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THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021

It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.

Review Roundup: IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation; What Did the Critics Think?
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2021

The cast of 'In The Heights' features Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Olga Meridez, and Jimmy Smits.

STAGE TUBE: Nuevo trailer de la adaptación cinematográfica de Lin Manuel Miranda de TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Ainhoa Hornero - Jun 10, 2021

El elenco está formado por Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, MJ Rodriguez, Judith Light y Bradley Whitford, entre otros

Wake Up With BWW 6/9: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon Perform Salute to Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Today's top stories: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon perform a special tribute to Broadway, Taraji P. Henson cast as Miss Hannigan in NBC's Annie Live!, and more!

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Announces Virtual Pride Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021

The celebration features works by LGBTQ+ composers, an interview with Laura Kaminsky about her chamber opera As One, a performance of Rent’s “I’ll Cover You” in collaboration with Paper Mill Playhouse and a free Zoom event presented in partnership with SAGE, a national advocacy and services organization for LGBT elders.

The Public Theater Of San Antonio Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2021

The Public Theater of San Antonio has announced the productions it will be producing in their upcoming 2021-2022 Season! Ticket prices can be found online now, and season tickets will go on sale in late summer of 2021.

Exclusive: George Salazar Sings 'She Used to Be Mine' With Seth Rudetsky; Re-Airs Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2021

George Salazar's concert, as part of the Seth Concert Series, premiered today at 3pm and re-airs  tonight at 8pm. Check out a clip from the concert, featuring George singing 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress! 

VIDEO: George Salazar Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 30, 2021

Watch as he chats with Broadway favorite George Salazar, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, May 30 (3pm and 8pm).

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 29-30- with George Salazar, Sara Bareilles, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 29-30, 2021.

Jesse L. Martin Will Lead Indie Film RE: UNITING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 28, 2021

Bronwen Smith, Roger Cross, Carmen Moore, and David Lewis round out the rest of the cast currently announced. 

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Spotlight Series Presents Zoe Sarnak June 1
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021

THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a bi-monthly live streamed concert series created by A LITTLE NEW MUSIC will  “spotlight” the dynamic music of composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak, on June 1st. 

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosts Residencies For 23 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Residencies for 23 Writers of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.  Writers include Tony-nominee Beth Malone, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls; Jonathan Larson winners Avi Amon, Sara Cooper, Ty Defoe, and Anna Jacobs and more.

Memorial Day JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Presents Songs From Tony Award Winning Musicals Part 3
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2021

It's Tony season every day for Jamie deRoy but for her viewers the Tony's will be topic on Monday, May 31st

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Presents MICHAEL R. JACKSON: JUST SITTIN' HERE LOOKIN'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “Michael R. Jackson: Just Sittin’ Here Lookin’” with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael R. Jackson, Friday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., live on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.

Portland Center Stage Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2021

Portland Center Stage has announced its return to the stage, with a 2021-2022 season designed to lift and nourish spirits with energetic, imaginative worlds on stage. The seven-show lineup will kick off in October with the stunningly creative Frida … A Self Portrait on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.

BWW PREVIEW: TICK, TICK...BOOM at Desert Stages Theatre
by Timothy Shawver - May 8, 2021

Scottsdale's Desert Stages Theatre presents TICK, TICK...BOOM in a limited engagement through May 16th.

BWW Interview: Joshua Henry Talks New Original Music, 'Tomorrow,' and Broadway's Return
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 7, 2021

BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of catching up with Joshua via email to talk about his new music and the upcoming Broadway return.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 3- with Lily Rabe, Charlayne Woodard, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2021

Today (May 3) in live streaming: Charlayne Woodard is Live at the Lortel, Lily Rabe is exploring Shakespeare, and more!

MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET Starring Sam Bolen, Christian Douglas & Bobby Smith Now Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2021

Signature Theatre has released Midnight at The Never Get, the third production in the Signature Features 2021 Season. With book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson grant winner Mark Sonnenblick, Midnight at The Never Get features the performance of a lifetime from a 1960s underground gay nightclub in Greenwich Village. 

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