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Bid Now on 2 Tickets to KING LEAR on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2019

Bid to win the chance to enjoy 2 tickets to Broadway's King Lear starring Academy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress Glenda Jackson.

MOULIN ROUGE, JAGGED LITTLE PILL & More Earn Nominations for 23rd Annual IRNE Awards

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2019

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 23rd Annual IRNE Awards, which honor the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies.

Modern Farce BAREFOOT Extends Through March 2

by Julie Musbach — February 11, 2019

After fantastic audience and critical response, BAREFOOT, a daring new sexual escapade by Kate T.

Up on the Marquee: KING LEAR, Starring Glenda Jackson

by Walter McBride — February 11, 2019

This season's new Broadway production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, starring two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson in the title role, will also star Tony Award winner Jayne Houdyshell, three-time Obie Award winner Elizabeth Marvel,

Bid Now on 2 Producer House Seats to Broadway's KING LEAR, Plus a Backstage Tour

by Stephi Wild — February 4, 2019

Bid to win the chance to enjoy 2 producer House seats and a backstage tour to Broadway's King Lear with Tony Winner Jayne Houdyshell!

Shakespeare & Company Announces 2019 Summer Season; THE WAVERLY GALLERY, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and More

by Julie Musbach — January 29, 2019

Shakespeare & Company is thrilled to announce its 2019 summer season, May 23 - October 13, 2019.

A.C.T. Celebrates 25th Anniversary of WORDS ON PLAYS

by Julie Musbach — January 24, 2019

American Conservatory Theater (A.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Nehassaiu deGannes

by Elliot Lanes — December 28, 2018

Given the current political climate in this country you have to ask if there is any such thing as a truly honest politician.

BWW Review: MAN IN THE RING Goes The Distance

by Nancy Grossman — December 1, 2018

MAN IN THE RING deserves better than to be described with boxing cliches, but the Huntington Theatre Company production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Cristofer's play is a knockout.

Brief 9/13: Songs of Hope Honors Stephen Schwartz, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the 14th annual Songs of Hope event will honor Stephen Schwartz tonight, and more!

Jayne Houdyshell, Ruth Wilson, John Douglas Thompson, and More Join Glenda Jackson in KING LEAR

by Alan Henry — September 12, 2018

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of King Lear, starring Glenda Jackson!

CAROUSEL to Close on Broadway September 16th

by Robert Diamond — August 7, 2018

The acclaimed revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Carousel, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien and choreographed by 2018 Tony Award winner Justin Peck, announced today that the show will play its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45

TFANA-Commissioned TAMBURLAINE Will Open RSC's Swan Season

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2018

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) is pleased to announce that Gregory Doran, artistic director, Royal Shakespeare Company, has invited Michael Boyd to stage his edit of Tamburlaine, Boyd's version of Christopher Marlowe's two-part epic, Tamburlaine the

Shakespeare & Company Holds 2018 Season Gala

by Stephi Wild — July 5, 2018

Honoring Trustee Michael A.

Revival Cast Recording of CAROUSEL is Busting Out on Streaming Services Today!

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2018

The new cast recording for the Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel is available now on all digital and streaming platforms.

CAROUSEL Cast Album Available Digitally Today

by Julie Musbach — June 8, 2018

The new cast recording for the critically acclaimed revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, nominated for 11 Tony Awards®, is available digitally today, Friday, June 8.

Shakespeare & Company Announces Their Annual Gala

by Julie Musbach — June 5, 2018

Shakespeare & Company celebrates its 41st Season, Saturday, June 30th with its annual Gala.

PLAYING ON AIR Announces Celebrity Judges For Inaugural James Stevenson Prize

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2018

Playing On Air announced today the names of the three celebrity guests joining sponsor Josie Merck on the jury for their inaugural James Stevenson Prize, which will award three monetary prizes for new short comedic plays that honor and perpetuate the spirit and wit of Mr.

Photo Flash: Take Wing And Soar Productions Celebrates 15th Anniversary Gala Celebration

by Julie Musbach — May 9, 2018

On Saturday, May 5th 2018, Take Wing And Soar Productions (TWASInc), an award winning, Harlem-based, professional Theater Arts Corporation held its Fifteenth Anniversary Gala Celebration, the TAKE WING AND SOAR SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS, at Columbia University's Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Au

CAROUSEL Announces Matinee Benefitting Actors Fund

by Julie Musbach — April 24, 2018

Carousel and The Actors Fund announced today that the new hit revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical will host a special Mondaymatinee performace on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th St.