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Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Marks 20th Anniversary With OVER AND ABO Photo Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Marks 20th Anniversary With OVER AND ABOVE: SONGS OF ENDURANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre, acclaimed for its site specific, immersive productions marks its 20th anniversary Sunday March 5 at 7pm with Over & Above: Songs of Endurance, a one-night only SRO live cabaret performance.

Len Cariou to Lead ZAGLADA Staged Reading at Theatre at St. Clement's Photo Len Cariou to Lead ZAGLADA Staged Reading at Theatre at St. Clement's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Theatre at St. Clement’s to present a one night only staged reading of Zaglada, a new play by Richard Vetere, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Monday, January 23 at 7pm. Admission is free.

TWO JEWS, TALKING Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date Photo TWO JEWS, TALKING Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022

The Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, by Ed. Weinberger, directed by Dan Wackerman, starring Josh Mostel and Richard Masur will play its final performance at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Sunday, November 27 at 3pm.

TWO JEWS, TALKING Announces Holiday Schedule Through 2022 Photo TWO JEWS, TALKING Announces Holiday Schedule Through 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Josh Mostel and Richard Masur who recently joined the cast of Ed. Weinberger’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 West 46th Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) will keep talking through 2022 with an expanded holiday performance schedule.

TV Legends Hal Linden And Bernie Kopell Team Up For TWO JEWS, TALKING Off Broadway Th Photo TV Legends Hal Linden And Bernie Kopell Team Up For TWO JEWS, TALKING Off Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2022

Tony & Emmy Award Winner Hal Linden (The Rothschilds, Barney Miller) and legendary television star Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat, Get Smart, That Girl) will pair up for the world premiere of the new comedy Two Jews, Talking.

J. E. Robinson's SOLEDAD To Premiere At Theatre For The New City Photo J. E. Robinson's SOLEDAD To Premiere At Theatre For The New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022

Theater for the New City will present another powerful stage work by playwright J. E. Robinson. SOLEDAD, part of the theatre's Dream-Up Festival, will premiere at TNC, 155 1st Ave., New York City. Dates to be announced.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces Annual Festival SHAKESPEARE ON STRATFORD Photo Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces Annual Festival SHAKESPEARE ON STRATFORD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its annual festival Shakespeare on Stratford, a live FREE family-friendly community celebration in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday on Saturday, April 23 from 2-4pm.

BWW Review: A MINISTER'S WIFE: Love, Marriage, and the Poetry in Between Photo BWW Review: A MINISTER'S WIFE: Love, Marriage, and the Poetry in Between
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Mar 9, 2022

In A MINISTER'S WIFE, the composer's collaboration with Austin Pendleton (book), and Jan Levy Tranen (lyrics) dilutes his influence on CANDIDA's transcription, relegating the audience to a compendiary version that eliminates, among other elements, Candida's businessman father - a staunch capitalist foil to her socialist husband, the Reverend James Morell. Just as well, I suppose, given the daunting task of mixing up politics with a love triangle.

30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List Photo 30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021

There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now! Photo 130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites.

Elmer Rice Videos

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from The Hypocrites' ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 29, 2016

This spring, The Hypocrites are bringing the award-winning, Off-Broadway musical hit ADDING MACHINE: A Musical back to Chicago where it first premiered. Directed by Geoff Button, with music direction by Matt Deitchman and choreography by Katie Spelman, this heartbreaking musical adaptation of Elmer Rice's play The Adding Machine features music by Joshua Schmidt and book and lyrics by Jason Loewith and Schmidt. ADDING MACHINE: A Musical will play now through May 15, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. BroadwayWorld has highlights from the show below!

BWW Video Show Preview: LoveMusik
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2007

BroadwayWorld.com takes you from Berlin to Hollywood with these highlights from LoveMusik!

BWW TV: Hal Prince and Alfred Uhry on LoveMusik
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2007

BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video interview with LoveMusik's Book writer Alfred Uhry (Pulitzer Prizer winner for Driving Miss Daisy, Tony Award winner for Parade & The Last Night of Ballyhoo) and Director Harold Prince (21-time Tony Award winner; Cabaret, Company, The Phantom of The Opera).


Elmer Rice Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Elmer Rice written?
Elmer Rice has written 3 shows including Street Scene (Bookwriter), Skyscraper (Source Material), LoveMusik (Lyricist).