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THE SPECIALIST, THE WIZARD OF OZ at Classic American Tales
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

For those looking for a laugh, come to The Dormer House on Thursday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m., when Suzanne Dawson presents Charles “Chic” Sale’s The Specialist and other vaudeville routines.

Amber Martin Shares 'Until Marianne' Video; Now On Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025

Following last year’s release of her highly anticipated album Unbreakable Heart, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin is currently on tour now to celebrate the project.

Video: Amber Martin Shares 'I Left My Weed in Texas'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

On November 15, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin will release her highly anticipated new album, Unbreakable Heart. Ahead of the release, Amber Martin has shared a final taste of the project with the focus track, “I Left My Weed in Texas.” Watch the music video now!

Amber Martin Releasing New LP ft. John Cameron Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024

Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.

Steppenwolf Names Annette Bening and Sherry Lansing 2021 Women in the Arts Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2021

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will honor Tony Award and two-time Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Annette Bening and trailblazing leader in the film industry Sherry Lansing as the 2021 Women in the Arts honorees.

Suzanne Dawson Performs Live For East Lynne Theater's TALES OF THE VICTORIANS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

On August 6, Suzanne Dawson will read two monologues by the famous writer and actor Ruth Draper (1884-1956).

East Lynne Theater Company Presents A Piece Of Cape May History, Virtually
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2020

Curious about what made the town of Cape May, NJ tick over a hundred years ago? Join East Lynne Theater Company, virtually, when this Equity professional theater presents a reading of 'Historic Spout Offs' on YouTube at www.tinyurl.com/spoutoffs1 on Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00 PM (EST).

Wake Up With BWW 5/29: New York Times Will Celebrate the 19/20 Season, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

Today's top stories: The New York Times will celebrate the 19/20 Broadway season, Ryan Murphy aims to run The Normal Heart and The Destiny of Me on Broadway, and more!

Photo Flashback: 2019 Tony Nominee Annette Bening Strikes a Pose in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2019

We're flashing back through the photo archives of BroadwayWorld's very own Walter McBride to bring you some shots of 2019 Tony nominee Annette Bening in 2014 and 2017.

Wake Up With BWW 5/29: FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Opening Celebration, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld!

Meet the Cast of ALL MY SONS- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

Arthur Miller's All My Sons begins preview performances tonight, April 4, 2019, and opens officially on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Breaking: Annette Bening and Tracy Letts to Star in ALL MY SONS on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company announces a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons starring Golden Globe winner and Academy, Tony & Emmy nominee Annette Bening as "Kate Keller" and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts as "Joe Keller," directed by Tony Award winner Gregory Mosher.

NJSO presents SCI-FI SPECTACULAR: Music From Star Wars, Star Trek And Beyond
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2018

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

NJSO presents SCI-FI SPECTACULAR: Music From Star Wars, Star Trek And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

Annette Bening to Star in FX's KATRINA: AMERICAN CRIME STORY
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2017

Golden Globe(R) Award winning actress Annette Bening has been cast in KATRINA: AMERICAN CRIME STORY, the second installment of the universally acclaimed, award-winning limited series from Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.

Donald R. Seawell, Denver Center Founder, Broadway Producer & RSC Champion, Dies at 103
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Donald R. Seawell, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Broadway producer and the first to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company to New York, died today, September 30, 2015. He was 103.

LA Drama Critics Circle Announces Winners - Annette Bening, Cicely Tyson and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 17, 2015

On March 16, 2015, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced its winners and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura County theater in the year 2014. Announcements were made at a ceremony held at the Beyond the Stars Palace in Glendale, hosted by Dixie Longate (Dixie's Tupperware Party) with musical direction by Corey B. Hirsch (LADCC award winner for A Man of No Importance in 2014).

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Announces 2014 Nominees, Special Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2014 (Dec. 1, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2014). The 46th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Beyond the Stars Palace, 417 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale.

BWW Interviews: Mary Birdsong in ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 29, 2014

Mary Birdsong will play the role of Marion in 'Absurd Person Singular' at Two River Theater from January 10th through February 1st. Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Jessica Stone, this is a laugh out loud satirical play about English couples who gather at three successive Christmas celebrations.

BWW Reviews: GRIGWARE Picks His Best in LA Theatre for 2014
by Don Grigware - Dec 26, 2014

The Best in LA Theatre for 2014 (alphabetical listings; Equity, Equity-waiver & Non-Equity productions are mixed) (artists performing outside LA may be included in performance categories)