Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry, and More to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's NO MAN'S LAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter's celebrated masterwork No Man's Land directed by Les Waters (In the Next Room..(or the vibrator play), Dana H., Middletown), playing July 13 – August 20, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.
Blessed Unrest Presents A New Play MISCONCEPTIONS By Steve Wangh
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023
Blessed Unrest, an award-winning physical theatre company, enters its 23rd season with a world premiere of MISCONCEPTIONS, a new play by the Emmy-nominated playwright Steve Wangh (The Laramie Project), directed by Jessica Burr.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
Tangerine Dream to Perform First U.S. Concert in a Decade at SXSW 2023
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2023
The show is an official SXSW event. This will mark Tangerine Dream’s first North American concert since 2013, when they appeared in New York City to celebrate the launch of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. With music composed by Tangerine Dream, the title is the third most successful video game of all time with 175+ million units sold.
FALL IN PHILLY �" So Many Events to Enjoy
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 9, 2022
Check out over 80 events that are happening in the Philadelphia area. From food and fun to entertainment, there’s something for everyone!
Ja Rule, LFO, O-Town, And NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick To Kick Off Labor Day Weekend At The Seaport, September 1
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2022
Flight Entertainment has announced that Pop 2000 icons Ja Rule, NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick, O-Town, and LFO will team up for 'Wildwood End Of Summer Beach Bash' at The Seaport Pier (2201 Boardwalk, North Wildwood, NJ) on Thursday, September 1.
Boite À Musique Is Moving 30 Years Of History At 2222 Ontario East
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022
La Boîte à musique (BAM), where it all began for a multitude of Quebec artists, musicians and bands, is undergoing a major rejuvenation process. Located in 2222 Ontario Street East for 30 years, the BAM is moving its offices to Cité 2000 and will be ready for the new school year.
BWW Review: BLUE/ORANGE at Fenix Theatre Collaborative
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 16, 2022
Fenix Theatre Collaborative makes its theatrical debut with BLUE/ORANGE at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. The intense dramatic comedy may have been written in 2000, but this compelling production shows just how relevant the issues it tackles still are today. BLUE/ORANGE is playing through Saturday, April 16th.
Meet the Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2022
The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances tonight, March 26, at the August Wilson Theatre, ahead of an official opening on April 24. Meet the cast bringing this iconic show back to the stage!
Bruno Mars, Jazmine Sullivan & More Win BET Soul Train Awards
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2021
Winners from the ceremony included Silk Sonic Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Normani, and Cardi B. Presenters for the evening included Parker McKenna Posey from Games People Play, Paula Patton from BET+ original series Sacrifice, Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Game, Devale Ellis and Crystal Hayslett from Tyler Perry’s Sistas.
BWW Review: 4:48 PSYCHOSIS, Network Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 14, 2021
“There’s no point in anything because I am going to die” Sarah Kane says 4:48 Psychosis. Posthumously performed in 2000, the play is usually regarded as one of the greatest British playwright’s suicide note. A distressed mind, Kane took her own life at the age of 28 in 1999 and left an immense legacy behind. It has also somewhat become iconic since its debut at the Royal Court and much has been said about it.
BWW Review: THE MEMORY OF WATER, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 10, 2021
Memories are fickle things. We rehearse them, we shape them, and we eventually forget the original events and end up making new ones, filling the gaps with our experience of them rather than the actual occurrences. It’s the core concept of Shelagh Stephenson’s multi-awarded play, The Memory of Water. Premiered in 1996 on the Hampstead Theatre stage, it went on to win an Olivier in 2000, debut in the States, tour internationally, and even landed on the big screen in 2002 titled Before You Go directed by Lewis Gilbert.
BWW Interview: VERSATILE Kevin Neighbors Working To Be A Difference
by Gil Kaan - Aug 4, 2021
After inclusion in numerous theatre festivals, Kevin Neighbors brings his solo show VERSATILE: stories from inside the closet of a half Black gay man to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for three performances August 5th, August 17th, and August 29th. Had the chance to toss out some questions to Kevin on his life-time journey to VERSATILE.