Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White
by The Marriage Matinee - April 26, 2024 Tina Turner’s name evokes an instant reaction. Those four simple syllables have a unique weight and impact to them because she was such a tour de force. Yet behind the powerhouse and beyond the glittering lights, Tina Turner had a past. A past that included a mother-daughter relationship that was fr...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024 This spring, Everyman Theatre will present William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a dynamic ensemble cast of 12 seasoned actors who are no strangers to Shakespeare. ...
Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024 Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center....
Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Of Work By Iranian Artist Shahpour Pouyan
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024 Explore the captivating exhibition of Iranian artist Shahpour Pouyan at the Frist Art Museum. Dive into the unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative through his work....
22nd Annual California Watermelon Festival Returns In June
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024 Join the 22nd Annual California Watermelon Festival for a family-friendly celebration of summer with over 100,000 pounds of all-you-can-eat watermelon, live music, arts and crafts, and fun games. Happening at Hansen Dam Recreation Area on June 22 and 23, 2024....
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On EL NIÑO at the Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2024 The Met premiere of John Adams’s opera-oratorio EL NIŃO, which features soprano Julia Bullock, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines is now on stage! What did the critics think?...
LES MISERABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Broadway in Jacksonville 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024 The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 24/25 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - April 28, 2024 I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there. When the drag bans started to happen, it really freaked you out because it happened like suddenly you weren't allowed to perform outside ...
Chef Spotlight: Chef/Owner Jay Zheng of TSUBAME
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024 Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Zheng about his career and Tsubame for our 'Chef Spotlight.'...
Geoffrey Cantor Steps In For Karen Carpenter as Director of OCTOBER 7
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024 OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has announced its full cast and a new director, as Geoffrey Cantor (Marvel's Daredevil & The Punisher on Netflix) steps in for Karen Carpenter as the production's director...
Review: Dizzying Night at the Met with Grigorian's Splendiferous BUTTERFLY in House Debut
by Richard Sasanow - April 28, 2024 Those of us who keep an eye on the comings and goings of singers at major opera houses around the world, have known that Friday’s debutant, Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian, was going to be one to watch. And it was. No worries about whether her voice would translate from Europe’s smaller houses to...
FUNNY GIRL, & JULIET, and More Set For Overture Center's 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024 Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.” ...
DEATH BECOMES HER World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024 Performances for the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER begin tomorrow, April 30, 2024. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....
Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2024 A brand-new, reimagined regional iteration of the Tony-winning 2005 musical JERSEY BOYS now at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is exceeding all expectations. Featuring a superb ensemble cast performing The Four Seasons' greatest hits, this spectacular, high-energy, crowd-pleasing produ...
Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024 Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!...
BWW Q&A: Lauren Zakrin on MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL at Herberger Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - April 22, 2024 We chatted with Lauren Zakrin about Herberger Theater Center's thrilling and unforgettable new production, Mad Hatter the Musical, which will bring new life to familiar characters as a prequel to Alice in Wonderland....
Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024 It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...
Review: IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN DAYTON at Detty Studios
by Brennan Paulin - April 22, 2024 What I am about to share with you is an experience that I hope all theatre-goers in the Dayton area get to experience at some point in their lives. You hope that the next play or musical you attend will provide the entertainment or the emotional journey that all audiences crave. ...
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespe...
Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels
by Richard Sasanow - April 24, 2024 Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-...
Milwaukee's First Stage to Open ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024 First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Presents Celebrate Four Decades At 40/NYC:
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024 Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present Celebrate 40/NYC, in honor of the Company's milestone 40th anniversary on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W. 55th Street, NYC....
Interview: Varla Jean Merman STANDs BY Her DRAG For One-Nighter @ Catalina Jazz Club
by Gil Kaan - April 21, 2024 Drag icon Varla Jean Merman brings her latest one-woman show Stand By Your Drag to the Catalina Jazz Club for one night only April 23, 2024. Varla Jean found time after her Palm Springs engagement to answer a few of my queries. ...
Review: PETER PAN At Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - April 24, 2024 The iconic character hasn’t grown out of perfect family entertainment....
Director Rebecca Aparicio To Receive SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award
by Blair Ingenthron - April 29, 2024 Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.... |