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FAR FROM PERFECT Pandemic Film Appears Online
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020

In response to how the global pandemic has affected the theatrical world, writer/director Lenny Schwartz and producer/director Nathan Suher of IM Filmworks have created Far From Perfect: Life Inside A Global Pandemic. 'What was supposed to be a short-subject, turned into a feature film featuring more than 100 actors from all regions of the country,' said Schwartz, an award-winning playwright and screenwriter.

Seth Bisen-Hersh to Present Virtual Talent Showcase + Self-Isolation Song Cycle
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2020

After producing, emceeing and accompanying 583 weekly musical theatre talent showcases at renowned midtown cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama since 2007 featuring over 3,000 performers, award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh is excited to bring his cabarets to the internet! 

NBC 'Bring The Funny' Finalists THE CHRIS AND PAUL SHOW to Perform At Steel City Improv Theater in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020

NBC 'Bring the Funny' Finalists 'The Chris and Paul Show' to perform at Steel City Improv Theater Feb. 7 & 8

BWW Review: ShakesCar's CYRANO Has Ample Eloquence but Faulty Amplification
by Perry Tannenbaum - Sep 7, 2019

Like its title, CYRANO is a shortened adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac.' Presented outdoors at the Winthrop Amphitheater, the Shakespeare Carolina production is an engaging intro to this classic - if you can comfortably plow through the distractions of a wayward sound system.

NBC's Competition Series BRING THE FUNNY Announces the 40 Comedy Acts Competing
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2019

For decades NBC has opened the door for countless comedians and continues to carry the legacy as a home for comedy with the launch of its new competition show, “Bring the Funny.”

The Second City Slates 2017 John Candy Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017

The Second City Toronto has announced The John Candy Box Series, a new initiative recognizing outstanding work in Toronto's comedy community, running November 2 - 12, 2017.

The Second City Slates 2017 John Candy Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

The Second City Toronto has announced The John Candy Box Series, a new initiative recognizing outstanding work in Toronto's comedy community, running November 2 - 12, 2017.

BWW Review: ShakesCar Puts Women Behind THE IRON MASK
by Perry Tannenbaum - Aug 21, 2017

Shakespeare Carolina takes a bold step in their adaptation of Dumas's swashbuckling MAN IN THE IRON MASK, casting two women as the twin brothers who claim the title of Louis XIV.

TLC's I AM JAZZ Receives GLAAD Media Award Nomination Today
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2017

TLC's I AM JAZZ was nominated today for a second consecutive GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program.

TLC's I AM JAZZ Honored at 2016 GLAAD Media Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2016

TLC's I AM JAZZ shares the honor with the series I AM CAIT in a rare tie for the Outstanding Reality Program award at the 2016 GLAAD Media Awards.

BWW Interviews: Fringe Spotlight: SCAR FACE: THE MUSICAL
by Ellen Dostal - May 28, 2014

You heard that right… SCAR FACE: THE MUSICAL. Producer Nick Howell and writer/director Chris O'Neill take a flying leap into the Fringe with a new musical that uses the film Scarface as its springboard. Check out this description:

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 3/15 - Getting Ready for St. Patrick's, 50 SHADES Welcomes HEATHERS, and More!
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 15, 2014

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's photos come from the casts of THE BOOK OF MORMON, KINKY BOOTS, WICKED, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 50 SHADES, MAMMA MIA, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb. 15 - KINKY BOOTS' Ellyn Marsh & Jennifer Perry 'Tear Up' FROZEN's 'Let It Go'; Plus, 'MORMON', 'BRIDGES' and More!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 15, 2014

Today's SIPs come from KINKY BOOTS' Ellyn Marsh and Jennifer Perry who put a new spin on Disney's FROZEN, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, CINDERELLA, plus the national tours of THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics - Jan. 25 - Part 2 - CINDERELLA Says Goodbye to Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana; Plus THE BOOK OF MORMON & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2014

Yesterday's photos include Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana's last SIP in Broadway's CINDERELLA, the national tours of THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 11 - GHOST Tour Celebrates 100th Performance and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2014

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup. Today's photos come from the national tour casts of GHOST, MAMMA MIA!, WE WILL ROCK YOU and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, plus Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON, MATILDA, and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, August 10 - Part 2; Final SIP from LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary National Tour; Plus PIPPIN, MATILDA & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2013

Yesterday's photos included shots from PIPPIN, Broadway's MATILDA, the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, FOOTLOOSE, and the final SIP from the 25th Anniversary National Tour of LES MISERABLES. Plus, photos from freeFall Theater's SPRING AWAKENING, featuring Rachel Potter and Chase Peacock, Ogunquit's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 22, Part 2 - CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE's Last SIP with Christopher Lloyd, TOMMY at Stratford and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2013

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our June 22nd SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a last SIP from THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE off-Broadway, starring Elizabeth A. Davis and Christopher Lloyd, plus shots from ANN's Holland Taylor, TOMMY at Stratford Festival, CINDERELLA, MATILDA, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, KINKY BOOTS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, PHANTOM at Pittsburgh CLO, JERSEY BOYS, BILLY ELLIOT, THE LION KING and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 15, Part 2 - MATILDA's Homage to NICE WORK, Father's Day at LION KING and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2013

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our June1 15th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured MATILDA's homage to NICE WORK, KINKY BOOTS channeling SHAPING SOUND at the Beacon, THE LION KING and CARMEN'S PLACE celebrating Father's Day, and pics from Paper Mill Playhouse's THE LITTLE MERMAID, Stratford Festival's TOMMY, Las Vegas' PEEP SHOW and more!

Kelly Younger's THIS WORLD WE KNOW Wins Firehouse Theatre's 2013 Festival of New American Plays
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013

Firehouse Theatre has announced the winner of the 11th Annual Festival of New American Plays, Kelly Younger's This World We Know. Based in Los Angeles, Younger is an award-winning playwright with work staged off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. The Festival took place June 6 - 9, generously sponsored by Carole Weinstein.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 11, Part 2 - Sweaty Saturday at MATILDA, ROCK OF AGES and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2013

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 11th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured intermission pics from THE BOOK OF MORMON, MATILDA, ROCK OF AGES, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, HAIR, GOOD NEWS! at Goodspeed, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Stratford Festival, and tons of regional shows!