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Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top
by Team BWW - Mar 25, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.

Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - Mar 5, 2024


Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he was unjustly convicted. I decided to speak with actor Aaron Ellis on what it means to him to be taking on the role of Leo Frank, especially since the resurgence of racism and antisemitism are running rampant in the world today.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 4, 2024.

Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale to Honor WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024


HISTORY Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have announced the honorees for 'Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County' 2024 presented by UKG. Learn more here!

Western Piedmont Symphony Pops Into The Holidays This December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023


Western Piedmont Symphony presents the annual Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular concert featuring North Carolina artists Julia Woodward, Jonathan Kaufman, and Matt Sickels. The concert will include classic Christmas songs, seasonal movie music, and family-favorite holiday hits. Learn more here!

First Preview of Mint Theater's PARTNERSHIP Canceled Due To Weather
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


The first preview of Mint Theater's American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership has been canceled due to weather. Performances will now begin on Sunday October 1st at 2PM.

Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 6, 2024


Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

Santino Fontana & Judy Kuhn to Star in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


Classic Stage Company has announced complete programming for their 2023-2024 Season. See what shows are in the lineup, who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

The Seattle Symphony Announces Its 2023/2024 Season At Benaroya Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023


The Seattle Symphony's 2023/2024 season marks the orchestra's 120th season and the 25th anniversary of Benaroya Hall's opening. The season launches with recreations of the Symphony's and the Hall's first-ever concerts; featuring Seattle Symphony Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot and soprano Alexandra LoBianco.

Jason Robert Brown Pens Essay in Response to Antisemitic Protestors at PARADE
by Team BWW - Feb 23, 2023


Protestors outside the first preview performance of Parade greeted audience members with chants such as '[Leo Frank is] a Jewish Pedophile.' Parade's composer Jason Robert Brown is speaking up about the

Frist Art Museum Presents Family-Friendly Beatrix Potter Exhibition Celebrating The Beloved Author and Illustrator
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023


The Frist Art Museum presents Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, the first exhibition to tell the broader life story of the beloved English author and illustrator. Organized by London's Victoria and Albert Museum—home to the world's largest collection of Potter's artworks—the exhibition will be on view from April 7 through September 17, 2023.

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.

Hungarian State Opera to Mount Production of PARSIFAL
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022


Featuring a cast headed by internationally renowned István Kovácsházi, Andrea Szántó, Károly Szemerédy and András Palerdi, the new production of Wagner's final opera is staged by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Balázs Kocsár at the refurbished Opera House. The 15 April 2022 premiere is also streamed live on OperaVision, whereas the 17 April performance is a joint Bartók Spring event of the Hungarian State Opera and Müpa.

The Duchess Of Cornwall Hosts A Reception To Celebrate WOW - Women Of The World On International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022


Yesterday, on International Women’s Day, The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at Clarence House to celebrate the work of The WOW Foundation and to celebrate its 12th annual WOW Festival in London this weekend. As President of The WOW Foundation, The Duchess of Cornwall was met by Jude Kelly CBE, Founder and CEO.

Birmingham Rep Reveals £2.87m New Look
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022


Birmingham Rep have officially unveiled a £2.87m new look to their historic home on Birmingham's Centenary Square, 50 years on from the theatre first opening its doors.

Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2021


When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.

Restart Stages to Conclude This September with A NIGHT WITH DEAF BROADWAY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced artistic works celebrating iconic civil rights leaders, accessibility in the arts, and the rich history of dance in New York City coming to Restart Stages this September—the outdoor performing arts center created to champion the revival and recovery of New York City arts.

Plaza Theatricals, Nassau County's Only Professional Theatre, to Re-Open Fall 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2021


“The curtain is about to rise on Plaza Theatrical's new professional Broadway Division,” shared producer Kevin F. Harrington, “as we open Nassau County's only professional theatre this fall!”  

Battersea Arts Centre Announced as Community Vaccination Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021


Battersea Arts Centre today announced a partnership with the NHS to become the community Vaccination Centre for Wandsworth. From Monday 8 March 2021 residents from the borough will be welcomed into the Lavender Hill venue. They will receive vaccines, administered by trained NHS staff.

BWW Blog: Parade and the Relevancy of Today
by Student Blogger: Annie Coulson - Jun 29, 2020


When the time came to pick which musical I was to write about for my NYU outsider class, I combined my two classes and loves and landed on one of my favorite musicals, Parade.

Phylicia Rashad to Star in Radio Drama PULLING THE LEVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2020


American Slavery Project is partnering with Crossroads Theatre Co. (Tony, Outstanding Regional Theatre) to present Black Women and the Ballot, three short radio plays that will be available nationally and experienced virtually on Saturday, August 15 at 8 p.m.(EST).

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

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