Ovation

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

BWW Q&A: Marcia Mitzman Gaven on THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024

OFC Creations Theatre Center will present McIver Ewing, well known for playing Waldo in THE LITTLE RASCALS and as Derek in FULL HOUSE as Peter Allen in OFC’s 2024-2025 season opener, The Boy From Oz.

KAFKAESQUE! Comes to 154 Christopher Street in October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Kafkaesque!, a world premiere featuring book, music and lyrics by James Harvey(Prime Day, The Bald Faced Truth, The Crack in the Ceiling), will play October 18-November 15, 2024 at 154 Christopher Street (formerly the New Ohio Theatre).

THE AGENTS Announced At The Drama Factory In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

'The Agents' will be presented at The Drama Factory from Thursday 22 August 2024 to Saturday 24 August 2024.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Return To Bard Music Festival In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

American pianist Michael Stephen Brown is invited back to the Bard Music Festival for a concert on August 10, 2024, 1:30 pm at Olin Hall at Fisher Center at Bard (Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504).

THE GODDAM COUPLE DOWN THE HALL (OH...AND MERRY CHRISTMAS) Opens in November at Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Theatre West will present The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall (Oh...., and Merry Christmas!), a comedy/mystery, written by Mark Wilding from November 8- December 15, 2024.

Review: DAVID BURNHAM MOSTLY BROADWAY at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 28, 2024

For the final Summer Cabaret series show at Coachella Valley Repertory, no finer showman could have been picked for their closure than the extraordinary David Burnham in his MOSTLY BROADWAY traditional cabaret show.

Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 27, 2024

“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.”  These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.

Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation To Start Ovation Strings Program at Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

The Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation (DJMMF) will be starting an Ovation Strings Program at the Bronx, NY Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in September 2024.

23.5 HOURS to be Presented at Park Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

23.5 Hours will be presented at Park Theatre in September. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: DIONNE WARWICK Dazzles at Cabot Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 23, 2024

From the moment Dionne Warwick took the stage at her recent concert at Beverly’s Cabot Theatre, accompanied by a thunderous, sustained standing ovation, it was clear that there was a legend in the house.

AMERICAN WHORE STORY Starring Naomi Grossman Annouced At Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

Emmy-nominated actress Naomi Grossman, best known as fan-favorite “Pepper,” the first multi-season crossover character from Ryan Murphy’s hit television series American Horror Story, will present a raucous, irreverent love letter to AHS fans and the dubious art of self-compromise in this limited theatrical run of her new solo show, American Whore Story.

Photos: INTO THE WOODS at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

A new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is now playing at the Greenway Court Theatre. Directed by Mary Jo DuPrey along with musical director Anthony Zediker, the limited engagement will run through Sunday, August 11. Check out all new photos here!

Loft Ensemble Will Present NO DESIRE TO SUFFER TWICE Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 11th season, to be staged in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage), the world premiere of No Desire to Suffer Twice by Cris Eli Blak.

Rubicon Theatre's Summer Youth Education Program Will Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Rubicon Theatre Company’s Summer Youth Education Program will present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. Performances run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

Review: PONDERING ABOUT MY MEMORIES at Capital Fringe Festival
by Pamela Roberts - Jul 20, 2024

Rodin Alcerro’s PONDERING ABOUT MY MEMORIES is lush, powerful and deeply moving. Premiering at the Capital Fringe Festival, the play explores past, present and future. Like flecks of glitter in a snow globe, in this production thoughts, memories, and fragments drift peacefully or swirl turbulently and resettle each time in unique new ways.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Perform at Festival Del Sole in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Michael Stephen Brown will perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on August 2, 2024, at Weill Hall, Green Space Music Center. The program includes Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.

Review: Ben Platt Shines at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Jul 17, 2024

BEN PLATT: THE HONEYMIND TOUR has landed at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City with many elements directly lifted from the recent Broadway residency BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE. Read BroadwayWorld's review.

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Civic Theatre, Invercargill
by Neil Brewer - Jul 16, 2024

Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical featuring the timeless songs of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. It is set on a picturesque Greek island and tells the story of a young bride-to-be, her mother and three possible fathers.

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at STNJ-Entertaining and Riveting, A Must-See
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 16, 2024

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is now presenting 'The Book of Will,' a production that has it all.  This riveting play is filled with wit, drama and humor.