Mark Anthony

THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025

Pittsburg Theatre Company kicks off its 2026 season with The Color Purple, running January 30 to February 8 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA. The show then goes on the road to the Martinez Campbell Theatre performing February 13 to 22.

Guest Blog: 'It is No Ordinary Opera': Glyndebourne Chorus Member Andrew Davies on Dedication, Commitment and Talent
by Guest Author - Nov 19, 2025

La bohème. Glyndebourne. Three trumpeters blare out a fanfare as the chorus pours onto stage, ready to deliver the myriad vocal interjections which mark out the beginning of Act 2. But Glyndebourne is No Ordinary Opera, and this is no ordinary scene. On a single musical cue, thirty-six choristers, dressed as Parisian waiters and cafegoers, unload and set onto stage eight tables and thirty-three cast-iron chairs, while delivering musical cues with pinpoint precision, in just 38 seconds. It is a feat of preparation, dedication, talent, commitment and painstaking rehearsal, and is an example of what makes the Glyndebourne Chorus one of the most special in the opera world.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by - Nov 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 3, 2025

Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and his partner Rachael Hewer eschewed making banana bread during the Covid lockdown and decided to write an opera. After the pandemic, they went on to work on other projects, but unexpectedly Glyndebourne agreed to stage their new work, which made its world premiere last week.

A24’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL, OPUS & DEATH OF A UNICORN Set Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025

A24’s films On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, Opus, and Death of a Unicorn will debut on HBO and be available to stream exclusively on Max in the U.S. this July. 

Feature: Joey Landwehr Finds the Stars of Tomorrow Today at The BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 7, 2025

Interview with Joey Landwehr, the Broadway San Diego Awards Artistic Director, on putting this event together and what he looks forward to every year. This year the Broadway San Diego Awards are on May 25th at the Balboa Theatre.

Wolf Trap Reveals Daniel Hope As New Artistic Advisor For Chamber Music At The Barns
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Opera and Classical Programming at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, has announced that Daniel Hope, acclaimed British violinist, classical recording artist, and best-selling author, has been appointed Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Richard Chamberlain, Legendary Star of TV, Stage and Screen Dies at 90
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2025

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2025

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.

Review: FESTEN, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 12, 2025

Mark-Anthony Turnage has a provocative habit of turning unconventional narratives into opera

Lise Davidsen Departs DIE WALKURE at the Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Lise Davidsen has announced that due to her pregnancy she will be withdrawing from her scheduled performances in Die Walküre. The rest of the cast remains unchanged. 

The Philippine Madrigal Singers Perform 2007 Reunion Concert: The Repeat at the Theatre at Solaire
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

The Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform as part of the 2007 Reunion Concert: The Repeat at the Theatre at Solaire. The event is produced by The Philippine Madrigal Singers.

Calidore String Quartet Completes Beethoven Project with EARLY QUARTETS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

On January 24, 2025, Signum Classics will release BEETHOVEN: The Early Quartets, the final installment in the Calidore String Quartet's award-winning full Beethoven cycle.

World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage will join forces with Olivier Award-winning director Richard Jones in the world premiere of Festen.

Composer Julia Perry's Previously Unavailable Catalog Of Music Published By Videmus Inc.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Videmus Inc. has announced that through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, it will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.

Joyce DiDonato and Martha Argerich Among Highlights of Wigmore Hall's 2025 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Highlights of Wigmore Hall’s spring season, running 2 January to 31 March 2025, include performances by piano icon Martha Argerich and celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who returns to the Hall on 28 March to perform her acclaimed new interpretation of Schubert’s Winterreise, with pianist Maxim Emelyanychev.

Cast Changed For THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at TOSCA at Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Jacquelyn Stucker has withdrawn from all performances of The Marriage of Figaro for health reasons. The role of Countess Almaviva will be performed by Maria Bengtsson. 

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of A CHORUS LINE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2024

All new production photos have been released for the UK tour of Curve’s hit revival of A CHORUS LINE, currently playing at Curve until 13 July, with a summer season at Sadler’s Wells, before embarking on a UK tour. Check out the photos here!

Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 2, 2024

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.