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Upcoming FLASH/SUPERGIRL Crossover Revealed to be a Musical Themed Adventure
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2017


The CW has announced the plot for its upcoming THE FLASH/SUPERGIRL crossover episodes, and GoC is reporting that it is going to be quite the musical extravaganza.

The CW Reveals Details for SUPERGIRL/FLASH Musical Episode ft. Pasek/Paul Original Song
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2017


Today, The CW has officially released the episode description for the SUPERGIRL and THE FLASH musical crossover episode which will feature Broadway's Jeremy Jordan, Jesse L. Martin and Darren Criss in a guest starring role.

Can Oscar Winners Pasek & Paul Become Fastest/Youngest-Winning EGOTs?
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2017


While last night's win only marks one fourth of the necessary requirements to achieve EGOT status, the dynamic duo are currently behind three projects which could make them the fastest and youngest talents in entertainment history to reach the coveted title.

BWW Blog: Alyssa Sileo - The 14 Best Theatre Love Songs
by Guest Blogger: Alyssa Sileo - Feb 14, 2017


Happy Valentine's Day, Drama Kids! I can't wait to spend the whole day with my true love, the Fiddler revival soundtrack.

SEASONS OF LOVE Concert Featuring Cast from HAMILTON, MISS SAIGON, A BRONX TALE, and More Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2017


Tonight, Lexi Lawson, currently playing 'Eliza Schuyler' in Broadway's Hamilton, will join starry alumni of the Broadway, National Tour, and Off-Broadway companies of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT. The special Valentine's Day tribute to the hit musical will take place on February 12 at The Cutting Room. The show will include songs from the musical, as well as special, unheard stories from former cast members, includingRichard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale, Legally Blonde), Antoine L. Smith (Miss Saigon), Corey Mach (Godspell, Hands on a Hardbody), and Christina Sajous (American Idiot, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark).

Dana Ivey Directs Rare Sci-Fi Comedy For One-Night Only Reading
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will continue its 2016-2017 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Karel Capek's influential science fiction comedy R.U.R. on Monday, February 13th at 7 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 10 W. 64th Street, New York, NY.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Attack on Gorilla City' Episode of THE FLASH
by - Feb 8, 2017


On the next episode of THE FLASH on The CW titled  "Attack on Gorilla City", when Jesse Quick (guest star Violett Beane) informs the team that her father (Tom Cavanagh) has been abducted

Ben Platt, Kelli O'Hara, Renee Elise Goldsberry & More Set For MCC's MISCAST
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2017


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) just announced the all-star lineup of performers set for their annual Miscast gala, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of MCC Theater. 

HAMILTON's Lexi Lawson Joins SEASONS OF LOVE Concert
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017


Lexi Lawson, currently playing 'Eliza Schuyler' in Broadway's Hamilton, will join starry alumni of the Broadway, National Tour, and Off-Broadway companies of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Untouchable' Episode of THE FLASH on The CW
by - Feb 1, 2017


On the next episode of TH FLASH on The CW titled "Untouchable", Barry and the team at S.T.A.R. Labs work together to bring down Clive Yorkin, a criminal meta-human who is methodically killing people by causing them to decompose at an accelerated rate.

The Acting Company's X/JULIUS CAESAR Tour Launches Tonight in Arizona
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017


The Acting Company presents its 44th consecutive season and national tour featuring two gripping dramas in repertory: the world premiere of, X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

GLEE Stars Unite! Darren Criss to Guest on FLASH/SUPERGIRL Musical Episode!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2017


Darren Criss will reunite with his former GLEE co-stars Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist in the highly anticipated two-part FLASH/SUPERGIRL musical crossover episode

Jimonn Cole, Gabriel Lawrence and More Tapped for The Acting Company's X/JULIUS CAESAR Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2017


The Acting Company announces casting for its 44th consecutive season and national tour featuring two gripping dramas in repertory: the world premiere of, X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Stars Of HAMILTON, MISS SAIGON, And A BRONX TALE Will Honor RENT In Valentine's Day Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017


On February 12th, Broadway, National Tour, and Off-Broadway alumni of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT will present Seasons of Love, a special Valentine's Day tribute to the hit musical at The Cutting Room.

BWW Review: 17 Years Later RENT Revivals in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 16, 2017


Universal, translated into more than 22 languages and presented in more than 100 cities, RENT gets a new Brazilian production with presentations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. How do you count one year of your life? The winner of the 4 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Song, Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor), RENT tells a year in the lives of eight young people who have to face the adventures and misadventures of their loves, friendships, conflicts, financial problems, sexuality and the struggle with human finitude. More than a musical, RENT is a chain of love!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Midseason Premieres of SUPERGIRL, ARROW & THE FLASH on The CW
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016


Below, The CW shares sneak peeks of the midseason premieres of ARROW, THE FLASH and SUPERGIRL.  

Maria Aitken to Direct Francesca Faridany and James Waterston in DESIGN FOR LIVING at The Acting Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


The Acting Company will launch its 2016-2017 John McDonald Salon Series with a reading of Noel Coward's wonderfully wicked British comedy Design for Living on Monday, December 12th at 7 PM at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at the Culture Project, 45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Killer Frost' Episode of THE FLASH on The CW
by - Nov 16, 2016


On the next episode of THE FLASH on The CW titled "Killer Frost", Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) uses her powers to save Barry (Grant Gustin) but as her mother predicted, the effort unleashes her inner Killer Frost.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Shade' Episode of THE FLASH on The CW
by - Nov 2, 2016


When Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) starts having dreams about being Kid Flash, Barry (Grant Gustin) realizes he has to tell Wally, Iris (Candice Patton) and Joe (Jesse L. Martin) about what happened to Wally in Flashpoint in order to keep him safe.

The Acting Company's 44th National Tour Pairs Shakespeare & Malcolm X
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 27, 2016


The Acting Company announces its 2016-17 season and 44th national tour featuring two new gripping dramas in repertory -- the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's X and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Both will be staged in an exciting artistic and educational collaboration with nearly 30 universities, colleges and community partners. The Company also has announced a five month, monthly Monday night Salon Reading Series in New York City.

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