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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Host Master Class Series Taught by PBT Company Artists and Staff
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a new monthly Master Class Series for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals April Berry as Director of Education and Community Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of April Berry as its new Director of Education and Community Engagement. Berry will begin her role on July 1, 2024. Berry joins PBT from Kansas City Ballet, where she most recently served as their Director of Community Engagement & Education.

STORIES OF RESILIENCY: BLACK DANCERS IN AMERICAN BALLET IN KANSAS CITY to be Presented by Kansas City Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

Four professional black dancers living and working in Kansas City will share their journeys on navigating dance careers in the American Ballet World. Each panelist will impart their unique dance experiences, perspectives on diversity, inclusion and equity in ballet and respond to questions from the community.

VIDEO: Touring Sisters Sing Mashup of Rise Up, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands & Let It Be
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

Touring Sisters,   Chloe Lowery  (Yanni, Rocktopia),  Jodi Katz  (Cher),  April Berry  ( Legally Blonde  Original Broadway Cast),  Rosa Laricchiuta  (a?oeThe Voicea??),  Asha Mevlana  (Gnarls Barkley, a?oeAmerican Idola?? Band) and  Ashley Hollister  (a?oeAmerican Idola??) have come together to create a musical mash-up of hit songs.

VIDEO: Vocalists Perform Mashup For Hope and Inspiration
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2020

Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalists Chloe Lowery, Ashley Hollister, April Berry, Rosa Laricchiuta and Jodi Katz teamed up with violinist Asha Mevlana for a virtual mashup.

Photo Flash: Photo Flash: American Stage Presents THE PRODUCERS
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018

American Stage in the Park brings Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy to Demens Landing! Winner of a record twelve Tony Awards including 'Best Musical', The Producers sets the standard for modern, outrageous humor. The story centers around down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock (Matthew McGee), and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom (James LaRosa), who come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, bilking their backers out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an 'equal opportunity offender!' Contains some mature content. Parental guidance is suggested.

BWW Review: Matthew McGee Showcases His Immense Talent in American Stage in the Park's Winning THE PRODUCERS
by Peter Nason - Apr 26, 2018

It's been a long time since I've had this much fun at any show.

Matthew McGee And James LaRosa To Star In THE PRODUCERS At American Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018

American Stage in the Park brings Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy to Demens Landing! Winner of a record twelve Tony Awards including 'Best Musical', The Producers sets the standard for modern, outrageous humor. The story centers around down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock (Matthew McGee), and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom (James LaRosa), who come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, bilking their backers out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an 'equal opportunity offender!' Contains some mature content. Parental guidance is suggested.

KC Ballet Welcomes New Community Engagement and Education Manager
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2016

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of April Berry as the new Community Engagement and Education Manager. 

New Play THE MESSIAH COMPLEX Explores Legacy of The Black Panthers, Beginning Tonight at BRIC
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016

BRIC is pleased to present the world premiere of The Messiah Complex, a new play written by Nia Witherspoon and visionary director Charlotte Brathwaite with choreography by Ni'Ja Whitson and dramaturgy by Cherrie Moraga.

New Play THE MESSIAH COMPLEX to Explore Legacy of The Black Panthers at BRIC
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2016

BRIC is pleased to present the world premiere of The Messiah Complex, a new play written by Nia Witherspoon and visionary director Charlotte Brathwaite with choreography by Ni'Ja Whitson and dramaturgy by Cherrie Moraga.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Tokyo Premiere of Wildhorn's WONDERLAND
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 15, 2014

Highlight footage of the Tokyo premiere of Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND has just been released. Check it out below!

Cast Members from KINKY BOOTS, HAIRSPRAY and More Will Honor Jerry Mitchell with the 'Mr. Abbott' Award, 5/13
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013

Acclaimed Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell, whose musical Kinky Boots just received 13 Tony Award-nominations, will be honored with the 2013 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his outstanding artistry and creativity and breadth of his thirty-year career.

Photo Coverage: All Singin', All Dancin' Concludes Town Hall's 2011 Summer Season Feat. Carolee Carmello, Lillias White & More
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 27, 2011

The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue, concluded its acclaimed 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' on Monday, July 25th. The show as created, written, and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

STAGE TUBE: Inside WONDERLAND's Cast Ablum Recording Session!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2011

Broadway's WONDERLAND played its final performance this Sunday, May 15 at 3pm at the Marquis Theatre in front of a packed house including many Broadway notables. The show played 31 previews and 33 regular performances. WONDERLAND began previews Monday, March 21 and opened Sunday, April 17. The production will play a National tour. Dates and venues to be announced soon. Click below to behind the scenes of the recording of 'One Knight' and 'Finding Wonderland' from the show!

BWW Radio Bids Farewell to WONDERLAND
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2011

STAGE TUBE: A Broadway Love Story! Darren Ritchie Proposes to Janet Dacal at Final WONDERLAND Curtain Call - The Video!
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2011

As we first reported earlier, at the curtain call the show's love story mixed with real life, as Darren Ritchie, who played Jack the White Knight proposed to his co-star, Janet Dacal, who played Alice. Darren proposed to Janet on stage right after the curtain call with the entire audience in the house. Janet screamed 'I said yes!' In the audience, there were tears of joy mixed with the sadness for the show closing. Now, the first videos are making their way onto YouTube!

A Broadway Love Story! Darren Ritchie Proposes to Janet Dacal at Final WONDERLAND Curtain Call!
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2011

At the curtain call the show's love story mixed with real life, as Darren Ritchie, who played Jack the White Knight proposed to his co-star, Janet Dacal, who played Alice. Darren proposed to Janet on stage right after the curtain call with the entire audience in the house. Janet screamed 'I said yes!' In the audience, there were tears of joy mixed with the sadness for the show closing.

TV Flashback: WONDERLAND on Broadway; Final Show Today
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2011

Broadway's WONDERLAND will play its final performance this Sunday, May 15 at 3pm at the Marquis Theatre. As of that date the show will have played 31 previews and 33 regular performances. WONDERLAND began previews Monday, March 21 and opened Sunday, April 17. Here's a look back at footage from the show!

Through the Looking Glass - WONDERLAND Plays Final Show Today
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2011

Broadway's WONDERLAND will play its final performance this Sunday, May 15 at 3pm at the Marquis Theatre. As of that date the show will have played 31 previews and 33 regular performances. WONDERLAND began previews Monday, March 21 and opened Sunday, April 17.

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