Benjamin Franklin News

Mystery Writer Wins National Award, Earns Additional Nominations

by Julie Musbach — April 25, 2019

Colorado writer Margaret Mizushima continues to earn accolades and awards for her mystery novel, Burning Ridge.

Taylor Louderman, Will Swenson, Mamie Parris, Ann Harada, Jason Gotay, Laura Michelle Kelly and More Announced For THE MUNY's 101st Season

by Alan Henry — April 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that The Muny announced today 25 principal cast members for the first season of its second century.

'Fighting Auschwitz' Wins Silver Award in Prestigious Benjamin Franklin Awards

by Robert Diamond — April 12, 2019

BWW Feature: EDUHAM: OFFERING EVERY KID A SHOT! at Saenger Theatre

by Angelle Albright — April 3, 2019

When Lin-Manuel Miranda set out to tell the story of how one person turned the world upside down and changed it forever, did he consider that he, himself was about to accomplish the very same thing-that is-change the world by changing the way we think about education itself? If we could actually 'r

Snowlion Rep Announces World Premiere Of New Musical MESMERIZED

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2019

Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new musical Mesmerized running May 3 through 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland.

Henry Timms Named President and CEO of Lincoln Center

by Julie Musbach — February 6, 2019

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Henry Timms.

BWW Review: 1776 Offers an Inside Look at the Imperfect Men Who First Strived For a More Perfect Union

by Shari Barrett — January 31, 2019

Having seen the musical HAMILTON when it was in Los Angeles, like many others I learned more important details about the founding fathers while watching it than I felt I had ever learned in school.

BWW Review: 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

by Cary Ginell — January 31, 2019

A brilliant cast and production highlights McCoy Rigby Entertainment's '1776,' with bravura performances from Andy Umberger (John Adams), Peter Van Norden (Benjamin Franklin) and John Barbour (Edward Rutledge).

Philly POPS and University Of The Arts Partner To Create Regional High School All-Star Jazz Band Program

by Julie Musbach — January 30, 2019

The Philly POPS and the University of the Arts announced today a joint partnership to create The Philly POPS/UARTS High School All-Star Big Band.

1776 The Musical Comes To The Soraya Next Month

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2019

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya), February 8 through 10.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE at The Minetta Lane Theatre?

by Stephi Wild — January 23, 2019

Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, is playing The Minetta Lane Theatre.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On 1776 THE MUSICAL at La Mirada

by Alan Henry — January 17, 2019

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary at the theatre) present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale.

Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2019

In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove.

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of 1776 THE MUSICAL At La Mirada

by Lily Lim — January 17, 2019

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary at the theatre) are thrilled to present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale.

BWW Interview: Broadway Producer Jhett Tolentino Talks M. BUTTERFLY Philippine Tour, LINGUA FRANCA & HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

by Robert Encila-Celdran — January 14, 2019

If diligence is the mother of good luck, it makes sense that good karma succeeds right action.

Photo Flash: First Look at 1776 THE MUSICAL at La Mirada

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2019