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BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

John Doyle with John Weidman & More From ASSASSINS to Join CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021


Classic Stage Company will present a new live installment of its popular series Classic Conversations in connection with its recently extended, wildly sold-out production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by CSC’s Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle.

Photos: First Look at ASSASSINS at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021


Classic Stage Company presents John Doyle's highly anticipated staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins through January 8, 2022. Get a first look at the all-star cast in action here!

Review Roundup: ASSASSINS Opens Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021


Classic Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins, directed by CSC's Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle, officially opened on November 14. Read the reviews!

CSC's ASSASSINS Announces Three-Week Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021


Classic Stage Company today announced that it has added three weeks of performances to its highly anticipated production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by CSC’s Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle.

Classic Stage Company's ASSASSINS Begins Performances Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2021


Classic Stage Company presents John Doyle's highly anticipated staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins November 2, 2021, through January 8, 2022. The production officially opens on November 14.

Wake Up With BWW 10/21: FLYING OVER SUNSET Clips, Ari'el Stachel Departs THE VISITOR, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021


Today's top stories: Get a first look at Flying Over Sunset in a montage of clips, and more!

Photos: I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD Premieres At The Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021


Anthony Misiano, in association with The Aviary and the wild project, presents the World Premiere of I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Directed by Jacob Titus (Spaceman by Leegrid Stevens), this one man comedy about one kid's tragedy runs through September 26th at the wild project.

Classic Stage Company's ASSASSINS to Begin Performances in November
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021


Classic Stage Company has announced that John Doyle’s staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins will run November 2, 2021, through January 8, 2022, and will officially open on November 14. A year and a half after its planned debut, CSC is proud to present its much-anticipated production of Assassins. 

I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Begins September 17 at the Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021


In I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD., Anthony Misiano serves up a series of painfully funny, progressively more shocking true stories about his turbulent childhood and the modern broken home. A Dickensian journey as raw as it is intangibly universal, Misiano's fearless, high-energy storytelling takes us down an engrossing autobiographical road that makes us laugh at our darkest moments, and question what exactly we define as family. A bold, unapologetic comedy set in a simpler, more aggressive time known commonly as: The 90's.

Shaw Festival Pulls ASSASSINS Concert Due to Racial Slur
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021


The theatre goes on to say that they hope to stage the production in the future, stating 'We hope to have a chance to get it right once we can start again.'

Dave Cope and The Sass Set to Release 'Pied Piper'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 27, 2021


A return to the folk and singer-songwriter style of his earliest output, Pied Piper is the ethereal bridge from the band’s eponymous debut to their third AM Gold, pop-rock album due out later this year.

CSC Announces Return to In-Person Performances With ASSASSINS & More; John Doyle to Step Down in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021


Classic Stage Company today announced that Tony Award-winning Artistic Director John Doyle will depart the organization next summer and revealed the programming for his final year. The forthcoming productions will offer a vivid, wide-ranging representation of the multitudes classic theater can contain.

Shaw Festival to Present OUTDOORS @ THE SHAW - A Fresh Air Summer Fête
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021


Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival have announced Outdoors @ The Shaw, a series of concerts and events scheduled to take place from July 10 to October 9, 2021 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Jan Ewing's IVAN VI to be Presented Virtually
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021


Historical dramas are in-fashion on stage and on Netflix these days. Playwright/author Jan Ewing offers his own entry: the story of IVAN VI: The Baby Tsar of Russia.

Ford's Theatre April Virtual Programs Commemorate Lincoln Assassination
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021


Ford's Theatre commemorates the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming.

Ford's Theatre April Virtual Programs to Commemorate Lincoln Assassination
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2021


Ford’s Theatre will commemorate the 156th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and death on April 14 and 15, and throughout the month of April with digital programming.

BWW Exclusive: THE 91 GREATEST STEPHEN SONDHEIM SONGS - In Honor of Mr. Sondheim's Birthday
by Peter Nason - Mar 18, 2021


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 91 greatest Sondheim songs from stage, screen and beyond. See if your favorites made the cut! What's at #1?

Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!

VIDEO: Watch Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, and ASSASSINS Original Cast Reunite- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2021


The free online event will take place tonight, Monday, March 8 (8pm EST), as part of the 'Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy' series. Check back right here at BroadwayWorld to watch live!

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