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New Stage Adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

After delighting audiences around the world with their international tour of The Sign of Four, Blackeyed Theatre will now bring to life The Valley of Fear, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel, in an electric new stage adaptation. 

Photos: First Look at PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE has released a first look at production images for the immersive theatrical experience! Check out the photos here!

Review: THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL at Batesville Community Theatre Opens in New Venue
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 10, 2022

What did our critic think of THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL at Batesville Community Theatre? She thought the cast had great chemistry and loved the new facility.

BWW Prompts: Who Would You Like to See in the Stranger Things Play?
by BWW Prompts - Jul 7, 2022

Today we asked our readers which character from the Stranger Things series they want to see on stage & who should play them!

Alvvays Announce New Album 'Blue Rev' & Share New Single 'Pharmacist'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022

At least the five-year wait was worthwhile: Blue Rev doesn’t simply reassert what’s always been great about Alvvays but instead reimagines it. They have, in part and sum, never been better. There are 14 songs on Blue Rev, making it not only the longest Alvvays album but also the most harmonically rich and lyrically provocative. Plus, tour dates!

Wet Leg Reveal Soulwax Remix of 'Too Late Now'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022

Wet Leg are pleased to reveal a new remix of “Too Late Now” by the legendary Soulwax. The blistering remix follows on from the duo’s debut album Wet Leg. On its release in April, the record went in at Number 1, outselling all the other Top 5 put together and becoming the fastest selling debut since Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour.

Cotuit Center for the Arts and Covering New England Present THE BUOYS OF SUMMER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

Cotuit Center for the Arts and Covering New England are proud to present the Buoys of Summer live in concert on the evenings of Wednesday, July 20, 2022 and Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Both performances will take place at 7:30pm in our new outdoor performance space.

Wake Up With BWW 7/6: THE KITE RUNNER Begins Previews, Broadway Grosses, and More!
by - Jul 6, 2022

Today's top stories include The Kite Runner, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Plus, check out this week's Broadway grosses, get a first look at pre-Broadway A Beautiful Noise, and more!

JESUS, JANE, MOTHER AND ME Premieres at the Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

Award-winning writer and director Philip Stokes (Heroin(e) For Breakfast) returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the world premiere of Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me at the Pleasance Dome from 3 August. Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre in association with KETCHUP productions and Richard Jordan Productions the show is performed by Jack Stokes in his Edinburgh debut. 

Jodi Picoult & More Announced For Creative Team of THE BOOK THIEF World Premiere Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

Coming to the Octagon Theatre Bolton this autumn, the musical adaptation of The Book Thief has announced its full creative team. This beloved book is brought to life with a script by award-winning author Jodi Picoult (My Sister’s Keeper and Small Great Things) and Timothy Allen McDonald (adaptor of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and James and the Giant Peach).

THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Announced At Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2022

Producers Richard Bell, N'Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, announce the presentation of “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” selections from the upcoming production of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L. Becton, directed by Tamara Tunie at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.

New Casting Announced for Festival 2022 at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2022

Updated casting has been announced for Festival 2022 at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Additional Cast Members Announced for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2022 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

Williamstown Theatre Festival announced today additional casting and creative team members for the 2022 Summer Season, the final two Fridays@3 readings, and fellowships.

Seth Rudetsky Brings BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW To Theatre By The Sea Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022

​​​​​​​Theatre By The Sea will welcome SiriusXM Radio's Seth Rudetsky and his hi-larious one man show, Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show to Theatre By The Sea on Monday, July 11 for one show only.

El Portal Theatre Presents THE WRECKING CREW GOLDEN HITS + A TASTE OF MOTOWN, August 13
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022

El Portal Theatre presents The Wrecking Crew Golden Hits plus A Taste of Motown on Saturday, August 13 at 8pm onstage at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.

McCarter Theatre Center Announces BULRUSHER Coming May 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022

BULRUSHER by Eisa Davis - a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama in 2007 – will be produced by McCarter Theatre Center May 6-28, 2023 on the mainstage of the Roger S. Berlind Theater in Princeton, NJ. 

Review: Laura Benanti in Concert at the Lesher Center for the Arts Delivered Heart, Humor and High Notes
by Jim Munson - Jun 29, 2022

What did our critic think of Laura Benanti in Concert at Lesher Center For The Arts? BroadwayWorld reviews Benanti's wildly entertaining show full of heart, humor and high notes.

Southern Retro-Soul Band Bonneville Release Single '66 Bonneville'
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2022

The track is a beautifully imperfect sound that makes you want to go along for the ride. Atlanta based friends, co-songwriters lead vocalist Wes McGee and guitarist Jeff Hayashi contribute to Bonneville’s instantly recognizable style and sound - raw, deep, greasy, swampy, classic soul grooves with a R&B, funk, blues edge.

Salt Lake Acting Company Presents Second Iteration Of Acclaimed Summer Show, SLACABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022

Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC), Utah's leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, presents the world premiere of the second iteration of its acclaimed summer production SLACabaret.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Spring Lake Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022

The Spring Lake Theatre is opening the 2022-2023 season with one of the most beloved stories of all time: Beauty and the Beast.

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