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BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at Kennedy Center
by Olivia Murray - April 10, 2022
Read our critic's take as they write about how Tina Fey's well-known teen comedy fares in a new medium, made modern and on stage....
CIRCA Returns to Sydney With its Premiere Season at Theatre Royal Sydney
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2022
Circa, in a new partnership with GWB Entertainment and Trafalgar Entertainment are thrilled to announce its premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney 20-24 April....
The Marriott Theatre to Present THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2022
The Marriott Theatre, located at 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, will welcome spring with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, previewing Wednesday, April 13, opening April 20 at 7:30 p.m., and closing June 5, 2022....
Timberlake Wertenbaker, Travis Alabanza and Amy Trigg Join BURN IT DOWN at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2022
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces the line-up of writers and directors for BURN IT DOWN, a series of six newly commissioned script-in-hand performances about urgent political issues. Each short play will be a stand-alone scrutiny, calling out injustice and interrogating the systems that wield p...
Victory Gardens Theater Continues 2022-2023 Season With IN EVERY GENERATION by Ali Viterbi
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2022
Victory Gardens Theater continues its 2021/22 Mainstage Season with the world premiere of In Every Generation, written by Ali Viterbi and directed by Devon de Mayo. This is a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Victory Gardens, the Olney Theatre Center (MD), and San Diego Repert...
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Fox Theatre St. Louis
by Rob Levy - February 25, 2022
Debuting in St. Louis, this touring version of Mean Girls is an exhilarating tale of adolescent angst that celebrates individuality and equality. An altogether enjoyable theatrical experience, Mean Girls sits at the head of the class, sending other film-to-stage musicals to detention....
BWW Interview: Danielle Wade Spills That MEAN GIRLS at Wharton Center is Pink and Fantastical, Yet Universal
by Stefani Chudnow - February 25, 2022
Mean Girls is making its way to East Lansing in 2022 for the first time ever. From March 1st to the 6th, you can catch this Tina Fey-penned musical at Wharton Center....
New Dates Announced for Huang Ruo and Basil Twist's BOOK OF MOUNTAINS & SEAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2022
St. Ann’s Warehouse and Beth Morrison Projects, in association with PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now and Trinity Church Wall Street, today announced that the sonically rich and visually arresting Book of Mountains & Seas will make its U.S. premiere this March 15-20....
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - November 17, 2021
Back in 2004, Tina Fey brought us the movie “Mean Girls”, a cute little teen comedy that could have been just another blip in a bevy of teen comedies were it not for the stellar writing of Ms. Fey and a killer cast. Because of that, the movie has become a bit of a classic in the genre. A shini...
Review Roundup: MEAN GIRLS Brings its 'Fetch' Tour Back to the Stage; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2021
Reprising their roles from the 2019-2020 season are Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Megan Masako Haley as Gretchen Wieners, Jonalyn Saxer as Karen Smith, Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard, Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Kabir Bery as Kevin G. and Law...
The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2021 NY Dance and Performance Awards
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2021
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the 2021 Bessie Award recipients tonight at the 37th annual Bessie Awards ceremony, held again this year on the virtual stage....
BWW Review: DIANA & ZONEN at DeLaMar Theater | An intimate and gorgeous portrayal of the people behind the Royal titles⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
by Chantal Kunst - September 12, 2021
Diana & Zonen. A royal Black Tie premiere on a sunny Sunday afternoon, DeLaMar Theater Amsterdam....
Gilbert Gottfried to Take Part in Ripple Effect Artists' Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2021
Ripple Effect Artists - a premier NY arts & philanthropy organization - is hosting a FUNDRAISER raising awareness for MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS featuring GILBERT GOTTFRIED ON Saturday, July 17 @ 7:30 P.M....
Burn Bright Launch Fundraising Appeal To Continue Supporting Women Writers
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021
One year ago, in the midst of a pandemic, Tori Allen-Martin, Sarah Henley and Tara Finney launched Burn Bright. Seeking to level the playing field, they have supported hundreds of women writers across the UK and Ireland, creating a network of support and offering new opportunities. Burn Bright champ...
International Musical Theatre Festival MTCA Offers Students A Weekend Of Education, Performance And Masterclass Opportunities
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2021
In a weekend described by participants as anything but 'virtual', students from schools around the world joined together to celebrate the magic of live theatre in a digital theatrical venue. ...
for KING & COUNTRY Celebrate Gold Certification for 'Burn the Ships'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 30, 2021
To coincide with the announcement, the duo today released a special gold branded version of Burn The Ships (Deluxe Edition: Remixes & Collaborations) – the deluxe edition of the duo’s newly certified album....
BWW Music Review: With SHE USED TO BE MINE Florencia Cuenca Makes A Classic Her Own
by Stephen Mosher - March 23, 2021
The new single from her upcoming CD is a great follow-up to her last release 'Burn' and it shows that Florencia Cuenca's vision as a musical storyteller is as unique as her voice is beautiful....
L'FREAQ Release New Single 'Make Me Move'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021
L'FREAQ is all about being inclusive, and she is outspoken when it comes to defending the underdog. As an ally of everyone on the spectrum of gender and sexuality, bullies, racists and sexists are not allowed in L'FREAQ's kingdom....
Venues And Women Writers Unite For BURN BRIGHT's BETTER IN PERSON
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2020
Burn Bright's digitally commissioned anthology series Better In Person returns this winter with a northern-centric instalment, partnering with acclaimed venues to amplify the voices of northern writers who identify as women....
JULIANA. Releases New Single 'Burn'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 21, 2020
Following her debut last month, emerging pop singer and songwriter JULIANA. has released her new single “Burn.” ...
BWW BLOG: Climbing Uphill - College Life 2020
by Jessica Vanek - October 09, 2020
As I attempt to navigate the fall semester of my senior year, I'm finding that this is not what I expected my experience to be. And that's not a bad thing, it's just... a different thing. ...
MEAN GIRLS Gives Fans A Chance to Earn A Spot in the Burn Book!
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2020
Tina Fey and Mean Girls on Broadway are offering fans the opportunity to earn their very own place in the Burn Book in the upcoming musical film adaptation! ...
Run At It Shouting Announces Online Rehearsed Reading Of Harold Pinter's THE DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - September 08, 2020
Run At It Shouting today announces a live online rehearsed reading of Harold Pinter's The Dwarfs adapted by Kerry Lee Crabbe in aid of The NIA Project - a Hackney-based charity committed to delivering cutting edge service to end violence against women and children - taking place via Zoom on 25 Septe...
BroadwayWorld Gets the Vegas Treatment with Launch of Special Channels for The Space
by Alan Henry - August 27, 2020
The Space is coming to your living room! The popular Las Vegas performing arts venue has partnered up with BroadwayWorld to bring entertainment directly to guests, pay-per-view style. The new partnership is set to bring Broadway and Live Music Lovers the very best talent without leaving the safety...
Audible Announces Third Emerging Playwrights Fund Class
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2020
Audible has announced its latest Emerging Playwrights Fund class....
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