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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of SOFT POWER at the Public?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019


The Public Theater presents Soft Power, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, and is directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Footage From SOFT POWER at the Public
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019


The Public Theater presents Soft Power, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, and is directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman. Get a first look at footage from the production!

Photo Coverage: SOFT POWER Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Monroe George - Oct 16, 2019


The Public Theater presents Soft Power, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, and is directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman. Check out photos from opening night below!

Wake Up With BWW 10/15: THE ROSE TATTOO Opens, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2019


Today's top stories: The Rose Tattoo officially opens tonight, and more!

Photo Flash: Constance Wu Visits SOFT POWER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019


Constance Wu came to the new musical Soft Power at The Public Theater last night. She posed backstage with the cast, along with her guests, Thea Brooks and Mia Katigbak.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Public's SOFT POWER
by Julie Musbach - Sep 30, 2019


Get a first look at The Public Theater's production of SOFT POWER, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, and direction by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With SOFT POWER At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019


The Public Theater presents SOFT POWER, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, choreography by Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, and is directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman. 

The Public Extends SOFT POWER One Week
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2019


The Public Theater announced a one-week extension of the New York premiere of SOFT POWER, with play and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang and music and additional lyrics by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori, with choreography by Tony nomineeSam Pinkleton.

Review Roundup: PAINT YOUR WAGON at The MUNY; What Did The Critics Have To Say?
by Alan Henry - Jul 30, 2019


Paint Your Wagon is now open at The MUNY! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!

VIDEO: PAINT YOUR WAGON's Mamie Parris Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 29, 2019


BroadwayWorld followers got a special treat this weekend as Mamie Parris took over our Instagram Story as The Muny's production of Paint Your Wagon. So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy! Check it all out the full video!

BWW Review: Lerner & Loewe's PAINT YOUR WAGON Is Pure Gold
by Tanya Seale - Jul 28, 2019


Few people seem to be familiar with Lerner & Loewe's Paint Your Wagon. Those who are usually mention the 1969 film of the same title, starring Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood, known for being a ridiculously miscast and embarrassingly terrible flop. The musical, which originally appeared on Broadway in 1951, is similarly messy, and has gone pretty much unproduced for decades. Fortunately, however, playwright Jon Marans has redrafted the book, top-to-bottom, enhancing both the story line and its characters, and the result is a shiny-new masterpiece with new orchestrations and new dance and vocal arrangements. It is now an entirely enjoyable musical, complex in its structure, with an interesting setting, compelling plot, nuanced layers, appropriate social commentary, and characters...

Photos/Video: First Look at PAINT YOUR WAGON at the Muny, Starring Bobby Conte Thornton, Mamie Parris, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2019


The Muny's sixth production of its 101st Season, Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon, officially opened on July 27, 2019.

PAINT YOUR WAGON's Mamie Parris Takes Over Instagram Saturday!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 26, 2019


Get ready because Mamie Parris is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, July 27th, at the Muny's production of Paint Your Wagon! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at this reimagined version of the Lerner and Lowe classic!

The Public Theater's Season to Feature World Premiere Kitt & Yorkey Musical THE VISITOR, SOFT POWER, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2019


Public Theater announced the line-up today for The Public's 2019-20 Season 

The Muny Announces Complete Casting For PAINT YOUR WAGON
by Alan Henry - May 29, 2019


The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon, the sixth show of its second century, July 27 – August 2. Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon is proudly sponsored by Ameren.     

Photo Flash: SOFT POWER Meets THE KING AND I With David Henry Hwang And Bartlett Sher At Asia Society
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2019


Award-winning theatre artists David Henry Hwang and Bartlett Sher engaged in a conversation about the current state of American musical theatre, through the lens of Asian and Asian American representation on Broadway at the Asia Society in New York on February 5th.

Playlight Theatre Company Presents Staged Reading of McGURK’S SUICIDE HALL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2018


Playlight Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Ben Tostado) is presenting a staged reading of a new dark musical, McGurk's Suicide Hall on December 10 at 7:30PM at the Tada! Theater, 15 West 28th Street.

Photo Flash: Inside NAAP & Prospect Theater's INTO THE WOODS In Concert Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018


National Asian Artists Project and Prospect Theater Company presented a sold-out concert reading of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods at The TimesCenter in New York on October 20. Scroll down for photos of backstage, performance and the reception.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of SOFT POWER in San Francisco?
by Alan Henry - Jun 25, 2018


The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will open at the Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, May 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new production, check out the photos below!

VIDEO: See How Alyse Alan Louis Channels Hillary Clinton in the New Musical SOFT POWER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018


Check out an in-depth with one of the stars of the new musical Soft Power. Alyse Alan Louis portrays former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the new play with a musical. See what she does to become Hillary below!

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