Student Blog: I'm Beginning to See the Light
by Student Blogger: Zach Alderdice - February 27, 2023 I mentioned in my last blog post that I'm a writer, one who loves all things theatre. And that story, or rather, this story, is about how I wrote my first full length musical: Sincerely Yours.... 
Seattle Bound Presents BOUND, Based On A True Story, Explores The Contradictions Of The Immigrant Experience
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2022 Continuing its commitment to new works and today's stories, Seattle Opera presents Bound, a chamber opera by composer Huang Ruo and librettist Bao-Long Chu. Based on true events, Bound tells the story of Diane Tran, a 17-year-old honor student who spent a night in jail in 2012 for truancy when she m... 
Celebrate the Music of Woodstock with Gary Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse This Month
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022 Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert isn’t just a concert, it’s a Rock Festival on stage, celebrating the Classic Rock & Soul of the 60’s and 70’s, the Music of the Woodstock Generation! ... 
Feature: VETSAID at Nationwide Arena
by Paul Batterson - November 09, 2022 For the last three days, Haiden (no last name given) and his mother have kept a lonely vigil at Used Kids records (2500 Summit St. in Columbus), waiting to meet guitar hero Joe Walsh.... 
ROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM Returns to Adelaide in 2023
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2022 Acclaimed by critics and audiences, the rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam makes its eagerly-awaited return to the stage in 2023 for its most extensive national tour to date. The show will play in Adelaide at Her Majesty's Theatre Friday 26 May and Saturday 27 May for three performances. ... 
THE PROM Will Make Regional Premiere At White Plains Performing Arts Center
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2022 The hit Broadway musical The Prom will make its regional theatre debut at White Plains Performing Arts Center as part of the theatre's 20th Anniversary Season. The musical features a book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, and a book by Bob Martin. ... 
Jonathan Bailey to Join Matt Bomer in Showtime's FELLOW TRAVELERS Limited Series
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022 On the stage, Bailey has most recently starred in Marianne Elliott’s sold-out revival of Cock, which opened to rave reviews in March 2022. Bailey previously collaborated with Elliott for the award-winning Company, alongside Patti Lupone, for which he won an Olivier Award. He also starred alongside I... 
Jelani Alladin & Noah J. Ricketts Join Matt Bomer's Showtime Limited Series FELLOW TRAVELERS
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022 SHOWTIME has announced that Jelani Alladin (Frozen, Hercules), Noah J. Ricketts (To My Girls, Frozen) and Linus Roache (Batman Begins, HOMELAND) have joined the lead cast of its new limited series FELLOW TRAVELERS, also starring Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey and Allison Williams. Bomer will also execu... 
New Earth Theatre Pulls Play From Sheffield Crucible Over Staging of MISS SAIGON
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 22, 2022 British East and South East Asian Theatre Company, New Earth Theatre, has announced that they will longer be bringing their production of WORTH to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, due to the theatre's decision to stage Miss Saigon at the same time.... 
Short Story Theatre is Back With Five All True Stories Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023 Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park. ... 
Lou Diamond Phillips to Star in MISS SAIGON at Casa Mañana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023 Lou Diamond Phillips has joined the cast of Casa Mañana's Miss Saigon as The Engineer. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets!... 
American Theatre Of Actors Announces Season 47 & 'Raise the Curtain To 50' Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2023 The American Theatre of Actors has announced SEASON 47 and the RAISE THE CURTAIN TO 50 CAMPAIGN. ... 
Alisa Xayalith Releases EP Title Track 'Superpowers'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022 'Superpowers’ sees Alisa wearing her heart on her sleeve and sharing an insight into the journey that’s taken her from being the frontwoman of one of New Zealand’s most famous musical exports, The Naked and the Famous, to now releasing music on her own steam. Listen to the new single now!... 
World Premiere Ken Burns Film Festival Debuts This February In Gettysburg; Guest Speakers Announced
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2022 Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater has announced guest speakers and breakout sessions scheduled for the first-ever film festival dedicated solely to the work of award-winning documentarian Ken Burns next February 10-12, 2023 in the historic theater located in Gettysburg, Pa.... 
Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman & More to Lead A SIGN OF THE TIMES Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022 A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark and multiple hit-makers of the 1960s, is set to have a developmental reading October 24-28, 2022. The new musical has made several script revisions and now features a book by Lindsey Hope Perlman (Cassandra Complex), based on an ... 
BWW Review: THE NERD at Taproot Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 23, 2022 Larry Shue’s raucous comedy “The Nerd” was a staple of midrange to small theaters all over back in the 80’s and 90’s. It was zany, smart, and didn’t require too many outlandish elements. So, I was fairly excited to catch this new local production currently being offered at Taproot Theatre, especia... 
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023 Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Housto... 
Dolly Parton Presents Dan Rather with Peabody Career Achievement Award
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Dan Rather, the award-winning journalist whose career has spanned six decades, has won the Peabody Career Achievement Award. Dolly Parton presented Rather with the honor this morning via video. Rather, who has interviewed every president since Eisenhower, was the CBS national evening news anchor fr... 
Video: HBO Releases THE SYMPATHIZER First Look
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 HBO has released the video teaser for the original limited series THE SYMPATHIZER. Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce. The new video footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer...
DAVE, MUHAMMAD, AND I AT THE AMERICANA HOTEL Plays the 2022 San Francisco Fringe Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2022 Edward Lebowitz will present “Dave, Muhammad, and I at The Americana Hotel,” a Vietnam War story by someone who didn't go as part of the 31st annual San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 8 through 17, 2022.... 
BABYLIFT By Anh Vo A Solo Performance in Memory of the Ghosts of the Vietnam War To Have Canadian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2022 A semi-naked body kneels in front of the iconic image of Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation (1963). An altar is carefully set up centre stage. Rituals are meticulously performed. Fragmented narratives unfold, interspersed with myriad historical and contemporary references. ... 
Guthrie Theater Produces Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE, Directed By Mina Morita
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2022 The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) has announced the cast and creative team for Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, with original music by Shane Rettig and directed by Mina Morita. Vietgone will play September 10 – October 16, 2022, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage and kick off the theater's celebra... 
Review: EDEN PRARIE 1971-An Outstanding Drama that Deftly Portrays Turmoil in the Early 70's
by Marina Kennedy - October 26, 2022 New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) in Long Branch is now presenting the National New Play Network premiere of “Eden Prairie, 1971.” Crafted by the award-winning playwright, Mat Smart, the story is enthralling from the first minute to the last.... 
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL & More Available on BroadwayHD This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022 This summer, viewers can beat the heat and enjoy Broadway blockbusters from the comfort of their own homes with BroadwayHD! BroadwayHD has a variety of summer blockbuster titles, including Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hair, and more. ... 
New Production of MISS SAIGON Comes to Sheffield Theatres in 2023 With Joanna Ampil
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2022 Sheffield Theatres will present a new production of Miss Saigon by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, marking the first regional non-replica production of Boublil and Schönberg's hit musical retelling of Madame Butterfly set during the Vietnam war.... |
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