Brendan Murray

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER And More Set for Childsplay Theatre 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

Childsplay Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Diary of Anne Frank, Hare and Tortoise, and the world premiere of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane – The Musical, marking Artistic Director Dwayne Hartford’s farewell season.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Opens 2025-26 Season with Jane Austen's PERSUASION
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

The heart of Persuasion lies in Anne Elliot (Marissa Chaffee), who finds herself unexpectedly reunited with Captain Wentworth (Joe Carlson) almost a decade after being persuaded to abandon their engagement.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company To Present MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Experience an enchanting evening of bluegrass music and Shakespearean theater under the stars at the historic Howard County ruins.

Review: BARNEY CAREY GETS HIS WINGS at Austin Scottish Rite Theater
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 22, 2024

It is so delightful to walk into a theater and see chairs moved to the side so children can sit on the floor directly in front of the stage to see a show. Indeed, backing up a bit, it is even more delightful to walk into a theater and see children excited about seeing a show. Despite an increasing array of theater and performing arts camps for young people to attend, live theater meant for children is far less robust. Austin Scottish Rite Theater is one of the Austin theater companies that work diligently to provide consistent and quality theater directly intended for children, and their latest show, BARNEY CAREY GETS HIS WINGS, is a joyful, heartwarming addition.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set For The New Wolsey Theatre Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich has revealed its Spring season. It is delivering five produced shows working in partnership with some of the most prestigious mid-scale theatres across the UK. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: Lots To Like In ChesShakes Production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
by Cybele Pomeroy - Oct 11, 2023

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ensemble performers are quick on their feet, perfect in their enunciation, energetic and expressive as they deliver Shakespearean favorite plot elements of upper class people in forests, merriment, witty banter, love triangles, and everyone getting married. The action is fast-paced, the set stunning and immersive.

Florida Studio Theatre to Present Retelling of HARE & TORTOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2021

Florida Studio Theatre will present Hare & Tortoise by Brendan Murray, a whimsical retelling of one of Aesop’s best-known fables. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences, this vivid play centers on two friends who have opposite approaches to just about everything.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its Winter Mainstage, Winter Cabaret, and Children's Theatre Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2021

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 48th Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series. The Mainstage Series features one of the most successful Rock & Roll musicals of all time, an Olivier Award-winning comedy, a World Premiere, and an Off-Broadway hit. The Cabaret Series features two all-new musical revues celebrating the lyric poets of the 20th century day followed by a political satire-inspired comedy set to music.

The White Bear Theatre in Kennington to Present GAY GENERATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2021

The White Bear Theatre in Kennington will present GAY GENERATIONS, an exciting double bill of brand new one act plays by Michael McManus (writer of Maggie & Ted) and Charlie Ross MacKenzie (stand-up comedian, author and broadcaster) from 24th - 28th August.  

Wiltshire Creative Announces This Year's Engine Room Artists From The South West And The Engine Room Film Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021

Taking place 7-8 July, the Engine Room Film Festival will showcase emerging and established filmmakers from the South West, celebrating local talent on the main stage of Salisbury Playhouse.  

Reston Community Players Presents A WALK IN THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2021

After being dark since last March due to COVID-19, Reston Community Players comes back to life with A Walk in the Woods, a cold war era drama by Lee Blessing that examines the relationship between a Russian and an American arms negotiator as they converse informally in a series of meetings in a park on the outskirts of Geneva.  This production is being pre-recorded and presented virtually through on-demand streaming from March 19-25.

AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA Acquired by Screen Media as a Crackle Original
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 16, 2020

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of all US AVOD rights to the true-crime documentary thriller AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA, from director and producer Aengus James (American Harmony, Scandalous.) The film will be released as a Crackle Original in the first quarter of 2021.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Announced for The Rep 2020-2021 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2020

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announces a dynamic new set of shows for its 2020-2021 season designed to delight, excite and engage theatregoers like never before.

BWW Review: THE MOLLUSC at Quotidian Theatre Company
by Rachael Goldberg - Jul 15, 2019

Quotidian Theatre Company's presentation of 'The Mollusc' is delightful, emotional, and fun.

Scoop: Upcoming May Episodes of WARRIOR on Cinemax
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 30, 2019

WARRIOR is produced for CINEMAX by Perfect Storm Entertainment, Tropper Ink Productions and Bruce Lee Entertainment; created and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper. Justin Lin and Danielle Woodrow executive produce on behalf of Perfect Storm Entertainment. Shannon Lee executive produces for Bruce Lee Entertainment. Executive produced by Brad Kane and co-executive produced by Richard Sharkey. The pilot was directed and executive produced by Assaf Bernstein.

HENRY IV, PART 2 at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Concludes a Tale of Fathers and Sons
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Mar 17, 2019

For Prince Hal to attain his destiny, he like all sons must replace his father, and if in this case there are two fathers, it simply means that there are two to surmount, surpass and survive.

BWW Review: UP DOWN MAN, Tobacco Factory Theatre
by Tim Wright - Nov 10, 2017

My name is Matty Butler and I like foxes . We're told the reaction to foxes is often similar to people with Down's syndrome like Matty. Some people think they're cute, some think they shouldn't be there. After the success of previous production Up Down Boy, we're back with Matty and his family but this time Matty is not a boy, but a man. Matty may share many of the best child-like qualities but he's now 29 and wants a boyfriend.

BWW Interview: Heather Williams Talks UP DOWN MAN at Tobacco Factory Theatres
by Tim Wright - Oct 5, 2017

Myrtle Theatre Company is renowned for its ground-breaking work that is influenced and inspired by the voices in society that often go unheard. In recent times, the company has enjoyed a special relationship with Nathan Bessell- a performer with Down's syndrome who was the star and inspiration for Up Down Boy (which toured and had a stint at the National Theatre) and the upcoming revival of it's sequel Up Down Man.