April Ortiz

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Release Original Cast Album

EMPIRE: The Musical Original Off-Broadway Cast album will be released this winter. The story is told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976. Learn more about the show and about the album.

Photo: Brooke Shields Visits EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway

See a photo of Brooke Shields visiting Empire: The Musical Off-Broadway. This original production shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire. Learn more about the production!

Photos: EMPIRE Celebrates Opening Night at New World Stages

EMPIRE: The Musical just celebrated its opening night at New World Stages. The production, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull, is directed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out photos here!

Video: EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages

Get a first look at Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Get a First Look at EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL at New World Stages

Get a first look at photos of Empire: The Musical at New World Stages! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL

EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL to Premiere at New World Stages in July

EMPIRE: The Musical, will premiere in its hometown, New York City at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Irish Repertory Theatre's BIKEMAN Starring Robert Cuccioli, Richard Topol & More Now Available on Demand

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced the return of special audio event, Bikeman by Thomas F. Flynn, directed by Joseph Discher, produced by Robert Cuccioli, and featuring Robert Cuccioli, Stephen Eng, April Ortiz & Richard Topol. Bikeman will be available to listen to online on demand from September 8-18, 2022.

Photos: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS Directed by OBC Member Stephanie Klemons at The Madison Theatre

Get a first look at photos from In The Heights, directed & choreographed by original Broadway cast member & dance captain Stephanie Klemons at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island.

Madison Theatre At Molloy College Presents IN THE HEIGHTS

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College presents In the Heights, June 2nd through June 12, 2022.

BWW Review: Pride and Culture are on display with Lyric's DISTANT THUNDER

Lyric Theatre's latest New Work is the Native musical DISTANT THUNDER. Distant Thunder tells the story of Darrell Waters. The young lawyer returns home to a community he doesn't remember and re-learns about his heritage, regaining new friendships and relationships along the way. Native culture is alive and on full display in this beautiful musical.

Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER to Have World Premiere This Spring

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will open its 2022 season this spring with the world premiere Native American Musical Distant Thunder.

Irish Repertory Theatre Announces Fall 2021 In-Person Season

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today productions for their upcoming fall season, which will mark their return to in-person programming following the Covid-19 shutdown in March 2020.  

BWW Review: BOCA at Barrington Stage Company Brings Sunshine to the Berkshires

In BOCA, we follow a group of retirees who, between rounds of golf, bridge and Botox, can be found bickering, gossiping and living it up like they’re teenagers all over again. Don’t worry, Sophia, this is NOT Shady Pines. The residents of the Royal Palm Polo Club, a gated community that offers Kundalini Yoga classes even if it gives some of them gas. These are quite a lively bunch, and these kids know how to party.

Anthony Rapp to Star in Staged Reading of ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company has announced that Obie Award winner Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then) will take on the title role in a staged reading of Andy Warhol in Iran on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street).

Barrington Stage Company Announces Casting for World Premieres of BOCA and SISTER SORRY

Barrington Stage Company has announced complete casting for the World Premiere productions of Boca by Jessica Provenz (July 30-August 29 at the BSC Production Center, 34 Laurel Street) and Sister Sorry by Alec Wilkinson (August 13-29 at the Boyd-Quinson Stage, 30 Union Street).

VIDEO: Cast of World Premiere Native American Musical, DISTANT THUNDER Performs 'Hold On'

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will present the world premiere of the Native American Musical Distant Thunder in spring 2021 as part of the organization's New Works Initiative. Watch the cast of the world premiere Native American musical, DISTANT THUNDER perform 'Hold On'.