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Melissa Errico and Edmund Bagnell Join Provincetown's Crown & Anchor 2021 Summer Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021

Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist & vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well-Strung, will bring his new solo show Happy Days Are Here Again, directed by and co-written with Michael Schiralli, to the Crown & Anchor’s P-Town lineup for a summer-long run this season from July 6 - August 31.

Podcast Exclusive: Kate Reinders Talks HSMTMTS & More on The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021

Kate Reinders is a multi-talented performer who originated the role of Portia in the Broadway musical Something Rotten!, as well as the role of Caroline in the Broadway jukebox musical Good Vibrations.

VIDEO: Kate Reinders Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 27, 2021

Watch as he chats with Broadway favorite Kate Reinders, who is currently starring as Miss Jenn in the second season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+.

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Will Be Revived As Part Of Wiltshire Creative's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

1950. Blackpool. Newly-wed Yorkshire couple, Jack and Liz have crossed the Pennines for their first trip to the seaside mecca. Beneath an uncertain September sky, they holiday in a world of stripy deckchairs, sandy sandwiches and stroppy donkeys. As the Wurlitzer organ plays they sway together on the dance floor of the Tower Ballroom.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 18: Happy Birthday, Kristen Bell!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2021

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway, film, and television star, Kristen Bell!

The Mark Twain House & Museum Receives $25K Grant From Lincoln Financial Foundation to Support Education Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021

The Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to The Mark Twain House & Museum to support the museum’s educational programs that serve Hartford students. These programs include its Free Visit Program, which allows Hartford schools to tour the museum and participate in its various interactive learning programs.

Little Yellow House Studio Will Stream 
TEA & TWAIN, Through June 7
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

Due to popular demand, Little Yellow House Studio's spring production of Tea & Twain is available for streaming until June 7th. Tea & Twain stars Broadway, film and television actor Ron Crawford as the renowned American author and satirist Mark Twain.

Feinstein's/54 Below To Reopen June 17; Upcoming Concerts to Feature Andy Karl & Orfeh, Andre De Shields, Alice Ripley & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021

After a 15-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 epidemic, proprietors Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel have announced that “Broadway’s Supper Club” Feinstein’s/54 Below will reopen its iconic red door for live performances on June 17, 2021. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 4- with Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2021

Today (May 4) in live streaming: Broadway unites to celebrate the life and legacy of Rebecca Luker, Ian Manuel comes to Joe's Pub, Next Year, Some Year returns, Renée Fleming stars in Handel's Rodelinda, and more!

BECCA, a Virtual Concert Honoring Rebecca Luker, Streams Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2021

'Becca,' a virtual tribute concert for Rebecca Luker, will raise money for ALS research tonight, May 4th.

Lazzigags prepara la versión teatral de LES HIST�'RIES NATURALS
by Nuria Pedret - Apr 21, 2021

El próximo 2 de mayo podremos ver la obra de Perucho en formato musical, en el Teatro Plaza de Castelldefels.

Little Yellow House Studio Presents 
TEA & TWAIN, A Virtual One-Man Show
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2021

Viewers are invited to enjoy a favorite cup of tea as Ron performs his one-man show Travels with Mark Twain based on Twain's famous traveling lecture series, featuring readings from some of his most beloved works; including 'Tom Sawyer,' 'Huck Finn' and 'Adam and Eve'.

Kristin Chenoweth and Tam Mutu Join BECCA Tribute Honoring Rebecca Luker; Plus Rush Tickets Announced
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2021

Kristin Chenoweth and Tam Mutu have been announced to join the lineup for 'Becca' the tribute concert for Rebecca Luker, which will raise money for ALS research on May 4th.

LISTEN: Sally Wilfert Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast and Pays Tribute To Rebecca Luker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021

Host Patrick Oliver Jones coducts a two-part conversation with Wilfert, covering not only the performance and recording of ALL THE GIRLS but also highlighting pivotal moments in her singing career, from working with Stephen Sondheim to the vocal injury that forced her to pull out of a show.

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and The Mark Twain House & Museum to Reopen After Pandemic Shutdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and The Mark Twain House & Museum have announced that they are both reopening to the public for guided tours starting Thursday, April 8 and Saturday, April 10 respectively. Both organizations are eager to welcome back visitors after having been closed for a large part of 2020.

Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, Michael Cerveris and More to Take Part in Concert Fundraiser in Memory of Rebecca Luker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2021

Today, Target ALS has announced a one-night only streaming concert honoring the life of famed Broadway star Rebecca Luker. Diagnosed with ALS in late 2019, Luker passed away in December 2020. The show will feature stories and songs from Luker’s career, performed by Broadway’s best-known talent, and will raise much-needed funds for ALS research.

BWW Interview: Queen of New York Tina Burner Opens Up About Her Theatrical Past
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2021

Tina Burner has already taken New York and now the fire is spreading. The self-proclaimed 'Manhattan monster with a heart of gold' is burning up the competition on Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, constantly drawing on her rich background in performing and calling on inspiration from the city she calls home.

Theater Stories: THE LION KING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the JOSEPH Revival & More About The Minskoff Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features The Minskoff Theatre! Learn about the stars to have graced the Minskoff stage, including Debbie Reynolds, Debbie Allen, Bette Midler, Glenn Close & more; the theater's longest-running show, The Lion King, and much more!

Lighthouse Players is Keeping Arts Alive Safely and In-Person
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2021

Since June 2020 Lighthouse Players has been leading the way by being innovators of keeping Arts alive and safe! When the pandemic hit Lighthouse Players discerned how to preserve the performing arts with their Tribe of professional and emerging artists as well as through their Arts Education programming.

Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Old Opera House Theatre Company & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - Jan 15, 2021

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

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