Billie Burke News

University Of The Arts' POLYPHONE FESTIVAL Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2024

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS’ POLYPHONE FESTIVAL this spring.

Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — February 5, 2024

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre.

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 30, 2024

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2024

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre.

Steven Pasquale Joins the Cast of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 18, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast of TEETH, the new musical by Michael R.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 15, 2023

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Moorestown Theater Company

by Donna Marie Nowak — August 28, 2023

The Moorestown Theater Company transports us to Oz and back, with their enchanting 66th Summer Stage Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition.

Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 28, 2023

The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY.

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2023

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023.

New 42 Reveals 2023-24 Cohort of New Victory LabWorks Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 10, 2023

New 42 has revealed the 2023-24 cohort of New Victory LabWorks and LabWorks Launch artists.

Hermitage Announces Composer Zoe Sarnak at Benderson Park for Ruby E. Crosby Alumni Music Initiative

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the second annual concert in the Ruby E.

Laura Bell Bundy, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Join Hermitage 20th Anniversary Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the line-up of guest stars for its one-night-only benefit concert to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of the Hermitage and to raise funds for ongoing repairs to the Hermitage following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season.

Review: Timely as Ever, WICKED Defies Gravity... And Society, Too — Dr. Phillips Center

by Aaron Wallace — January 30, 2023

WICKED is a wily piece of pop.

Joriah Kwamé's LITTLE MISS PERFECT & More to be Featured in Goodspeed's 17th Annual Festival of New Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2023

Come in from the cold and check out what’s hot at the 17th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center

by Jaime Zahl — November 30, 2022

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at CM Performing Arts Center? As soon as CM Performing Arts Center's live orchestra struck up the first few chords of 'The Wizard of Oz's' iconic overture, a wave of nostalgia hummed throughout the Noel S Ruiz Theatre.