Liz Smith

TimeLine Theatre Adds WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to 2022-2023 Season

TimeLine Theatre Company is extending its 2022-2023 season with a fourth production—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, directed by Helen Young, running May 10 – June 24, 2023. P

VIDEO: Showtime Releases New Trailer for Limited Series GOSSIP!

GOSSIP delves into the world of tabloid journalism, which rose to popularity in New York City in the late ’70s and took the world by storm.

Dreamcatcher Offers Online “Meet the Artist” New Play Readings

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Crowns Winner Of Inaugural New Play Contest

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization's first New Play Contest, Emma Gibson, for her play When We Fall. As the winning playwright, Ms. Gibson received a $500 honorarium and a Public PlayTime premiere of When We Fall June 17-20, 2021.

Julien's Auctions Announces Property From the Estate of Robert Evans

A spectacular auction of nearly 600 items from the dazzling life and singular career of the legendary American film producer and studio executive, Robert Evans.

BWW Feature: The Best of Mike Leigh

The theatre landscape has changed dramatically since the 1977 premier of Abigail's Party but Leigh remains as real, raw and relevant as ever before. At 77 the writer / director shows no signs of slowing down. After venturing into period pieces with Topsy-Turvey and Mr Turner, Leigh's most recent picture Peterloo is his most ambitious yet. We've put together a list of Leigh's top ten works.

Liz Smith Reading Series Postponed

Miranda Theatre Company has announced that the final two readings of the Liz Smith Reading Series have been postponed.

The Miranda Theatre Company Announces 3rd Annual Liz Smith Reading Series At The Cherry Lane Theatre

The Miranda Theatre Company's 3rd Annual Liz Smith Reading Series returns this March at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Named for the legendary journalist, theatre lover, and Miranda enthusiast (who would have turned 97 this February), the Liz Smith Reading Series is a celebration of Women's History Month showcasing work in development by Emma Gibson, Lindsay Joelle, Nambi E. Kelley (Native Son), Lisa Ramirez (To the Bone), and Lyra Yang.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Jerry Herman

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Today, we're remembering Herman with a look back at some photos from our archives. Check them out below!

Kathleen Marshall to be Honored at Transport Group's Annual A TOAST TO THE ARTIST Gala

Transport Group has announced that its annual A Toast to the Artist gala will honor former Transport Group executive director Lori Fineman and Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall with the Transporting American Theatre Award.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases New Trailer for Limited Series GOSSIP!

GOSSIP delves into the world of tabloid journalism, which rose to popularity in New York City in the late ’70s and took the world by storm.

The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, sponsored by Ketel One Vodka, were held on March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and Glee's Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera hosted the event.

The kids from the national tour of BILLY ELLIOT recently stopped by Houston's 'Great Day' to chat about the show and give jumping lessons. The show runs at The Hobby Center through March 13. Click below to check it out.

The original Broadway cast of the smash hit comedy GOD OF CARNAGE comes to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for six weeks only! Hear what Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden have to say about the play, which took New York by storm last year.

Last week on May 3, the New York Pops joined forces with stars of the stage to celebrate Frank Sinatra as part of the Pop's 27th Birthday Concert and Gala. Entitled The Best Is Yet To Come: Celebrating the Legacy of Frank Sinatra, the event took place at Carnegie Hall and was hosted by Liz Smith. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture some of the evening's most highly anticipated performances.

Broadway In Chicago Celebrates Billy Elliot the Musical on its Opening Night. Get an exclusive look at the Glitzy Red Carpet pre-show, Sneek peeks at the performance, and post- show party. Special interviews from the Cast, and guest appearances by Rev. Jessie Jackson, and Sir Elton John.

This week's 'That's Kentertainment!' will feature the '5th Annual Christmas Carol,' and 2nd Annual Christmas Charol.'

On this 4th Anniversary Special, spend time with Ken and Chita Rivera, Ben Stiller, Jai Rodriguez, Phoebe Snow, Judy Kay, Dick Van Dyke, Bebe Neuwirth, Ben Vereen and more!

This week, Ken Kleiber brings you to the CD signing of [Title of Show], more with Kiki & Herb and a lot more - check it out!

This week, Ken Kleiber brings you a complete Kiki & Herb compendium of interviews and clips tracing back several years and culminates with the current critically praised, limited run on Broadway!