Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, and More Among Presenters and Performers at Soho Rep's 2019 Spring Fete
by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2019
Soho Rep., which provides a platform for vastly diverse artists to realize their boldest visions, in productions that are regularly among the most ambitious and acclaimed offerings of the theater season, will convene many of its collaborators and supporters at its 2019 Spring Fete, Monday, April 8, at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street, New York, NY 10013).
FAIRVIEW Returns To New York City
by Julie Musbach - Feb 4, 2019
Jeffrey Horowitz announces that TFANA will extend its current four-play season to five plays and present Soho Rep.'s production of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, staged by Sarah Benson. Fairview will play June 2-30, 2019, on the Samuel H. Scripps Mainstage at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, TFANA's state-of-the-art home in the Brooklyn Cultural District. The return engagement marks the first opportunity for New York audiences to experience this bold, innovative work since its sold-out, thrice-extended world premiere at Soho Rep. Fairview is currently only on sale as part of TFANA's two-play subscription package of Fairview and Julius Caesar.
Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS...
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2019
Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhf**ka, written by Tori Sampson, directed by Leah C. Gardiner, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, February 15-March 31, 2019 in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons
Russell Moore Announces New Member of IIIrd Tyme Out
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 28, 2018
The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) 5-Time Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, is proud to announce the addition of Dustin Pyrtle to his award-winning band, IIIrd Tyme Out. Dustin will hit the road in January with IIIrd Tyme Out as their newest bass player, bringing his renowned vocals to the group's popular trio and quartet arrangements.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Dallas Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
The Best of the Best: The Shows that Ruled 2018
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2018
As we count down the last days of 2018, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of the theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. With so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works, both on Broadway and off, a slew of shows have gained recognition from the critics this year.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Dallas Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Two Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Dallas Awards; Round 2 Launches Today!
by BWW Staff - Dec 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Announces 2018 Grants
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2018
The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation announced its 2018 grants in The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation's Women Playwrights Commissioning Program. These grants fund commissions for female playwrights at selected theaters nationwide. The 2018 recipients are:
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Releases Sing-Along Version in the Philippines, Today
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 14, 2018
Ready your vocal cords once again for the legendary songs of Queen as the lyrics are about to be flashed via a sing-along version starting this Today, November 14, 2018, in Philippine cinemas. Part biopic, part concert, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” film, which topped the U.S. box office for the second consecutive week, continues to rock audiences worldwide.
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Releases Sing-Along Version in the Philippines, 11/14
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 12, 2018
Ready your vocal cords once again for the legendary songs of Queen as the lyrics are about to be flashed via a sing-along version starting this Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Philippine cinemas. Part biopic, part concert, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” film, which topped the U.S. box office for the second consecutive week, continues to rock audiences worldwide.
Photo Coverage: Susan Stroman, Anne Kauffman, and More Win SDCF Awards!
by Walter McBride - Nov 12, 2018
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not for profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presented this year's Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Manhattan. BroadwayWorld attended the evening and you can check out the photos from the ceremony below!
Photo Coverage: Inside the Cocktail Party at the Second Annual SDCF Awards
by Walter McBride - Nov 12, 2018
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not for profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presented this year's Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Manhattan. BroadwayWorld attended the evening and you can check out the photos from the cocktail party below!
Fifteen Area Schools Awarded Grants For Arts Education Projects
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018
The Arts and Education Council (A&E) and Maritz have awarded 15 area schools with grants to support classroom-based art projects during the 2018-19 academic year. The program, administered by A&E, is funded by a $25,000 gift from Maritz with additional support provided by individual donors. With these 15 grants, this unique partnership between A&E and Maritz has generated nearly a quarter of a million dollars for art education across the bi-state region since 2009.
Magic Theatre's Loretta Greco Receives SDCF's 2018 Fichandler Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2018
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not?for?profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, has announced the honorees of this year's Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award. The awards will be presented at an invitation? only event on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Manhattan.
Review Roundup: FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by Alan Henry - Oct 16, 2018
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of Fairview is now on stage! Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Sarah Benson, with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, the world premiere production comes straight to Berkeley Rep from a critically acclaimed New York run. Previews began on Thursday, October 4 with regular run of the show opening on Thursday, October 11 and continuing through Sunday, November 4. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949.
Soho Rep Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018
Soho Rep. announces its 2018-2019 season, with two world premieres that demonstrate the small but flexible space's 'indispensible' (New York Magazine) presence as 'a 70-seat house filled with big ideas' (Hilton Als, The New Yorker). Through singular and irreverent stylistic approaches, Kate Tarker's Thunderbodies,directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz (October 16-November 18, 2018), and Christopher Chen's Passage, directed by Saheem Ali (April 23-May 26, 2019),interrogate the staggering ramifications of U.S and global imperialism.
Berkeley Rep Announces Final Casting for FAIRVIEW
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018
Final casting for Berkeley Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of Fairview was announced today. Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed bySarah Benson, with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, the world premiere production comes straight to Berkeley Rep from a critically acclaimed New York run. Previews begin on Thursday, October 4 with regular run of the show opening on Thursday, October 11 and continuing through Sunday, November 4. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949.
Players Club Of Swarthmore Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
The Players Club of Swarthmore opens its 2018-19 season with the Frank Loesser musical masterpiece Guys and Dolls Sept. 14-29, for ten performances at 614 Fairview Ave. in Swarthmore. Directed by Anthony SanFilippo, this classic musical comedy about sinners and saints follows Nathan Detroit as he sets up the biggest craps game in town under the eye of the law and straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.
PLAYIN' AROUND SOUTH ORANGE Kicks Off Aug 25
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018
Playin' Around South Orange kicks off for the sixth year on Sat., August 25 at noon, bringing live music and art in the form of hand-painted pianos and outdoor performances to five separate South Orange locations. Making their debut on the streets of South Orange are five thematically painted pianos that are available 24/7 for musicians, both young and old, to enjoy and play at any time.