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Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

WP THEATER Announces 2022 Pipeline Festival Creative Teams & Black Theater Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

The WP Theater has announced the creative teams for the 2022 Pipeline Festival, the fourth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab residency for playwrights, directors, and producers, as well as the cast for the first project, They Came in The Night.

WP THEATER Announces The 2022 Pipeline Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

WP Theater has announced the 2022 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fourth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab residency for playwrights, directors, and producers.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; Sauk's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2021

Ringing in a hopeful 2022, Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, will kick off a full year of live performance and art. Through performances, screenings, and exhibitions, REDCAT will once again welcome in-person audiences—as well as online audiences around the world—from January through June 2022. 

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

New Riverside Outdoor Theatre, Shipwright, Opens on the Grounds of the Master Shipwright's House Near Deptford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

Shipwright is an atmospheric new venue located in the grounds of the historic Master Shipwright’s house near Deptford on the banks of the river Thames. This summer, audiences will have the opportunity to enter the grounds and watch a vibrant programme of arts in the garden of this unique house.

Rehearsals Kick Off For Live Season At Hope Summer Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2021

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre begins rehearsals today for their 2021 outdoor season! The company was established at Hope College in 1972 and is entering their 49th Season after canceling their 2020 season due to COVID-19 and gaining approval from Actors' Equity Association to present live performances this summer.

BWW Interview: Playwright Jen Silverman Spells Out Conjuring Up Her WITCH
by Gil Kaan - Aug 24, 2019

The west coast premiere of Jen Silverman's WITCH will launch the Geffen Playhouse's 2019/2020 season, having begun previews August 20, 2019. Originally commissioned by and premiering at Writers Theatre, WITCH centers on a charming outsider arriving to the quiet village of Edmonton bargaining for souls in exchange for the villagers' darkest wishes. I had the opportunity to delve into the sharp, clever mind of Jen Silverman on her creation of WITCH.

Creative Capital Expands Prestigious Award; Kicks Off 20th Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019

In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the renowned arts philanthropy Creative Capital is pleased to announce that it will be moving to an annual cycle of awards and retreats from its previous, more irregular cycle.

UCLA Arts Announces Spring 2019 Public Events Calendar
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2019

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture will present more than 150 public events this spring. Featured in exhibitions, lectures, screenings, and performances are emerging and established artists, designers, architects, dancers, writers, musicians, policymakers, and cultural critics whose diverse work and perspectives will enliven the campus - and Los Angeles - and will offer insight and context for our current cultural climate. Many of the events are free, thanks to the support of donors, and all are open to the public.

Soho Rep. Announces Writer/Director Lab Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2018

The 2017-2019 Lab Culminates with Free Presentations from Collaborative Partners Shayok Misha Chowdhury & Virginia Grise, Ann Marie Dorr & Paul Ketchum, Jen Goma & Kristine Haruna Lee, Raja Feather Kelly & Daaimah Mubashshir, and Julia Mounsey & Peter Mills Weiss

Tiny Errors At The End Of The Millennium Closes Syndicated Festival Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2018

The Syndicate's world premiere of Tiny Errors at the End of the Millennium closes out the Syndicated festival at IRT Theater in New York City on September 16, 2018. The piece, created by The Syndicate with lead writer Alanna Coby, is directed by Mikhaela Mahony.

Photo Flash: First Look At BLUETS Produced By The Syndicate
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018

The Syndicate's kicked off its Syndicated festival with Bluets, a solo show based on the book of the same name. The company shares photos from the show's premiere. Performances began August 25th and continue through August 29th at the IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street).

The Syndicate Presents SYNDICATED, A Festival Of New Work
by Julie Musbach - Jun 19, 2018

The Syndicate (Megan Paradis Hanley and Ellenor Riley-Condit, Co-Artistic Directors) is proud to announce Syndicated, a festival running August 25th through September 16th at the IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street). Over the three weeks of Syndicated, members of The Syndicate and guest artists will perform two new plays: Bluets, a solo show based on Maggie Nelson's book by the same name, and Tiny Errors at the End of the Millennium, a new, full-length play for six actors. The company will also produce First Read, a new play development and reading series that centers queer, trans, and non-binary voices.

VIDEO: OF MONTREAL Premieres Video For Song PLATEAU PHASE/NO CAREERISM NO CORRUPTION
by Macon Prickett - Feb 15, 2018

Today, of Montreal have released the video for their song “Plateau Phase/No Careerism No Corruption.” The track appears on their forthcoming album White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood out March 9, 2018 via Polyvinyl Record Co. Watch and share “Plateau Phase/No Careerism No Corruption” here and pre-order the album here.

The Wallis and The Library Foundation Of Los Angeles Present Laurie Anderson in West Coast Premiere of ALL THE THINGS I LOST IN THE FLOOD
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018

Great books haunt Laurie Anderson's bold experimental performances. From Moby Dick to The Tibetan Book of the Dead works of literature are embedded in many of her films, stories and songs. In celebration of her new book, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) and The Library Foundation of Los Angeles' ALOUD series present the West Coast Premiere of Laurie Anderson in All the Things I Lost in the Flood on Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm. Through intimate storytelling and bold digital language, this original one-woman piece gives a tour of the creative process noting both successes and failures behind Anderson's many operas, projects and installations, and invites audiences to witness how a book comes to life as a performance.

Beyond Baroque to Mark 50th Anniversary in 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2016

Beyond Baroque, one of the nation's leading independent Literary Arts Centers, is planning a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2018. Guided by the nonprofit's Executive Director, Richard Modiano, and council of prominent artist-curators, a program of activities commencing January 1, 2018, will take place at Beyond Baroque's Venice location and in venues throughout Los Angeles.

Wesleyan Announces Lin-Manuel Miranda on Committee for $200K Hamilton Prize Scholarship
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2016

Wesleyan University has announced the distinguished members of its inaugural Hamilton Prize Selection Committee. The all-star committee, made up of Wesleyan alumni, will choose the first-ever recipient of the university's newly established Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity-a four-year full-tuition scholarship that will be awarded to the incoming Wesleyan student of the Class of 2021 whose creative written work is judged to best reflect the originality, artistry and dynamism embodied in Hamilton: An American Musical.

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