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Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024


A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

Review: THE WIZ (THE TOURING COMPANY) at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Oct 8, 2023


What did our critic think of THE WIZ (THE TOURING COMPANY) at Connor Palace?

Boston Symphony Orchestra to Present VOICES OF LOSS, RECKONING, AND HOPE Festival in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


Boston Symphony Orchestra will present VOICES OF LOSS, RECKONING, AND HOPE Festival March 3-18. 

Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.

Tenor Eric Ferring to Release 'No Choice But Love: Songs of the LGBTQ+ Community'
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2022


The two-CD length album seeks to highlight diverse LGBTQIA+ voices and perspectives, through revelatory performances of important songs by some of today’s leading composers, including the world premiere recording of Ben Moore’s Love Remained in a new version for tenor, and the commissioned title work, No Choice but Love.

Anastacia McCleskey Joins The Muny's THE COLOR PURPLE as Celie; Full Cast, Design and Production Teams Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022


The Muny announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny Premiere of The Color Purple, August 3 – 9, 2022.   Joining the previously announced principal cast of Tracee Beazer (Shug Avery), Nasia Thomas (Nettie), Evan Tyrone Martin (Mister), Gilbert Domally (Harpo) and Nicole Michelle Haskins (Sofia) is Anastacia McCleskey (Celie).

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates The Year Of Chicago Dance With May - September Events and Company Updates
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022


 M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, begins the new year with the announcement of new company members, monthly Community Tap Jams, classes, a fundraiser, the launch of a podcast network and more.

People's Light to Present World Premiere of BAYARD RUSTIN INSIDE ASHLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022


People’s Light will present Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland, the world premiere of a play with music inspired by the true story of West Chester, PA native Bayard Rustin. Chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and openly gay Civil Rights activist, Bayard Rustin was nearly written out of the history books.

Tickets Are On Sale For the Muny's 104th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022


The Muny announced today that season tickets for its 2022 summer season will be available beginning at 9am Monday, March 21. Tickets can be purchased online at muny.org, by phone at (314) 361-1900, or in person at The Muny Box Office, open 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. The Muny continues to be St. Louis’ destination for summer musicals, celebrating 104 seasons in Forest Park this summer. 

The Muny Announces Directors, Choreographers & Music Directors for 2022 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny’s 2022 season, which opens on June 13 with the celebrated return of the 2021 hit that audiences went “Whoopee!” for, the Tony Award-winning Chicago.

BWW Review: THE MELODY LINGERS ON - The Mabel Mercer Foundation Salutes Irving Berlin at Rose Hall
by Ricky Pope - Oct 28, 2021


THE MELODY LINGERS ON: A GALA TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN was a gathering of some of the biggest names in the cabaret world. There’s something a little odd about celebrating the intimate art of cabaret in a Broadway-sized theatre like Rose Hall, but to be honest it was one of the few venues sizable enough to hold all the cabaret fans who came to see this fine collection of talented artists. There were performances from Sandy Stewart, Jeff Harner, Andrea Marcovicci, Eric Yves Garcia, Karen Oberlin, David LaMarr, Natalie Douglas, Stacy Sullivan & Todd Murray, Karen Akers, Steve Ross, Amra-Faye Wright, Klea Blackhurst, Billy Stritch, Aisha de Haas, Christine Andreas, Sidney Myer, Karen Mason, Nicolas King, Mark Nadler, and the Moipai Triplets. In addition to these wonderful performers, we were treated to some of NYC’s best musicians including Ray Marchicka, Steve Doyle, Jon Weber, Bill Charlap, Darnell White, Alex Rybeck, Mark Hummel, Michael Rice, and Tracy Stark.

Christopher Myers Now Represented By James Cohan
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021


Christopher Myers is an artist and writer whose work across disciplines is rooted in storytelling. Myers delves into the past to build narratives that speak to the slippages between history and mythology. His diverse practice spans textiles, performance, film, and sculptural objects, often created in collaboration with artisans from around the globe.

Central Florida Community Arts Launches 2021 Summer/Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2021


Central Florida Community Arts today announced new summer and fall events and performances for all ages. The new season will include musicals, concerts, and more, with programs that allow people of all skill levels to participate.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020


With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

People's Light Has Announced Their 45th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019


The 2019-2020 season at People's Light features world premiere musicals, hilariously relatable characters, big questions, hard truths, and the most talked-about new plays in American theatre.

BWW Review: RAGTIME Packs a Punch at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - Jun 1, 2019


In 1975 E. L. Doctorow wrote an epic novel that encompassed racism, immigration, feminism, the unequal distribution of wealth, and the hope of 'The American Dream.' Terrence McNally took that story to the stage with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Omaha Community Playhouse reprises that monumental musical from its own memorable run 13 years ago on its stage.

Award-winning Cape Cod Playwright & Musician Revisits 1968 With THE SOUL SESSION
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2019


Actor rehearsal, band rehearsals, re-writes, guest artist appearances to confirm, it looks a lot like theater in the lower level of the Governor Bradford Restaurant as Oversoul Theatre Collective gears up for it's summer run of 'The Soul Session' a musical theater piece written and directed by award-winning playwright and GroovaLottos keyboardist, Mwalim.

UNBREAKABLE From Andrew Lippa And SF Gay Men's Chorus is Available Today
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019


Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Unbreakable - Original Cast Recording in physical, digital and streaming formats today, Friday, February 8. Spanning 120 years of unsung history, Unbreakable is an epic choral work exploring the gay experience in America through the words and music of Andrew Lippa.

Andrew Lippa's UNBREAKABLE to Be Released by Ghostlight Records
by Julie Musbach - Jan 23, 2019


Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Unbreakable - Original Cast Recording in physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, February 8.

Emerging Directors Helm Two Vital Strindberg Adaptations In Repertory At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2018


Classic Stage Company devotes the beginning of 2019 to the timeless emotional and social resonance of August Strindberg, with new productions of two acclaimed adaptations-Yael Farber's Mies Julie and Conor McPherson's new version of The Dance of Death-presented in repertory.

Delaware Theatre Co Stages DARE TO BE BLACK
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2017


Delaware Theatre Company delivers a 1-2 punch bringing sports history and racial unrest to the stage debuting October 25th with the one-man powerhouse performance of DARE TO BE BLACK.

LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE, Starring Dule Hill, Begins Tonight at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Fear the Walking Dead star and Philadelphia native Colman Domingo partners with nationally-acclaimed theatre-maker Patricia McGregor to co-author Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole, a surprising and unsettling exploration of race and the American Dream. McGregor will also direct.

Mozart's DIE ZAUBERFLOTE to Fly Back to The Metropolitan Opera This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017


Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts one of his signature pieces, Mozart's final opera, Die Zauberflote, which returns to the Met September 26 for full-length performances in German.

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