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Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg on May 8, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perhaps best known for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812) has written the kind of show that gives me hope for the future of new musicals. Octet is timely, creative, often funny — and truly, wholly original. And based on the recent news about the forthcoming movie musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it has commercial legs.

Video: Alfred Molina Investigates Mysterious Happenings in THE BOROUGHS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe on Apr 13, 2026

Alfred Molina finds himself in a strange new community in the first teaser trailer for The Boroughs, Netflix's forthcoming supernatural series. Check it out now.

Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Series
by Josh Sharpe on Feb 25, 2026

Netflix has unveiled the first look at The Boroughs, a new supernatural series starring stage and screen stars Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, Alfre Woodard, and more. Check it out now.

Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Penguin Project THE LION KING JR
by Jerri Shafer on Jul 17, 2025

The Lion King Jr. is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna.

Review: BROADWAY ROCKS! at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram on Feb 20, 2025

Let me start off by saying that I gladly take personal ownership after hearing My Arkansas Symphony Orchestra blow the roof off of Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock Sunday, Feb. 9, with their UAMS First Orion Pops Series BROADWAY ROCKS!, spotlighting three amazing vocalists and the Arkansas Chamber Singers.

Review: HALF TIME WITH DON at Tipping Point Theatre
by Emily Schenk on Jan 27, 2025

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of the Tipping Point Theater's Half Time With Don? Read the review here and learn more about the Tipping Point Theater production.

January Leeds Date Set For New Dance-theatre Show SHED Following London Première
by Stephi Wild on Jan 11, 2024

For its first date of 2024 SHED will head to Leeds' Riley Theatre on 27 January. More UK wide 2024 tour dates are currently being lined up.

Photos: Michael Shannon Honored at the Denver Film Festival
by Michael Major on Nov 8, 2023

Michael Shannon was honored that the Denver Film at the 46th Denver Film Festival. Shannon accepted the Breakthrough Director award for Eric LaRue alongside Eric LaRue screenwriter, Brett Neveu. Check out photos from the awards show!

New Dance-Theatre Show SHED From Northern Rascals Will Have Wakefield and Salford Previews Before London Première
by Stephi Wild on Oct 16, 2023

Shed is a new dance-theatre piece from the acclaimed, Yorkshire based multi-disciplinary company Northern Rascals. It uses digital art, spoken word and contemporary dance performance to raise awareness of the mental health issues young people face.

New Dance-theatre Show SHED From Northern Rascals Gets London Premiere
by Stephi Wild on Oct 3, 2023

Shed is a new dance-theatre piece from the acclaimed, Yorkshire based multi-disciplinary company Northern Rascals. It uses drama, digital art, spoken word alongside contemporary dance performance to raise awareness of the mental health issues young people face. Learn more about the unique production here!

Teatro Lo Spazio presenta WORLD BUILDERS Dal 1 al 4 Dicembre
by Blair Ingenthron on Nov 20, 2022

Associazione culturale ORIZZONTI ARTISTICI con il patrocinio di U.N.A.Sa.M – odv UNIONE NAZIONALE DELLE ASSOCIAZIONI PER LA SALUTE MENTALE presenta ANDREA LINTOZZI e SABRINA MARTINA in WORLD BUILDERS di JOHNNA ADAMS dal 1 al 4 dicembre 2022. Regia di RICCARDO D'ALESSANDRO. Scene e costumi di NICOLA CIVININI. Traduzione ENRICO LUTTMANN. TEATRO LO SPAZIO debutto nazionale.

GUMMY WORM Shines Spotlight On Sex-Ed at Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi on May 3, 2022

The New Cosmopolitans led by Ryan Hartley, founding member & director, is making its Hollywood Fringe Festival debut with a workshop production of the new comedy 'Gummy Worm'. Written by New York playwright Nathaniel Foster, 'Gummy Worm' follows four high school juniors in over their heads when they sign up for their school's abstinence-only sex-ed class.

Taye Diggs, Skai Jackson, Whitney Thore to be Honored at TLC's GIVE A LITTLE Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan on Sep 20, 2019

TLC announced today that its third annual GIVE A LITTLE Awards, presented in partnership with Love Is Louder, a project of The Jed Foundation, will take place on October 2, 2019 at Union Park Events in New York City. The ceremony will highlight advocates who work tirelessly to eradicate bullying and promote kindness for future generations. This year's event will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist and TLC personality Lisa Joyner (“Long Lost Family,” “Taken at Birth”).

Tickets On Sale Now for COME FROM AWAY in Philadelphia
by Julie Musbach on Jul 26, 2019

The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus announces the upcoming national tour of Come From Away, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Come From Away will make its Philadelphia debut October 22 through November 3 at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.

THE CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS to Return to The CW in 2020; Taye Diggs to Host
by Kaitlin Milligan on Apr 8, 2019

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) are pleased to announce that the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards will air LIVE on The CW Network on Sunday, January 12, 2020 (7:00-10:00p.m. Live ET/ Delayed PT), with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning as the event's host. The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

VIDEO: Taye Diggs Proves He Can Turn Anything Into a Catchy Song
by Kaitlin Milligan on Mar 20, 2019

Taye Diggs stopped by 'Busy Tonight' on Tuesday to talk about his CW series 'All American.' During the interview, Diggs proved he can improvise a catchy song about anything! 

Tribe Of Fools Explores The 'Birds And The Bees' With CLOWN SEX ED
by BWW News Desk on Feb 7, 2019

After the success of School Play in 2017 and Magdalene in 2018 Tribe of Fools is embarking on their third spring-time show, Clown Sex Ed.

Soprano Rhoslyn Jones To Join San Francisco Conservatory of Music Faculty
by A.A. Cristi on Feb 5, 2019

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of soprano Rhoslyn Jones to its faculty. Making frequent appearances internationally, including at San Francisco Opera, Jones has maintained strong Bay Area connections through the Bay Area Vocal Program, an organization she co-founded, and having been a participant in the Merola Opera Program and an Adler Fellow.

Tribe Of Fools Explores The 'Birds And The Bees' With CLOWN SEX ED
by Julie Musbach on Jan 14, 2019

After the success of School Play in 2017 and Magdalene in 2018 Tribe of Fools is embarking on their third spring-time show, Clown Sex Ed.

Taye Diggs to Host the CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan on Jan 3, 2019

Acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs will host the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced today.  Diggs is currently starring in The CW drama “All American” and was recently seen in the romantic comedy “Set It Up.”