Astrid Van Wieren News

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at The Seattle Rep

by Jay Irwin — August 6, 2026

Dear Readers, shows about overcoming adversity are not a new thing.

TAPA Reveals 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2026

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today revealed all nominations for the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.

Gina Naomi Baez, Becca Suskauer and More to Star in GOD, SEX, AND MUSICAL THEATER Industry Reading

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2026

God, Sex, and Musical Theater, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi, will hold an industry reading at Royal Family Performing Arts Space in New York City.

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA Extends Run At Crow’s Theatre And Soulpepper Due To Audience Demand

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2025

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA will extend its run at Crow’s Theatre in association with Soulpepper Theatre.

KARAOKE WITH BROADWAY STARS Comes To Baby Grand LES On Mondays

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2025

A new weekly event series is bringing Broadway's biggest voices from the stage to the karaoke bar.

Cast Set For Third Season of COME FROM AWAY in Gander

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2025

The cast, band, and creative team have been announced for the third season of Come From Away, directed by Jillian Keiley.

PHOTOS: Noche de estreno VIP de COME FROM AWAY en el Marquina de Madrid

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — September 19, 2024

La producción de The Stage Company con Carla Calabrese como directora tuvo anoche su estreno oficial.

POTUS OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Takes the Stage at Segal Centre

by A.A. Cristi — April 26, 2024

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the Canadian Premiere of POTUS Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, an outrageous comedy by Selina Fillinger and directed by Segal Centre Artistic and Executive Director Lisa Rubin.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 15, 2024

by — March 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Original Cast Members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren Join COME FROM AWAY in Gander

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2024

The full cast, band and creative team have been revealed for director Jillian Keiley’s second season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, set to run June 28, 2024 - September 1, 2024, at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY March 19th - April 7th

by James Lindhorst — March 1, 2024

The Repertory Theatre of St.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in March

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2024

Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Heads To Conclude The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Mainstage Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2024

The Repertory Theatre of St.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

by BWW Awards — December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.

BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards December 5th Standings

by BWW Awards — December 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!