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Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, and featuring an all-ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play through March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here!

Review: Mission Accomplished - THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION GALA at 54 Beow
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 12, 2025

Cabaret royalty was on the stage of 54 Below on June 11 for the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 40 year anniversary hosted by KT Sullivan celebrating the foundation's legacy.

Photos: Winner Chosen at Mabel Mercer Foundation's AMERICAN SONGBOOK H.S. COMPETITION
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 4, 2025

The Mabel Mercer Foundation's AMERICAN SONGBOOK H.S. COMPETITION had all the talent and excitement of the “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” competition shows.

Photos: Backstage at the Concluding Night of The Cabaret Convention
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 20, 2023

BroadwayWorld was behind the scenes at the final night of the Cabaret Convention hosted by artistic director KT Sullivan.  Klea Blackhurst presented Billy Stritch with the Donald F. Smith Award.  

Photos: The Mabel Mercer Foundation Celebrates Opening Night Of The Cabaret Convention
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 18, 2023

The cast and patrons of The Mabel Mercer Foundation gathered with artistic director KT Sullivan at the Algonquin Hotel for an elegant after party celebrating the first night of the Cabaret Convention.

Interview: David Weber of RED at Moon Dog Theatre In Rockford
by Caroline Sposto - Jul 10, 2023

Moon Dog Theatre's production of John Logan's 'Red' in Rockford, Illinois, is the latest collaboration between actors David Weber and Nick Barelli. The two first met in Chicago in 2013 when Barelli was an undergraduate at the University of Illinois (UIC), and David was a recent graduate.

Review: RED SKY PERFORMANCE: MIIGIS: UNDERWATER PANTHER at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Mar 4, 2023

It's a little surprising that the Red Sky Performance company of Canada is just now making its debut at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The striking group of contemporary indigenous dance has been around for 22 years, performing in 21 countries and performing at two Cultural Olympiads. And the Kennedy Center, of course, has maintained a distinguished dance series over the years.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2022 MAC AWARDS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 13, 2022

The 36th MAC Award Winners were announced Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at a LIVE ceremony at NYC’s Symphony Space. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos here!

Florida Studio Theatre Presents Mainstage Musical Comedy, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

Florida Studio Theatre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt, music-filled play by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez.

BWW Review: First VIRTUAL CABARET CONVENTION Boldly Goes Into A New Era Of Cabaret
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 21, 2020

In a year of virtual hits and misses, the Freshman and Sophomore nights of The First Virtual Cabaret Convention land a full-fledged, bona fide bullseye.

BWW Feature: New York City Cabaret Convention Goes Virtual With Four Nights Of Entertainment
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 8, 2020

KT Sullivan vows to keep The Cabaret Convention alive and evolving with the first ever Virtual presentation and a diverse lineup of artists well-known and humble.

Road Theatre Company Announces Live Streamed SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced in this, their upcoming 29th season, the eleventh annuala??   SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL.

First Folio Theatre to Stream CYMBELINE: A Folk Tale With Music June 3-14
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020

 As a way to help address the absence of live theater performances, First Folio Theatre will offer a streaming video recording of the award-winning Cymbeline: A Folk Tale with Music, directed by Michael Goldberg. Adapted from Shakespeare's romance by David Rice with original music and lyrics by Michael Keefe and David Rice, this production was recorded live during a 2013 performance on First Folio's outdoor stage. The show will be streaming on the Vimeo video service June 3 a?" 14. With an original bluegrass/gospel score played by the cast members themselves, Cymbeline is just the tonic folks need in these difficult times.

FST Presents THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents The Legend of Georgia McBride, a heartfelt, music-filled play by Obie Award-winning playwright Matthew Lopez.

Sundance ASCAP Music Café Presents its 22nd Anniversary Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2020

ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) announces an eclectic music lineup for its 22nd Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café, taking place January 24 - 31, 2020 during the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Beginning at 2 p.m. each day, the Café will feature a dynamic mix of both established and emerging songwriters and artists such as Matt Berninger (of The National), Derek Smalls (formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap), the bird and the bee, Barry Zito, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Matthew Koma (of Winnetka Bowling League) and ZZ Ward.

Photo Coverage: The 30th New York Cabaret Convention Concludes at Rose Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 1, 2019

Cabaret lovers will have many memories from the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 2019 New York Cabaret Convention. Attendees to all four of the presentations at Rose Theater will no doubt have their favorite music moments from the performances of the more than 75 cabaret artists. However, perhaps the most enduring remembrance will be the remarkable organizational abilities and intelligence of the foundations artistic director, it's face (and hat) of the convention… KT Sullivan. Just imagine how difficult it must be to satisfy the requirements of 75 singers, make their moment in the spotlight as successful as it can be, and cope with the egos that are a necessary part of every performers DNA. All the while fulfilling the sophisticated and knowledgeable audience's expectations of a great show. There were many highs and “almost highs” during the 12 hours of music, and that's what makes it so exciting. Every artist brings their own unique talent to the stage.

BWW Review: The 2019 New York Cabaret Convention Starts Impressively
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2019

It was a spectacular start to the four night 2019 Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater Last night.

BWW Review: "Wakey, Wakey" leaves audience emotionally drained at Dobama.
by Roy Berko - Oct 20, 2019

'Wakey, Wakey' leaves audience emotionally drained at Dobama.

Photo Flash: Raven Theatre presents NICE GIRL by Melissa Ross
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2018

Raven Theatre is pleased to continue its 35th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross's humorous and heartfelt play NICE GIRL, directed by Lauren Shouse, playing January 24 March 11, 2018 in Raven's 105-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.raventheatre.com or by calling (773) 338-2177.

Casting Announced for Raven Theatre's Chicago Premiere of NICE GIRL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2018

Raven Theatre has announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Melissa Ross's humorous and heartfelt play NICE GIRL, directed by Lauren Shouse.