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Date of Death: July 21, 1796 (37)

Birth Place: Alloway, SCOTLAND

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FRANKENSTEIN Musical At St. Luke's Theatre Has Been Extended Through April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020

FRANKENSTEIN, the Off-Broadway musical at St. Luke's Theatre which opened in October 2017, has been extended again as an open run, with tickets through April 28 on sale now. Frankenstein plays Tuesdays at 7 PM at St. Luke's Theatre. Based on Mary Shelley's novel, with book, music and lyrics by Eric B. Sirota, FRANKENSTEIN is directed by Clint Hromsco and produced by John Lant, Write Act Repertory and Tamra Pica.

Birdland Has Released Its January Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are kicking off the new year with a star-studded January schedule! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, under the direction of Scotty Barhart and special guest vocalist Carmen Bradford; Karrin Allyson as she pays tribute to Mose Allison; and the Hot Sardines, among others!

FRANKENSTEIN Musical At St. Luke's Theatre Announces New Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - Jan 1, 2020

FRANKENSTEIN, the Off-Broadway musical at St. Luke's Theatre, which opened in October 2017, announces new cast members as it extends into 2020, with tickets through January 28, 2020 on sale now. Frankenstein plays Tuesdays at 7 PM at St. Luke's Theatre. Based on Mary Shelley's novel, with book, music and lyrics by Eric B. Sirota, FRANKENSTEIN is directed by Clint Hromsco and produced by John Lant, Write Act Repertory and Tamra Pica.

Celllist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf Brings Broadway To Birdland, January 27
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2019

Broadway cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf (Bridges of Madison County, A Little Night Music) will host an evening that explores beautiful melodies from Broadway and beyond. With Scots-born guitarist Steve Gibb, Mairi will also celebrate Robert Burns Night by weaving in some of Scotland's most beloved melodies, and inviting her guests to perform their own versions of Burns' timeless poetry. 

Alan Cumming's Cracking Festive Fundraising For Scotland's National Conservatoire Is Unveiled
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2019

Break out the tinsel, dust off your baubles and prepare to party ... because Christmas is Cumming!

Morcheeba, Newton Faulkner, Peat & Diesel and Elephant Sessions Bring Musical Might To Dumfries For Big Burns Supper 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019

The world's biggest contemporary Burns celebration, Big Burns Supper, kicks off on 23 January 2020 in its home of Dumfries for its 9th edition. The festival will run across 11 jam-packed days, from 23 January to 2 February, with world class musicians and performers raising a wee dram to Scotland's national bard, in the town he called home.

WHAT COMES NEXT? to be Presented at Arts High School in Newark for One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019

WHAT COMES NEXT?, a play written by Lawrence Dandridge will be presented at the historic Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey, for one night only on November 15th at 8pm.

FRANKENSTEIN Off-Broadway Celebrates 2 Years Continuously Running At St. Luke's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2019

FRANKENSTEIN, the Off-Broadway musical at St. Luke's Theatre opened in October 2017 and heads into its third Halloween season after recently celebrating its 2nd full year running this week. Frankenstein plays Tuesdays at 7 PM at St. Luke's Theatre. It is neither a comedy nor a parody, but rather an adaptation of Mary Shelley's 200 year old chilling novel, and especially appropriate for this season.

FRANKENSTEIN Extends Into 4th Year, Adds Matinee Performances
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2019

FRANKENSTEIN, the Off-Broadway musical playing at St. Luke's Theatre on Tuesdays at 7 PM, has been extended into its 4th calendar year, as an open run, with tickets through January 28, 2020 on sale now.

WHAT COMES NEXT? Premieres In NYC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2019

WHAT COMES NEXT?, a play written by LAWRENCE DANDRIDGE premieres at the NEW YORK THEATER FESTIVAL on September 17th, 18th & 21st at the Hudson Guild Theater on W 26th st, NYC.

Terry Knapp Celebration Of Life Announced At UHM Kennedy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2019

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre will be hosting a celebration of the life and career of Terence a?oeTerrya?? Knapp on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Doors will open at 5:00pm, participants will be welcome to visit with one another on the upper lanai; the formal Celebration will begin at 5:30pm in the Kennedy Theatre auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Photo Coverage: Casts of TOOTSIE, MEAN GIRLS and More Sing Out in Bryant Park!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 16, 2019

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! 106.7 LITE FM's popular series brought the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway together for FREE performances, for six consecutive weeks, concluding yesterday, August 15.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Interview: Fearless Players Discuss Their Fringe Shows
by Fiona Scott - Aug 11, 2019

Shonagh Murray and Lydia Davidson formed Fearless Players after graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2018. They premiered Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: THE SORRIES, Quaker Meeting House
by Fraser MacDonald - Aug 7, 2019

The show is more of a natural extension of The Corries rather than just a tribute to the band, as the songs and stories are always evolving. From the song collections of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott to the much more modern Green Fields of France, The Sorries' setlist cannot fail to impress.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: ARMOUR: A HERSTORY OF THE SCOTTISH BARD, Gilded Balloon
by Fiona Scott - Aug 5, 2019

Fearless Players return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a polished version of their musical, Armour: A Herstory of the Scottish Bard. They present an engaging hour that tells the story of the women left behind by Robert Burns after his death.

Edinburgh 2019: BWW Review: BURNS: A LOST LEGACY, Gilded Balloon
by Fiona Scott - Aug 4, 2019

Many are familiar with the tradition of singing 'Auld Lang Syne' at the end of ceilidhs, or to bring in the new year. How much do we know of what the man who wrote it left behind? Burns: A Lost Legacy, directed by Melanie Bell, tells the story of Robert Burns' granddaughter, Sarah (Bethany Tennick) and her fight to keep the royalties for her grandfather's poems in the family.

Scottish Composer Bids Farewell To Great Poet Robert Burns
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2019

July 21st marks the death of renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. After many centuries of celebrating the remarkable poets birthday on January 25th with 'Burns Night' Suppers and nights of dancing and sipping fine Scottish Whiskey, one composer bids him farewell. Tish Tindall, AKA The Fabulous TT created an original musical of the man himself, simply entitled 'Robert Burns the Musical'.

Fabulous Musicals Celebrates 'World Fringe Day' With Three Fringe Shows!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2019

What better way to celebrate World Fringe Day on July 11th than rehearsing for your very own musicals set for the Edinburgh Fringe!

EDINBURGH 2019: Susie K Taylor Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 10, 2019

Susie K Taylor blogs for BWW about bringing Jewbana to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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