BWW Q&A: Charlotte Cohn of THE SOUND at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026
In October 1943, the people of Denmark did something almost no other occupied nation in Europe did: in just 48 hours, ordinary Danes came together to smuggle thousands of their Jewish neighbors across the water to safety in Sweden, often on little more than fishing boats.
Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026
Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.
PRAZER, ZEZÉ!: Musical to Premiere in São Paulo Celebrates the Life of Zezé Motta
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 18, 2026
Prazer, Zezé! O Musical celebrates the remarkable six-decade career of Zezé Motta. Created by Toni Brandão and directed by Débora Dubois, the production blends theater and live music to trace Motta’s journey from her early years to her groundbreaking achievements in film, television, and on stage. Featuring Larissa Noel in the title role, alongside an ensemble cast and live band, the musical revisits defining moments, key collaborations, and iconic songs associated with the artist. More than a biographical tribute, the show offers a powerful reflection on identity, race, resilience, and artistic expression in Brazil’s cultural landscape.
Review: OKLAHOMA at Dingbat Theatre Project
by Jacob Ruscoe - Mar 17, 2026
The Dingbat Theatre Project’s production of Oklahoma! is not your grandmother’s Oklahoma. While the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is often presented with sweeping nostalgia, bright cornfields, and wholesome Americana, Dingbat boldly twists the familiar into something more unpredictable.
THE GREAT GATSBY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Set For 2026-2027 Broadway Season at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre, in collaboration with Albert Nocciolino, has announced the lineup for the Five Star Bank 2026-2027 Broadway Season. This upcoming season promises a diverse array of productions, aiming to cater to a wide range of theatrical tastes. The announcement, set for public release on March 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, will detail the full schedule of shows and special events planned at the historic venue. This season is expected to enhance the cultural landscape of Buffalo with high-qual
Student Blog: The Spaces Women Built
by Student Blogger: Eva Viciana - Mar 9, 2026
Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little. Women’s History Month always makes me pause and think about how much of the world we move through today was shaped by the choices, persistence, and courage of women who came long before us.