David Bryan News

Interview: Ellyn Essig of THE TOXIC AVENGER at The Leonia Players

by Gina Sarno — April 24, 2023

The Leonia Players Presents The Toxic Avenger! I had the pleasure of interview Director Ellyn Essig.

Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of MEMPHIS in Ottawa

by Courtney Castelino — March 12, 2023

Outstanding performances, coupled with an inspirational storyline - through March 19th Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe

Players Guild of Leonia to Present THE TOXIC AVENGER in April

by Blair Ingenthron — March 4, 2023

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, will present the Lloyd Kaufman's cult film classic, THE TOXIC AVENGER, at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre (130 Grand Avenue, Leonia).

5th Wall Theatre's Artistic Director Announces Retirement

by Stephi Wild — February 7, 2023

Carol Piersol, who launched 5th Wall Theatre in February 2013, said she will step down as artistic director at the end of February.

Review: Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME at the Washington Stage Guild

by Morgan Musselman — February 1, 2023

Now through February 19, the Washington Stage Guild presents Samuel Beckett’s eerie and philosophical single-act tragicomedy, ENDGAME, directed by Alan Wade.

ENDGAME at Washington Stage Guild

by BWW Special Offer — January 31, 2023

Special Offer: The Irish are coming to D.

DIANA THE MUSICAL Now Available From Broadway Licensing

by A.A. Cristi — January 9, 2023

Now available for professional theatre companies, community theatre groups, colleges, and high schools to license and stage, the story of Diana, Princess of Wales, comes to life for audiences in the musical “Diana.

Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME to Open at Washington Stage Guild This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 5, 2023

The Washington Stage Guild will continue its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with Endgame by Samuel Beckett, directed by Alan Wade.

COME FROM AWAY, MEMPHIS, And More To Be Staged In Korea In 2023

by A.A. Cristi — January 4, 2023

The Tony Award-winning musicals, 'Memphis' and 'Come From Away', are headed to Korea in autumn 2023, courtesy of the production company Shownote.

Photos: See Cameron Crowe, Solea Pfeiffer & More on the ALMOST FAMOUS Red Carpet

by Bruce Glikas — November 5, 2022

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now open on Broadway! See photos of the stars of the show and more on the red carpet here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet of ALMOST FAMOUS Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — November 4, 2022

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now open on Broadway! Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

New Works by Keith Bunin, Idris Goodwin & More to be Presented in La Jolla Playhouse's 2022 DNA New Work Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 1, 2022

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the dates and projects for its 2022 DNA New Work Series, running December 1 – 12 in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center.

Review: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at Argenta Community Theatre Addresses Racial Tension and Change During the Rise of Rock-N-Roll

by Theresa Bertram — July 21, 2022

What did our critic think of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at Argenta Community Theatre? This show will pull you into their world and won't let go until the end.

Review: A NUMBER at Capital Fringe

by Tavish Young — July 17, 2022

Sprawling yet intimate, and altogether quite philosophical, Caryl Churchill's A Number is a piece about guilt, parenting, and individuality.

The Edge of the Universe Players 2 Present A NUMBER By Caryl Churchill

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2022

On the heels of creating two audio plays during the pandemic (The Marriage Proposal, featuring Kimberly Gilbert, Jamie Smithson and Cody Nickell, and Laughter in the Shadow of the Trees, featuring Sarah Marshall, Holly Twyford and David Bryan Jackson), The Edge of the Universe Players 2 return to in

Student Blog: Was There Ever A Greater Tabloid Tale?

by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski — June 13, 2022

Diana has been on my mind for many years.

Bloomingdale School Of Music May Faculty Concerts TRIOS IN TECHNICOLOR and STARMAKER MACHINERY III: THE ILLOGICAL MIXTAPE

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2022

Bloomingdale School of Music presents two free faculty concerts in May at the David Greer Concert Hall, 323 West 108th Street, NYC.