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Crossroads Theatre Company Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021

Crossroads Festival Theatre consists of two installments: Fall Festival and Spring Festival, running September 22 – October 10, and June 7 to June 26, 2022, respectively.  

TOP 5: Las mejores Mama Rose en GYPSY
by Nuria Pedret - May 21, 2021

En el aniversario del estreno de GYPSY, recordamos cinco de las mejores actuaciones en el papel de la exigente y dominante Mama Rose

VIDEO: On This Day, May 21- GYPSY Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021

Today in 1959, Gypsy opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 702 performances.

Florida Repertory Theatre Announces Re-Imagined 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

Florida Repertory Theatre has announced its reimagined 2021-2022 Season in the Historic Arcade Theatre and the ArtStage Studio Theatre, setting a first indoor performance for Sept. 28, 2021. After an 18-month intermission the company plans to return to a full 9-show season.

LISTEN: Rachel Zegler Releases Single 'let me try'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021

Zegler will also appear in the upcoming superhero sequel 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' which stars Zachary Levi and features Adam Brody, Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, Asher Angel, and more.

Vintage Theatre Productions Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

Vintage Theatre Productions announces the return of live performances with eleven shows scheduled for the 2021 - 2022 season. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora..

VIDEOS: New Trailers for IN THE HEIGHTS and WEST SIDE STORY Premiere at The Oscars
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 26, 2021

At last night's Oscars ceremony, Broadway stars Ariana DeBose and Lin-Manuel Miranda shared exciting new looks at their upcoming film adaptations!

VIDEO: Watch the All-New Trailer for Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2021

Just play it cool. The much-anticipated trailer for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake, starring Rachel Zegler as Maria and Ansel Elgort as Tony, is here at last!

PHOTO: Check Out the All New Poster For the Upcoming WEST SIDE STORY Film
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2021

The first trailer for the upcoming remake of West Side Story, directed by Stephen Spielberg, is set to premiere during the Oscars tonight, Sunday, April 25 at 8pm ET. Ahead of the trailer, an all new poster has been released for the film.

First WEST SIDE STORY Trailer to Premiere During The Oscars on Sunday
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 23, 2021

The first trailer for the upcoming remake of West Side Story, directed by Stephen Spielberg, is set to premiere during The Oscars this Sunday, April 25 at 8pm ET.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of April 5 - Quiara Alegría Hudes Memoir, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

LISTEN: MY FAVORITE FLOP Discusses ANYONE CAN WHISTLE On Latest Episode
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2021

Who's ready to chase some cookies?! Well, you better grab a net and start making a list of who's safe and who's sane because hosts Bobby and Kristina are back with a brand new episode of the new podcast My Favorite Flop and it's all about the 1964 Stephen Sondheim/Arthur Laurents musical 'Anyone Can Whistle'!

BWW Interview: FULLY COMMITTED Starring Maulik Pancholy is Perfection at George Street Playhouse
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - Mar 23, 2021

Grab take-out and stream this delightful comedy starring Maulik Pancholy, best known for playing Alec Baldwin's assistant in 30 Rock, his hit debut novel, and his advocacy with ActToChange, an anti-bullying organization including the AAIP community.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC This July!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2021

Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment today announced their rescheduled dates for the acclaimed BB Group production of WEST SIDE STORY (23 July to 22 August 2021).

VIDEO: On This Day, March 19- WEST SIDE STORY Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021

On this day in 2009, the beloved musical West Side Story made its way back to Broadway in a brand new production from the show's book writer, Arthur Laurents. 

BWW Interview: Ilana Levine Previews a New Season of AND THE AWARD GOES TO...
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2021

Have you ever  dreamed of winning a Tony Award? Did you ever practice your Tony acceptance speech in the bathroom mirror?  Did you grow up watching the Tony Awards every year? Do you have a collection of Tony Award shows on VHS tape that you refuse to throw out? “AND THE TONY GOES TO…” is the podcast for you.

Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #3: My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - Mar 15, 2021

Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!

Enjoy Dinner And A Show For The Final Four Days Of BAD DATES at George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2021

The 2021 George Street Playhouse streaming season kicks off February 23rd with the comedy BAD DATES by Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, starring Drama Desk winner Andréa Burns. The inaugural virtual production garnered unanimous rave reviews.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 10- Laura Benanti Debuts as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2021

On this day in 1999, Richard Chamberlain and future Tony-winner Laura Benanti began their run leading the Broadway revival of The Sound of Music as the new Captain Von Trapp and Maria Rainer, succeeding Michael Siberry and Rebecca Luker in the roles.

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