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USITT Selects 11 Rising Theatre Artists For 2018 Young Designers, Managers & Technicians Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2018

Eleven young technical theatre artists will receive Young Designers, Managers & Technicians (YDMT) Awards at USITT's 58th Annual Conference & Stage Expo, March 15, 2018, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Mysteries in Pocketbook
by Robert Diamond - Nov 7, 2017

Photo Coverage: Lucie Arnaz Headlines New York Pops' Fall Cabaret Fundraiser at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 26, 2017

On September 25, 2017, The New York Pops returned to Feinstein's/54 Below for a cabaret performance starring the Emmy Award-winning TV and Broadway sensation Lucie Arnaz.

¡Esso! Afrojam Funkbeat Announce New Album & Tour, 'Juntos' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

Juntos means together in Spanish, and the vibrant energy of Chicago based ESSO Afrojam Funkbeats' unique sound is sure to do exactly that - bring people together. Named the “Best New Band” in 2016 by the revered Chicago Reader's annual poll, this musical movement's momentum has only just begun.

¡Esso! Afrojam Funkbeat Announce New Album & Tour, 'Juntos' Out 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 3, 2017

Juntos means together in Spanish, and the vibrant energy of Chicago based ESSO Afrojam Funkbeats' unique sound is sure to do exactly that - bring people together. Named the “Best New Band” in 2016 by the revered Chicago Reader's annual poll, this musical movement's momentum has only just begun.

2017 Spotlight Award Nominees Announced
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 3, 2017

As Tony Award nominations were being revealed on Tuesday to honor productions and performances during the 2016-17 season, organizers of The 2017 Spotlight Awards - honoring the best in high school musical theater throughout Middle Tennessee -  were tallying scores and assembling all the names of nominees for the awards presentation to be held Saturday, May 13, at Andrew Johnson Hall at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Photo Flash: Berkeley Playhouse presents URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2017

Don't let the title fool you, in the hysterically clean Urinetown, The Musical, Les Miz, Fiddler on the Roof, and even West Side Story gets spoofed in this Tony Award winning, socially aware comedy that takes on corporate greed and environmental responsibility while spoofing some of Broadway's biggest hits.

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Out of This World Fun
by Peter Nason - Aug 15, 2016

Gilbert and Sullivan meets 80's synth-pop and 'Star Wars' in this brilliant adaptation by Eric Davis and Michael Raabe.

Photo Flash: New Parody Posters for freeFall's PIRATES OF PENZANCE (in Space!)
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2016

freeFall once again brings Gilbert and Sullivan to Tampa Bay audiences with a hilarious new adaptation of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opening August 6 and running through September 4. Penzance: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Pirate ship Tarantula. BroadwayWorld has a look at two parody posters for the show below!

Photo Flash: New Parody Posters for freeFall's PIRATES OF PENZANCE (in Space!)
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016

freeFall once again brings Gilbert and Sullivan to Tampa Bay audiences with a hilarious new adaptation of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE opening August 6 and running through September 4. Penzance: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Pirate ship Tarantula. BroadwayWorld has a look at two parody posters for the show below!

freeFall Theatre Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (in space)!
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 20, 2016

 freeFall once again brings Gilbert and Sullivan to Tampa Bay audiences with a hilarious new adaptation of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE openingAugust 6 and running through September 4.

The CW Announces 2016-17 Fall Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2016

The CW Network presented its 2016-17 schedule to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York City today, kicked off by the rock band Fitz and the Tantrums performing their hit singles “Handclap” and “The Walker.”

2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards Update - Sarah Charles Lewis Winning!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards Update - Riley Smith in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards Update - Jordan Bollwerk, Jeremy Proulx Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards Update 11/27 - Brandon Smith, Chase McElroy in the Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

BWW Reviews: DOG SEES GOD at Equinox Theatre
by Chris Arneson - Nov 25, 2015

The holidays are generally a good time to reconnect with your old Peanuts pals. But this time, they're about 10 years older...and maybe Charlie Brown isn't such a good man anymore. 

BWW Review: Romance is Reborn at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES
by Desiree Fantal - Oct 30, 2015

After my breakup with the dreaded ex, I'd completely sworn off dating, but then I met George. He must've known that I had a weakness for Oscar Wilde and the theatre. So despite being advised against it, I decided to go on my very first date with a zombie.

freeFall Theatre's EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES Begins 10/2
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2015

freeFall Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest With Zombies begins previews on October 2, 2015 and runs through November 1, 2015 officially opening freeFall's new season. This world premiere production is adapted by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis from the play by Oscar Wilde. Davis also directs.

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