Robert Jones

Celebrate the Holidays with Festive Carnegie Hall Concerts This December

Carnegie Hall is celebrating the holiday season with two special programs this December. The New York String Orchestra is conducted by Jaime Laredo for their annual Christmas Eve concert at Carnegie Hall.

BWW Review: THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN, Kiln Theatre

“All were worthy men in their degree.” The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1392, all linked by the central narrative of a pilgrimage from the Tabard Inn in Southwark to Thomas A Beckett's shrine in Canterbury Cathedral; it features characters such as the Knight, Pardoner, Miller, and Merchant – though Zadie Smith has chosen to base her new play on one of the few female characters. The Wife of Bath becomes the Wife of Willesden.

UK Premiere of INDECENT, Starring Alexandra Silber & More, Will Re-Open Menier Chocolate Factory

Opening in the company's new smaller studio space, The Mixing Room, is the world première of Brian & Roger – A Highly Offensive Play inspired by their hit podcast Brian & Roger, written and performed by Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner. Artistic Director of the Menier David Babani directs the production opening in October.

MerleFest, Presented by Window World, Announces Full Lineup

This lineup of world-class bands and artists will be joining the annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For HAPPY DAYS at Riverside Studios

Anthology Theatre, in association with Riverside Studios, today announces full cast and creatives for the 60th anniversary production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Happy Days, directed by Trevor Nunn.

Maddie Ross Releases Airy Pop Single 'Vroom Vroom'

The resulting 'Vroom Vroom' released today, and was inspired by spacious, airy pop a la Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” In Ross’s typical signature style, the music is feminine and celebratory, highlighting the sweetness and beauty of queer love.

Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Premieres Virtual Writer's Retreat

The 35th annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March 2021: a virtual Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online. The Writer’s Retreat, March 19-21, will include online writing workshops, author events, and a writing marathon. 

Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Embraces Virtual Format for 2021

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 35th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. The 2021 Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March: a Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online.

The All Virtual Saints & Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Announces 2021 Lineup

The Saints & Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival returns for its 18th conference to be held online March 11-14, 2021. As in past years, the virtual SASFest will also include literary discussions, writing workshops, readings, and special events, all via Zoom or YouTube.

Advertising Agency AKA NYC Announces Management Changes; Furze to CEO

AKA, the award-winning, entertainment arts advertising agency announced today that AKA NYC Managing Partner Elizabeth Furze has been appointed to the new position of Chief Executive Officer, North America effective January 1, 2021.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at London's Royal Festival Hall

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the romantic musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, making its long-awaited London debut at the Royal Festival Hallon through 5th July 2019. Check out the video!

Below, check out the new trailer featuring highlights from Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new British musical, THE GIRLS, which is currently booking until 15 July 2017 at the Phoenix Theatre!

Watch Gary Barlow and the cast of The Girls in the recording studio perform the song 'Sunflowers' from Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical The Girls.

Celebrate the very first West End birthday of Kinky Boots with the video below, featuring interviews with the new cast, creative team and happy theatergoers!

Check out clips from HAIRSPRAY, WEST SIDE STORY, GREASE, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, and many more in the video below!

Watch the Donmar Warehouse's exclusive and rather cool animation on the 'holy grail of physics,' with commentary from The Physicists' cast members Paul Bhattacharjee (Einstein) and Obioma Ugoala (Fantam Murillo) to help grapple with the big questions. Still trying to get your head round it all? Watch below!

Check out this new footage of THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium. It features Sophie Evans as Dorothy and Russell Grant as The Wizard, plus the two songs 'We're Off to See the Wizard' and 'The Land of Oz'.

Both Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope will both depart the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on February 5, 2012. Both have been with the show since the beginning, and audiences had been following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Crawford (as the Wizard) and Danielle Hope (as Dorothy), winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, at The London Palladium. But before they leave, the cast celebrated Crawford's 70th birthday at a recent curtain call.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ, with new songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is now playing at The London Palladium. Joining Danielle Hope (BBC TV's Over the Rainbow winner) in the cast are Michael Crawford (Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), Edward Baker-Duly (Hickory/Tin Man), David Ganly (Zeke/Cowardly Lion), Paul Keating (Hunk/Scarecrow), Emily Tierney (Glinda), and Hannah Waddingham (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West) will be joined by: Sophie Evans (Alternate Dorothy), Stephen Scott (Uncle Henry/Ensemble, first cover Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), and Helen Walsh (Aunt Em/Munchkin Barrister/Ensemble).

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Dress Circle welcomed cast members from the production at the Covent Garden Store on Thursday 2nd June, where Danielle Hope, Michael Crawford, Hannah Waddingham and David Ganly signed the London Cast Recording. Click below for an inside look at the event!