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FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Vall Photo FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Starring Greta Oglesby
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, starring award-winning actor Greta Oglesby in the title role. Oglesby reunites with TheatreWorks Artistic Director Tim Bond, who will direct this stirring musical play about the famed civil rights activist....


Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES Photo Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2022

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!...


Photos: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Now Starring Oliver Lidert and Nardia Ruth Photo Photos: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Now Starring Oliver Lidert and Nardia Ruth
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2021

The Prince of Egypt has released all new production photos, featuring Oliver Lidert, who stars as ‘Jethro’ from tonight (Monday 18 October 2021), and Nardia Ruth who is now playing ‘Nefertari’.  ...


BWW Review: CHLOE' ARNOLD'S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! at Knight Theater Photo BWW Review: CHLOE' ARNOLD'S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! at Knight Theater
by Vickie Evans - February 24, 2022

Syncopated Ladies, founded by Chloe' Arnold, is the most viewed female tap dance band in history. They were recognized by Beyonce, whose support catapulted them on a global platform....


Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinem Photo Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2023

The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, will be released in selected cinemas across the UK and internationally next month. Watch an all new trailer here!...


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL Will Be Available on Streaming Platforms Next Month Photo THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL Will Be Available on Streaming Platforms Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023

The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, will be released on digital platforms from December 4. Following a release on BroadwayHD on November 15, the production will be available on YouTube, Xfinity, Prime Video, Apple TV, and more....


Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega Photo Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022

On Saturday, Holo Holo Vegas will feature Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Kapena, Anuhea, Ka'ikena Scanlan, and a special comedy set by Tumua. And on Sunday, J Boog, Steel Pulse, Sammy Johnson, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Fia, Eli-Mac. Hosted by Western Conference and Big Body Cisco and DJ sets by West...


Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego Photo Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023

Join playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla for the premiere of his dance-centered musical 'DANCELAND' in San Diego. Set in a sci-fi dream-world, the show follows a chosen one who must rise up against a villainous tyrant and his robotic army. With a cast of 20 professional dancers, this dance spectac...


AP Dhillon Announces 'Out Of This World' Tour Photo AP Dhillon Announces 'Out Of This World' Tour
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

Produced by Live Nation, the 10-city run is Dhillon’s first North American tour, kicking off Saturday, October 8th in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena before making steps across the U.S. and Canada in Calgary, Houston, Chicago, and more before wrapping up on Friday, November 4th in Los Angeles, CA at H...


Photos: First Look at THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at American Repertory Theater Photo Photos: First Look at THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at American Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2023

Get a first look at photos of The Half-God of Rainfall at A.R.T. Learn how to purchase tickets!...


Roxey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Will Return For 2021 Photo Roxey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Will Return For 2021
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2021

Roxey Ballet, Lambertville's renowned professional dance company, against all odds after Hurricane Ida destroyed their facility is proud to rise up and present its Annual Holiday Classic 'The Nutcracker”. ...


Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Sh Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's HINDSIGHT 2020 Adds Performers Photo Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's HINDSIGHT 2020 Adds Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2021

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is presenting Hindsight 2020, consisting of reflective stories of the year that changed everything. These are stories specifically of Culver City residents and workers that speak of their lives during the 2020 pandemic and lockdown, civil unrest in the streets, a...


Student Blog: Favorite Songs Ranked Photo Student Blog: Favorite Songs Ranked
by Student Blogger: Annie Petrelli - December 06, 2021

After viewing my Spotify Wrapped, I noticed how much my music tastes changed from the beginning of the year to now. Up until July, I was primarily listening to songs from musical soundtracks, but after that, I began to listen to other styles of music....


Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards Photo Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - January 18, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022....


Village Preservation In Collaboration With The Martha Graham Dance Company Presents 1 Photo Village Preservation In Collaboration With The Martha Graham Dance Company Presents 19 MONUMENTAL POSES, October 14
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2022

​​​​​​​Village Preservation, a New York City-based organization that has successfully advocated for the landmark designation of more than 1,250 buildings in Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho, announces a collaboration between its outdoor public art exhibition “VILLAGE VOICES 2022” and th...


Video: Stephen Schwartz Can't Wait to Deliver Us THE PRINCE OF EGYPT on the Big Scree Photo Video: Stephen Schwartz Can't Wait to Deliver Us THE PRINCE OF EGYPT on the Big Screen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - November 24, 2023

Many nights we've prayed... and on December 5, the miracle will happen! The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, is set to be released on leading digital platforms from Monday, December 5....


Theater Critic Chris Jones to Receive Honorary Degree from Columbia College Chicago T Photo Theater Critic Chris Jones to Receive Honorary Degree from Columbia College Chicago This Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2023

According to the Chicago Tribune, Chief Theatre Critic Chris Jones will receive an honorary degree from Columbia College Chicago at a ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 10am....


Rise Up Theatre Company Presents NUNSENSE Next Month Photo Rise Up Theatre Company Presents NUNSENSE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2023

Rise Up Theatre Company will reprise the recent production of Nunsense, a musical comedy by Dan Goggin. The show will run from the weekend of February 3-5, 2023....


Photos: First Look at the Cast of ASSASSINS at Rise Up Theatre Company Photo Photos: First Look at the Cast of ASSASSINS at Rise Up Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2023

All new photos have been released from the Rise Up Theatre Company production of Assassins! ...


THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Begins Production on Season Two Photo THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Begins Production on Season Two
by Michael Major - April 18, 2022

'The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder' picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and includes her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be 'The Proud Family' without Penny's loyal crew Dijon...


Review: Chasing the Clouds Away With AVENUE Q at Rise Up Theatre Company Photo Review: Chasing the Clouds Away With AVENUE Q at Rise Up Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - May 14, 2023

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to...Avenue Q? It’s a wondrous place where puppets and humans coexist peacefully and harmoniously. Most of the time. This salacious spoof of Sesame Street opened on Broadway in 2003 and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Twenty years later, its them...


Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic Theatre Photo Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 24, 2022

There are surely few less festive places to be than The Old Vic Theatre while Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol is being staged. From mince pies and satsumas for the audience, Victorian bell ringing, snow falling and turkeys flying from the rafters, is it joyfully reassuring and supremely comforting....


VIDEO: Joe Samba Releases Music Video for 'Boomer Economy' Photo VIDEO: Joe Samba Releases Music Video for 'Boomer Economy'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023

On “Boomer Economy,” a track off Samba’s 2022 album, Far From Forever (LAW Records), a thrashy guitar riff crashes right into a laidback reggae break as he alternates between galloping rapid delivery and a magnetic chantable chorus, attempting to bridge the generational gap. Watch the music video fo...


Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single Photo Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023

This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the c...






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