Willy News

Digital Theatre+, Simon Stephens and an award-winning cast of playwrights, directors, designers and actors join forces to deliver a series of free-to-access theatre videos!

Today, the Austin, TX-based country rock band Reckless Kelly have released “Lonesome On My Own” from their upcoming album American Girls (out May 22 alongside their album American Jackpot). The song will be available everywhere tomorrow but you can hear it now on Wide Open Country.

Rising singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and star of the breakthrough Disney+ original series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Joshua Bassett releases the music video for his first original song “Common Sense” today via Warner Records. 

James Morton is a playwright from Stoke-On-Trent. His debut play Father's Son was shortlisted for the Tony Craze Award and after a reading at Soho Theatre premiered at this year's Vault Festival. Morton spoke with Broadway World about the process of writing and putting on the play as well as mental health, labels and the lockdown.

For their inaugural audio production, Sioux Empire Community Theatre presents Death of a Jazz Man, a witty and hilarious retelling of the theatre classic Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. This entire recording was done remotely, with members of the community theatre taking on all the roles of production and performance. Please consider becoming a patron and help the show go on!

NYC Impresario Scott Siegel announces a brand new concert event that is better than a benefit.

Brian Dennehy recently passed away at 81 from natural causes. Dennehy has been associated for two decades with Chicago's Goodman Theatre, where he has starred in numerous leading roles. The Goodman has released a tribute video to Dennehy.

Two time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy has passed away at 81 from natural causes. 

Two time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy has passed away at 81 from natural causes. 

There are some insanely talented Broadway artists out there! Check out their artwork from week 4's musical mashup challenge and get ready for week 5 of #BwayWorldFanArt-- favorite antagonist!

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, Death of a Salesman!

The Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival in partnership with the Hoboken Historical Museum, presents the launch of the Black Maria Virtual Film Festival showcasing award-winning selected shorts from the 2020 season and the Festival's archive.

Today would have been Willy Burmann's 81st birthday. In celebrating his life, I felt that it was essential to speak with Miro Magloire, the artistic director of New Chamber Ballet. Miro was Willy's friend, confidante, and preferred pianist for class.

Rising singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor Joshua Bassett releases his first original song a?oeCommon Sensea?? today via Warner Records. With keenly observed lyrics and a gentle melody that showcases Joshua's heartfelt vocals and musicianship, a?oeCommon Sensea?? is the first taste of his forthcoming debut album.

Ballet's sage, Wilhem “Willy” Burmann died yesterday at 80 from complications linked to the current pandemic. After a lengthy performance career, he devoted himself to teaching ballet, serving as coach to numerous stars including Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri, Wendy Whelan, and Herman Cornejo.

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

We asked our readers to share their theatre memories for #WorldTheatreDay and they did not disappoint! Thanks for celebrating with us!

COVID-19 has forced all of us online to connect with each other. Kerime Konor spoke with me about the new reality this situation has created and the ambivalence she feels about the constantly streaming display of dubious information and clueless privilege.

This week, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-brings the stage to global audiences with Folksbiene LIVE!, featuring celebrated Yiddish star Avi Hoffman, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish's Joel Grey, Steven Skybell, Adam B. Shapiro and Zisl Slepovitch.