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Rialto Chatter: Is Steven Pasquale Headed Off-Broadway In John Doyle's ASSASSINS At Classic Stage Company?
by Rialto Chatter - Jul 26, 2019

Steven Pasquale may be returning to the stage in an upcoming production of the musical Assassins at Classic Stage Company

SEA WALL / A LIFE Announces Rush Policy
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2019

Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge return to Broadway in Sea Wall / A Life, which begins previews tomorrow, Friday, July 26 at Hudson Theatre

2Scoops Return To Joe's Pub 8/3
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2019

Back by popular demand! 2Scoops returns to Joe's Pub with The Farewell Tour.

Firstworks & Brown Arts Initiative Co-Present A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC (ABRIDGED)
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2019

FirstWorks and the Brown Arts Initiative at Brown University will co-present MacArthur Fellow and Tony-nominated performer and playwright Taylor Mac in an artist residency taking place September 12-15, 2019.

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Wants to Bring MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019

Danielle Brooks was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about performing in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing and the final season of Orange Is the New Black.

The Rep Announces Its Director And Creative Team For ANGELS IN AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2019

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced the creative team that will shape its epic production of Tony Kushner's Angels in America: Parts One and Two, running September 4 a?" October 6.

Up On The Marquee: SEA WALL / A LIFE Heads To The Hudson Theatre
by Walter McBride - Jul 24, 2019

See the brand-new marquee for SEA WALL / A LIFE at the Hudson Theatre!

Back To Back Theatre Premieres Major New Work THE SHADOW WHOSE PREY THE HUNTER BECOMES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2019

 Back to Back Theatre's newest work, The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes asks its audience to consider a history we would prefer not to remember, and a future that is ambivalent.

BACK Announced As Part Of RAVE Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019

Leah, grieving over the death of her boyfriend, could really use a friend right now. She decides to travel to New York City to reconnect with Derek, her best friend. But they are more than best friends. The undeniable chemistry and inherent trust made these two a?oemeant for each othera?? But far too much went wrong between them. Leah makes Derek an incredible offer a?" a chance to a?oego backa?? a?? in time. The two come face-to-face with a new technology that makes a life do-over possible. But there are rules about altering your present reality a?" rules that can have devastating effects. Do they dare risk rewriting their lives in search of a happy ending?

RIDIN' SHOTGUN Wins Top Honor At 2019 DUAF
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019

Ridin' Shotgun, written by Juan Ramirez, Jr., won BEST PLAY at the 17th Annual Season of THEATER at the Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF).

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Talks Not Being Nervous for SEA WALL / A LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night to talk about starring in Sea Wall / A Life, which is opening on Broadway this Friday.

Meet the Current Cast of HAMILTON on Broadway!
by Paul Smith - Jul 20, 2019

Hamilton is ready to blow us all away as they enter their fourth year of their monumental Broadway run! Take a look at the current cast that is burning up the Richard Rodgers stage.

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Says Love Conquers All in SEA WALL / A LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 19, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal was a guest on today's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about the play he will be starring in on Broadway, Sea Wall/A Life.

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Feature THE KING AND I, KINKY BOOTS, and More; Full PBS Fall Lineup
by Julie Musbach - Jul 19, 2019

PBS today unveiled its fall slate including new performance specials from Great Performances.

BACK Premieres At Ken Davenport's Rave Theater Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2019

An official selection in Ken Davenport's inaugural Rave Theater Festival is BACK, a new play written by and featuring Matt Webster with Terra Mackintosh and directed by David Perlow

BWW Review: Luis Alfaro's MOJADA Adapts An Ancient Text Into A Contemporary Refugee Story
by Michael Dale - Jul 18, 2019

In Alfaro's take on Euripides' MEDEA, titled Mojada, the varying attitudes towards assimilation within a family of Mexican refugees who lack documentation lead to a devastating conflict.

Photo Flash: Jake Gyllenhaal And Tom Sturridge Stop By To Check Out The New Marquee For SEA WALL / A LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2019

Yesterday when the front of house for SEA WALL / A LIFE went up at the Hudson Theatre, the play's stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge dropped by to check out their brand-new marquee!

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 Broadway season is in full gear! Thirty-eight productions have been announced so far to hit the Great White Way this season, so there is plenty for theatergoers to look forward to! With all such a variety of musicals and plays, new works and revivals, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the productions announced to arrived on the Great White Way this season! Take a peek at all the excitement!

The Barrow Group Sets Premieres and Revival for 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019

The Barrow Group announces its 2019-2020 season, which consists of three timely productions that invite audiences to take a look deep within-inspiring positive change in action and awareness.

Krysta Rodriguez Reschedules 54 Below Solo Debut for September
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019

Krysta Rodriguez makes her long-awaited Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut! Join us as Krysta presents a brand new concert exploring career highlights from her time in Broadway shows including Spring Awakening, First Date, The Addams Family, In the Heights, A Chorus Line and Good Vibrations. There will also be other favorite songs and surprises, in this evening featuring many special guests and accompanied by music director Ben Rauhala.

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