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Photo Flash: Winners Announced for the 42nd Annual Carbonell Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2018


Kings of Harlem, an exuberant play about an African-American basketball team in the 1930s and Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim's intricate musical about painter George Seurat, took their respective places in South Florida theatrical history as Best Play and Best Musical on Monday, April 2, when the winners of the 42nd annual Carbonell Awards were announced. The ceremony was held at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.

Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. Presents Jazz Choreography Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018


Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. presents New York Jazz Choreography Project for its semiannual dance concert devoted exclusively to jazz. JCE features works from emerging to established choreographers.

10 Hairy Legs to Make Baryshnikov Arts Center Debut
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


10 Hairy Legs, the all male repertory dance company, dèbuts at Baryshnikov Arts Center for its sixth consecutive New York Season for four performances June 7 -10. The program features World Premieres by Bessie Award Nominee and company member Nicholas Sciscione, and Yin Yue. Works by Al Blackstone, Raja Feather Kelly and Christopher Williams complete the program.

Fire Island Dance Festival Returns to Fire Island Pines
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018


Fire Island Dance Festival returns July 20-22, 2018, bringing world-class dance, breathtaking views and unparalleled culture to Fire Island Pines. The annual festival of celebrated and diverse companies and choreographers is produced by and benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Fire Island Dance Festival (#fidance) will once again grace a stunning waterfront stage, set on the shores of the Great South Bay. Tickets for the festival are on sale now at dradance.org or by phone at 212.840.0770, ext. 229.

Music Theatre Wichita Announces Creative Teams for Its 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita, entering its 47th summer season, today announced the roster of artistic teams who will be guiding the five large-scale summer productions.

Broadway Dance Lab's Spring 2018 Cycle Launches Today
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2018


Broadway Dance Lab (BDL), a non-profit choreography incubator supporting new works of dance-driven theatre, has announced that former New York City Ballet principal dancer, and Tony Award nominee, Robert Fairchild, will join Loni Landon and Ray Mercer as guest choreographers for the company's Spring 2018 Cycle. The Lab is set to begin on Feb. 26, and will culminate with a Gala performance on April 2 at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

10 Hairy Legs Returns to New Brunswick
by Julie Musbach - Feb 23, 2018


10 Hairy Legs returns to New Brunswick for its sixth consecutive season at a new location. Tickets for the weeknight show are $10 General Admission.

Photo Flash: Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond Present 'The Crowd Goes Mild'
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2018


Fred Ebb Award-winning songwriters Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond brought their concert, "The Crowd Goes Mild" to the Broadway at Birdland series on Monday, February 12.

NYC Dance Performance To Benefit The Alzheimer's Association
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2018


On February 23, a select group of NYC artists will gather in celebration of memory, movement, and community to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association at The Tank in NYC. Featuring work from leading choreographers Al Blackstone (Freddy Falls in Love, SYTYCD), Billy Griffin (Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein), Kaitlyn Frank (Newsies, White Christmas) and more, the night takes audience members throughout the moments that connect us to each other, no matter who we are or where we come from. It is an evening to commemorate those we have lost and join together in hope for a brighter future.

Broadway Stars Join Kooman & Dimond For Birdland Concert
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018


The Broadway at Birdland concert series is thrilled to welcome Fred Ebb Award-winning songwriters Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond for Kooman & Dimond: The Crowd Goes Mild Monday, February 12th at 7:00 on Birdland's historic stage.

Nominations for the 42nd Annual Carbonell Awards Have Been Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018


For the first time in the awards history, the nomination are being announced live simultaneously by The Morning Lounge with Jill and Rich on Legends Radio100.3FM along with the Carbonell Awards FacebookLive simulcast from 6am-10am today.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

TV: Disney's NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Maltz Jupiter Theater!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017


What happens when the youth who sell newspapers at the turn of the century decide to strike? Find out at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, now through December 17 as the South Florida regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Disney Newsies The Musical hits the stage. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Here's the Headline! First Look at NEWSIES at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


What happens when the youth who sell newspapers at the turn of the century decide to strike? Find out at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, now through December 17 as the South Florida regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Disney Newsies The Musical hits the stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Disney's NEWSIES THE MUSICAL at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


What happens when the youth who sell newspapers at the turn of the century decide to strike? Find out at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, November 28 through December 17, as the South Florida regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Disney Newsies The Musical hits the stage. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in character!

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; 12 ANGRY MEN Leads Best Play!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; MT Wichita's NEWSIES Leads as Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

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