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Review: FUNNY GIRL at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - May 30, 2026


There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - Sep 15, 2025


The Sound of Music is a veritable old warhorse of the Broadway musical canon, and it has stood the test of the vicissitudes of time. No amount of changing source material, cynicism, saccharine, or negativity can puncture the universal themes of familial love, romantic love, devotion spirituality, perseverance, forgiveness, and devotion that permeate this beloved musical. These universal themes have resonated with audiences from time immemorial---and are especially pertinent in today’s polarized times. 

Lost Broadway Theaters That Are Still Standing
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 21, 2025


Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

A History of Off-Broadway Venues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025


Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.

Previews: SUMMER THEATRE PREVIEW ROUNDUP
by F.H. Kekoa - May 26, 2025


Don't miss these great theatre offerings this summer!

Japan Society Reveals 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


Japan Society has unveiled its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season, featuring a diverse lineup of traditional and contemporary performances from Japan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Wilton's Music Hall Announces Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022


Today Wilton’s Music Hall announces a spectacular new season for April-August 2022, with an impressive array of world-class theatre, music and opera shows in collaboration with a variety of distinguished production companies and talent.

Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021


Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's resident immersive theatre company, presents a delectable 1920s-themed experience featuring an authentic 1927 speakeasy cocktail hour with craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, with close-up magic performed by the great Craig Martin.

Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2021


Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's resident immersive theatre company, proudly presents a delectable 1920s-themed experience featuring an authentic 1927 speakeasy cocktail hour with craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, with close-up magic performed by the great Craig Martin.

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces its 16th Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021


The 2021 lineup will be produced and performed by artists from Cape Cod, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Champaign-Urbana, and New Orleans. The Festival's roster of live performances will be complemented during Festival week by workshops, parties, and educational programming to celebrate the enduring inspiration of America's great playwright.

BWW Review: THE DRAG by Mae West Presented by The City Of West Hollywood and Classical Theatre Lab
by Shari Barrett - Oct 1, 2020


Westa??s play, in which she turned her anger at injustice into witty repartee, tells of a married but closeted high society man who throws a wild drag ball that proves to be a fateful event in more ways than one, given the various degrees of scandal going on around so many of the characters. Written under a pseudonym before she became a blockbuster Hollywood star, THE DRAG scandalized New York audiences in 1927 with its portrayal of homosexuality, transgender characters, and drag queens. The premiere production closed out of town by the authorities after two weeks of sold-out performances to appreciative audiences.

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

BWW Interview: Dave DiGeronimo of A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS at Abbeville Opera House
by Neil Shurley - Dec 16, 2019


'I guarantee audience members will leave with a smile on their face and a Christmas glow in their heart.'

Lucha VaVOOM's Halloween Spectacular Announced In L.A.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2019


Following a scorching Hot In The City show in Los Angeles (8/8) and a special one-night engagement at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (9/13), Lucha VaVOOMa?"Los Angeles' longest-running, celebrated variety show, where Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque, and comedy collidea?"returns to the City of Angels for its wildest Halloween event yet!

A Rock And Roll Cabaret Comes To Downtown New West
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2019


Kitty Nights Productions' acclaimed series of Live Rock Tribute shows have played to sold out audiences at venues such as The Rio Theatre, The Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver FanClub and The Vogue Theatre. Tributes include the music of QUEEN, DAVID BOWIE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER, ABBA, The B-52's and more.We are thrilled to announce our new partnership for our brand new series of ROCK & ROLL CARNIVAL shows with the gorgeous,historic COLUMBIA THEATRE in New Westminster, BC!

A Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Tribute To Downton Abbey Comes To The Slipper Room
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2019


Following on the footsteps of Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's successful Disney, Harry Potter, The Big Lebowski, Mad Men, Doctor Who and Star Wars 1978 Holiday Special tribute shows, Cherry Pitz and Joe the Shark present a burlesque tribute to Downton Abbey. 

Tickets Now On Sale for ON YOUR FEET! in New Orleans
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018


Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans is pleased to announce that the New Orleans engagement of the hit Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! - based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time GRAMMY winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan - will go on sale Friday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

California Pops Welcomes the New Year With Broadway Meets Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2017


California Pops Orchestra, the country's only all-request pops orchestra, greets the New Year with songs spanning the Great White Way and the Silver Screen in Broadway Meets Hollywood at Cupertino's Flint Center. Packed full of songs from Tony and Oscar Award winners, Broadway Meets Hollywood performs one time only on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 3 p.m. For tickets ($20-$55, standard ticket service fees apply), the public can visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (650) 856-8432.

EvoTease Charity Festival Announced Uniting Los Angeles and International Talent
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


EvoTease, a dance charity festival, taking place on Nov. 10th -12th across Los Angeles, has grown once again adding another helping of eager Los Angeles dance talent. The Festival now promises 8 Immersive Shows in 3 Days, with each day at a different Historical Los Angeles location (either in DTLA or Hollywood) as well as benefitting a different charity organization. The festival has attracted a wealth of performers from Canada, Germany, Australia, Germany and Japan; adding to the already 70+ local Los Angeles talent, who will be embodying the history of dance across a 2 Century Spiritual Timeline. From 1927's Prohibition Era Speakeasies to 2127's Neo-Future Show it's proving to be a weekend unlike any other!

EvoTease Charity Festival Announced Uniting Los Angeles and International Talent
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2017


EvoTease, a dance charity festival, taking place on Nov. 10th -12th across Los Angeles, has grown once again adding another helping of eager Los Angeles dance talent. The Festival now promises 8 Immersive Shows in 3 Days, with each day at a different Historical Los Angeles location (either in DTLA or Hollywood) as well as benefitting a different charity organization. The festival has attracted a wealth of performers from Canada, Germany, Australia, Germany and Japan; adding to the already 70+ local Los Angeles talent, who will be embodying the history of dance across a 2 Century Spiritual Timeline. From 1927's Prohibition Era Speakeasies to 2127's Neo-Future Show it's proving to be a weekend unlike any other!

Lucha VaVOOM Presents Special 15th Anniversary 'Quinceanera' Show This August
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2017


For 15 years, LUCHA VaVOOM has been delivering arguably the most electrifying shows on earth with a mind-blowing mix of Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque and comedy. On August 3 at the Mayan Theatre in downtown Los Angeles

The Society for the Preservation of Theatrical History presents STAGE STRUCK: Reclaiming the History  of Women
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2017


The Society for the Preservation of Theatrical History in association with New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) is pleased to present a limited run engagement of STAGE STRUCK: Reclaiming the History of Women in Theatre written and performed by Paula Ewin*, Ginger Grace*, Mari Lyn Henry, Judy Rosenblatt*, and Sandhi Santini. Additional text is by Melody Brooks. The production runs May 19-22, 2017 at New Perspectives Studio, 458 W 37th Street

Tickets Now on Sale for 2017-18 Season at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017


Tickets are now available for the 2017-2018 Season at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport.

GYPSY, ONCE, IN THE HEIGHTS and More Set for the Engeman's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2017


The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has announced its 2017-2018 Season.

LUCHA VAVOOM Announces Special Guest for Halloween Shows: RuPaul's Season 7 Winner Violet Chachki
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016


If you're chasing down absolute madness this Halloween, look no further thanLUCHA VAVOOM'S annual spectacular. The two-night celebration just got even crazier with the addition of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 winner, VIOLET CHACHKI, who is bringing her tiny, 18-inch waist and ferocious glamazon style to slay LUCHA VaVOOM's audience in Downtown Los Angeles at The Mayan. The innovative Violet will perform an aerial act for her sensational L.A. Burlesque debut.

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