As You Like It - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Manchester DJ and producer Kitty Hall released the single Witty, which samples Kelis and André 3000's 2003 track Millionaire over groove-heavy acid house production.

Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.

When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.

Today’s subject Robert Diamond is living his theatre life holding one of the most important jobs you could have in the theatre industry. He is the founder and CEO of the premiere site for theatre. You might have heard of it. Actually, you’re on it now if you are reding this. That’s right, Robert Diamond is the mastermind behind Broadway World.

A look at her lengthy list of credits – just a few of which are “Romeo and Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Macbeth,” “All’s Well That Ends Well,” and “Richard III” with Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP), of which she is a founding member, a trio of Elliot Norton Award-winning roles in “Miss Witherspoon” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”  at Lyric Stage Boston and “The Children” at SpeakEasy Stage, and other plays including “Breaking the Code” at Central Square Theater and “Barefoot in the Park” at Gloucester Stage – offer an unneeded reminder of why Plum has long been one of Boston’s most respected stage actors.

Maximum Entertainment Productions announced a 20-city national tour of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER starting November 14 in Purchase, New York. Hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow returns as special guest MC, while Da Brat joins the production for Washington, D.C. and Chicago performances.

I spoke with Howard Skora about his decision to write about the human story behind one of the most important civil rights decisions in modern American history, his vision for directing its world premiere production, and why he chose to write about the real-life events that took place in Houston in 1998 when two ordinary working-class men, John Lawrence and Tyron Garner, were arrested under Texas’s ‘Homosexual Conduct’ law which led to a landmark 2003 Supreme Court decision.

A 26-song tribute to Jesse Malin featuring GOGOL BORDELLO, DEAD MILKMEN, Bebe Buell, Sami Yaffa, Valley Lodge, Trapper Schoepp, and Prima Donna will arrive via Wicked Cool Records.

Theatre has long history of cultural exchange between the cities of New York and London. Every season, new productions make it to Broadway and off-Broadway after starting in the West End and vice versa. But what of all of the Broadway shows that have originated in countries beyond England? Productions originating in other foreign countries happen far less frequently but have resulted in some fascinating moments of history on Broadway.

Kristeen Young released the gritty single NUMBERS, a track examining the emptiness of capitalism, ahead of her upcoming album FULL SCROTAL SCORPIO.

Bond Girl, Desperate Housewife and TV icon, multi-award-winning Teri Hatcher takes the reins as the legendary Editor-in-Chief from Tuesday 20 October 2026, bringing the next edition of Runway to the West End.

It's good to see 'Wicked,' isn't it?

There’s the truth and then there’s the story. When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.

City Theatre Austin’s Avenue Q brings its mischievous neighborhood to life with a fabulous ensemble, expressive puppetry, strong vocals, and a clever, functional set. The cast delivers the musical’s irreverent comedy and surprisingly heartfelt story with energy, skill, and plenty of personality.

The 18th annual 30A Songwriters Festival will feature headline performances along Scenic Highway 30A in Walton County, Florida, spanning more than 30 venues, 160-plus songwriters and 300 performances.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

Blue Note Hawaii will present a September lineup featuring THE FOUR TOPS, Judy Collins, THE RESIDENTS, and Chrisette Michele, alongside jazz, comedy, and Hawaiian music acts in Waikīkī.

BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.

Musician and actor Rivkah Reyes, known for playing bassist Katie in SCHOOL OF ROCK, has announced her debut EP FAN FAVORITE and released the track MENACE with an accompanying visualizer.

Actor, writer, director and producer Roberto Sánchez will be honored at the Georgia Latino International Film Festival's 15th edition, with a ceremony set for Atlanta's Fox Theatre.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Artistic Director David Ellenstein discusses the theatre's landmark 45th season, record-high subscriptions, and more than two decades leading the Solana Beach company.

Jazz vocalist Lizz Wright and pianist Kenny Banks Sr. released a blues rendition of "Amazing Grace," the latest single from their upcoming duo album NEARNESS on Blues & Greens and Candid Records.

The 2003 techno album AMPLIFIED by Brian Aneurysm will arrive on digital platforms remastered for the first time, featuring new remixes from Miss MJ and Syrte.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced a 14-actor company that will perform both THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in repertory at the Courtyard Theater, directed by Edward Hall.