BWW Interview: Doug Varone of DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS at The Hammer Theatre Center Offers a Whole New Way to Experience the Iconic Score to 'West Side Story'
by Jim Munson - October 22, 2021
BroadwayWorld talks to award-winning choreographer and director Doug Varone about his company's upcoming program in San Jose, which includes 'Somewhere,' his take on the iconic score from 'West Side Story.' They also discuss Varone's choreography for two musicals that have become cult classics - 'Th...
Ensemble La Cigale to Release Analekta : La Grazia Delle Donne
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2021
With the launch of the album La Grazia Delle Donne on October 15, Ensemble La Cigale and soprano Myriam Leblanc introduce musical creations of women in Baroque Italy. Antonio Vivaldi taught music to some of them, and the orchestra formed by his most talented students attracted international acclaim....
BWW Feature: OPERA IN AMERICA AND ABROAD at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - October 09, 2021
Tour members meet on the Flying Opera Magic Carpet for a week of American and international performances. Our first stop is at San Francisco Opera, for Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven online October 14, 17, and 30, 2021. Cost- $25....
The League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021
The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, an annual grant awarded to a Black Artist to fund a residency with a Chicago area theatre. This year the award will go to a director....
BWW Interview: Third Time's The Charm For IL TROVATORE's Guanqun Yu
by Gil Kaan - September 30, 2021
LA Opera has opened their 35th season with Verdi's IL TROVATORE. Conducted by James Conlon and directed by Francisco Negrín, live performances at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through October 10th will be supplemented by two live streams October 3rd and 6th. IL TROVATORE stars Guanqun Yu in the r...
BWW Interview: Sidney Outlaw of MOZART AND SALIERI at Opera San José Finds Himself Entering the Prime of His Career
by Jim Munson - September 23, 2021
It would appear that acclaimed baritone Sidney Outlaw is having the busiest year of his career. In addition to starring as composer Antonio Salieri in Opera San José’s new virtual production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s 'Mozart and Salieri,' Outlaw will be performing 'Barber of Seville,' 'Porgy and Bes...
BWW Interview: OPC's Robert Egan On Creative CONNECTIONS Post-Vaccinations
by Gil Kaan - June 05, 2021
Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC) will be presenting their virtual celebration CONNECTIONS benefiting their 2021 season June 12, 2021. CONNECTIONS will feature new or adapted works by playwrights: Luis Alfaro, Jon Robin Baitz, Father Greg Boyle, Bill Cain, Culture Clash, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Danai...
BWW Interview: DC Scarpelli & Peter Budinger of DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL: DC AND PETER'S GLORIOUS ROMP THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV THEME SONGS at 42nd Street Moon
by Jim Munson - June 03, 2021
After the myriad stresses of the past year, we could all use some straight-up entertainment and 42nd Street Moon is providing just that with Don’t Touch That Dial: DC and Peter’s Glorious Romp Through the Golden Age of TV Theme Songs. Conceived and directed by DC Scarpelli and Peter Budinger, t...
BWW Previews: Locally Written Musical Brings Diversity, Mental Health, Queerness to the Forefront
by Chris Arneson - May 11, 2021
Wellspring by BackStory Theatre announces its inaugural production: THERE WILL BE LIGHT. This exceptional new musical brings awareness to the intersectionality of race, religion, queerness, and mental health and hopes to open a community dialogue about the impacts of mental health and difference for...
BWW Interview: Christy Altomare Talks Songwriting Process, Inspiration and More About her New Album WANDERING BIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2021
Christy Altomare has just released her newest album, 'Wandering Bird', which features personal songs about her life written over the last ten years. We spoke with Altomare about bringing her new album to life, the inspiration behind the songs, her songwriting process, and much more!...
BWW Interview: Benjamin Rauhala of CARRY ON at 54 Below Premieres
by Stephen Mosher - April 26, 2021
A special solo show has been turned into a special film and Benjamin Rauhala has a lot to say about it... and many other things, as well....
BWW Exclusive: How 4th Graders from Long Island Are Bringing Broadway to the Classroom
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2021
Disappointment has turned into opportunity for Mr. Contratti's Fourth Grade Class. When the students' trip to see The Music Man was canceled due to the Broadway shutdown and ongoing health crisis, they decided to bring Broadway to Long Island. Over the past year, the Broadway babies of Garden Ci...
Student Blog: Geology and Dance Rock - Frosty's World #13
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - April 08, 2021
This is the time of year when your shorts and flip-flops are parked next to your snow boots and parka....
TWO FEET Canceled at Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2021
Out of an abundance of caution, venue operators have made the decision to cancel the Two Feet performance on May 5th, 2021 at the Fox Theatre. Refunds will be processed automatically at the point of purchase. ...
BWW Interview: Kristina Wong talks about creating KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE playing at San Diego Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - January 21, 2021
Kristina Wong talks about creating her show, how Democracy is like a Chia pet, what she's learned making masks, and creating and putting on a show from her living room. KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE January 22 - 24th At San Diego Rep....
BWW Blog: You've Got Soul - Reflections on the Newest Disney Movie
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - January 15, 2021
After watching Soul, I was able to reflect on my relationship with theatre as a career and reevaluate what is most important. ...
BWW Interview: Jessica Hendy of WITH BECKETT
by Stephen Mosher - January 12, 2021
They say you should write about what you know, and Jessica Hendy did just that. Well look at her now....
Apollo LTD Announces Sophomore Album 'Nothing Is Ordinary, Everything Is Beautiful'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021
Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD blurs the horizon between organic music and electronic soundscapes on its sophomore LP Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful releasing Feb. 5....
Broadway Stars Share What They're Most Thankful For This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2020
For the past few weeks, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge has been asking his guests on Backstage Live what they are thankful for this holiday season. He has spoken to Broadway stars such as James Monroe Iglehart, Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes, Carmen Cusack, and more!...
BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - December 21, 2020
It’s no surprise that the last 366 days have been anything but normal....
Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart & More Will Appear at the Fifth Annual Granite Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020
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Stonestreet Studios to Honor Nik Walker With Granite Award, Featuring Appearances by James Monroe Iglehart and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2020
Stonestreet Studios announced today that they will be honoring Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations star Nik Walker with the studio's Fifth Annual Stonestreet Granite Award. Nik will be honored in a virtual ceremony on Thursday December 3rd, airing at 8pm EST on YouTube, with appea...
BWW Interview: Sierra Boggess Shares Details About Upcoming Radio Free Birdland Concert and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2020
Sierra Boggess is a performer who infuses beautiful energy and warmth into everything she does. On Friday, November 13 at 7pm, Boggess will be stepping into the spotlight for a special concert taped in the Birdland Theater, and presented exclusively on BroadwayWorld....
Know Theatre of Cincinnati Presents ZACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 03, 2020
Zack is a fully theatrical experience delivered to you as an entirely online production. The first two weeks of the run will feature livestreamed performances broadcast from the Know Theatre's Mainstage; the final two weeks will offer video-on-demand access to a recording of their favorite livestrea...
BWW Interview: Charles L. Mee of UTOPIA at Cutting Ball Theater Creates a World We Would All Love to Live In
by Jim Munson - October 15, 2020
San Francisco’s Cutting Ball Theatre has scored quite a coup in presenting the world premiere of Utopia, the latest work from Obie-winning playwright Charles L. Mee, available for streaming from October 16th through November 15th. Directed by Ariel craft, who is also Cutting Ball’s Artistic Dire...
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