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BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 20, 2023

In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition. Applicants were required to submit their entry online, using any instruments and method of composing that suited them.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES " THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES, THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL to be Presented by Hell in a Handbag
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring FRANKENSTREISAND World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2022-23 season. The 21st season kicks off with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND, conceived and written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Will Conclude Season with A FINE FEATHERED MURDER: A MISS MARBLED MYSTERY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere of A Fine Feathered Murder: A Miss Marbled Mystery, by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Cheryl Snodgrass.

Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' THE DRAG SEED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.

Hell In A Handbag Presents THE DRAG SEED At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.

Hell in a Handbag Celebrates Halloween With AIRPORT 1970SOMETHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Hell in a Handbag Productions once again takes on the classic 1970s disaster film genre with a totally ridiculous twist! Airport 1970SOMETHING is a parody that celebrates the popular '70s Airport disaster film series, edited and dubbed over with new dialogue by Handbag ensemble members and some of Chicago's favorite performers.

Jodie Whittaker, Hugh Grant Among BAFTA's 2018 New Members - See Full List
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2018

BAFTA has revealed the intake of new members for 2018.

2019 Adelaide Festival Program Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

The 2019 Adelaide Festival program to be launched on 30 October 2018 at the Adelaide Town Hall and on 31 October at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, demonstrates conclusively that the Adelaide Festival, Australia's pre-eminent arts festival, remains the dominant creative powerhouse of Southern-hemisphere celebrations.

Out Front Theatre Kicks Off Season With THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2018

Out Front Theatre Company is proud to open its third season with the Southeastern premiere of The View UpStairs. With book, music and lyrics by Max Vernon, The View UpStairs tells the story of Wes, a young fashion designer from 2018, who buys an abandoned building in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Upon entering the space, he finds himself transported to the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant '70s gay bar. As this forgotten community comes to life, Wes embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-exploration that spans two generations of queer history. Running October 25-Novemer 10, The View UpStairs asks what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide all of us through an uncertain future.

The XX To Play D.C. Before Headlining L.A.'s FYF and New York's PANORAMA This Summer
by Macon Prickett - Apr 30, 2018

The xx are set to play a pair of intimate shows at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club this summer on July 26and 27, between their headlining sets at FYF in Los Angeles and Panorama in New York. The dates are the band's first in the U.S. since their wildly successful I See You tour last fall.

Photo Flash: 1st Stage Presents Award-Winning Musical FLY BY NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2018

 It's 1965 in New York City and the lights are about to go out. But not before a melancholy sandwich maker becomes enchanted with two sisters in this bittersweet romantic tale about finding hope in a world best by darkness. This truly original rock-fable, nominated for 4 Drama Desk Awards, will sweep audiences off their feet and enchant them in an evening under the stars filled with romance, mystery and enchantment… but not a lot of light.

Photo Flash: Bedlam's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Celebrates Opening Night at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017

American Repertory Theater's production of Bedlam's Sense & Sensibility just celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Bedlam's SENSE & SENSIBILITY at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017

Bedlam's Sense & Sensibility plays now through January 14, 2018 at American Repertory Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The xx Debut Short Film WE SEE YOU - BERLIN
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2017

In November 2016 just over a year ago to the day The xx's Romy Madly Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith announced their return with a brand new single 'On Hold' and news of a third full length album, I See You.

VIDEO: See The Cast of AN ACT OF GOD at Signature Theatre In Action!
by Alan Henry - Oct 17, 2017

AN ACT OF GOD runs at Signature Theatre through November 26! Watch the video of the cast in action!

Review Roundup: AN ACT OF GOD at Signature Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 16, 2017

AN ACT OF GOD plays at Signature Theatre through November 26, and the critics are weighing in!

BWW Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Signature Theatre
by Jenny Minich - Oct 15, 2017

An Act of God is an irreverent black comedy that manages to retain mass appeal.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At AN ACT OF GOD at Signature Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 4, 2017

BroadwayWorld has a first look at AN ACT OF GOD at Signature Theatre. See the production photos below!

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