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Ranga Shankar's BEEDIYOLAGONDU MANEYA MADI Is Back This World Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Beediyolagondu Maneya Maadi in a satirical and a humorous vein comments on the degenerating nature of religious festivals and disproves traditional dogma in a realistic setting. The occasion is the much celebrated Ganesh Chathurti right in the thick of Pune's middle-class, Maharashtrain-Brahmin dominated locality where the protagonist, Shreepad and his wife Sukanya have come to an agreement that every alternate year the razzmatazz of the Ganesh Chathurti will not disturb the sanctity of their home which in simple terms mean, no celebrating the festival and not even allowing its slightest sound or whiff to penetrate their house.
BWW Review: MONA SINGH STARRER LAUGHTER THERAPY Back On Popular Demand
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 18, 2019
Singh plays Dr Bombay in the play who is a therapist. Touching the sometimes discordant faith issues, the therapist has for her patients a Hindu, a Muslim, a Parsi and a Christian.
BWW Review: SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 DWARFS -- A Broadway Style Musical in India
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 18, 2019
ishaal Asrani's Institute of Performing Arts, in association with THE PIONEER DRAMA COMPANY USA and supported by the TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON (Mumbai Centre) presents SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - A Broadway style musical show for the whole family.
The Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
One of the most acclaimed work of American playwright Tennessee Williams, 'A Streetcar Named Desire' presented by the Jeff Goldberg Studio, is coming to the Royal Opera House Mumbai on 23rd, 30th & 31st March.
BWW Review: A. R. RAHMAN AND NOORAN SISTERS, Highlights Of The Global Sufi Festival
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 15, 2019
AR Rahman and his renditions evoked both romance and nostalgia during the evening
NCPA And Rage Join Hands To Celebrate World Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
A tradition started in 1961, on 27th March theatre is celebrated worldwide. It is a day when everyone acknowledges people who are working in the theatre - on and off stage. Mumbai will see a massive celebration with Drama Dhamaal conceptualized by Rage and supported by the National Centre for Performing Arts.
BWW Review: FAMOUS ACTOR ASHOK SARAF OF HUM PAANCH FAME In Marathi Play Vacuum Cleaner
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 13, 2019
The play written by famous writer Chinmay Mandlekar has Ashok Saraf and Nirmitee Sawant in lead roles
The Little Theatre Presents An Introductory Workshop On Hospital Clowning In Chennai
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
The Little Theatre INDIA presents 'An Introductory Workshop on Hospital Clowning' in Chennai!
Music Luminaries Rahul Sharma, Madhup Mudgal And Pandit Jasraj To Perform At Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 10, 2019
The oldest music festival in India, Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival will showcase iconic artists such as Santoor player Rahul Sharma (Santoor) and flute player Rakesh Chaurasia that are immensely popular amongst younger generations too.
Out Of The Box Production Presents KAISE KARENGE?
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
India's youngest professional theatre company, Out of the Box Production, who have been producing quality, original and relatable content for audiences across India and overseas for over 8 years, since they were established in 2011, is all set to premiere their 8th production, an urban Hindi play- Kaise Karenge? - on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Balgandharva Rangmandir Bandra (W).
Sanhita Manch: The National Playwriting Competition, is Accepting Submissions
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Hindi dramatic tradition is indebted to its original classic scripts and the earnest demand for a new script is a ceaseless process. Lately, theatre practitioners sensed a scarcity of new Hindi script which is primarily a manifestation of inadequate communication among playwrights, publishing house and the directors. Most likely, playwrights from every corner of this country are persistently writing but they are not able to reach the theatre directors or publishing house.
Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents CANDIDA
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
1939, the great powers of Europe sit on the precipice of a new World War, Britain's stranglehold on the sub-continent is beginning to loosen and the Indian freedom movement is just about to arrive. Calcutta, the former British Indian capital is a hotbed of political activity of every kind and right in the midst of it Communist Party leader Joy Banerjee's hard at work trying to unshackle his country from the fetters of history. A revolutionary through and through a matter much closer to home and his heart suddenly demands all of his attention when a young handsome poet, the son of a Nawab, decides to set his sights on Candida, Joy's beautiful wife. A worldly artist herself Candida must chose between the tender love of her husband and the passionate advances of her attractive suitor.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in India
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
The Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
American playwright Tennessee Williams' one of the most acclaimed work 'A Streetcar Named Desire' will be presented by the Jeff Goldberg Studio, at the Royal Opera House Mumbai on 23rd, 30th & 31st March.
Singaporean Artists Add Colour To Delhi's Streets
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), in partnership with St+art India Foundation and Impressario Group, marked the second phase of its brand campaign 'Passion Made Possible' with a three-day experiential festival - Singapore Weekender. The festival showcased the talents of a dozen Singaporean artists through a mix of art installations, wall murals, interactive workshops and live performances in New Delhi.
BWW Review: TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR HUSSAIN Pays Tribute To Shashi Kapoor
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 04, 2019
Now in its 35th Year, this year around, the Memorial Concert consisted of performances on two evenings.
Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents CANDIDA
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
1939, the great powers of Europe sit on the precipice of a new World War, Britain's stranglehold on the sub-continent is beginning to loosen and the Indian freedom movement is just about to arrive. Calcutta, the former British Indian capital is a hotbed of political activity of every kind and right in the midst of it Communist Party leader Joy Banerjee's hard at work trying to unshackle his country from the fetters of history. A revolutionary through and through a matter much closer to home and his heart suddenly demands all of his attention when a young handsome poet, the son of a Nawab, decides to set his sights on Candida, Joy's beautiful wife. A worldly artist herself Candida must chose between the tender love of her husband and the passionate advances of her attractive suitor.
BWW Reviews: AADYAM'S 1ST ORIGINAL MUSICAL #SINGINDIASING IS BACK
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 03, 2019
fter a successful opening season in 2018, #SingIndiaSing is back to enthrall audiences yet again
Meet Amit Bhadana, the boy from Haryana who got the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2019
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 03, 2019
Amit Bhadana's song "PRICHAY" is record breaking song of the year 2019, Within first three hours the song got 2 Million+ Views, 500k Likes including well wishers comment of more than 100k. And while breaking records his song "PRICHAY" got 2 Million+ Likes in just six days and broke all the latest records in India's Music Industry
Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents AADHE ADHURE
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2019
Savitri, a middle aged woman is the sole breadwinner of the family who is disappointed with her husband, as he has failed to provide emotional and financial security to her and their family that consists of unemployed son, a teenaged daughter and another unhappily married daughter. She tries to find fulfillment in relationships outside her marriage, only to realize that all men are the same.
BWW Review: DRAMA DHAMAAL TO ENTERTAIN THE AUDIENCE at World Theatre Day
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 01, 2019
March 27, is celebrated as Theatre Day around the world, so keeping up the tradition in Mumbai about 50 artists will get together for an entertaining night of plays
BWW Previews: BOLLYWOOD HIT ANDHADHUN And A Tribute To Tabu To Open IFFLA
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 01, 2019
Known for her intense, masterful performances, Tabu is regarded as one of the most talented Indian actors of her generation, having been honored with two National Film Awards,
#SINGINDIASING Is Back With A Bang
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
It's back! After a successful opening season in 2018, #SingIndiaSing is back to enthral audiences yet again! The musical will be staged on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre at NCPA, Mumbai. "Come WATCH the music", says Rahul daCunha the co-scriptwriter & lyricist of #SingIndiaSing
14th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards to Confer Lifetime Achievement Award on Mahesh Elkunchwar
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) and Festival 2019 has announced that the META 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award will be conferred on one of India's most progressive playwrights, Mahesh Elkunchwar. He is critically-acclaimed and widely-known for having experimented with a wide range of drama and is a powerful force in both Indian and Marathi theatre for over three decades.
Jeff Goldberg Studio Presents AADHE ADHURE
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Savitri, a middle aged woman is the sole breadwinner of the family who is disappointed with her husband, as he has failed to provide emotional and financial security to her and their family that consists of unemployed son, a teenaged daughter and another unhappily married daughter. She tries to find fulfillment in relationships outside her marriage, only to realize that all men are the same.

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