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August Packs A Punch Of VIrtual Activity At Seattle Center
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
A typical August is bustling at Seattle Center, however, this year, the action is online. Seattle Center and its resident organizations offer multiple virtual options this month.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces 2020-2021 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced 12 awards granted from their Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. The Frank Young Fund for New Musicals (FYFNM) is a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals.
Save 10% On Online Acting, Singing, And Dancing Classes
by BWW Staff on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre have joined forces to bring online triple threat classes to students around the world. Now, for a limited time only, you can save 10% with our summer sale! Freshening up those triple threat skills is a great way to get ready to go back to school or get a leg up in the audition room.
9 Stephanie J. Block Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
Stephanie J. Block is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances (and her Tony acceptance speech) before her show on Sunday!
Lena Hall Takes Over Our Instagram Tomorrow!
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
In celebration of her Obsessed: Alanis Morissette concert tomorrow, Lena Hall will be taking over our Instagram Story on Friday!
Velocity Dance Center Presents Vladimir Kremenović UTOPIA: TOUCH
by BWW News Desk on August 12, 2020 in Seattle
Velocity Dance Center partners with the Design in Public Festival, CommonForm, and inter/national performance organizations in the US and the Balkans to present our first performance premiere since the beginning of the pandemic: UTOPIA: touch, an hour-long live virtual performance choreographed by Vladimir Kremenović.
Seattle Opera Presents Racial Justice Dialogue
by BWW News Desk on August 12, 2020 in Seattle
The global pandemic has created a setback for arts groups across the Pacific Northwest. But despite challenges, Seattle Opera is using this moment as an opportunity to create equity in their art form through its next Community Conversation: Crescendo for Racial Justice in Opera.
Max von Essen Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2020 in Seattle
In celebration of the premiere of his Radio Free Birdland Concert tonight, Max von Essen will be taking over our Instagram today!
VIDEOS: A Look Back at Lena Hall's Career
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2020 in Seattle
Before her Obsessed: Alanis Morissette concert, we're looking back at the journey of her career. Let's start at the beginning!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Radio Free Birdland Premiere Starring Max von Essen
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2020 in Seattle
Our Radio Free Birdland Concert Series with Birdland Jazz premieres this week with Max von Essen!
Anonymous Donor Pays Off Warehouse Theatre Company's Mortgage
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2020 in Seattle
Warehouse Theatre Company's mortgage was paid in full by an anonymous donor recently.
8 Videos That Make Us Excited for Max von Essen's Birdland Concert!
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Seattle
There's no doubt Max von Essen can put on an excellent performance! Check out some of his past gigs before this week's Birdland concert!
5 More Lena Hall OBSESSED Performances We're Obsessed With!
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Seattle
Lena Hall's popular series Obsessed is returning this weekend with the music of Alanis Morissette! We're looking back at some of our favorite past performances-- which one is your favorite?
Available Now: Liz Callaway & Seth Rudetsky Duet on 'What Could Be Better'
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Seattle
Liz Callaway's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET and is now available On Demand. Watch Liz and Seth duet on 'What Could Be Better' from Baby in this exclusive clip!
Seattle Center Festál: BrasilFest Offers Virtual Music, Dance, Creation And Culture
by BWW News Desk on August 07, 2020 in Seattle
Seattle Center Festál: Virtual BrasilFest takes place, 12 p.m.-3:20 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16. The festival seeks to provide a safe space, free of stereotypes, for its own community and the community at-large, where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to preserve Brazilian culture and create new ways to communicate using their Brazilian roots.
9 Liz Callaway Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Seattle
We're looking back at these past performances by Liz Callaway before her Seth Concert this weekend!
Follow Our Student Blog Instagram Account!
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Seattle
We're highlighting our student bloggers on Instagram!
Birdland Brings Concert Series To BWW; Von Essen, Vosk, Rockwell, Leung, Szot & More
by BWW News Desk on August 04, 2020 in Seattle
Each concert will kick off with a live premiere event, featuring a special chat (which will include the performer) and will then be on-demand for 30 days on BroadwayWorld Events.
5 Lena Hall OBSESSED Performances We're Obsessed With!
by BWW News Desk on August 03, 2020 in Seattle
Lena Hall's popular series Obsessed is returning next weekend with the music of Alanis Morissette! We're looking back at some of our favorite past performances-- which one is your favorite?
Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Bette Midler's DIVA LAS VEGAS
by Ben Rimalower on August 03, 2020 in Seattle
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk about Bette Midler's 1997 HBO special 'Diva Las Vegas,' filmed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. They also discuss Barbra Streisand, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Elaine Paige, Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, and 'Gypsy.'
Seattle Opera To Hold Pop-up Blood Drive
by BWW News Desk on July 29, 2020 in Seattle
As summer historically signals a dip in the blood supply, Seattle Opera is offering a blood drive to provide a lifeline for local patients. In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, Seattle Opera will utilize its Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center to host a pop-up center for donating blood this August 2020.
Seattle Rep Postpones 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk on July 29, 2020 in Seattle
Seattle Rep has announced the postponement of its 2020-21 season.
VIDEO: Watch the Opening Number From The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards 2020 Roadtrip, Featuring Marc delaCruz
by Stage Tube on July 29, 2020 in Seattle
The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards honors outstanding achievement in high schools and celebrates the hard work and dedication of the Washington State high school students and educators. The theatre has released a video of the opening number, a performance of 'Beautiful City' by over 75 Washington state high school students, featuring Broadway's Marc delaCruz.
ArtsWest Playhouse Announce THEATRE FOR AN EMPTY SPACE
by BWW News Desk on July 28, 2020 in Seattle
ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery announced Theatre for an Empty Space.
Seattle Shakespeare Postpones And Rearranges 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk on July 28, 2020 in Seattle
Today Seattle Shakespeare Company announced that due to the ongoing public health crisis, it is postponing its productions of Richard II with upstart crow collective and Long Day's Journey into Night. The fall production of Volpone will move to spring 2021 to join a previously scheduled production of Much Ado About Nothing.
