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Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on M Photo Interview: Steve Landes of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Dr. Phillips Center on May 5
by Joseph Harrison - April 25, 2024

When the opening chords of a familiar Beatles tune drifts out of the doors of the Walt Disney Theater on May 5th, guests might just think they stepped back in time 50+ years to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour and all your favorite hits. And if they come see RAIN - A Tribute to t...
From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu Photo From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024

While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
Review: THE BALLAD OF HATTIE AND JAMES, Kiln Theatre Photo Review: THE BALLAD OF HATTIE AND JAMES, Kiln Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - April 19, 2024

Somewhere in King’s Cross, a middle-aged woman sits at a piano and plays an original piece with surprising fluency. There begins Samuel Adamson’s tumultuous tale of two teenage musical prodigies whose lives become thoroughly entangled....
Meyerbeer's LE PROPHETE Comes to SummerScape Photo Meyerbeer's LE PROPHETE Comes to SummerScape
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024

As a highlight of the 2024 Bard SummerScapefestival, the Fisher Center at Bard presents the first new American production in almost five decades of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s Le prophète, an all-too-topical grand opera in which religion, politics, and power collide....
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....
BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY to be Presented at The Wick Theatre Photo BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY to be Presented at The Wick Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2024

The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton is gearing up for the “world’s most successful Rock & Roll musical” - BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Learn how to purchase tickets!...
BEAUTIFUL, MYSTIC PIZZA, and More Set For Riverside Theatre's 2024-25 Season Photo BEAUTIFUL, MYSTIC PIZZA, and More Set For Riverside Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

Riverside Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 Season of productions. Learn more about the season lineup here!...
Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Du Photo Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - April 18, 2024

“I wish A WALK IN THE WOODS did not feel as timely now as it did when it was originally produced. … This play illuminates the importance for each of us as citizens of the world to understand that there are many layers to foreign politics/relations.” Joe Bishara...
2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today! Photo 2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - April 12, 2024

Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!...
Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of Photo Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
by Sidney Paterra - April 13, 2024

The life and works of Tamara de Lempicka come to life on Broadway this weekend. The character at the center of the new musical, opening Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre, left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists... but how much do you know ab...
From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu Photo From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - April 22, 2024

While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remai...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 19, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 19, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....
Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE Photo Review: CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - April 16, 2024

Should you avoid seeing the show? For God’s sake, no. You will miss what is surely going to be one of the most talked about pieces of work in Houston’s theatrical history. Go see it, and make your own call whether you love or hate it. But don’t let them brainwash you into thinking this is only about...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 12, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 12, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....
Video: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: ALLSTARS 9 to Include Nina West, Plastique Tiara, & More Photo Video: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: ALLSTARS 9 to Include Nina West, Plastique Tiara, & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024

Paramount+ has revealed the legendary cast for the ninth season of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS, which begins streaming exclusively on the service with two all-new episodes on Friday, May 17. In this new season, eight fan-favorite queens return to use their drag superpowers for good, competing to wi...
FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14 Photo FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

Rock band FELICITY is putting their infectious songwriting on full display with their new shimmering pop-rock anthem, 'Lovesick Blues”. Drawing inspiration from popular songs spanning the decades, 'Lovesick Blues' is a modern love song with a nostalgic twist, and a testament to the band's signature ...
North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Photo North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its Season 43 (2024-2025). This season’s roster includes a World Premiere comic mystery, three San Diego premieres, a Tony Award-winning musical, a searing classic drama, an inspiring autobiographical piece, a family comedy, a new and hilarious Hercule Poi...
Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O'Connell Join Cast of HE BLED NEON Photo Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O'Connell Join Cast of HE BLED NEON
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O’Connell are set to join Joe Cole in the action thriller He Bled Neon from award-winning music video director Drew Kirsch. Written by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson (Lowlife, Night Patrol) with a story by Nate Bolotin, the film will be Kirsch’s feature debut. The origin...
Video: Watch Music Video for New Sugarhill Ddot Single 'Tweakin' Photo Video: Watch Music Video for New Sugarhill Ddot Single 'Tweakin'
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024

Breakout New York City teenaged rapper Sugarhill Ddot is serveing up a chilling new single and music video for his new single, Tweakin. Produced by AyyoLucas, EliWTF, and Vogo, the track hinges on a hypnotic soundscape laced with a gripping piano loop and 808 thump. Ddot doles out bold and braggadoc...
Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Photo Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
by Shari Barrett - April 24, 2024

Dr. Noreen Green, the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony has spent 30 years presenting music of the Jewish experience. I decided to speak with Maestra Green on her history with the LAJS, conducting past concerts, and the group’s recent 30th Anniversary celebr...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 23, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 23, 2024
by - April 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....
Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, Royal Shakespeare Theatre Photo Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - April 21, 2024

Spring brings renewed energy into the year. There isn’t a better moment for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s recently appointed Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey to launch their vision for the organisation. Led by a big name that will attract new audiences who are probably younger ...
State Theatre New Jersey Presents MEAN GIRLS This May Photo State Theatre New Jersey Presents MEAN GIRLS This May
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Catch the Broadway hit MEAN GIRLS at the State Theatre New Jersey on May 11-12, 2024....
Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O'Connell Join Cast of HE BLED NEON Photo Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O'Connell Join Cast of HE BLED NEON
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O’Connell are set to join Joe Cole in the action thriller He Bled Neon from award-winning music video director Drew Kirsch. Written by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson (Lowlife, Night Patrol) with a story by Nate Bolotin, the film will be Kirsch’s feature debut. The origin...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2024
by - April 22, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend....




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