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Dancer, Actor & Broadway Performer Robert John Weber, Jr. Passes Away at 63
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Robert John Weber, Jr., 63, passed away May 3rd in Wanaque, New Jersey. Born in Midland, Michigan, Robert was a dancer, actor and choreographer who performed on Broadway in Miss Saigon and Meet Me in St. Louis, in the Broadway national tour of Jerome Robbins Broadway and as principal soloist with multiple European ballet companies.
Photos: PARADISE SQUARE Book Writer Larry Kirwin Visits MR. YOUNIOSHI at Soho Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
Tony-nominated 'Paradise Square' book writer Larry Kirwin stopped by J. Elijah's Cho's one-man comedy, 'Mr. Yunioshi' at Soho Playhouse.
Wallace Foundation Announces Grantees For $100M Initiative Supporting Arts Orgs Of Color
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The Wallace Foundation today announced 18 arts organizations of color* will participate in the first phase of a new five-year arts initiative, part of the foundation's efforts to foster equitable improvements in the arts. Each organization will carry out an individual project to address a strategic challenge they are facing. Researchers will document their work with the aim of developing useful insights about the relationship between community orientation, resilience, and relevance.
Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Concept Album at Chelsea Table + Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
The highly-anticipated concept album for Johanna Telander's KALEVALA: THE MUSICAL had a preview listening party and a star-studded VIP concert event at Chelsea Table + Stage, celebrating its upcoming album release on June 24th.
Photos: Broadway's Ken Page Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Broadway's Ken Page attended the Wednesday matinee performance of 'Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn.'  The cast and director Justin Ross Cohen were thrilled to meet and chat with him after the show.  Check out the photos!
Listen: Michael Urie Joins Story Pirates Podcast Season 5 Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Today, the Story Pirates Podcast launched the first episode of Season 5 with an action-packed adventure. Stream the first episode now.
LITTLE GIRL BLUE Ends Its Run On May 29 With An Off-Broadway Alliance Award Win
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Little Girl Blue (LGB), the musical inspired by the legendary singer/songwriter and activist Nina Simone, will end its successful run at New World Stages this week on May 29.
Performance Space New York to Present Ariana Reines' 24-Hour Performance DIVINE JUSTICE
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Contemporary American culture is on trial, and the worst woman in the world is on hand to help figure out what’s wrong with us. Performance Space New York will present DIVINE JUSTICE, Ariana Reines’ 24-hour durational drama situating the feminine as the presumed authority of justice.
Photos: See Reed Birney, AJ Shively & More at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Urban Stages 38th Annual Gala took place on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the Central Park Boathouse.
Photos: First Look at WAR STORIES at The Tank
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
The Tank is presenting the World Premiere of War Stories, by Marthe Rachel Gold and directed by Christina Roussos. War Stories will play limited run through June 12 at The Tank’s Proscenium Theater (312 W 36th St, New York, NY, 10018).
World Premiere of Martha Clarke's GOD'S FOOL to be Presented at La MaMa in June
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Two legends in experimental theater – the iconic writer/director Martha Clarke and the Tony Award-winning La MaMa ETC – will collaborate for the first time when La MaMa presents the world premiere of Ms. Clarke’s newest full-length work, GOD’S FOOL.
Christine Toy Johnson's A LITTLE MORE BLUE to be Presented at Abingdon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Abingdon Theatre Company will present the solo audio play “A Little More Blue” by Christine Toy Johnson Tuesday, June 7th on their website, followed by a talkback with Johnson hosted by Reggie Lee.
Third Act Partners With The Public Theater On Their NFT Debut
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Third Act, the first-of-its-kind NFT (Non-fungible token) marketplace for the theatre community, announced today they are partnering with The Public Theater for the institution's first-ever NFT token in celebration of their 2022 Gala on the Green charity auction, held tonight.
OH GOD, A SHOW ABOUT ABORTION to Host Bake Sale to Support Abortion Access
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Alison Leiby, the writer and comedian behind Oh God, A Show About Abortion, and three-time James Beard Award nominee Natasha Li Pickowicz (Never Ending Taste, Flora Bar, Café Altro Paradiso) have announced a one-day-only bake sale to support abortion access.
Photo: SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzano Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Sonia Manzano, who portrayed ‘Maria’ on “Sesame Street” from 1971-2015 attended the matinee performance yesterday (Sunday, 5/22) of ROMEO & BERNADETTE.  She and Mark Saltzman, the book & lyric writer of the show, worked together on the show for many years.
THE PARTS I KEEP INSIDE: A NEW MUSICAL to be Presented at the Triad Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Rye Entertainment and JES Theatrical will present The Parts I Keep Inside: A New Musical on Saturday July 9th and Monday July 11th, 2022 at 7:00pm at THE TRIAD THEATER.
CELTIC ILLUSION to Play New World Stages Beginning in June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
Celtic Illusion, the modern Irish dance and magic stage show, created, choreographed, and starring Anthony Street (Lord of the Dance), will open at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street) it was announced today by Jeff Parry, Executive Producer at Annerin Productions.
Listen: Season Finale of THE OPC Podcast Released
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
The OPC – short for The Old People's Channel – an original scripted podcast series created and written by Richard Curtis has released its 13th episode, the Season Finale.
Memorial for Playwright Arthur Giron to Take Place at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Arthur Giron, playwright, passed away February 2, 2022. A memorial for Giron will be taking place at the Cherry Lane Theatre, Thursday, May 26 at noon, open to the public. 
Anna Anderson, LaDonna Burns & More to Star in HAIR in Concert, Presented by Creating In Color Music & BTC
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Creating In Color Music in partnership with the Black Theatre Coalition will present a new concert series at the legendary Stonewall Inn. Following the sold-out presentation of Hello Dolly! In Concert, the series will continue with a concert production of the music of Hair! 
2022 Ice Factory Festival Announced At New Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 29th annual Ice Factory Festival will be a hybrid model that includes live in-person performances, as well as live-streamed and on-demand.
2022 HERE SPARK Gala to Honor Cheryl Henson and Brian Selznick
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Obie Award-winning HERE has announced the honorees for the 2022 HERE SPARK Gala. On the heels of HERE’s Puppetopia festival, and in celebration of HERE’s Dream Music Puppetry program, Cheryl Henson will receive the HEREmanitarian Award and Brian Selznick will receive the Avant-Guardian Award.
CSC's SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Begins Previews Tonight; Guests for CLASSIC PERSPECTIVES Conversation Series Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Classic Stage Company announced today its full programming for Classic Perspectives, a series of post-show conversations inspired by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig’s play, Snow in Midsummer.
Listen: Joe Iconis & Jennifer Ashley Tepper Host ALBUM PODCAST
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
 The Broadway Podcast Network has announced ALBUM PODCAST, a behind-the-songs deep dive into the creative process of writer and performer Joe Iconis.
Columbia University School Of The Arts Presents New Plays Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Columbia University School of the Arts presents an expanded festival of new plays written by Columbia MFA Playwriting Students. The esteemed faculty who have nurtured these students, including Tony©, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, Charles Mee, and Rogelio Martinez invite you to experience these innovative new playwrights.

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