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Stag & Lion's MACBETH Extension Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Stag & Lion will open their extension of William Shakespeare's MACBETH at The Trinity Theatre (422 West 57th Street in Manhattan) for this weekend only! Starring Joshua Koehn as Macbeth and Chelsea LeSage as Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare's greatest tragedy is set in 1700s Scotland as the Macbeths wreak havoc and devastation.
VIDEO: First Look at Candace Bushnell in IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
Ahead of its opening on December 7, production video is now available for Is There Still Sex in the City? Is There Still Sex in the City?, written by and starring Candace Bushnell, marks her stage debut in the city that started it all.
SPACE DOGS Original Cast Album to be Released January 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of the original cast album of the new musical Space Dogs on January 28, 2022. The show features music and lyrics by Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire, who also perform the show. Space Dogs will debut at New York’s MCC Theater, directed by Ellie Heyman, from January 11 to February 20, 2022.
Caitlin Kinnunen Joins the Cast of RESCUE RUE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2021
The full cast of Rescue Rue, a new musical fairytale created by Emmy-winning Stacey Weingarten has been announced. Tony nominee Caitlin Kinnunen (B'way: The Prom) joins a cast of seven, including Alex Burnette (Off-B'way: Olivier Py’s The Young Girl), Leanne Brunn (Nat. Tour: ImaginOcean), and more.
A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Returns For Two Weeks Off-Broadway 
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars, which was forced to close in 2020, is excited to announce they are returning for a strictly-limited two week engagement at The American Theatre of Actors.  With performances beginning Friday, Dec 17th the musical comedy celebrates the blockbuster film franchise, nerd culture, cosplay, and comic-con in a show-within-a-show that is a little meta and hella rad.
Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY? THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, today released a first look at production photos for the off-Broadway return.
Maria Caruso's Bodiography Returns to Off-Broadway with REARVIEW MIRROR, An 80's Retrospective
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
In June of 2021, M-Train Productions, the producing arm of the Pittsburgh based dance organization Bodiography, presented one of the first new indoor, limited-engagement dance productions to premiere in New York City since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the closure of performance venues across the city in March 2020.
COMEDIANS CAROLING to Take The Stage At The People's Improv Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
COMEDIANS CAROLING is coming to The People's Improv Theatre for one night only on Sunday, December 12th! This holiday benefit comedy show features NYC's brightest up-and-coming comedians performing hilarious versions of your beloved holiday songs. It's a night packed full of music and laughter, all for a good cause!
Get a BroadwayWorld Special Offer for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
For its 13th season, A Christmas Carol the Musical by Brenda Bell and Michael Sgouros is back at The Players Theatre! BroadwayWorld has announced a special offer!
The Kitchen Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
The Kitchen today announced its Winter/Spring 2022 season, initiating new collaborations and activating the boundless potential of The Kitchen’s spaces in advance of its building’s upcoming renovation beginning Spring, 2022.
Casting Announced for the World Premiere of TAMBO & BONES
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2021
Playwrights Horizons and Center Theatre Group will present Dave Harris’ Tambo & Bones, directed by Taylor Reynolds, January 12-February 20, 2022 (opening January 31) in Playwrights Horizons’ Mainstage Theater before being produced at Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre, May 1 - 29, 2022 (opening May 8).
The Town Hall & The Strand to Present Encore of Lapine and Sondheim Conversation
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
The Town Hall and Strand Book Store will present an Encore Presentation of their conversation with James Lapine and Steven Sondheim. To celebrate the legacy on one of the greatest composers, lyricists, and a true Broadway icon, this Encore will be offered free of charge to the public.
Soho Rep Announces Final Extension of WHILE YOU WERE PARTYING
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Soho Rep, responding to demand, today announced a final extension of the world premiere production of while you were partying, to December 19. Created by Peter Mills Weiss and Julia Mounsey with Brian Fiddyment, while you were partying opened to extraordinary critical praise that led to an initial extension to December 12.
LISTEN: Stephen Levenson Joins THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Stephen shares an inside look to all aspects of his newest project, from the research, to the writing, to casting, through production. He recalls acting in a production of tick, tick... Boom! in college, already having reverence for Jonathon Larson and more.
Royal Family Productions to Present MAMA ROSE
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Royal Family Productions will present a workshop production of MAMA ROSE. This piece is written and stars Richard E. Waits (A Turtle on a Fence Post, RFP: Worth St.), with direction by Royal Family Creative Director Lorna Ventura and Royal Family Artistic Director Chris Henry. 
Broadway Weekends Announces Partnership With New York City Department of Education Arts Office
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Broadway Weekends is partnering with the New York City Department of Education Arts Office to offer twenty New York City theatre teachers, through Shubert Foundation support, free access to theatre classes led by the world’s best Broadway, West End, and Australian theatre artists. 
Colt Coeur Announces 2021-2022 CoCo Residents and New Commissions
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
For the fifth consecutive year, Colt Coeur has welcomed a select group of emerging playwrights and directors to be CoCo Residents. This year’s cohort is comprised of playwrights Lily Gonzales (they/them) and Lizzie Stern (she/her), and directors Borna Barzin (he/him) and Sarah Blush (she/her).
Steve Ross to Open Urban Stages' WINTER RHYTHMS Series With a Gala Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Steve Ross will open the award-winning Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms Musical Series will toast the opening with a champagne reception, concert featuring Mr. Ross and Friends,  followed by dinner at the French Bistro, Ocabanon on December 7 at Urban Stages Theater (259 West 30 Street), at 7PM.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE Resumes In-Person Shows Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
This December, as Summoners Ensemble Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT’S HOUSE resumes long-anticipated live performances for its 9th holiday season, they are once again offering performances virtually! F
Photos: LOVE ACTUALLY? THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Celebrates Opening Night!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, opened just last night at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center (210 West 50th Street).
ON THE EDGE: PUPPETS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE Announced At Museum Of The City Of New York, December 9
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
'On the Edge: Puppets in Contemporary Culture”  A conversation with Avenue Q's Rick Lyon and Nehprii Amenii has been announced at Museum of the City of New York on December 9th.
Alex Edelman Talks His Jewish Identity, Confronting White Nationalists & More in JUST FOR US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2021
Just For Us weaves together entertaining anecdotes from Alex Edelman's own life, with a poignant and shocking story at its center: After receiving an onslaught of anti-Semitic comments online, Edelman attended a gathering of White Nationalists in New York City, coming face to face with members of the alt-right. 
Climate Change Takes Center Stage In New Concept Recording SCARLET
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
A concept recording of SCARLET, a new musical written by award-winning composer and lyricist team Richard Lindenfelzer (he/him) and Jess Newman (he/him), featuring Dear Evan Hansen's Maggie McKenna (they/them), will be released on December 26th 2021.
New Talkbacks With Dr. Ruth And Tovah Feldshuh Added At BECOMING DR. RUTH
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
Due to the popularity of two performances followed by onstage talkbacks with Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Tovah Feldshuh on December 4 and December 8, the Museum has added two more post-show talkbacks after 7:00 PM performances on December 15 and December 22.
Blythe Danner & Bob Dishy to Star in I CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
FTP is back with, in her first FFTP appearance, Blythe Danner & Bob Dishy starring in Arthur Miller’s I CAN’T REMEMBER ANYTHING.

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