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Review Roundup: Rachel Bloom's DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW; What Did the Critics Think? Photo Review Roundup: Rachel Bloom's DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - September 15, 2023

Death, Let Me Do My Show, a brand new original one-woman musical comedy, starring Emmy Award-winner Rachel Bloom and directed by Seth Barrish, opened September 14, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre....
Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK Opens On Broadway Photo Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Read reviews for the Broadway premiere of the epic love story, The Notebook, opening on Broadway tonight! ...
The Dollyrots Join Forces With Wicked Cool Records/The Orchard For Release Of New Alb Photo The Dollyrots Join Forces With Wicked Cool Records/The Orchard For Release Of New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - May 07, 2019

Punk-pop duo the Dollyrots recently locked themselves away at Minnesota's famed Pachyderm Studios with longtime producer John Fields, (known for his work with All Time Low, Switchfoot, Soul Asylum) to wrap up recording their 7th studio album Daydream Explosion. The twosome who have been known to tak...
Interview: Barry Pearl's FOOTLOOSE & Always Fancy-Free Photo Interview: Barry Pearl's FOOTLOOSE & Always Fancy-Free
by Gil Kaan - February 21, 2024

Panic! Productions & BarCinBoo Productions’ Footloose the Musical will open at the Colony Theatre March 2, 2024 (with previews beginning March 1st). Barry Pearl directs with co-director/choreographer Michelle Elkin. Barry managed to free up some time to give me some behind-the-scenes of Footloose....
Lakes Releasing New Album 'Start Again' On July 30 Photo Lakes Releasing New Album 'Start Again' On July 30
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021

Founded by drummer and writer, Matt Shaw, Lakes have evolved immensely over the past four years. Maturing from a mini, bedroom side-project to a fully fleshed out math rock group, they continue to grow in groundbreaking new ways....
Riverside Studios Announces Full Line-up For The Return Of Bitesize Festival Photo Riverside Studios Announces Full Line-up For The Return Of Bitesize Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 16, 2022

Riverside Studios today announces the full line-up of shows for the return of its innovative Bitesize Festival. This follows the success of the launch of this initiative in January, that saw 9 shows take to Riverside's stage, showcasing work from new and emerging theatre makers....
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020

The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!...
New Spoof Comes to KC in Honor of The War Of The Worlds' 80th Anniversary Photo New Spoof Comes to KC in Honor of The War Of The Worlds' 80th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018

80 years after Orson Welles terrified the nation with the War of the Worlds, Right Between the Ears celebrates (and spoofs) the notorious "panic broadcast" with a new radio play, to be performed at Musical Theatre Heritage Stage 2, Crown Center at 7:30pm today and Saturday, November 16 and 17....
Casting Announced For The ALEXANDER MATTHEWS Season At Tristan Bates Photo Casting Announced For The ALEXANDER MATTHEWS Season At Tristan Bates
by Stephi Wild - January 04, 2018

The playwright and philosopher Alexander Matthews presents the debut of his two witty social dramas at Covent Garden's Tristan Bates Theatre in spring 2018. 'Screaming Secrets' and 'Glass Roots' will have back-to-back runs and will form the first Alexander Matthews Season in the UK. Both plays are...
Interview: Varla Jean Merman of VARLA JEAN MERMAN: READY TO BLOW at Brave New Worksho Photo Interview: Varla Jean Merman of VARLA JEAN MERMAN: READY TO BLOW at Brave New Workshop
by Jared Fessler - March 20, 2023

International drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown! After the craziest time in memory, the loosest gal in town is at loose ends....
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces July Panel via Zoom Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces July Panel via Zoom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2020

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the July Panel Adapt and Survive: How the Arts Are Outwitting COVID on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 via Zoom. Networking begins at 7pm and the panel starts at 7:30pm....
Theatr Clwyd Announces Further Programming For 2020 And Full Cast And Tour Dates For Photo Theatr Clwyd Announces Further Programming For 2020 And Full Cast And Tour Dates For MILKY PEAKS
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2020

In addition to the previously announced world premières of Milky Peaks and For The Grace of You Go I, Tamara Harvey and Liam Evans-Ford, Artistic Director and Executive Director of Theatr Clwyd today announce further programming for their 2020 season, which will include a major revival of Steve Wate...
BWW Review: Parental Supervision is Not Optional in Solnik's THE BOHEMIANS Photo BWW Review: Parental Supervision is Not Optional in Solnik's THE BOHEMIANS
by Kristen Morale - December 19, 2018

No matter how old we become, our parents are still our parents: from high school to an engagement, to robbing our new apartment, our parents are pillars of love that we never wish to seen torn down. Now, if you're questioning why a couple's parents would collaborate to rob their children's first apa...
Interview: TO T, OR NOT TO T? - That's D'Lo's Ongoing Question Photo Interview: TO T, OR NOT TO T? - That's D'Lo's Ongoing Question
by Gil Kaan - June 23, 2022

Next up for Center Theatre Group’s fourth season of Block Party, D’Lo’s solo show To T, or Not To T? (A Comedic Trans Journey through (T)estosterone and Masculinity) beginning previews June 25, 2022 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. D’Lo hilariously takes us on his journey transitioning while bridging hi...
BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Fr Photo BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...
Review Roundup: Audible Theater's SWING STATE Opens Off-Broadway Photo Review Roundup: Audible Theater's SWING STATE Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2023

Audible Theater’s New York premiere of The Goodman Theatre production of Swing State officially opened on September 17 at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Read the reviews for Swing State here!...
A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI Magics Its Way to 59E59 Theaters Tonight Photo A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI Magics Its Way to 59E59 Theaters Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2017

59E59 Theaters presents the NYC premiere of A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI, written and performed by Daniel LLewelyn-Williams and directed by Joshua Richards....
Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, July 28- with Ann Reinking, Dominique Morisseau and M Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, July 28- with Ann Reinking, Dominique Morisseau and More!
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2020

Today (July 28) in live streaming: Ann Reinking visits Backstage Live, Broadway unites to #SavetheArts on Stars in the House, and so much more!...
Sophia Anne Caruso Guest Stars on ADULTING WITH JANE Photo Sophia Anne Caruso Guest Stars on ADULTING WITH JANE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 25, 2019

 Broadway actress and singer Sophia Anne Caruso guest starred on the third episode of new comedy digital series Adulting with Jane....
BWW Interview: Richard Stilwell of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE at New York City Opera Photo BWW Interview: Richard Stilwell of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE at New York City Opera
by Erica Miner - August 14, 2020

the exquisite voice, dramatic stage presence and winning personality of this Grammy-nominated artist have garnered kudos throughout the opera world...
Interview: Kristina Wong Brings Her SWEATSHOP OVERLORD to the Kirk Douglas Theatre Photo Interview: Kristina Wong Brings Her SWEATSHOP OVERLORD to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Gil Kaan - January 25, 2023

Kristina Wong’s Pulitzer Prize finalist “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord” will open at The Kirk Douglas February 15, 2023 (with previews beginning February 12th). Chay Yew directs this coproduction of Center Theatre Group and East West Players, with additional support from the Skirball Cultural Ce...
BWW Blog: Ditching the Original Plan Photo BWW Blog: Ditching the Original Plan
by Student Blogger: Mary Felix - August 14, 2020

As a senior in high school, I felt 100% confident that theatre was my life passion, a passion I could not and would not abandon moving forward into college....
New Spoof Comes to KC in Honor of The War Of The Worlds' 80th Anniversary Photo New Spoof Comes to KC in Honor of The War Of The Worlds' 80th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2018

80 years after Orson Welles terrified the nation with the War of the Worlds, Right Between the Ears celebrates (and spoofs) the notorious "panic broadcast" with a new radio play, to be performed at Musical Theatre Heritage Stage 2, Crown Center at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17....
Lakewood Cultural Center to Present Special EFX 40th Anniversary Tour in March Photo Lakewood Cultural Center to Present Special EFX 40th Anniversary Tour in March
by Blair Ingenthron - January 27, 2024

Grammy-nominated, jazz-fusion supergroup, Special EFX brings a carefully curated selection of renowned, contemporary jazz musicians to the Lakewood Cultural Center for a performance of irresistible grooves filled with funky memorable hooks, lyrical head-bopping melodies and body-shaking rhythms this...
Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2018 Awards Photo Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2018 Awards
by Macon Prickett - May 03, 2018

Mental Health America (MHA) will honor an impressive group of individuals, communications professionals and innovative programs at its 2018 Annual Conference, being held in Washington, DC on June 14-16. Throughout the three days MHA will present several awards and are happy to announce today the rec...




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