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Wake Up With BWW 4/30: New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2020

Today's top stories: Watch the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards on Stars in the House, and more!

VIDEO: Watch the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020

Stars in The House continues tonight (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon).

VIDEO: Watch MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2020

Stars in The House continues today (2pm) with Plays In The House: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD: Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein (Jayne Atkinson, Andréa Burns, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Gill, Justin Guarini and Jane Kaczmarek) and tonight (8pm) for the 85th Annual New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (Will Arbery, David Byrne, Adam Feldman, Jeremy O. Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Deirdre O'Connell, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon).

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Be Presented on STARS IN THE HOUSE on April 29
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020

Jeremy O. Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon will present the Drama Critics' Circle's 85th annual awards live on Wednesday, April 29 at 8pm as a special episode of the streaming series Stars in the House.

FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL Concept Album Featuring Caitlin Kinnunen, Jason Gotay and More to be Released in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020

Broadway Records announced that Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will sing the title role of Frankie in the upcoming Cast Concept Album for FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL, featuring music and lyrics by teen writer Elise Marra.

HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING and A STRANGE LOOP Earn Awards from New York Drama Critics' Circle
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020

The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning best play of the 2019-20 season. The award for best musical went to Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop. The selections were made at the organization's 85th annual voting meeting on April 15.

Howard Bloom to Host PONDERING THE IMPONDERABLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020

On April 15th, 2020, the Bloomathon will air from 6 PM ET to 10 PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and randomplace.com to coincide with the publication of Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me, Howard Bloom's latest book, published by Rowman & Littlefield.

BroadwayWorld Editors On Their Favorite Shows Of The Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2020

Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down. We asked them for their favorite show they saw this season. Check out their replies below!

George Salazar To Host Weekly Talk-Show Telethon SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2020

Drama Desk-nominated actor George Salazar and producer Sam Pasternack will bring a?oeSundays on the Couch with Georgea?? to YouTube every Sunday at 5pm EST/2pm PST. a?oeSundays on the Coucha?? is a weekly, live talk-show that will raise money each week for a different organization hit by the pandemic.

VIDEO: Joe Iconis Fans Create 'Andy's Song' Tribute Video
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2020

The Twitter stans of composer Joe Iconis and his frequent collaborator and Be More Chill star, George Salazar, came together this week to create a tribute to the duo.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and George Salazar!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Mar 30, 2020

George Salazar is best known for originating the role of 'Michael Mell' in Be More Chill (coming to the Signature off-Broadway this summer) and for his Drama Desk-nominated performance in off-Broadway's The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. 

The Wallis Announces Free Live-Streamed Concert by Violinist Johnny Gandelsman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2020

Grammy Award-winning violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman presents his latest solo project, Bach's Complete Cello Suites on the violin, in a free Facebook Live event from his East Coast home on Thursday, March 31, 2020, 3:00 pm (PST).

Taylor Mac and More to Take Part in The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center's SEGAL TALKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the first weekly line-up of its new global series SEGAL TALKS.

Wake Up With BWW 3/24: HERCULES Will Return to the Stage, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2020

Today's top stories: Alan Menken revealed Hercules will return to the stage! Plus, read all about today's upcoming online events!

David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Will Be Adapted Into a Book
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2020

David Byrne's American Utopia, which is scheduled to return to Broadway in the fall, will be adapted in to a book, according to the Associated Press. Byrne will work with author and illustrator Maira Kalman, who also collaborated with him on the stage production.

Greenwich Theatre Launches GREENWICH CONNECTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2020

Last Monday, following government advice, Greenwich Theatre suspended all performances in both the main house and the studio. However, with most members of both the creative industry and the theatre's audience now based at home, the theatre has launched Greenwich Connects.

Toby Lightman, Elina Duni and More Are Heading to Joe's Pub This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020

The bright vibrancy of spring resonates at Joe's Pub. This week our stage features the sophisticated and unique urban pop sound of Toby Lightman; songwriter, composer, and creative director Sye Elaine Spense; the last performances of Ryan Raftery's IVANKA 2020 before he takes it on tour; Albanian singer and multi-instrumentalist Elina Duni; Pianist, composer, and Artistic Director for Cuba's Jazz Plaza Santiago Festival, Roberto Fonseca; and National Lampoon's satire of Coachella and modern music festival culture LEMMINGS: 21ST CENTURY.

MOULIN ROUGE!, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Denver Center for the Performing Arts' 2020/21 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020

Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Broadway & Cabaret announce the 2020/21 season subscription shows and added attractions. On the full subscription, joining the previously announced To Kill a Mockingbird, is: 1776; Ain't Too Proud a?' The Life and Times of The Temptations; The Other Josh Cohen, produced by DCPA Cabaret; Tootsie; the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Hadestown; Pretty Woman: The Musical; and the highly anticipated, Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Charlotte Martin, Maya Hawke and More Are Coming to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020

Spring is coming in like a lion at Joe's Pub. This week our stage features Lebanese-American, New York-based pianist Tarek Yamani and the Tarek Yamani Trio; Becca Blackwell's latest deeply personal and deeply absurd solo show; Vietnamese pop star-turned protest singer Mai Khoi; Ryan Raftery's new satire IVANKA 2020; acclaimed lyricist and performer Charlotte Martin; celebrated comedienne Catherine Cohen; an album release concert from Divahn; a celebration of International Women's Day and Women's Month with ¡JEFAS!: A Celebration Of Latina Songwriters & Women In Music; and the return of Yemen Blues' brand of Yemenite chants swirled with jazz and rock grooves.

THE INCIDENT ROOM to Make US Premiere Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) welcomes the US premiere of THE INCIDENT ROOM, written by Olivia Hirst and David Byrne and directed by Beth Flintoff and David Byrne. Produced by New Diorama Theatre and Greenwich Theatre for Brits Off Broadway, THE INCIDENT ROOM begins performances on Thursday, April 23 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 24. Press Opening is Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:00 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm, with an added performance on Sunday, April 26 at 7 pm. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Single tickets are $25 - $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). Tickets are available by calling the 59E59 Box Office at 646-892-7999 or by visiting www.59e59.org. The running time is 140 minutes, including intermission.

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