Luke Sital-Singh Announces Release of A GOLDEN STATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019
Luke Sital-Singh will release his third album, A Golden State on April 5th on Raygun Records via The Orchard. The album was announced today when BlackBook debuted the video for pseudo title track 'Los Angeles', and as Luke and his wife Hannah leave Bristol for California. ...
BWW Review: Los Angeles Youth Ballet's NUTCRACKER Scores With A Delightful, Whimsical And Polished Presentation At The Alex Theatre
by Valerie-Jean Miller - January 08, 2019
The weekend before Christmas, The Los Angeles Youth Ballet presented a gorgeous, colorful and professional performance of The Nutcracker at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. The production was very carefully constructed, with an emphasis on good technique, passion and commitment in performance an...
BWW Interview: Patsy Ferran Talks SUMMER AND SMOKE
by Rona Kelly - December 12, 2018
Straight off her win for Best Actress in a New Production of a Play at BroadwayWorld's UK Awards, Patsy Ferran shares what it's like to have a character in your head for that long a time. Taking us through how her own impressions of Alma have changed, she also reveals just how Alma has changed her ...
BWW Interview: Rob Lindley of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour is Still an Iowa Boy at Heart
by Christine Swerczek - November 16, 2018
Rob Lindley, performing the role of Monsieur Andre' in the National Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, has local roots. Currently based in Chicago, Lindley spent his youth in Northwest Iowa. I spoke with him this week about growing up in a small town and making it in the big city. PHANTOM is Lindley's fi...
BWW Review: The Barlett Theater's Site-Specific Production of THE FLICK Capitalizes on Every Multileveled Morsel of Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
by Lauren Van Hemert - November 09, 2018
At the core of Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, THE FLICK is the juxtaposition between celluloid and digital film projections, art and commercialism, reality and make-believe. But it's more than that. It's a character study of the everyman navigating familial workplace relationships and di...
BWW Interview: When Dreams Come True! 23 Year Old Graduate Had a Dream She Joined The PHANTOM ensemble. Six Months Later She is playing Christine Daae
by Christian Ranke - October 30, 2018
The opening premise of 'The Phantom of the Opera' is all too familiar. The leading lady can't go on, and a chorus girl has to step in and save the performance with close to no time to prepare or rehearse, but her debut is a triumphant success. This scenario actually became a reality at Folketeatret,...
Mason Maynard & Green Velvet Share Brand New Track GOT THIS
by Tori Hartshorn - October 19, 2018
Fresh from the release of his dancefloor-ready mix of CamelPhat's 'Drop It', Mason Maynard has unveiled brand-new club track 'Got This' alongside Green Velvet....
BWW Interview: Nathan Lee Graham Talks ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL: A SONDHEIM SALON at The Green Room 42
by David Clarke - October 08, 2018
Nathan Lee Graham returns to the cabaret setting with his newest show ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL at The Green Room 42. This world premiere concert will feature many of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's most beloved compositions, including 'Loving You,' 'Bounce,' and 'Being Alive.' We sat do...
Huntly Releases DROP GEAR Single and Video
by Tori Hartshorn - September 26, 2018
Introducing Melbourne trio Huntly, who have just released 'Drop Gear,' their brand new song. 'Drop Gear' premiered on triple j and Noisey last night. Huntly have built an underground reputation as one of Australia's most evocative and dynamic live electronic acts, bringing emotional vulner...
Miya Folick Announces Debut Album PREMONITIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2018
Premonitions, the debut album from vocalist and songwriter Miya Folick, is due October 26 on Terrible Records/Interscope Records; see below for full details including the track list and album artwork featuring her parents. Premonitions was co-produced with Justin Raisen (Sky Ferreira, Charli XCX, Sa...
BWW Review: REVELATIONS UNDER A FULL MOON MOON& BY SZALT (DANCE CO.) at The Ford Theatre
by Valerie-Jean Miller - August 29, 2018
I would classify szalt Dance Company as avant-garde, eclectic, modern in approach, sound, philosophy and technique. Though not my specific style of expertise, I was fascinated by the exploration of ideas, body movement and thought processes the dancers expressed. Stephanie Zaletel is the founder of ...
BWW Blog: Back to School - Five Things I Wish I Knew Before College
by Student Blogger: Harley Ann Kulp - August 27, 2018
It's back to school season all around the country and for most, that means returning to school to continue working towards that degree. I'm sharing some of my biggest tips and suggestions to help get you through your first semester in your new college theatre program....
Superfonicos Announce Debut Release, Suelta
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018
Austin, TX based band Superfónicos is the musical meeting point between Colombia, Africa and the U.S. Their debut E.P. Suelta, which is set for release on October 5th, pays homage to all three locales with a foundation in Cumbia, sprinkled with healthy doses of Afrobeat and marinated in the school ...
BWW Review: FREAKY FRIDAY at Music Theatre Wichita
by Paula Makar - July 15, 2018
Mothers, grab your daughters and run to see this production of Freaky Friday before it closes. I never expected such a well-crafted, intimate piece of theater from the people at Disney, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to see this gem....
Frank Zappa's CHUNGA'S REVENGE Returns To Vinyl For First Time In Three Decades
by Macon Prickett - July 03, 2018
Coming on the heels of last month's vinyl release of his enigmatic Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Frank Zappa's stylistically diverse and subversive 1970 album Chunga's Revenge will be the next classic Zappa album to be reissued on vinyl as part of the Zappa Family Trust and UMe's ongoing initiative to resto...
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