Matt Berman

Review: THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR at NVCC'S Schlesinger Center
by Elliot Lanes - May 13, 2025

If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays. Powerhouse Broadway performer Melissa Errico wants to change that and has done so brilliantly with her own creation entitled The Story of A Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War. Complete with a seven piece orchestra, superb arrangements by Tedd Firth, and mostly top notch technical elements, this show does a lot to teach us all about a forgotten generation of military and the time period in general.

Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert to Celebrate 30 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Celebrated musician and Sonora High School alumnus Todd Schroeder will return to the Sonora High School Auditorium to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert. Learn more!

Interview: Anything Goes at THE BENNETT & BARTON SONG SALON at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 9, 2024

Elena Bennett and Fred Barton will perform from their vast repertoire encompassing Hollywood, Broadway, and the Golden Age of swing. They’ll be joined, as always, by some of New York’s brightest stars who typically drop in to hear the show, and contribute to it with some songs of their own. The next show is this Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm.

Interview: James Beaman of LIVED EXPERIENCE at The Triad
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 5, 2023

James Beaman, a force to reckon with in the cabaret scene of the Nineties, has been quietly working behind the scenes, of late, as a director. Well, he's ready to get back into the spotlight, twenty years after trading in his wigs for some iambic pentameter.

Eighth Annual Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp is Coming to Broken Arrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023

It's time once again for a bright light to shine on Broken Arrow as Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth returns to town-along with some of her Broadway buddies-for the eighth annual Broadway Bootcamp, coming to the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center July 19 to 29.

Jason Alexander & More to Take Part in Todd Schroeder's Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

After a five-year hiatus, Schroeder will return to his hometown high school to raise money for this benefit concert. The Todd Schroeder's Young Artist Grant (YAG) was started in 1995 for visual and performing arts students at Sonora High School in Sonora, California. Since its inception, over 50 grants have been awarded.

BWW Review: Kristin Chenoweth Wins Christmas With CHRISTMAS AT THE MET at The Metropolitan Opera
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 15, 2021

Such a big stage and a big job... and Kristin Chenoweth is totally equal to the task.

London Première Announced For Pagrav Dance's New Dance/Theatre Show
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Kattam Katti is a new dance/theatre performance from Pagrav Dance Company created by Urja Desai Thakore (recently a BBC Young Dancer choreographer) that transports its audience to Uttarayan, the world-famous kite festival that takes place in Gujarat, North India. The show vividly brings to life tales of competition, danger, excitement and unity wonderfully evoking both the solemnity and delight of this hugely important celebration.

BWW Interview: Billy Stritch of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO Talks About His Return to Live Performances at World-Famous Birdland
by Ricky Pope - Jul 28, 2021

New York nightlife is making a slow and steady return to the City that Never Sleeps. One of the city's most famous jazz institutions, Birdland is making a long-anticipated return to live performances next week with one of New York's most elegant and beloved piano men, Billy Stritch. Birdland has been Stritch's artistic home base for nearly two decades. He has played for some of the biggest names in show business and has been a staple of Monday nights at Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY.

Check Out the Stage Mag For the KRISTI Awards, as Part of Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp
by Team BWW - Jun 13, 2021

Tonight, Sunday June 13, the KRISTI Awards will be broadcast live from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is the showcase finale that ends the week of Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, this year both LIVE and virtual.

BWW Exclusive: Heading Into Summer, Audits for Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp Are a Hot Ticket
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2021

Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp is in full swing today, after last night’s orientation and Ghosts of TONY kickoff party, hosted by Julie James of SiriusXM On Broadway.

BWW Review: Ann Kittredge VIRTUAL SHORTS Is Wonderful Binge-Worthy Virtual Programming
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 7, 2021

The MAC Award-winning performer is performing a possible career transition, right before our eyes, in her online series VIRTUAL SHORTS.