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First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards; Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre's HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Everyman Celebrates 125 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2022

On Easter Monday night, 19th April 1897, the building first opened its doors as the Cork Palace of Varieties. On the opening night the Chairman, Mr John O'Connell said, it was “without question the prettiest, most commodious, and best equipped place of entertainment in Ireland.”

Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Fort Wayne Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2022

Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Fort Wayne Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 10, 2022

Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT Opens This Weekend at Williams Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

More than 20 years have passed since residents of Laramie, Wyoming, were interviewed by a theatre company from New York City in an effort to discover their reactions to a brutal crime that happened in their midst. The result of those transcripts, The Laramie Project, is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, and for good reason.

College Of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021

Tickets go on sale July 12, 2021. Learn about how to purchase tickets, season memberships, and more!

BWW Flashback: KING KONG Takes Final Broadway Bow
by Paul Smith - Aug 18, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, King Kong will play its final performance today, August 18, 2019 following 324 performances and 29 previews at the Broadway Theatre. Before he climbs the Empire State Building for the final time, take a look at the Broadway journey of King Kong.

#Parkland Strong Benefit Concert at The Pompano Beach Amp Raised Over $115,000
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2018

AEG Presents, in partnership with Entercom Radio Miami's 104.3 The Shark, New Found Glory and the City of Pompano Beach, is proud to announce that the sold-out #ParklandStrong, A Benefit for the Victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Shooting raised $116,411. The concert held on May 16, 2018 at The Pompano Beach Amp featured New Found Glory, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, William Ryan Key formerly of Yellowcard and speed painter Michael Israel. All proceeds from the event including ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships have been donated to Broward Education Foundation's Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund.

Jeffrey Donovan Set to Star Alongside Zac Efron in Ted Bundy Biopic
by Macon Prickett - Jan 25, 2018

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeffrey Donovan (BURN NOTICE) is scheduled to star alongside Zac Efron in the upcoming Ted Bundy film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE. Donovan joins Efron, along with John Malkovich (PLACES IN THE HEART) and Lily Collins (MIRROR MIRROR). 

BWW REVIEW: Providing A Glimpse Into A Bygone Era, DARLINGHURST NIGHTS Is Presented With Heart And Honesty
by Jade Kops - Jan 11, 2018

Katherine Thomson (Book) and Max Lambert's (Music) DARLINGHURST NIGHTS is revived with truth and simplicity 30 years after it premiered in 1988.

The Everyman Celebrates 120 Years of Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017

The Everyman celebrates its 120th anniversary this week in true theatrical style. This beautiful 650-seat theatre is a jewel of late Victorian architecture: a listed building, the theatre is steeped in history and is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.

LITTLE WOMEN Hits an Emotional Note at Villanova Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017

Villanova Theatre proudly presents Little Women: The Broadway Musical, book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and directed by Valerie Joyce. Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this beloved Civil War story of love, family, and independence stands the test of time, coming to life at Villanova Theatre March 28 - April 9, 2017.  

Review Roundup: Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM in Melbourne
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 19, 2015

Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Reviews: HELPMANN AWARDS 2014 Announced at Sydney's Capitol Theatre
by Jade Kops - Aug 17, 2014

The Helpmann Awards, which has recognised the achievements in live performance in Australia since 2001, is the Australian industry's equivalent of the Tony Awards and the Olivier Awards.

BWW Reviews: HELPMANN AWARDS 2014 NOMINATIONS Announced Across Australia
by Jade Kops - Jul 14, 2014

The Helpmann Awards are Australia's version of Broadway's Tony Awards and London's Olivier Awards. The annual awards recognise achievement in live performance including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, cabaret, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.

FROZEN Wins Big at 12th Annual Visual Effects Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2014

Disney's mega animated hit Frozen was also among the night's big winners, winning the four awards for an animated feature, including outstanding VFX, animated character, created environment, and FX and simulation animation.

GRAVITY, GAME OF THRONES Among Visual Effects Society Nominations; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014

Today, the Visual Effects Society, the industry's professional honoray society , announced the nominees for the 12th Annual VES Awards, recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials? and video games.

EMPIRE Takes Over Newcastle Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2013

After rave reviews, sold out performances and standing ovations in New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Spiegelworld will bring its all-new show EMPIRE to Newcastle, pitching its opulent spiegeltent in front of the Civic Theatre for a limited season from tonight, November 14 2013.

EMPIRE Takes Over Canberra Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013

After rave reviews, sold out performances and standing ovations in New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Spiegelworld will bring its all-new show EMPIRE to Canberra, pitching its opulent spiegeltent at Civic Square for a limited season from tonight, October 10 2013.