Wanamaker News

PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE Announces Summer Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 19, 2023

Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their Summer 2023 Season.

Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, and Liam Forde to Star in HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! at Birdland

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2023

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the New York debut of the musical revue “Hooray for Hollywood!” on Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 PM.

Wake Up With BWW 5/19: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Tour, THEATER CAMP Trailer, Plus a Message From Zoe Wanamaker!

by — May 19, 2023

Top stories: New York, New York will embark on tour in January 2025, new Theater Camp trailer, new clip of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid, plus a message from Zoe Wanamaker!

Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Full Cast For World Premiere Of Isley Lynn's THE SWELL

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2023

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere of Isley Lynn's The Swell.

Who Else Was Eligible for 2023 Tony Nominations?

by Team BWW — May 2, 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year.

How to Watch the 2023 Tony Nominations

by Team BWW — April 28, 2023

The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 2, by Lea Michele and Myles Frost.

PICTURES FROM HOME Plays Final Broadway Performance Today

by Nicole Rosky — April 30, 2023

PICTURES FROM HOME concludes its Broadway run April 30th, 2023 at Studio 54 on Broadway after 30 previews and 87 regular performances.

Cast Revealed For Talawa's Major New Production, RECOGNITION

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2023

The two lead cast members and the creative team has been announced for Recognition, Talawa Theatre Company's major new production opening this summer.

Stella Kanu Appointed Chief Executive of Shakespeare's Globe

by Aliya Al-Hassan — April 26, 2023

Shakespeare's Globe has appointed Stella Kanu as Chief Executive.

Listen: Zoe Wanamaker Talks Broadway, the West End, and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine — April 24, 2023

In this episode, actress Zoe Wanamker describes the difference between starring in a play on Broadway vs.

Bay Street Patrons Go Behind the Curtain with Stewart F. Lane

by James Blinken — April 23, 2023

Patrons were treated with a performance of Pictures from Home and a talkback by Stewart F.

Cast Revealed For THE TEMPEST at Salisbury International Arts Festival 2023

by Stephi Wild — April 18, 2023

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast and creative team for their flagship summer production The Tempest.

Photos: First Look At GENERATION GAMES at The White Bear Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2023

Generation Games is set to return to the White Bear Theatre in Kennington from tonight until 22nd April.

PICTURES FROM HOME Enters Final Four Weeks of Performances on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 5, 2023

There are four weeks left to see Pictures From Home starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein, on Broadway.

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces First Cohort of Associate Artists

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced its first cohort of Associate Artists that will contribute and shape the theatre’s vision and artistic programming.

Hightide Announces New Artistic Mission and First Season of Work Programmed By Artistic Director Clare Slater

by Stephi Wild — March 30, 2023

HighTide has announced the first season of work programmed by new Artistic Director Clare Slater, as she sets out a refreshed Artistic Mission for the company.

23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List

by Team BWW — April 2, 2023

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

Exclusive: Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker & Nathan Lane on Turning Pictures Into Theatre

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — April 3, 2023

Fans have just one more month to catch theatre greats Nathan lane, Zoe Wanamaker and Danny Burstein in Sharr White's new play, Pictures from Home.

Video: Nathan Lane Looks Back on His Broadway Career, Robin Williams Friendship & More on TODAY

by Michael Major — March 27, 2023

Nathan Lane sat down with Willie Geist on Sunday Today to look back on his career while starring on Broadway in Pictures From Home.

Leanne Antonio, Anthony Cochrane & More to Lead MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 21, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig, directed by Casey Hushion.