Interview: Julianne Boyd of Barrington Stage Company Bids Farewell
by Marc Savitt
- Oct 31, 2022
After 28 Seasons Julianne Boyd, co-founder and Artistic Director at Barrington Stage Company, passed a brightly burning torch and retired at the end of the 2022 season. Marc Savitt, sat down with Boyd to gather some information and insight into Boyd, her experiences, and her undeniable impact on the state of the arts in the region.
Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 24, 2022
The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories. The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL.
Alan Paul Named Artistic Director Of Barrington Stage Company
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 3, 2022
The Board of Trustees of Barrington Stage Company have announced that Alan Paul as the company's new Artistic Director. Paul, who is currently the Associate Artistic Director of the Tony Award-winning Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, will succeed Julianne Boyd, BSC co-founder and Artistic Director, who is retiring at the end of the 2022 season after leading the company for 27 years.
The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour
by Michael Major
- Aug 2, 2022
The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul.” Plus, tour dates!
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Celebrates Inaugural Capital Chai Awards
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 15, 2022
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has named their inaugural class of Capital Chai Award honorees: 18 Jewish young adults under 40 who are working to make the world a better place. These individuals represent the next generation of local leaders –thought leaders, innovators, creators, philanthropists, volunteers, activists, and more – who are making a difference in Greater Washington and beyond, guided by their Jewish values.
BWW Review: OUR TOWN at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Pamela Roberts
- May 22, 2022
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Our Town is a triumphant production of vitality, and consequence. Thornton Wilder’s classic—a work that captures the universal experience of being alive—takes on new resonance and depth in the capable hands of an extraordinary ensemble.
This play is immediate—one to see and share and talk about.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Michael John LaChiusa
by Elliot Lanes
- May 5, 2022
Today’s subject Michael John LaChuisa is currently living his theatre life as the composer for the upcoming production of Our Town at Shakespeare Theatre Company. The production runs May 12th through June 11th in STC’s Sidney Harman Hall and features (wait for it) a FULL cast of DC performers.
BWW Review: THE KING AND I at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel
- Apr 9, 2022
This production is simply exquisite!The current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless story of the puzzled King of Siam and the British schoolteacher who educates more than just his children. Of course, it's The King and I. Read our critic's review!
Original ALADDIN Adam Jacobs to Lead Drury Lane's THE KING AND I
by Marissa Tomeo
- Mar 4, 2022
Drury Lane Theatre opens its 2022/2023 season with the celebrated Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I. Based on 'Anna and the King of Siam' by Margaret Landon,' with music by Richard Rodgers, and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, The King and I was originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.
MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of GREASE
by Marissa Tomeo
- Jan 30, 2022
The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, February 1 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical GREASE from the 1972 original Broadway cast recording starring Barry Bostwick, Carole Demas, Adrienne Barbeau, Don Billett, Walter Bobbie, Jim Borrelli, James Canning, Daniel Deitch, Katie Hanley, Tom Harris, Ilene Kristen, Dorothy Leon, Timothy Meyers, Kathi Moss, Alan Paul, Joy Rinaldi, Marya Small and Garn Stephens.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Postpones OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 24, 2022
Shakespeare Theatre Company has postponed its production of Our Town. The new performance dates will be May 12-June 12. Ticketholders for the previous dates will be contacted shortly.
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