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Opened: October 20, 1977
Closing: July 09, 1978

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Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023


Theatre Tuscaloosa opens the 2023-24 Season: A Season of Change with Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End, a one-woman show by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel, October 4 - 8, 2023, in the Alabama Power Recital Hall on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

Review: The Stage Is Set for Something Brilliant, with Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing at The Offcentral Players
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 7, 2023


Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is different than anything we have seen as of late. I think this is what truly makes it an endearing yet very sobering piece. Grounded in Audience Participation and two constants, a list and the Mother’s mental illness. In this fast-paced but never rushed 65 minute tour-de force the Narrator who is remaining nameless maneuvers his way through the space telling the tale of his younger years, his time in college, falling in and out of love, marriage and eventually the failings/ups and downs in which life brings along its path.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present Two Readings to Kick Off 47th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023


Get all the details on Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's 47th season. Find out the dates and locations for the two readings happening as part of the opening festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the incredible talent of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre.

Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 10, 2023


This time, the reader question was: Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?

Review: Toasting The Tony Awards, BACKSTAGE BABBLE Gives 54 Below An Award-Worthy Night
by Rob Lester - Aug 31, 2023


It's never too late to put the spotlight on the Tony Awards and people nominated for them. Read all about it at BroadwayWorld.com in the NYC cabaret section.

ANNIE Returns To The Broward Center In Fort Lauderdale This October
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2023


The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series and presenting sponsor Nicklaus Children's Hospital, announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, October 10 through Sunday, October 22, 2023. 

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Work by Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023


Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented writers have in store for audiences at Playwrights Horizons and get ready to be captivated by their upcoming productions.

WICKED Returns to the Peoria Civic Center During the 24-25 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023


The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveiled its highly anticipated 2023-2024 Season for the Peoria Civic Center earlier this spring. Today, we are announcing that Broadway’s most popular musical, WICKED, will be part of the 2024-2025 Season!

Catch the Best of Broadway on Tour: A Guide to National Touring Shows Near You
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2023


Hoping to catch a play or musical in the near future but can't make it to New York City? Look no further than BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to all of the current and upcoming touring productions!

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Reveals Added Artists for Fall Festival 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023


Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announces the addition of new and rarely seen classical works to their Fall Festival 2023 lineup. Get ready to experience Kenneth MacMillan's Ballade, Gemma Bond's Brain on Fire, and Herman Cornejo's The Apartment. Find out more about these captivating performances and secure your tickets today.

Theatre Rhinoceros Announces 2023-24 Season, Alive And Well In The Castro
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023


Theatre Rhinoceros has announced the 2023-24 Season – the company's 47th as the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre in the universe.

Review: GOLDA'S BALCONY at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Aug 9, 2023


Annette Miller is outstanding. She takes the audience on a fascinating and detailed journey in which she seamlessly shifts between aspects of Meir’s character ranging from nurturing caregiver to the “Iron Lady” of Israeli Politics.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To Be Performed At Fort Salem Theater Beginning August 11
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023


Fort Salem Theater has announced the star-studded cast of their upcoming production of the beloved musical masterpiece, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Audiences are invited to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with comedy, romance, and unforgettable melodies, as this timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic takes center stage from August 11th to August 20th, 2023.

San Diego Opera Announces 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023


Beloved classics, a new mariachi opera, and special one-night-only concerts with world-renown artists make up San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 season.

Journalist & Biographer Stephen M. Silverman Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023


Remembering Stephen M. Silverman, a prolific biographer, journalist, editor, and historian of popular culture. Explore his remarkable legacy and the impact he had on our understanding of the entertainment world.

Interview: Director Susan Leslie on Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND at the Broadwater Second Stage July 14-16
by Shari Barrett - Jul 9, 2023


Writer and performer Susan Leslie is probably best known in the theatre world for her long association with writer/director, Del Shores, having appeared in six of his plays. And this month, she will be directing Martyna Majok’s play Ironbound, with three performances July 14-16 at The Broadwater Second Stage. I decided to speak with Susan about her decision to direct this play and why the short run is being presented as a benefit for WomenShelter of Long Beach.

Cast Revealed For EVITA at Cygnet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Evita with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This Tony Award-winning musical is directed by Sean Murray and runs August 9 - September 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THEY at Manchester International Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023


Factory International has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of They, a new adaptation of Kay Dick’s rediscovered masterpiece adapted by Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight.

BC/EFA, 54 Below and More Join Coalition Against Times Square Casino
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2023


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, known as “the philanthropic heart of Broadway,” famed Broadway cabaret/supper club 54 Below and a number of resident groups are among the latest members of the growing ‘No Times Square Casino’ Community Coalition.

Olney Theatre Adds Outdoor Movies To Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023


Olney Theatre Center has added five outdoor film screenings to its schedule for the Olney Outdoors series, presented on the newly renovated Root Family Stage at Omi's Pavilion. It also announced a daytime sing-along screening of Cinderella in the 1938 Original Theatre.

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Announces Two of the 2023 Inductees & StarWalk Ceremonies
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame (BCEHOF) announced two new StarWalk inductees from the world of music: Loverboy, and Rocket Norton. They will join the 300+ previous inductees who have been recognized for their significant contribution to the province’s entertainment industry and cultural landscape.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Fort Salem Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023


Fort Salem Theater has announced the star-studded cast of their upcoming production of the beloved musical masterpiece, 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Audiences are invited to set sail on a high-seas adventure filled with comedy, romance, and unforgettable melodies, as this timeless Gilbert and Sullivan classic takes center stage from August 11th to August 20th, 2023.

Yannis Markopoulos, Greece's Greatest Contemporary Composer, Has Died
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


The internationally renowned Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos - best known to UK audiences for composing the chart-topping music for BBC television series Who Pays the Ferryman? - has died in Athens at the age of 84.

Review: ANNIE at Straz Center for The Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 9, 2023


Annie, is a musical based off of the 1924 comic book Little Orphan Annie written by Harold Gray. The musical features music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and features a book written by Thomas Meehan.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023


JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.

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