Roderick Lawrence News

Review: Pittsburgh CLO Slightly Reinvents GODSPELL at Benedum Center

by Greg Kerestan — July 19, 2022

Pittsburgh's greatest musical theatre creation comes home, in a production that's something old, something new.

Clay Aiken, Paige Davis, Donna McKechnie, Darius Harper & More to Lead Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer of Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 25, 2022

Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center will be highlighted by Broadway and TV stars, as well as beloved Pittsburgh favorites.

See Andrew Barth Feldman, Lillias White & More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2022

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BWW Feature: The Diversity Ratio

by Stephen Mosher — May 18, 2022

The artists of diversity in cabaret and concert are ready and willing to work - they just need to be invited to the table.

SILENT PARTNER Starring Kara Young to Screen as part of the 25th Anniversary of Dances with Films:LA Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 13, 2022

Multi-award-winning short film, Silent Partner, that explores systemic racism's effect on Black mental health will be shown at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Sat.

Against The Wall: The Songs Of Zach Spound Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below

by Stephi Wild — May 3, 2022

Zach Spound makes his Feinstein's/54 Below debut with a concert of world premieres, as well as songs from Leap (NMI/Disney New Voices Award), What The F*ck Is Going On?, and a suite from his new, anatomical actor-musician musical, In This Body.

The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. Announces Emerging Playwrights Competition

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 12, 2022

One of the ways The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.

VIDEO: Broadway Sessions Celebrates Black Excellence with 6th Annual Black History Month Show

by Ben Cameron — February 12, 2022

Broadway Sessions celebrated its 6th Annual Black History Month Show on February 17, co-hosted by Ben Cameron & Imari Hardon, in celebration of Black excellence, impact, influence and legacy on Broadway and beyond.

BWW Review: BROADWAY SESSIONS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Celebrates Black History Month In Style

by Stephen Mosher — February 5, 2022

An exceptional cast of Broadway performers from the community of black actors gathered together to celebrate an important month in all our lives with a special night of musical entertainment.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Celebrates Black History Month, February 3

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2022

Broadway Sessions, the beloved long running musical theatre variety show returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre this coming Thursday evening, February 3.

Remaining Performances of August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS Canceled at Arena Stage

by A.A. Cristi — December 23, 2021

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Tony Award-nominated August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, directed by Tazewell Thompson (Arena’s Jubilee).

BWW Review: A Subtle SEVEN GUITARS at Arena Stage

by Benjamin Tomchik — December 4, 2021

August Wilson’s story of seven friends in post-war Pittsburgh may take a while to get started, but don’t let the slow pace or lengthy run time fool you.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS at Arena Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2021

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Tony Award-nominated August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, directed by Tazewell Thompson (Arena’s Jubilee).

SILENT PARTNER Starring Roderick Lawrence, Michael Park & More to Premiere at the New York Shorts International Film Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 19, 2021

The award-winning film, SILENT PARTNER, gets its New York premiere at the New York Shorts International Film Festival on Saturday, October 30 at 6:30 PM, followed by an encore presentation at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, running November 10 - 14, 2021.