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Lyric Opera Announces its 2017-18 Resident Artists

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2017

General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler has announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artists Program for the 2017-2018 season.

Photo Flash: 1984 Audience Strikes a Pose for Big Brother

by Nicole Rosky — July 20, 2017

In celebration of the headline-grabbing Broadway stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, as well as the novel's resurgence at the top of the best-seller lists, Penguin Random House gifted copies of the classic novel to the entire sold-out audience at a recent (9PM) performance

THE WEDDING Visits Manchester HOME This September

by Marianka Swain — July 4, 2017

Award-winning physical theatre company Gecko's new show The Wedding focuses on personal and political marriage.

Tonight! Ingrid Michaelson Makes Broadway Debut in GREAT COMET Alongside Dave Malloy

by Julie Musbach — July 3, 2017

Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson joins the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Sonya' tonight July 3, 2017.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Awarded NEA Arts Award for EVEREST

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2017

Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director Deborah Sandler today announced that the organization has been awarded an Art Works award of $30,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the Lyric Opera's 2017 production of Everest by composer Joby Talbot and librettist Gene Scheer, the

Breaking: Ingrid Michaelson Will Make Her Broadway Debut in THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

by BWW News Desk — June 14, 2017

Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson will join the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as 'Sonya' beginning July 3, 2017.

Photo Coverage: 2017 Tony Award Red Carpet Arrivals- Part 4

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2017

The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the first batch of arrivals below, including Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, Sara Bareilles and more!

From SWEENEY TODD to BANDSTAND to GREAT COMET, the Ins and Outs of Actor/Musicians

by Matt Tamanini — June 11, 2017

Music has been a part of theatre since the dawn of the genre; from the origins of the Greek chorus to opera to Vaudeville to and to musical theatre.

BWW Interview: Snoopy Speaks! Houston's Own Ryne Nardecchia Explains THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY

by Natalie de la Garza — June 7, 2017

Ryne Nardecchia - a product of the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and recent Texas State grad - returns to Houston to play one of comics' most iconic characters and possibly America's most famous canine, Snoopy, in the Theatre Under the Stars production of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards!

by Linda Lenzi — June 5, 2017

The 62nd Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Michael Urie, were held at The Town Hall (123 W.

Hawaii Student Places 2nd in Poetry Out Loud National Finals, Washington DC

by A.A. Cristi — April 27, 2017

High school students from across the nation competed in the national finals of 12th Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest in Washington D.

Photo Coverage: It's a Syncopated Celebration! BANDSTAND Parties on Opening Night

by Walter McBride — April 27, 2017

Welcome home, Bandstand! Just last night, a brand new musical took its place on Broadway at the Bernard B.

Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Options YA Fantasy Series SHADOWSHAPER for TV & Film

by Caryn Robbins — April 26, 2017

Broadway alum Anika Noni Rose and her production company Roaring Virgin Productions have optioned TV and film rights to Daniel José Older's bestselling YA fantasy series, SHADOWSHAPER.

BWW Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City

by Alan Portner — April 24, 2017

continues to work after 138 years

BWW Morning Brief April 21st, 2017 - 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY' Opens Its Gates on Broadway!

by Jessica Khan — April 21, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! This weekend's big news: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY officially brings sweet songs to Broadway on Sunday!

Photo Flash: This Pair Is 'Easy to Love'! Meet the Stars of ROMAN HOLIDAY, Stephanie Styles and Drew Gehling

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2017

San Francisco's SHN will present the pre-Broadway world premiere engagement of ROMAN HOLIDAY, the new musical premiering as part of SHN's 2016-2017 Season this summer.

Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Signs On for New Thriller ASSASSINATION NATION

by Caryn Robbins — April 19, 2017

Anika Noni Rose has signed on for the upcoming thriller ASSASSINATION NATION.

Sammy Buck, Lesli Margherita, and More to Sign LIKE YOU LIKE IT Script and Album at Drama Book Shop

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2017

Like You Like It RADcording cast members Nick Cearley ('The Skivvies,' Pageant), and Lesli Margherita (Matilda) will appear at The Drama Book Shop along with authors Daniel S.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City 2016-17 Season Concludes with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by A.A. Cristi — March 30, 2017

Lyric Opera of Kansas City concludes its 59th season with Gilbert & Sullivan's delightful comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance April 22, 26, 28, 29, and 30 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Photo Coverage: The New York Pops First Concert Of 2017 Celebrates Kander & Ebb

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 11, 2017

Maestro Steven Reineke lifted his baton, pointed to a first tier box and started the New York Pops playing probably the most well known song ever written as he led the audience in Happy Birthday to soon to be 90 year old John Kander.