Review: Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT at The Curtain Theatre pays homage to the Bard!
by Sabrina Wallace - October 01, 2023 The Baron's Men's rendition of “Twelfth Night” serves as a testament to the enduring magic of theatre. Through impeccable delivery and nuanced interpretation of Shakespeare's rich comedic text, the company masterfully transports audiences to Elizabethan England and pays homage to the Bard’s comedic ...
Chicago's 24th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival Begins September 14
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023 Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival....
Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See!
by Audrey Liebross - March 14, 2023 Desert Ensemble Theatre has done it again with its world premiere production of Rich Rubin's KAFKA's JOKE: It has put on a brilliantly acted theatrical experience that cause audiences to laugh, to feel the craziness of the situations that the characters face, and to keep thinking about the play long...
Interview: Producer akane Makes AGT Finalist, avantgardey Go Viral
by Ayaka Ozaki - February 16, 2024 akane: A choreographer representing Japan, renowned for 'Bubbly Dance.” That video, released on YouTube in 2017, has surpassed 100 million views. akane is versatile, contributing to various commercials and video supervisions. ...
Johnel Talks Nigerian Hip Hop & R&B Scene
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024 'Discover the rising Nigerian artist, Johnel NG, and his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B music. Learn about his influences and his debut studio album, rare.'...
Nation's Only Unionized Strippers to Stage Unfair Labor Practice Strike in LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 04, 2023 Seven months after dancers employed by the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar voted unanimously to become the nation’s only unionized strippers, the club’s dancers will go on strike over unfair labor practices....
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - April 01, 2024 Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!...
Student Blog: How Meal Prepping Can Change Your Artistry For The Better
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - February 27, 2024 One habit I've picked up during my time as a BFA Musical Theatre student is meal prepping. I know... eye roll. I'm sure to the non-meal-prepper; this whole blog might sound like the nagging mom who cries, 'Make sure you eat the carrots and broccoli I packed!' as she drops her son off at elementary s...
Fellowship For Performing Arts Announces 6 Finalists For The Inaugural Clive Awards Playwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2023 Fellowship for Performing Arts announces finalists for the inaugural Clive Awards playwriting competition. $40K in prizes to encourage plays from a Christian worldview....
Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal
by Joshua Wright - April 05, 2024 BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production....
Interview: Nathan Guichet on Directing the Madonna Musical HOLIDAYS at L'Alhambra
by Patrick Honoré - October 23, 2023 A Madonna Juke Box Musical in Paris. In the sub-genre of the juke box musical that doesn’t tell the story of the star from whose oeuvre the songs are taken, but rather works those songs around an original story, comes Holidays on the heels of several predecessors, notably Broadway’s Mama Mia and Jag...
LEGALLY BLONDE — THE MUSICAL Plays The Morris Performing Arts Center March 17-19
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2023 The American Theatre Guild will present the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take The Morris Performing Arts Center stage March 17–19, 2023....
Feature: BLUEY'S BIG PLAY at Palace Theater
by Paul Batterson - June 21, 2023 For Rosemary Myers, the director of BLUEY’S BIG PLAY, the biggest challenge of bringing the popular Australian children’s program to the stage is “a matter of physics.”...
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at ACT Of Connecticut
by Brooks Appelbaum - June 07, 2023 What did our critic think of THE SECRET GARDEN at ACT Of Connecticut?...
Chicago's 24th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival Begins September 14
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023 Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival....
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Culture Centre
by Richa Das - June 18, 2023 What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at NMACC?...
Review: Kiki Ball-Change Captures Hearts With MY FUNNY VALENTINE at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - February 16, 2023 Kiki is one smart cookie. ...
Interview: Reb Atadero, Vien King Prove There Are No Small Roles
by Jude Cartalaba - August 31, 2023 In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady....
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 ...
Penguin Cafe Share South America-Inspired 'Find Your Feet' Single
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Penguin Cafe share the latest single from their upcoming album Rain Before Seven… The group will appear at this year's Wilderness Festival, followed by a UK tour in November, with Europe, Japan and North America in early 2024. They have announced the UK run with more dates to follow....
Jakob Nowell Drops Unapologetic Jakobs Castle Banger '2 Hours Ago'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 Created with producer and co-collaborator Jon Joseph (Børns, Caroline Rose), Nowell describes each song on ENTER: THE CASTLE like an experiment. He's not chasing trends or trying to make music that fits into a mold. Jakobs Castle songs are a weird amalgamation of Nowell's favorite, often contrary, t...
Author Diana Aleksandrova Turns Her Struggles To Become Pregnant Into Children's Book LAZY STORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2023 Diana Aleksandrova has always wanted to be a mom, but after years of trying to become pregnant, that dream hasn't come true yet. Inspired by her struggles and the legend about the storks bringing the babies, she writes 'The Lazy Stork'....
Review: A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET at Faction Of Fools Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - January 24, 2024 Commedia dell’Arte was a theatrical style that developed in Italy more than 450 years ago. Intended for the lower classes, with exuberant physical movement, improvisation, lots of masks and stock characters like the Harlequin and Pulcinella, it was a celebratory perfect for the carnivale circuit....
The American Theatre Guild Presents LEGALLY BLONDE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023 The American Theatre Guild will present the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN EUGENE SERIES and will take the Hult Center stage February 3–5, 2023....
Review: TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - October 16, 2023 TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL is The Phoenix Theatre Company's ambitious but modest effort to honor the courageous student protesters of Tiananmen Square. The show runs through October 29th.... |