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Khamary Rose, Brennin Hunt, Sharon Leal & More to Star in INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL Wo Photo Khamary Rose, Brennin Hunt, Sharon Leal & More to Star in INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL World Premiere at The Wallis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2022

Casting has been announced for Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ WORLD PREMIERE production of INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL, featuring the music of PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, from November 22 to December 18, 2022, in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater....
Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dolby Theatre Photo Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dolby Theatre
by Harker Jones - June 22, 2022

What did our critic think? Audiences can’t help but compare and contrast, especially when the production is jumping through hoops to remind us of what made the film special. That becomes a bigger problem when the show itself fails on its own merits. While remaining faithful to its source material, P...
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to Release Recording of Dvořák's Fin Photo Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to Release Recording of Dvořák's Final Three Symphonies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022

Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed Antonín Dvořák’s masterful final three symphonies in February 2020. Their interpretations were recorded live at Walt Disney Concert Hall by Deutsche Grammophon for release as a digital album out on July 29, 2022....
HADESTOWN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For Dayton Live 2023/24 Season Photo HADESTOWN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For Dayton Live 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2023

Dayton Live has announced the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton 2023-2024 Season plus a few Projects Unlimited Star Attractions. Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Celebrate Jukebox Musicals with Tony Danza, Tom Wopat, Anais Reno and More in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR
by - May 16, 2022

Special Offer - Celebrate Jukebox Musicals with Tony Danza, Tom Wopat, Anais Reno and more in Broadway by the Year: 'From Ziegfeld to Moulin Rouge!' 🎭!...
Alanis Morissette to be Featured at Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020 Photo Alanis Morissette to be Featured at Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2020

To kick off 'Forever Young: Popular Music and Youth Across the Ages'-this year's special virtual version of Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020, spanning three consecutive weeks-MoPOP today announced that the Conference keynote conversation would feature seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning sing...
RILEY & ROCHELLE Soundtrack Shares Second Single 'Ghost' Photo RILEY & ROCHELLE Soundtrack Shares Second Single 'Ghost'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022

The soundtrack was composed by developer and game designer Tim Sheinman (Rivals, Family) with lyrics co-written by Natalia Yanchak (The Dears). Riley & Rochelle tells the story of two musicians from different sides of the tracks as they find their voices, ascend into superstardom, fall in love, and ...
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at DCPA Photo Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at DCPA
by Jon Bee - November 03, 2022

What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at DCPA? It's been said that people love nostalgia. There are certainly examples that reflect various time periods in our history but I would argue that last 10 years has seen the biggest increase in 'homage art.' M...
PlayCo Announces Productions Through Fall 2023, Including the World Premiere of 9 KIN Photo PlayCo Announces Productions Through Fall 2023, Including the World Premiere of 9 KINDS OF SILENCE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2022

PlayCo has announced its programming through 2023—three plays that, in radically disparate styles, offer generous and probing explorations of human connection across the complexities of geopolitics, cultural identity, and elaborate workplace lunches....
BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, New Wimbledon Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2022

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe was the first of C.S. Lewis’ much-loved books to be written in his series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Since its publication in 1950 there have been numerous adaptations. Michael Fentiman’s new version, based on the original production by Sally Cookson, is a magicall...
Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Photo Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 03, 2022

If you ever owned a leisure suit or drank a can of Billy beer, this show has something for you. However, if you expect something beyond a live version of the 1977 movie, you might be disappointed. ...
Review Roundup: MY FAIR LADY National Tour Resumes Performances; Read the Reviews! Photo Review Roundup: MY FAIR LADY National Tour Resumes Performances; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2021

Returning to lead the cast are Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle, Laird Mackintosh as Professor Henry Higgins, Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins, Adam Grupper as Alfred P. Doolittle, Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering, Gayton Scott as Mrs. Pearce, and Sam Simahk as Freddy Eynsford-Hill....
Review: RADIO GOLF at A Noise Within Photo Review: RADIO GOLF at A Noise Within
by Tracey Paleo - November 02, 2022

There is a reason why August Wilson is one of the more prolifically produced playwrights in modern American theater. He just gets it. The same could be said for RADIO GOLF director Gregg T. Daniel....
BWW Review: Funny But Flawed TOOTSIE Musical Adaptation Sashays Into OC's Segerstrom Photo BWW Review: Funny But Flawed TOOTSIE Musical Adaptation Sashays Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - June 08, 2022

What did our critic think of Tootsie in Costa Mesa? Despite a still problematic central premise, the non-equity national tour of the stage adaptation of TOOTSIE---now playing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through June 12, 2022---is, for the most part, a funny but flawed musical spr...
Debut Recording Of Virgil Thomson's Chamber Works Released Today Photo Debut Recording Of Virgil Thomson's Chamber Works Released Today
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2021

The Virgil Thomson Foundation today announced the digital release of Virgil Thomson: Complete Chamber Works, the first complete recording of chamber works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer/author Virgil Thomson (1896-1989). ...
California Symphony Unveils 2022-23 Season Photo California Symphony Unveils 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2022

Following its triumphant return to in-person performances in the 2021-22 season, California Symphony has lined up a season of innovative programming, featuring exciting guest artists and music by living composers, women, and people of color – including some of Cabrera's favorite works....
The Parsnip Ship Announces Season Six Programming Photo The Parsnip Ship Announces Season Six Programming
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2023

​​​​​​​The Parsnip Ship (Artistic Director + Host, Iyvon E.) has announced their 2023 programming with live play recording dates for Season Six featuring queer playwrights and for the Radio Roots Writers' Group....
Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Delivers a Flurry of Holiday Cheer Photo Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Delivers a Flurry of Holiday Cheer
by Jim Munson - December 12, 2022

What did our critic think of NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's wondrous production of the classic Tchaikovsky holiday balletr....
The 2021 Adelaide Festival Gives Life Support Of The Best Kind Photo The 2021 Adelaide Festival Gives Life Support Of The Best Kind
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2020

The 2021 Adelaide Festival program, prepared over this past turbulent year under ever-changing circumstances, may just turn out to be one of the most necessary – and memorable....
Review: BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theater Photo Review: BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theater
by Jared Fessler - June 27, 2022

What did our critic think of BILLY GILMAN at Lush Lounge And Theatre? Billy Gilman is a singer/song writer. He released the hit single 'One Voice,' back in 2000. He has sold millions of albums and received numerous awards including Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association, Billboard M...
TheatreWorks to Reopen October 2021 With LIZARD BOY Photo TheatreWorks to Reopen October 2021 With LIZARD BOY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 27, 2021

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will resume in-person performances when it launches its previously announced 51st season, featuring eight plays and musicals presented October 2021 through August 2022, kicking off with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy....
BWW Exclusive: THE BEATLES 101 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - Ranking the Best of John, Photo BWW Exclusive: THE BEATLES 101 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - Ranking the Best of John, Paul, George & Ringo (Including Their Solo Hits)
by Peter Nason - May 12, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Beatles songs, including some of the fab four's solo works. They're all here: 'Twist and Shout,' 'In My Life,' 'Helter Skelter,' 'Imagine,' 'Something,' 'Maybe I'm Amazed,' 'Let It Be.' See if your favorites made the grade!...
Alanis Morissette to be Featured at Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020 Photo Alanis Morissette to be Featured at Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2020

To kick off 'Forever Young: Popular Music and Youth Across the Ages'-this year's special virtual version of Museum of Pop Culture's Pop Conference 2020, spanning three consecutive weeks-MoPOP today announced that the Conference keynote conversation would feature seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning sing...
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center Photo Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center
by Jaime Zahl - November 30, 2022

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center? As soon as CM Performing Arts Center's live orchestra struck up the first few chords of 'The Wizard of Oz's' iconic overture, a wave of nostalgia hummed throughout the Noel S Ruiz Theatre. Multiple generations filled the hou...
James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson & More to Perform at The G Photo James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson & More to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced its November line-up for in-person cabaret performances. The lineup will feature James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more....




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