BWW Review: BLOOD BROTHERS, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2022
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers remains one of only three shows to play for over 10,000 performances in the West End, bringing audiences to their feet night after night in the days when standing ovations were not always the default. A tale more than tinged with Greek tragedy, Russell’s examination of class, opportunity and poverty is given an injection of enthusiasm and vitality by an excellent cast in this touring production.
BWW Review: BLOOD BROTHERS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Fiona Scott - Oct 6, 2021
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has returned to our stages. The moving story follows two brothers born in Liverpool who are separated at birth, destined to lead very different, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Now in its 30th year, the most recent UK tour is currently playing the King’s Theatre in Glasgow.
The White Bear Theatre in Kennington to Present GAY GENERATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2021
The White Bear Theatre in Kennington will present GAY GENERATIONS, an exciting double bill of brand new one act plays by Michael McManus (writer of Maggie & Ted) and Charlie Ross MacKenzie (stand-up comedian, author and broadcaster) from 24th - 28th August.
BLOOD BROTHERS Actor Steps In Mid-Show To Perform With No Rehearsal
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 21, 2019
Actor Shaun McCourt recently stepped in to cover the role of Mickey on the UK tour of Blood Brothers at no notice and with no rehearsal, after the understudy became ill. According to The Stage, the show's matinee at Derby Theatre was brought to a halt 35 minutes into the show, after Connor Bannister, who was playing Mickey at that performance, left the stage. Shaun McCourt, who understudies Eddie on the tour, was then asked to cover the performance with a script in hand.
Grubhub and Yelp Announce Long-term Partnership to Connect Consumers with the Best Food Ordering Options
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 6, 2017
Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), the nation's leading online and mobile food ordering company, and Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the leader in connecting people with great local businesses, today announced a long-term partnership designed to capitalize on each company's unique assets and propel online takeout and delivery. As part of the agreement, Grubhub will acquire Yelp's Eat24 business and Yelp will integrate online ordering from all Grubhub restaurants onto its extensive local goods and services platform.
Elements Theatre Company to Live Stream Performance at Walter Auditorium
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015
Elements Theatre Company of Orleans, Mass., a professional, non-profit, resident theater company whose core mission is to educate and illuminate through the arts, brings its 2015 touring program to New York City January 25 through February 11. The company will present Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in six performances at various venues throughout the city and lead related workshops, talk-backs and panel discussions on our culture's view of "The Other."
Elements Theatre to Bring POUND OF FLESH Touring Show to NYC, 1/25-2/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2014
Elements Theatre Company of Orleans, Mass., a resident theater company whose core mission is to educate and illuminate through the arts, brings its 2015 touring program to New York City January 25 through February 11. The company will present Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in six performances at various venues throughout the city and lead related workshops, talk-backs and panel discussions on our culture's view of "The Other."
Goodman Theatre Launches 'Goodman Innovation Group' to Unite Theatre and Tech Entrepreneurs
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 18, 2013
The newly-formed Goodman Innovation Group unites top-tier entrepreneurs with young theater leaders in a collective that injects the start-up mentality into the business of the theater. The 20-member group was developed by Patricia Cox, Goodman Life Trustee and Immediate Past Chairman, along with Chicago entrepreneur Genevieve Thiers, as an opportunity to share ideas between the established non-profit arts organization and Chicago's brand new companies. The goals of the group are to engage young entrepreneurs in the vision, values and programs of Goodman Theatre; create professional development opportunities for the next generation of theater leaders; and identify initiatives emphasizing new technologies and further insights that advance the Goodman's mission and priorities.
New Book Asks if Everyone, Even the Devil, is Capable of Love
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013
Jonathan Dennis explores love and its ramifications in his new psychological romance, "The Good Die and the Bad Live On." In the thriller, a young man falls for a mysterious girl with a demonic secret. Together, they embark on a romance unlike anything in this world.