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'CURIOUS INCIDENT, Starring Autistic Actor, Opens This Month at Syracuse Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017

Syracuse Stage brings a deeply moving and engaging experience with the Tony award-winning (Best Play) show 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' adapted by Simon Stephens from the original novel by Mark Haddon. 'Curious Incident' is co-produced with the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT).

BFI London Film Festival Announces This Year's Diverse Selection of Films
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016

The program for the 60th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year's diverse selection of films and events.

KING AND I, SPRING AWAKENING Among 31st Annual Artios Award Winners
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2016

The Casting Society of America (CSA) has named its winners for the 31st Annual Artios Awards, which took place tonight in both Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton and in New York City at The Hard Rock Cafe.

Casting Directors Behind THE KING AND I, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING & More Nominated for 2016 Artios Awards!
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2015

The Casting Society of America (CSA) has revealed its first-round nominees for the 31st Annual Artios Awards across the theater, television, web series and short film categories. This year, the Television Animation category has been divided into two categories: Television Animation-Adult and Television Animation-Children. All winners will be announced at the 31st Annual Artios Awards at the height of awards season on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! International Tour Opens in Liverpool
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015

The MAMMA MIA! International Tour opened in Liverpool earlier this week - check out photos below!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Run 19 Feb - 29 March at Artscape Opera House
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2014

The world's most loved musical is coming to South Afica! This lavish show, the highly acclaimed London Palladium production, is presented by Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, and tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains from Austria, with its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including "My Favourite Things", "Edelweiss", "Do-Re-Mi", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", "The Lonely Goatherd", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", and the title song "The Sound of Music". Featuring an all-star South African cast, THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a must-see on the 2014 theatrical calendar.

Sala Leopoldo Lugones - DOCBSAS/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013

Del jueves 17 al sabado 26 de octubre de 2013 la Ciudad de Buenos Aires sera el escenario de la trigesima edicion de la Muestra Internacional de Cine Documental DocBuenosAires, donde se veran las mejores producciones nacionales e internacionales del cine documental de creacion.

Sala Leopoldo Lugones - DOCBSAS/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2013

Del jueves 17 al sabado 26 de octubre de 2013 la Ciudad de Buenos Aires sera el escenario de la trigesima edicion de la Muestra Internacional de Cine Documental DocBuenosAires, donde se veran las mejores producciones nacionales e internacionales del cine documental de creacion.

Sala Leopoldo Lugones - DOCBSAS/13
by Robert Diamond - Oct 12, 2013

Del jueves 17 al sabado 26 de octubre de 2013 la Ciudad de Buenos Aires sera el escenario de la trigesima edicion de la Muestra Internacional de Cine Documental DocBuenosAires, donde se veran las mejores producciones nacionales e internacionales del cine documental de creacion.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens at Milwaukee Rep Today, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012

Anne Frank's remarkable diary has become an essential tool for understanding one of the darkest periods of our history - and one of the most beautiful, haunting stories in our shared experience. The play is dramatized from the book by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Making her Rep directorial debut, KJ Sanchez will direct the play. The cast features Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly, Laura Gordon, Lee E. Ernst, James Pickering and Deborah Staples and guest actors J. Alexander Coe, Kelley Faulkner, Larry Neumann, Jr., and rising Chicago actress Lauren Hirte in the title role. Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble Members Jonathan Altman, Emily Berman, Jess Prichard and J.R. Yancher are also in this production. The Diary of Anne Frank runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from October 23 - December 2 and opens Today, October 26.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens at Milwaukee Rep, October 26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012

Anne Frank's remarkable diary has become an essential tool for understanding one of the darkest periods of our history - and one of the most beautiful, haunting stories in our shared experience. The play is dramatized from the book by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Making her Rep directorial debut, KJ Sanchez will direct the play. The cast features Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly, Laura Gordon, Lee E. Ernst, James Pickering and Deborah Staples and guest actors J. Alexander Coe, Kelley Faulkner, Larry Neumann, Jr., and rising Chicago actress Lauren Hirte in the title role. Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble Members Jonathan Altman, Emily Berman, Jess Prichard and J.R. Yancher are also in this production. The Diary of Anne Frank runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from October 23 - December 2 and opens on Friday, October 26.

Photo Coverage: CHINGLISH Opens on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 28, 2011

Last night, October 27, CHINGLISH opened at the Longacre Theatre, making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show began performances on October 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory opening and brings you photo coverage below!

Victory Gardens Presents The Gospel According to James with Andre DeShields
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011

Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek and Executive Director Jan Kallish announce the Chicago Premiere of The Gospel According to James by Charles Smith, directed by Chuck Smith.

Windy City Gay Idol Finals Held At Sidetrack 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2010

Windy City Media Group along with Miller Lite and Bacardi present the eighth annual Windy City Gay Idol FINALS at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted on Sat., June 19 with doors opening at 1pm and the show starting at 3pm.

Windy City Gay Idol Finals Held At Sidetrack 6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010

Windy City Media Group along with Miller Lite and Bacardi present the eighth annual Windy City Gay Idol FINALS at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted on Sat., June 19 with doors opening at 1pm and the show starting at 3pm.

Final BIG GAY TALENT SHOW for GAYS GOT TALENT Held At Sidetrack
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010

The Final BIG GAY TALENT SHOW for GAYS GOT TALENT culminates at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Saturday, March 20, with doors at 1 p.m. The show starts at 3 p.m. where, based on an audience vote, one act will be crowned the winner.

Final BIG GAY TALENT SHOW for GAYS GOT TALENT Held At Sidetrack
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010

The Final BIG GAY TALENT SHOW for GAYS GOT TALENT culminates at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Saturday, March 20, with doors at 1 p.m. The show starts at 3 p.m. where, based on an audience vote, one act will be crowned the winner.

Altar Boyz Auditions in Chicago and Detroit, June 10 & 25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2005

The hit musical Altar Boyz will hold auditions for its fictional boy band in Chicago and Detroit on June 10th and 25th

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