John Weidman News

Review: ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center

by Paul Batterson — November 14, 2022

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Columbus Performing Arts Center? Stephen Sondheim issued a not-so-subtle warning to critics attending his musical ASSASSINS.

Photos: First Look at Imagine Productions' ASSASSINS

by Jerri Shafer — November 11, 2022

Assassins lay bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical 'revusical' that explores the dark side of the American experience.

Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2022 Gala

by Stephi Wild — October 26, 2022

Classic Stage Company's 2022 Annual Gala honored recently-departed Artistic Director John Doyle.

Listen: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Discusses His Early Work & More on THE DRAMATISTS GUILD PRESENTS: TALKBACK

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 24, 2022

The Dramatists Guild of America is presenting season four of The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK.

Judy Kuhn, Ann Harada, Corey Stoll & More to Take Part in Classic Stage Company 2022 Gala Honoring John Doyle

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2022

Classic Stage Company's 2022 Annual Gala will honor recently-departed Artistic Director John Doyle.

Now Hiring: Production Manager, Head Audio, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds

by — September 22, 2022

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/22/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Wildsong Productions Opens ASSASSINS This Weekend

by Blair Ingenthron — September 18, 2022

A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America's four succes

Photos: Jeanine Tesori and John Weidman Discuss the Legacy of Stephen Sondheim

by Jennifer Broski — September 16, 2022

Just yesterday was An Evening with John Weidman, for which Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo) interviewed the writer, librettist, and advocate, discussing his body of work, including Assassins, Pacific Overtures, and Road Show, as well as his upcoming projects.

Suzan-Lori Parks, Leland Fowler, Lauren Molina & More to Star in PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR World Premiere at The Public

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2022

The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR, written by and featuring Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Bessie Award winner Niegel Smith.

Jason Robert Brown, Jeanine Tesori, Tom Kitt & More to Lead Dramatists Guild Talks in Celebration of Sondheim

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 8, 2022

This fall, in collaboration with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, the Dramatists Guild will present two special programs that celebrate the legacy of acclaimed songwriter (and past Guild Council president) Stephen Sondheim, including his advocacy work on behalf of his fellow

James Monroe Iglehart, Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale & Jessie Mueller Will Lead GUYS AND DOLLS at the Kennedy Center

by Team BWW — August 2, 2022

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Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2022 Dramatists Guild Awards

by Jennifer Broski — July 26, 2022

Review: Bucket List Productions' 'Eerily Prescient' ASSASSINS: THE MUSICAL Opens at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater

by Jeffrey Ellis — July 9, 2022

In theater, as in life, it’s all in the timing: Bucket List Productions’ Assassins: The Musical opened its Nashville run at Darkhorse Theater on Friday, July 8, the same day that former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe died by an assassin’s gun.

Majestic Presents BIG THE MUSICAL Next Month

by Stephi Wild — June 30, 2022

The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable theatrical experience.

ANYTHING GOES se proyectará en 22 salas de Cine Yelmo en toda España a través de +Que Cine

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — June 14, 2022

El próximo 30 de junio tendremos la oportunidad de disfrutar en cine de esta producción del musical de Cole Porter con Sutton Foster como protagonista.

The Next Chapter Actors to Present FALSETTOS at The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 2, 2022

 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced The Next Chapter Actors presents: Falsettos, June 23-25, 2022.

La producción de Londres de ANYTHING GOES con Sutton Foster se proyectará en Barcelona

by Elena Díaz-Guerra — May 31, 2022

El musical podrá verse en el Arenas de Barcelona Multicines el 30 de junio.

Arlington's Signature Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Three Sondheim Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 24, 2022

Signature Theatre has announced its 33rd season today, which highlights the organization’s long-time relationship with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards

by Team BWW — May 20, 2022

Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards.

Wake Up With BWW 5/11: Stephanie J. Block in SUNSET BOULEVARD, and More!

by — May 11, 2022

Today's top stories include Stephanie J.