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Chicago's Historic Fine Arts Building Announces New Managing Artistic Director Of Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2021


Property owner Berger Realty Group is leading a projected $3 million+ renovation of the Studebaker Theater and Playhouse Theater at Fine Arts Building to enhance the experiences of theatergoers and producing companies at the venues, an investment that speaks to the company's commitment to historic preservation and belief in the future of the arts in Chicago.

Kimmel Cultural Campus Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2021


Kimmel Cultural Campus has announced the much-anticipated return of in-person performing arts across their venues: the Kimmel Center, the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater. On September 18, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Kimmel Cultural Campus will host a grand reopening event in Commonwealth Plaza to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 season.

BWW Interview: From WIESENTHAL to TEVYE: The Unstoppable, Energizing Tom Dugan
by Gil Kaan - Jun 17, 2021


The Wallis inaugurates their new pop-up performance space on the Promenade Terrace for live audiences with the world premiere of Tom Dugan’s TEVYE IN NEW YORK! June 23, 2021. Tom co-directs (with Michael Vale) his one-man show on the well-known musical theatre lead character of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Tom managed to find time amongst his many, many writing projects to answer a few of my enquiries.

Celebrate Father's Day With New Content on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 15, 2021


HBO Max will also feature “Watch With Dad” trays across its Series and Movies Page, the HBO Hub and its Kids and Family Genre Page, including favored flicks and beloved series like “Daddy Day Care,” “Tenet,” the “Pink Panther” collection, “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Speed,” “Ford v. Ferrari,” “Tiger,” and “Happy Gilmore.” 

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021


We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Has Died at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021


Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

André De Shields, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Bell Bundy and More Join SAVE WEST BANK CAFE VIRTUAL TELETHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 24, 2020


Since 1978, West Bank Cafe has been one of the epicenters of New York City’s theatre community, and due to the pandemic, it is on the verge of permanently closing. With Broadway dark, tourism down, indoor dining closed, and no relief plan in sight, 2020 has created a plethora of financial problems for the beloved theater district institution. 

Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Pete Townshend & More Join SAVE WEST BANK CAFE VIRTUAL TELETHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2020


Since 1978, West Bank Cafe has been one of the epicenters of New York City’s theatre community, and due to the pandemic, it is on the verge of permanently closing. With Broadway dark, tourism down, indoor dining closed, and no relief plan in sight, 2020 has created a plethora of financial problems for the beloved theater district institution. 

Alice Ripley, Megan Hilty, Kerry Butler and More Join SAVE WEST BANK CAFE Virtual Telethon
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020


Since 1978, West Bank Cafe has been one of the few authentic epcicenters of New York City's theatre community, and due to the pandemic, it is on the verge of permanently closing. With Broadway dark, tourism down, indoor dining closed, and no relief plan in sight, 2020 has created a plethora of financial problems for the beloved theater district institution. We don't want that to happen.  Enter the theatre community. It's called community for a reason.  

What to Watch on HBO Max in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020


The best gift isn’t under the Christmas tree, it’s on HBO Max! Celebrate Christmas Day with Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, when it flies onto the platform the same day it hits theaters around the country.

Boston's Theatre Artists Talk About Their Realities of Sex Work: A Tool for Empowerment, a Subversion of Power, and a Means for Survival
by Andrew Child - Oct 22, 2020


In a 2002 public report on the spread of HIV through commercial sex, the World Health Organization defined sex workers as “(sic) people who receive money or goods in exchange for sexual services, and who consciously define those activities as income generating even if they do not consider sex work as their occupation.”

HOWELL BINKLEY: A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT AND LOVE to Feature Cameron Macintosh, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020


Parsons Dance and Friends and Family of Howell Binkley have announced that Howell Binkley: A Celebration of Light and Love, a video tribute in memory of lighting designer Howell Binkley created by Suspension Productions, will be available for viewing beginning Sunday, October 25 at 8:00 PM ET.

See October Highlights from HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020


Start sweater weather season off right with exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies coming this October to HBO Max.

Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda and More Join Virtual 2020 CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2020


Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will go virtual on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

20 Musicals & Plays That Deal With Social Injustice
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 27, 2020


Theater has always been an outlet for creative minds to discuss the issues that plague our society, whether it's racism, income inequality, or the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn our picks for musicals and plays that deal with important social topics.

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Announces Premiere of THE GREAT PRETENDER and More in 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020


The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre announced on 18th May the 2020-21 theatre season. Under the theme 'Discovering Theatre: A Joyful Journey', the new season includes quite a few comedies, hoping that audiences can garner wisdom and insight through laughter.

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 Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

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!

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! 

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Burning Coal Announces 2020/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020


Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its 2020 - 2021 season. This season will include A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy (October 8 a?" 25, 2020), Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber (December 3 a?" 20, 2020), Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson (January 28 a?" February 14, 2021), and Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov (April 8 a?" 25, 2021).

Winesellers, Ltd. to Spotlight Columbia and Willamette Valleys with Launch of Kin & Cascadia
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 8, 2020


Winesellers Ltd., the family-owned global importer and marketer of fine wines, announces its newest addition with Kin & Cascadia, a line from Columbia Valley, Washington and Willamette Valley, Oregon. This is a story of brothers, fathers, sons, and friends; true kin. The Sager & Master Family are now in a second-generation partnership and perpetual search to produce wines in the world's best regions. This story is decades in the making, starting as industry acquaintances turned partners and lifelong friends. Kin & Cascadia is the story of two families working together making great wines in the Pacific Northwest. 'Winesellers, Ltd. has been searching for wines from the Pacific Northwest that fit our criteria for quality, value, and sense of place. It took us time, but we are now very excited to have two great additions to our portfolio and partnership with the Master Family,' says Adam Sager Co-President of Winesellers, Ltd. 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington State Our Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA of the famed Columbia Valley, Washington. It is an elegant and refined wine, medium bodied, with aromas and flavors of mocha and black cherry. 2017 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon Our Pinot Noir is grown in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This gorgeous wine is soft and delicate but rich with flavor and overtones of strawberries and rose petals. "In today's business and life there is nothing more important than relationships be it family or friends," says Melvyn Master of Master Wines. 'Our partnership and friendship with the Sager family and Winesellers goes back forty years and is a building block for our ability to form lasting relationships with our suppliers and wholesalers.' The Sager & Master Family partnership includes Tortoise Creek, Le Charmel, Tiamo Organic wines, Exem Bordeaux, Mont Gravet and the recent release of Kin & Cascadia Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 will be positioned $14.99 retail nationwide in 2019. About Winesellers, Ltd. Founded in 1978 by Yale Sager, Winesellers, Ltd. is a second generation, family-owned and globally recognized importer and marketer of fine wines to the U.S. market. The company's portfolio represents the finest quality of wines in their respective price category and has widespread distribution in all 50 U.S. states. The Winesellers, Ltd. portfolio includes producers and brands from Argentina, California, Washington State, Oregon, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and other countries worldwide that can be found in premier retailers and restaurants throughout the U.S. For more information, visit www.winesellersltd.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

VIDEO: See Tom Hanks' Full Interview on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 6, 2020


Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks opens up about his reaction to winning the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 77th Golden Globes, what movie scene he'd love to relive and how he knows Rita Wilson is still the one.

Marilyn Maye, Jim Caruso's Cast Party And More at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019


Birdland Jazz Club has released its schedule for December 30-January 12. Performers include Marilyn Maye, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Duo, The Billy Stritch Trio, and more. 

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