Review: FIRE WORK at Theater Alliance
by Roger Catlin - Sep 8, 2025
It’s an odd thing to consider, especially in a week that began with Labor Day. But that’s an early surprise turn in Mary Glen Fredrick’s fiercely strange play “Fire Work” that is having part of its “rolling world premiere” at Theater Alliance.
Tickets Now On Sale For SOUND BITES 2022
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022
Theater Now New York (TNNY), one of the nation's leading producers of original short form musicals, will present its SOUND BITES Festival of 10-Minute Musicals May 23rd at 7pm at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (129 W 67th St, New York).
MAC Award Recipients Announced
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 12, 2022
In their first live ceremony since lockdown, the Manhattan Associate of Cabarets presented their annual awards to the members of the MAC organization.
2022 MAC Award Nominees Announced; View the Full List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has announced the 2022 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.
Theatre Now New York Will Stream Eight New 10-Minute Musicals Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2021
Theater Now New York, one of the nation's leading producers of original short form musicals, announced today that SOUND BITES, its highly regarded annual festival of 10-minute musicals, will be streamed online for free next month, with the live version returning in May of 2022.
Meryl Streep, Carla Gugino, Mary-Louise Parker & More Join 'Spotlight on Plays' Spring Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2021
The spring “Spotlight on Plays” series will soon welcome six celebrated, award-winning actresses. Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn & SAG nominee Carla Gugino will star in Watch on the Rhine, Emmy Award winner Kathryn Hahn will star in The Sisters Rosenweig, Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will star in Ohio State Murders, Tony Award winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in The Baltimore Waltz and Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will star in Dear Elizabeth.
BWW Interview: At Home With Dawn Derow
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2020
The award-winning singer-songwriter has been seen all over her social media doing yoga in her dressing gown and playing with her dog. Now fans can hear from Dawn what life out of town is like as she focuses, solely, on family, health and fitness, and her cute pooch.
ADG Gallery 800 Presents 'Fantastic Voyage'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019
The Art Directors Guild's Gallery 800 (ADG, IATSE Local 800) presents FANTASTIC VOYAGE, an exclusive mixed media exhibition celebrating the genres of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & the Metaphysical Realm. The public will have a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists at the exhibit openingand hosted reception on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Fantastic Voyage exhibition will run through November 2nd. Gallery 800 is located in the historic North Hollywood Arts District at 5108 Lankershim Boulevard.
SOLD-OUT Shows Are Audience Favorites At United Solo's Tenth Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019
United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, is bringing together over 130 shows from all over the world for its tenth anniversary. These shows will offer audiences intimate theatre experiences highlighting the talent, unique perspectives, and storytelling prowess of participating artists. Many promising shows have captured the public's imagination, have sold out their first performances at the Festival, and may now be offered additional performances. Fourteen bestselling shows are now sold out at United Solo. Three of these SOLD-OUT shows are part of THE BEST OF category, which recognizes the greatest artistic achievements of United Solo's first decade.
THE COLOR PURPLE Makes Dallas Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Dec 28, 2017
Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) and Broadway Across America are thrilled to bring the Tony Award -winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE for its Dallas premiere at the Music Hall at Fair Park January 23-February 4, 2018.
Photo Flash: Raul Esparza, Jeremy Jordan, Patina Miller and More Celebrate Stephen Schwartz at Classic Stage Company's Spring Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Gabriel Ebert, Raul Esparza, Ann Harada, Judy Kuhn, Jeremy Jordan, Patina Miller, Jason Sudeikis, George Takei, Broadway Inspirational Voices and many others headlined 'Musical Masterworks, The Music of Stephen Schwartz,' a gala benefit for Off-Broadway's esteemed Classic Stage Company last night, May 15, 2017, at Alice Tully Hall (1941 Broadway). The performance was directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, CSC's Artistic Director. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!
Ballet Memphis Returns to The Joyce Theater, Oct. 27-Nov. 1
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015
Ballet Memphis, under the artistic direction ofDorothy Gunther Pugh, will return to New York City's Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) for the first time since 2007 for a limited run this October. Performances begin Tuesday, October 27th and run through Sunday, November 1st. Tickets start at $10.
BWW Reviews: BLITHE SPIRIT, Noel Coward at His Delightful Best
by Roy Berko - Feb 26, 2013
Noel Coward is noted as being one of the most creative dramatists, writers, composers, lyricist, painters and wit of the Western World. In fact, through his creations he is noted for virtually inventing the concept of 'Englishness.' It has been noted that, 'he was defined by his Englishness as much as he defined it.'
Baayork Lee Directs A CHORUS LINE at Pittsburgh CLO, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2012
A Chorus Line, the powerful and emotion-filled musical about the trials and tribulations of forging a life in the theater, will play in Pittsburgh tonight, June 15 through June 24 at the Benedum Center. Directed and choreographed by original A Chorus Line cast member Baayork Lee, this bona fide Broadway hit features an incredible ensemble cast composed of exciting Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
A CHORUS LINE to Return to Pittsburgh CLO 6/15-24 - Directed by Baayork Lee
by James T Harding - Jun 8, 2012
A Chorus Line, the powerful and emotion-filled musical about the trials and tribulations of forging a life in the theater, will play in Pittsburgh June 15-24 at the Benedum Center. Directed and choreographed by original A Chorus Line cast member Baayork Lee, this bona fide Broadway hit features an incredible ensemble cast composed of exciting Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey et al Among Honorees at BET HONORS Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2011
In its fifth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS, a memorable night celebrating the outstanding achievements of seven extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Hosted by talented actress Gabrielle Union at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., BET HONORS celebrates the lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. The star-studded, unforgettable special will premiere during 1st quarter 2012 on BET.