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BWW Review: ROGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA is a Magical Experience at the Detroit Opera House
by Katie Laban - Feb 19, 2016


Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is a magical experience at the Detroit Opera House. It tells the beloved tale that is well known to audiences of all ages with a few surprises a long the way. Filled with classic and new songs performed by an amazing cast, stunning costumes, and amazing sets, it is a show not to be missed!

The Public Theater's ROMEO AND JULIET, Julie Taymor and More Set for NYPL Shakespeare Exhibition Events
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016


As part of the international celebration of the quadricentennial of Shakespeare's death, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center is presenting a new free multimedia exhibition, SHAKESPEARE'S STAR TURN IN AMERICA, which documents the on-going popularity of Shakespeare's plays in North America from Colonial times to present day using materials from the Library's vast collections.

Public Theater's Mobile Unit to Bring ROMEO & JULIET to New York's Boroughs
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2016


Continuing its commitment to bringing free Shakespeare to the community and strengthening audience engagement with the arts, The Public Theater will mount its MOBILE UNIT again this March with a free three-week tour to the five boroughs of Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET, directed by Lear deBessonet. As part of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis' 10th Anniversary season, the free Mobile Unit tour (March 18 - April 9) will bring Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts by visiting correctional facilities, homeless shelters, social service organizations, and other community venues. Following the free tour, ROMEO & JULIET will have a sit-down run at The Public Theater from Monday, April 11 through Sunday, May 1, with an official press opening on Friday, April 15.

The Public Theater's ROMEO AND JULIET, Julie Taymor and More Set for NYPL Shakespeare Exhibition Events
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2016


As part of the international celebration of the quadricentennial of Shakespeare's death, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center is presenting a new free multimedia exhibition, SHAKESPEARE'S STAR TURN IN AMERICA, which documents the on-going popularity of Shakespeare's plays in North America from Colonial times to present day using materials from the Library's vast collections.

Actors Co-Op to Present Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, 3/2-4/17
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2016


Actors Co-op (Ovation Award-Winner 2014 Best Intimate Theatre Musical for 110 in the Shade) announces the third show in its 2015-2016 season (and 24th year of producing theatrical excellence in Los Angeles!) with Tennessee Williams masterpiece SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by Thom Babbes.  SUMMER AND SMOKE will preview on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3 at 8pm and will open on Friday, March 4 at 8pm and run through Sunday, April 17 at the Actors Co-op David Schall Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St. (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.

GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony to Be Streamed Live at GRAMMY.com
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 2, 2016


The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place at Microsoft Theater on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live internationally at GRAMMY.com/live and CBS.com.

ANNIE, Starring Heidi Gray, Comes to the National Theatre This Spring; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


Leapin' lizards! With more than 400 performances under her belt, the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play the National Theatre for one week only, March 15 - 20, 2016. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic 1977 Tony Award-winning original.

Japan Society Presents 'A NIGHT OF KYOGEN' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2015


As part of its 2015-2016 Performing Arts Season, Japan Society presents A Night of Kyogen with Mansaku Nomura and Mansaku-no-Kai Kyogen Company, bringing this renowned company back to Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) for three performances only: Tonight, December 10 - Saturday, December 12. Performances at 7:30pm.

WAKE UP with BWW 12/9/2015 - Pinkins, McArdle, Broadbent and More!
by Jessica Khan - Dec 9, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Off-Broadway is packed with opening shows, WICKED welcomes new faces on tour, Jim Broadbent takes on 'Scrooge' and more!

Review Roundup: You're in the Band! SCHOOL OF ROCK Opens on Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 6, 2015


Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, makes its world premiere on Broadway tonight, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Let's see what the critics have to say!

BWW Feature: Countdown to THE WIZ LIVE! A Brief History of Live TV Musicals From The Golden Age
by Jeffrey Walker - Dec 3, 2015


Relive the Golden Age of Broadway and the magical moments from TV's past with Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Frank Sinatra, Julie Andrews,Carol Burnett and many more as we look at the history of live TV musicals.

Betty Crocker Musical, Marsha Mason-Helmed STEEL MAGNOLIAS and More Set for 2016 at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2015


BroadwayWorld is excited to report that the world premiere of a New York-bound musical, a revival of a favorite American comedy and a bio-musical of one of rock n' roll's most influential artists are the first three productions set for Bucks County Playhouse's 2016 theater season.

South Bend Civic Theatre Sets 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015


From the cobblestone streets of London and the islands off the Irish coast, to the halls of Harvard and clamor of the second Continental Congress, Artistic Director, Mark Abram-Copenhaver, is proud to announce the 2016 season at the South Bend Civic Theatre.

Japan Society to Present 'A NIGHT OF KYOGEN' This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


As part of its 2015-2016 Performing Arts Season, Japan Society presents A Night of Kyogen with Mansaku Nomura and Mansaku-no-Kai Kyogen Company, bringing this renowned company back to Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) for three performances only: Thursday, December 10 - Saturday, December 12. Performances at 7:30pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Launches Asolo Rep's 2015-16 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


Today, March 16, 2015, Asolo Repertory Theatre and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training announced their highly anticipated 2015-16 seasons with a special presentation in the Mertz Theatre.

Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, Ina Garten and More Among Dr. Phillips Center's New Series, Shows in 2015-16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2015


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts launches its 2015-2016 season.

CRITICS' CHOICE: Theater To Keep The Frost Off the Pumpkin
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 23, 2015


There's the definite feeling of autumn in the air that makes you want to gut a pumpkin or at least have a pumpkin spice latte, chances are you are definitely going to need a sweater in the early morning hours, and it's past the perfect time for you to pick out a Halloween costume. Luckily, theater companies are well into their new seasons and there's plenty of shows to entertain you while you take time off from berating yourself for wearing that same tricked-out Star Wars costume you wore the past fwo-and-one-half years.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Public's Mobile Shakespeare Unit COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


The Public Theater will begin previews for the Mobile Shakespeare Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS on Sunday, November 1. Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, the sit-down run of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS follows a three-week tour to the five boroughs, bringing free Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts. The Shakespeare comedy will run at The Public Theater through Sunday, November 22, with an official press opening on Thursday, November 5. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Finborough Theatre Sets Winter Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015


The Finborough Theatre - under multi-award-winning Artistic Director Neil McPherson - celebrates its 35th year with a Winter Season of even more vibrant new plays and unique rediscoveries.

CRITIC'S CHOICE: We're Back With Some Tips for Fall
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 15, 2015


We're back! After an extended absence due to The Last Five Years (we directed it to boffo notices from our critical colleagues), The 2015 First Night Honors (which played to SRO crowds at Chaffin's Barn in September) and a sense of overwhelming malaise and ennui (we are ever so dramatic at times), BWW Nashville's Critic's Choice is back on the interwebs, offering you our insights and advice on the shows that are coming up and what you should try to find time to see - or to avoid at all costs, depending on our perspective.

LOVE LETTERS Tour, Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, Launches Tonight at The Wallis
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015


They made history 45 years ago when they starred in LOVE STORY, the most talked about film of its day -- Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal now reunite for LOVE LETTERS, a special theatrical tour that will make its official tour launch at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Details for 'Action & Anarchy: The Films of Seijun Suzuki
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2015


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for Action and Anarchy: The Films of Seijun Suzuki, November 6-17.

THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH Coming to The Belgrade Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2015


The Belgrade Theatre is delighted to welcome The Smallest Show On Earth, a new musical comedy based on the StudioCanal Peter Sellers/Margaret Rutherford film.  The stage show, which has a book by Thom Southerland and Paul Alexander, contains some of Irving Berlin's greatest songs, including Blue Skies, Shakin' the Blues Away, Let Yourself Go, Steppin' Out with my Baby and How Deep is the Ocean, as well as some rediscovered gems. The show, which is currently touring the UK, will visit the theatre from Tues 13th - Sat 17th Oct.

LOVE LETTERS Tour, Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal to Launch at The Wallis This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2015


They made history 45 years ago when they starred in LOVE STORY, the most talked about film of its day -- Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal now reunite for LOVE LETTERS, a special theatrical tour that will make its official tour launch at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH Launches UK Tour Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2015


Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Brian Eastman and Christabel Albery present a new musical comedy based on the StudioCanal Peter Sellers/Margaret Rutherford film The Smallest Show on Earth.  The stage show, which has a book by Thom Southerland and Paul Alexander, contains some of Irving Berlin's greatest songs, including Blue Skies, Shakin' the Blues Away, Let Yourself Go, Steppin' Out with my Baby and How Deep is the Ocean, as well as some rediscovered gems.

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