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CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Pierre Bensusan France's Guitar Master Comes to Ontario
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022


Pierre Bensusan's 2020 North American tour was in full swing when the pandemic shut it down causing him to return home to France. He's making up for lost time with an extensive North American concert tour that will bring him back to Ontario for three dates: Guelph, Midland  and Toronto where he'll also be teaching a workshop for intermediate to advanced guitarists.

Wigmore Hall Announces Full Details Of Spring 2023 Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2022


Tickets for Wigmore Hall's January – March 2023 concerts go on general sale on Tuesday 1 November, 2022 at 10.00 GMT.

San Francisco Opera Presents Second Installment Of 'Streaming The First Century'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022


Streaming the First Century, San Francisco Opera's free online hub for historic recordings and interviews, expanded today with the release of Session 2: “Parlez-vous français?”

Castle Craig Players Open 30th Anniversary Season With Neil Simon's CALIFORNIA SUITE
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022


The Castle Craig Players are launching their 30th season with Neil Simon's hilarious comedy CALIFORNIA SUITE, running October 14-23 at the group's intimate Meriden venue.

43RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST and HONK! PARADE To Be Held This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2022


The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the return of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest and slightly irrepressible and fabulously madcap 17th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Come be a part of this unique, irreverent, family-friendly annual tradition where musicians and spectators “reclaim the streets for horns, bikes and feet”!

John Mellencamp Sets 76-Night 'Live and in Person 2023' North American Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022


Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents and sponsored by Turner Classic Movies, the tour will see 76 shows beginning with two nights in Bloomington, Indiana on February 5 and 6 and concluding with two nights in South Bend, Indiana on June 23 and 24. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022


Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

CCAE Theatricals Announces 2022/23 Main Stage Season Featuring 3 Musicals, 2 Concert Productions & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022


CCAE Theatricals, the new in-house theatrical arm of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, has announced its 2022/23 season, featuring 3 Main Stage musicals, 2 Concert Productions and a developmental reading.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens Theatre Season With GUYS AND DOLLS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022


Opening Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 23rd anniversary season will be one of the most produced musicals in history, “Guys and Dolls.”

Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Richman, & Bobby Cole
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2022


Omnivore Recordings will release three special vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022. There will be limited vinyl releases for Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen’s The Legendary Typewriter Tape: 6/25/64 Jorma’s House, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers’ Jonathan Sings!, and Bobby Cole’s A Point Of View.

Northlight Theatre Announces Casts for 2022-2023 Season Shows; THE GARBOLOGISTS, ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022


Northlight Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 season, opening with the buddy comedy The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle.

San Francisco Opera Releases 'Streaming The First Century' Free Historical Recordings and Interviews
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022


As part of its centennial celebrations, San Francisco Opera released the first installment of Streaming the First Century.

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Ney Latorraca's Career, Musical SEU NEYLA will Open in Sao Paulo, Combining Digital Technology and Live Theater
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2022


One of the best known actors in Brazil, Ney Latorraca celebrates 60 years of his career using a new technology in Brazilian theater. The musical comedy Seu Neyla, by Heloísa Perisse and directed by Jose Possi Neto, brings together the digital world and theater, in real time.

Works & Process Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring the Creators of Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022


As a process-focused performing arts organization, Works & Process continued to provide opportunities and fees for artists throughout the pandemic, and pioneered the bubble residency model to support their work safely. The fall 2022 season will feature the official world premieres of works created by New York artists.

Now Hiring: Choreographer, Box Office Supervisor, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by - Jul 28, 2022


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/28/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Special Events Announced For Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022


Playwrights Foundation has announced the special events for this summer's 45th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), allowing audiences members and theater industry leaders additional opportunities to engage with new theater; connect with the playwrights, directors, and artists participating in 2022 BAPF; and mingle with fellow theater lovers.

CRAZY WOKE ASIANS and KIKI FUNNY MAMA'S NIGHT OUT Come to San Francisco Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2022


CRAZY WOKE ASIANS (CWA), the always SOLD OUT, award winning stand up comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians is coming to Cobbs Comedy Club on August 4th! 

Miller Theatre Announces A Full, Premiere-Filled 2022-23 Season Of Modern Music, Jazz, And Early Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022


The ever-adventurous Miller Theatre presents a full season of in-person programming for the first time since before the pandemic. Executive Director Melissa Smey, lauded for the integrity of her curating, has produced an invigorating season featuring four classic Miller series: Composer Portraits, Early Music, Bach, and Jazz.

Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - Jun 16, 2022


Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Kicks Off Summer With Sizzling Summer Performing Arts Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022


Your arts forecast this summer is hot, hot, hot with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Summer Performing Arts Series!

New York City Center Encores! 2023 Season Will Include THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles, OLIVER! and DEAR WORLD with Donna Murphy
by Team BWW - Jun 14, 2022


Full programming for New York City Center’s 2022 – 2023 Season was announced, including Adam Guettel’s Tony Award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza, Jerry Herman’s 1969 musical Dear World and Lionel Bart’s Oliver! See the full schedules and how to get tickets!

Rula Lenska Joins Hayley Mills & Paul Nicholas Led THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022


Another of the UK’s best-loved actors, Rula Lenska, (ITV’s Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother) is the latest cast member to be confirmed for the upcoming tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

FOR COLORED GIRLS to Host '100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday' With Camille A. Brown & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022


The reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will host “100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday,” a spirited gathering of Black women on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Six-Month Sondheim Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the 2022/2023 Season featuring a six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim.  The State Theater of California’s Sondheim Celebration will begin in January 2023 and extend into June.  Find out what shows are included and the full schedule.

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