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Review: AMADEUS AT THE MANOR CLUB THEATRE
by Pia Haas - Apr 27, 2025

Amadeus was written by Peter Shaffer in 1979 and premiered at the Royal National Theatre in London. The play made its Broadway debut in 1980, running for an impressive 1,181 performances. It earned five Tony Awards, including Best Play, as well as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play. In 1984, it was adapted into a film, which won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

True Crime Thriller SOVEREIGN Gets Summer 2025 Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2025

Sovereign, the true crime thriller starring Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman, and Jacob Tremblay, will be released on June 20, 2025, following its World Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 8.

Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ SEUSSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 13, 2024

Hear ye! Hear ye! From the smallest of the small, To the tallest of the tall, Come old and young, Come one and all To our show this Fall! King Avenue Players proudly presents 'Seussical' based on the works of Dr. Suess. This family-friendly celebration of all things 'Seuss' will delight your ears and your eyes and warm your hearts as we bring to life some of the most cherished works of the beloved Dr. Seuss!

Review: THE TROJAN WOMEN, Lyric Hammersmith
by Gary Naylor - Sep 29, 2024

Euripides in W6? A distressingly close fit.

EVOLUTION FESTIVAL to Return to Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces the return of Evolution Festival in March 2024. Join us for an exciting lineup of performances and events.

Cast Announced For 45North's A GIG FOR GHOSTS At Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

45North announced the cast for the world premiere of Fran Bushe's A Gig for Ghosts, winner of the Tony Craze Award 2019. Directed by Ria Parry (co-director of North Wall), the show is performed by Hanora Kamen, Rori Hawthorn, and Liz Kitchen.

In the Wings Promotions to Stage CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 19, 2022

In the Wings Promotions (ITW) has announced their first in-person production since late 2019, CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. CARRIE: THE MUSICAL features Music and Lyrics by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford and Book by Lawrence D. Cohen and is based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed and Choreographed by Nadia Verrucci with Musical Direction by Ian Baird, CARRIE: THE MUSICAL runs May 5-14, 2022 at MainLine Theatre in Montreal. Tickets are on sale NOW!

CONSUMED By Karis Kelly Announced As This Year's Winner Of The Women's Prize For Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022

Consumed by Karis Kelly is today announced as the winning script for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2021. The Prize, now in its second year, is produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, with Principal Partner 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions.

CINDERELLA Score from the Amazon Original Movie by Mychael Danna & Jessica Rose Weiss Out Now!
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2021

The album features the co-composers’ folk-traditional orchestral hybrid score for director Kay Cannon’s modern spin on the classic tale Cinderella from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Studios.

Full Series Of 45North's WRITTEN ON THE WAVES Season Two Is Now Available To Stream Online
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2021

Created and developed throughout lockdown, Written on the Waves champions new writers and unheard voices, releasing six world premières from emerging and established artists and pushing the boundaries of the audio form.

45north Announce Full Casts For MOONCAKE, FOUND and RIME OF THE SECOND SISTER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021

Mooncake by Nicola T. Chang and Isabella Leung, is available from 22 July, FOUND by Abi Zakarian, is released 5 August, and Rime of the Second Sister by Ava Wong Davies, is released 19 August.

BWW Interview: Dessa of ON THE LINE at 45North
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Jun 25, 2021

Minneapolis native, rapper, singer and writer Dessa is now adding playwright to her list of titles. She has written and is starring in an audio play ON THE LINE, part of UK company 45North’s Written on the Waves season, and the show premieres tonight (June 25, 2021). She shared some thoughts on the play and her career in this Q&A.

Dessa Releases New Single & Video 'I Already Like You'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 15, 2021

IDES is the product of collaborations between artists working from their home studios across the country, trading sound files, snapshots, and voice memos.

45North Announces Listening Party for Premiere of Audio Play ON THE LINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2021

45North today announced virtual listening parties for the world première of Dessa’s new audio play On the Line. Attendees will have the opportunity to access the first listen to the new piece, an exclusive Q&A with Dessa and the creative team, and will receive signature cocktail recipes to try out at home.

45North Announces Second Season of Written On The Waves
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2021

With the final audio play of season one, CUNCH, to be released on 20 May, 45North today announces the second season of the audio play series Written on the Waves.

Submissions Open Now For 2021 Women's Prize For Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2021

The Women's Prize for Playwriting opens today for submissions for the 2021 Prize, closing on 12 July at 5pm. The Women's Prize for Playwriting is designed to celebrate and support exceptional playwrights who identify as female by providing them with a national platform.

45North and Ellie Keel Productions Announce Casts For RECOGNITION and THE GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS MARITIME SCHOOL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2021

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce full casts for Amanda Wilkin and Rachael Nanyonjo's recognition, available from 17 February; and Jaclyn Backhaus' The Giant Pacific Octopus Maritime School, the penultimate piece in the audio play series, Written on the Waves, which will be released 8 April. The final play in the series will be announced shortly.

BWW Interview: Jessica Rose McVay Chats WRITTEN ON THE WAVES
by Fiona Scott - Feb 9, 2021

Jessica Rose McVay is Artistic Director of the women-led production company, 45North. We spoke to her about the Written on the Waves project, a season of theatrical works crafted for audiences to enjoy during lockdown.

45north Announces Seed Commission Scheme For 2021
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2020

45North today announces the Seed Commission Scheme for 2021, a program supporting theatre-makers from underrepresented groups. There will be two initiatives running in 2021, the first supports trans and gender non-conforming artists, across a variety of disciplines, who are looking to develop an idea for live performance.

45North and Ellie Keel Productions Launch Brand-New Audio Project WRITTEN ON THE WAVES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2020

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce their collaboration on a brand-new audio project a?" Written on the Waves, showcasing the best in new writing, directing, acting and sound design, and engaging with over 60 freelance creatives and including co-productions with Atticist, HOTTER Project, and The North Wall.