Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Is Accepting Play Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2020
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF) is now accepting play submissions for the 2020 season this summer (Aug. 10th-Sept. 6th). The 20 selected plays will receive three performances in the 88-seat Theatre One at the renowned Off-Broadway performance venue, Theatre Row. Right on 42nd Street, in the heart of the theater district.
Award Winner Bill Bowers Takes The Stage Solo With THE TRAVELER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020
New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) will present a limited engagement of The Traveler starring award-winning mime Bill Bowers at Playing at Theatre Row, a program of Building for the Arts NY, Inc., 410 West 42 Street, New York, NY 10036.
Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of The New Group's BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE
by Walter McBride - Jan 28, 2020
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, with Book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Duncan Sheik and Amanda Green and Musical Staging by Kelly Devine, is currently in previews in advance of Opening Night on Tuesday, February 4. A limited A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through March 15 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).
BWW Interview: Mike Iveson & WHAT Touring THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO Him
by Gil Kaan - Jan 25, 2020
Already in previews, Heidi Schreck's 2019 Tony-nominated Best Play and Pulitzer Prize finalist WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME has been extended twice at the Mark Taper Forum through February 28, 2020. Maria Dizzia assumes the role of Heidi in this national tour, with original Broadway cast members Mike Iveson and Rosdely Ciprian rounding out the cast. (Jocelyn Shek will alternate the role of debater with Rosdely.) I had the opportunity to ask a few CONSTITUTIONal questions of Mike.
Fellowship for Performing Arts' PARADISE LOST Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020
Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today that the New York premiere of Paradise Lost will extend due to popular demand. Originally scheduled to conclude its run on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, Paradise Lost will now play an additional week, through Sunday, March 1, 2020.
Photo Flash: Go Inside Opening Night of PARADISE LOST
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2020
Written by award-winning playwright Tom Dulack (Incommunicado, Kennedy Center Prize for New American Drama; Road to Damascus) and directed by Michael Parva (Irena's Vow, Martin Luther on Trial), PARADISE LOST just opened last night, January 22, at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) for a run through Sunday, February 23, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.FPAtheatre.com.
2020 Season Muny Kids And Teens Creative Teams Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2020
The Muny announced today the choreographers and music directors for its Muny Kids and Teens 2020 season. The Muny's flagship education programs, The Muny Kids and Teens are two of nine offerings under The Crawford Taylor Education Initiative. Muny Director of Education, Tali Allen, and Artistic Associate, Michael Baxter, will serve as Artistic Directors for the groups. Information regarding upcoming auditions for The Muny Kids and Teens can be found here.
The 'West of Broadway' Podcast Welcomes Joshua Holden from 'The Joshua Show'
by West of Broadway - Jan 22, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts' in Costa Mesa, California continues it's 2019 - 2020 Family Series with The Joshua Show: Episode 2. This family-friendly production plays February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. Will caught up with Joshua himself. Joshua holden is an Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador joy. He shares how he uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in his whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself.
Photo Flash: First Look at PARADISE LOST at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2020
Written by award-winning playwright Tom Dulack (Incommunicado, Kennedy Center Prize for New American Drama; Road to Damascus) and directed by Michael Parva (Irena's Vow, Martin Luther on Trial), performances of PARADISE LOST begin on Wednesday, January 15, with opening night set for Wednesday, January 22, at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) for a run through Sunday, February 23, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.FPAtheatre.com.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SEESAW at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2020
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company presents Seesaw, with book by Michael Bennett, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, will begin performances Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm and continue through February 23, 2020 at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th and Dyer Avenues). Seesaw is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Based on the play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson. Opening Night is Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm.
Ann Harada, Victoria Clark, and More Announced as 'Live At The Lortel' Podcast Guests For February 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2020
The Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation has announced the guest lineup for February 2020 tapings of the popular a?oeLive at the Lortela?? podcast focused on Off-Broadway. Each taping lasts about 60 minutes a?" with 45 minutes of moderated conversation with host Eric Ostrow and 15 minutes for audience questions. As always, tickets are free to the public and can be reserved by visiting www.liveatthelortel.com.
Two-Time Tony Award Winner Christine Ebersole Brings Acclaimed Concert To Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020
The Wallis and Mark Cortale present An Evening With Christine Ebersole on Friday, February 28, 2020, 7 pm, in the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Bram Goldsmith Theater. The two-time Tony Award-winning star of 42nd Street and Grey Gardens returns to The Wallis to perform music from the American Songbook, Broadway and more. With music direction by Lawrence Yurman and special guest Scott Frankel, composer of War Paint and Grey Gardens, the evening is directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Smash, Patti LuPone on Broadway).
TV: Lesli Margherita, Josh Lamon & More Celebrate Opening Night of EMOJILAND!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Jan 21, 2020
Emojiland has officially opened off-Broadway! The new musical will run through Sunday, March 8, 2020 at The Duke on 42nd Street in New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues). What's the new show all about? 'We know what people are saying. We know that people hear 'Emojiland the Musical' and go... huh? We're kind of counting on that,' explains star Leslie Margherita. 'We want people to come and have their minds changed. I loved the message of this musical about being inclusive, and that people aren't what they are at their face value.'