The Den Theatre to Present BACK TO SCHOOL Comedy Show Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - July 24, 2023 The Den Theatre has announced a special one-night-only Back to School comedy show featuring Erica Nicole Clark, Jamie Shriner, Seth Davis, Ty Riggs, David Donnick, and Jordan Gamby, all former and current teachers from the Chicago area, on Thursday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m...
Interview: Catching Up with 2022 Jimmy Awards Winner Kendall Becerra
by Nicole Rosky - June 21, 2023 As the 96 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2023 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with 2022 winner Kendall Becerra to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. ...
Feature: The Long Journey Home
by Lora Strum - May 27, 2023 Standing in a rehearsal room aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, haloed by the sun setting behind an American flag flapping in the wind off the Hudson River, Román Baca gives his performers their mission: They must complete their choreography for a special Memorial Day weekend performance...
World Premieres & More to be Featured in Smuin Contemporary Ballet 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2023 Marking three decades at the forefront of innovative dance, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced a sensational lineup for its 30th anniversary season....
Feature THE PRINCESS BRIDE at Palace
by Paul Batterson - April 24, 2023 THE PRINCESS BRIDE won no Oscars, was a moderate box office success ($30.8 million on a $16 million production budget), and had only a few established TV stars (Billy Crystal, Peter Falk, and Andre the Giant) when it was released, However, it is listed as 50th in Bravo's '100 Funniest Movies' and 88...
Meet the Cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023 The search for the grail continues, on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT returns to Broadway tonight! Meet the cast of SPAMALOT here!...
Philadelphia Fringe Festival And Cannonball Return With A Month of Theatre All Over The City
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2023 The annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival and works of theatre are well known partners. Cannonball, the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe has an explosion of theatre throughout the entire month of September. ...
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The 2024 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2024 Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of the TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project. Readings will be presented through a technical partnership with Streaming Musicals on ...
Purple Disco Machine Unveils New Track 'Beat of Your Heart' With ÁSDÍS
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Purple Disco Machine teams up with Icelandic artist ÁSDÍS for their latest single 'Beat of Your Heart'. The high-energy track combines disco-infused sounds with magnetic vocals, catchy melodies, and danceable grooves. Check out the official music video and listen...
Louis Cole to Release 'nothing' (Brainfeeder)' LP with the Metropole Orkest
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024 Taken from Cole’s live performances with the Orkest, nothing fuses breath-taking classical orchestration with dance music, pop, and jazz sensibilities. Cole will return to Germany and the Netherlands this fall to perform nothing alongside the Orkest and Buckley. To herald the announcement, Cole shar...
Stephen Fry Joins U.ME: THE COMPLETE MUSICAL, Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2024 BBC World Service announced the cast for the global premiere of U.Me: The Complete Musical to be released on February 21, 2024. Find out who has joined the cast here!...
Interview: 'This Play Is Not What You Think It Is': The Cast of CUCKOO at the Royal Court Chat Penguin Bars, iPads and Pinter
by Alexander Cohen - August 02, 2023 The cast of Cuckoo chat performing, working on Vicky Featherstone's swansong performance, and the navigating Michael Wynne's brilliantly slippery writing....
Interview: Countess Luann de Lesseps Teases New Cabaret Show, Broadway Hopes
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 RHONY star Countess Luann de Lesseps is making her return to 54 Below for a series of special shows, before launching her new 'Marry, F, Kill' act. BroadwayWorld sat down with Luann de Lesseps to discuss what to expect from the new cabaret show, working with Sonja Morgan on their Crappie Lake spin-o...
Video: Lori McKenna Debuts Music Video for New Single 'Killing Me'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023 The music video for GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lori McKenna’s new song, “Killing Me” feat. Hillary Lindsey, is debuting now. Directed by Derrick Javon, the video finds McKenna in a tender moment, as she addresses her younger self (played by actress Lauren Starr), supporting...
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Available On Demand This Week
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024 Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project....
Review: LES MISERABLES at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 27, 2023 I’ve seen many productions of “Les Misérables” over the years, Dear Readers. I’ve seen local productions and tours. I’ve seen with the turntable and without. And, of course, I’ve seen good and not so good productions. And with all those viewings under my belt, I had to ask myself, “do I need to see ...
EDINBURGH 2023: Michelle Brasier Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 29, 2023 Michelle Brasier guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing Reform to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Hear The Unheard Stories of The Real Victims of Jack The Ripper In KILLING JACK At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2023 Discover the untold stories of Jack the Ripper's real victims in 'Killing Jack.' This dark and thrilling play puts the spotlight on the women who were tragically murdered, shedding light on their lives and the challenges faced by women today. Don't miss this thought-provoking production at Queen's T...
Arizona Opera Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for 2023/24 Season Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2023 Get the inside scoop on the cast members and creative teams for Arizona Opera's highly anticipated 2023/24 season productions. Discover the talented individuals bringing these performances to life....
Interview: Naomi Grossman Talks AMERICAN WHORE STORY At The Skylight Theatre
by Gil Kaan - May 15, 2023 Naomi Grossman, fan favorite ‘Pepper’ from Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story presents her new solo show American Whore Story at the Skylight Theatre beginning June 1, 2023. This irreverent love letter to AHS fans is directed by Richard Israel. Naomi made the most of her travel time flying to New Y...
World Premieres & More to be Featured in Smuin Contemporary Ballet 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2023 Marking three decades at the forefront of innovative dance, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced a sensational lineup for its 30th anniversary season....
Review: SWEENEY TODD is a Bloody Good Time at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - March 13, 2024 What is it about a good horror story that draws audiences by the cart load? Is it the adrenaline surge of danger around every corner, even as the viewer remains safely out of danger? Or is it the exploration of the dark side of man’s psyche, feeding a vicarious blood lust in the deep recesses of ou...
Interview: Greg Pierotti: THE LARAMIE PROJECT Co-Creator Directs Timely Revival, Talks Commemoration of Matthew Shepard's Passing
by Robert Encila-Celdran - September 04, 2023 In this interview, we have the privilege of evoking Greg Pierotti's insights. He is a University of Arizona Theatre professor, a distinguished artist, and the co-author of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which he now directs at the university. The script evolved from his work with Moisés Kaufman and the renown...
Interview: Margo Hall of NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at San Francisco Playhouse Thinks We Could All Use a Good Laugh These Days
by Jim Munson - September 25, 2023 BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater veteran Margo Hall about directing 'Nollywood Dreams,' red-hot playwright Jocelyn Bioh's rollicking Nigeria-set comedy running at San Francisco Playhouse September 28th to November 4th...
Video: Lori McKenna Debuts Acoustic Performance of New Song 'Happy Children'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at Cobb’s studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 is named for the year McKenna married her husband, Gene, and serves as a love letter to her family and lifelong friendships. Watch the new performance video now! Plu... |