Susan Birkenhead News

WORKING Opens At FLMTF

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2019

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) opens its fourth production this season, Working, A Musical.

FLMTF Announces Cast Of WORKING

by Stephi Wild — August 19, 2019

Working, A Musical opens on September 4th at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF).

WORKING A MUSICAL Begins July 18 At Berkshire Theatre Group

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2019

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to present Tony Award-nominated Working A Musical, based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, at The Unicorn Theatre (6 East Street) in Stockbridge, MA.

BWW Review: Encores! Off-Center Turns WORKING Into A Tribute To New York City Center's Employees

by Michael Dale — June 29, 2019

Unlike the vast majority of musicals granted concert productions by City Center's Encores! Off-Center, the collaborate effort known as WORKING did not play an Off-Broadway run before hitting Times Square.

Review Roundup: Encores Off-Center Presents WORKING - See What The Critics Are Saying!

by A.A. Cristi — June 27, 2019

Encores! Off-Center presents Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz's Working: A Musical, June 26-29.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night After Party For WORKING at Encores! Off-Center

by Walter McBride — June 27, 2019

First up in the Encores! Off-Center season is Working: A Musical, based on the best-selling Studs Terkel book of the same name.

Wake Up With BWW 6/26: THE PROM Film Casting, and More!

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2019

Today's top stories: The Prom film casting, and more!

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson, Stephen Schwartz and More Sing From WORKING At City Center Encores!

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

Encores! Off-Center will present Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz's Working: A Musical, June 26-29.

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Extends Through July 21

by Julie Musbach — June 17, 2019

Atlantic Theater Company announces a one week extension of the world premiere production of The Secret Life of Bees.

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

by Jennifer Broski — June 17, 2019

Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walker and based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd, just opened at the Linda Gross Theater (336 We

BWW Review: Lynn Nottage, Duncan Sheik and Susan Birkenhead's Beautiful and Thrilling THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

by Michael Dale — June 14, 2019

A young African-American woman living in 1964 rural South Carolina is interrupted on her way to a voter registration rally by a pair of white men who not only rough her up until she's on the ground and bloody, but convince a police officer that it was her fault.

Review Roundup: THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Opens Off-Broadway- See What The Critics Had To Say!

by A.A. Cristi — June 13, 2019

Atlantic Theater Company' presents the world premiere of the new musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walkerand based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd.

Wake Up With BWW 6/13: Further IN THE HEIGHTS Film Casting, and More!

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2019

Good morning BroadwayWorld!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

by Julie Musbach — June 12, 2019

Get a first look at Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walker and based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd.

Lynn Nottage Is Honoree Of 39th William Inge Theater Festival In Independence, Kansas

by Stephi Wild — June 7, 2019

Lynn Nottage, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is the Playwright Honoree of the 39th William Inge Theater Festival.

Jeanine Tesori, Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More to Discuss WORKING: A MUSICAL; Free Lottery Tickets

by Julie Musbach — June 4, 2019

Encores! Off-Center announced a special one-night-only event, as part of City Center's 75th Anniversary Season, reuniting the composers of Working: A Musical on stage at New York City Center.

Helen Hunt, Christopher Jackson, Javier Muñoz and More Lead Encores! WORKING: A MUSICAL

by Julie Musbach — May 16, 2019

Encores! Off-Center today announced casting for the Production of Nina Fsso and Stephen Schwartz's Working: A Musical.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

by Julie Musbach — April 17, 2019

The Secret Life of Bees begins performance on May 12 and opens on Thursday, June 13 at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES at Atlantic Theater Company Extends One Week

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2019

Atlantic Theater Company announces a one week extension for the world premiere production of The Secret Life of Bees, book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, music by Tony and Grammy Award winner Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Drama Desk winner Susan Birkenhead, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold,

Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Atlantic Theater Company: The Secret Life of Bees

by Stephi Wild — March 20, 2019

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents Atlantic Theater Company: The Secret Life of Bees by Susan Birkenhead, Lynn Nottage, and Duncan Sheik, with Sam Gold on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:30pm.