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Enter to Win Two Tickets to BETWEEN THE LINES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2022


Enter to win the perfect night out for a mother/daughter duo including two tickets to Between te Lines, a meal for two at Blank Slate, and a $100 gift card to Starbright Floral Design! To Enter: follow @btlmusical, @starbrightnyc, and @blankslatenyc and tag a mom in your life (or whoever you want to bring!).

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals wit the Cast of BETWEEN THE LINES
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2022


The company of Between the Lines is getting ready to bring a beloved story to the stage! Rehearsals are now underway for the new musical, which is based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Betwen the Lines begins performances on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and officially opens Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater.

Photos: BETWEEN THE LINES Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - May 26, 2022


Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, Between the Lines begins performances Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and officially opens Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street) for a strictly limited engagement.

Julia Murney, Arielle Jacobs and More Join New Musical BETWEEN THE LINES; Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022


Complete casting has been announced for the new Off Broadway musical Between the Lines.

EPIC Players Presents EPIC HEROES At Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022


Celebrating five years of success providing opportunities for performers with developmental disabilities to represent themselves on stage and screen, EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.

BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


Producer Daryl Roth has announced a special series of “Meet The Author Nights” at BETWEEN THE LINES, which will feature talkbacks with NY Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, who wrote the novel the musical is based on alongside her daughter Samantha Van Leer.

Derek Klena, DeAnne Stewart & More to Join EPIC HEROES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022


EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.

Photos/Video: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022


The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning musical that forever changed American theater running now through March 27, 2022.

Julia Murney, Vicki Lewis, Arielle Jacobs, Jake David Smith & More to Star in BETWEEN THE LINES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will star Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked), Jake David Smith (Frozen), Vicki Lewis (Anastasia, Damn Yankees), Will Burton (Kiss Me, Kate; Hello, Dolly!), Jerusha Cavazos (The Prom), Pierre Marais (Aladdin), John Rapson (Les Misérables) and Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party).

Marriott Theatre Kicks Off The New Year With WEST SIDE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022


Experience the passion and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. Directing the production is Victor Malana Maog, critically-acclaimed and award-winning veteran of the stage with over 25 years of theatre experience. Musical direction is by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson with choreography by Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez.  

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Ogunquit Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: GREASE at Music Theatre Wichita At The Capitol Federal Amphitheater In Andover, KS
by Paula Makar - Sep 22, 2021


Oh, those summer nights! What a treat to sit under the stars on a cool evening and watch Grease! I felt like I was at a drive-in. The folks behind me were singing along to every song, and I was tempted to as well! It was such a feel-good production.

VIDEO: Check Out Footage From Ogunquit Playhouse's Production of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2021


With direction by Richard J. Hinds (Ogunquit Playhouse’s Mamma Mia!) and choreography by Brandon Kelly (Remix at Carowinds), your cares are guaranteed to melt away like sunsets over the beach.

BWW Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Jul 21, 2021


The Ogunquit Playhouse rolls out the second show of its 2021 season with a performance of Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville, a jukebox musical with music and lyrics by (no surprise) Jimmy Buffet and book by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley.

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of Ogunquit Playhouse's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Regional Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021


Escape to Margaritaville follows Tully, JD, Brick, Jamal, and Marley as they welcome a revolving door of vacationers to the Margaritaville hotel, blissfully unaware that the impending arrival of Rachel and Tammy will turn their world upside down.

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Casting for ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Regional Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021


Kick off your flip flops as Ogunquit Playhouse transforms into a Caribbean oasis where love and laughter are the keys to growing older without having to grow up. Escape to Margaritaville will feature Cailen Fu (Broadway’s Mean Girls) as Rachel, Jake David Smith (Broadway’s Frozen) as Tully, Megan Kane (Emojiland) as Tammy, and more.

Arielle Jacobs, Kevin Massey, Judy McLane and More Set For New York Theatre Barn's August Virtual Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming August installments of the series include excerpts from the new musicals Between The Lines, Sean's Story: Part One | The Awakening, Tyrants, Songs For Slutty Girls and more.

New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From New Musicals BETWEEN THE LINES and MY LITTLE BARBIZON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2020


New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Between the Lines and My Little Barbizon. The 45-minute presentation will also feature a conversation with the creators of the new musicals.

BWW Interview: Jeff Calhoun Reflects on How His Epic Covenant House Gala Became An Emmy Contender
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2020


On May 18, Tony-nominated director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun pulled off a truly remarkable night of entertainment, turning Covenant House's annual in-person gala into a fully produced digital streaming concert. Not only did the event bring together more than fifty powerhouse stars, but it raised crucial funds to provide care and support to homeless and trafficked young people in 31 cities across six countries.

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