Chris Williams News

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially celebrated its opening gala at the Shubert Theatre and BWW was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the blue carpet arrivals!

The film stars Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Leighton Meester, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith with Whoopi Goldberg and Ian McShane.

From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins. The cast features Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke.

Every so often, a show comes out that asks its audience to take a look at something they may feel uncomfortable discussing. When care is taken, it can make for a powerful and thought-provoking production that evokes a dialogue to happen following the show. One of those shows is 'Next to Normal,' which tackles mental illness. The musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey is being presented in an intimate production with Carousel Theatre of Indianola.

The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series, produced by Magical Elves, returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Expect the unexpected as 15 talented chefs from across the country vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, variety of cuisines and gamut of flavors. Watch the new trailer now!

The World Stage Theatre Company is set to stage The Song of Jacob Zulu from January 27th until February 6th, 2022. The production will take place at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103.

Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) presents Merry Happy Everything!, an original, three-part performance featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a special holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse!, and a musical cabaret.

Eastern Music Festival has announced two new faculty artists for the 2022 summer study season: JIJI (two-week Classical Guitar Summit, July 16 - July 30) and Santiago Rodriguez (five-week Piano Program, June 25 - July 30).

The Tank announced today the programming schedule for the City Artist Corps Grantee Performances. From now until October 31st, the Tank is presenting FREE in-person programming highlighting the work of 14 City Artist Corps Grantees.

'Manipulation' follows up the release of acclaimed singles 'Astro Van' and “Glitter Box,” the opening and title track from their debut album. The High 70s debut album 'Glitter Box' was produced by Ethan Allen.

Artists Repertory Theatre in partnership with BackFence PDX will present their first live storytelling event since Feb 2nd, 2020! The show will take place over one weekend only, September 17 & 18, outside, under the cover of the Old Moody Barge Bldg @ Zidell!  

Eastern Music Festival (EMF), a nationally recognized music festival and summer educational program based in the heart of North Carolina, celebrated a safe a successful conclusion to its 60th anniversary season on July 31, 2021.

With a powerful new production of Becoming Dr. Ruth now available for streaming, BroadwayWorld had the chance to sit down with playwright Mark St. Germain, actress Tovah Feldshuh who is taking on the one-woman show, and the title character herself, Dr. Ruth.

Eastern Music Festival has announced the return to live performances this summer. After canceling the in-person 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EMF is coming home to the Guilford College campus from June 26 through July 31, 2021.

Black Broadway Men partnered with Houston CARES, an affiliate of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and LUCILLE’S 1913 to provide much needed supplies, support and food, respectively, to children and families in need.

Steps deepens Poehler's relationship with Netflix. She made her directorial debut with Wine Country in 2019 and most recently directed Moxie which premiered on Netflix March 3rd.

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone she knows. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright. One night, Sulwe is visited by a shooting star sent by the Night, and embarks on a magical journey where she learns the eye-opening story of the sisters Night and Day.

Celebrate the joy of music and be swept away on a musical journey in 2021 with Australia's leading chamber music ensemble Southern Cross Soloists' (SXS) Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Concert Series. 

MA Jolie Fleur is Los Angeles based, New Orleans born/raised visual artist, music video director and music-maker Myke Adams.

Eastern Music Festival (EMF), Greensboro's nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, announce alternate plans for its summer 2020 programming. In April, EMF canceled the in-person 59th season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From June 29 to July 31, EMF will present online concerts and conversations, plus virtual learning for 100 young artists.