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Photo Flash: First Look at Geva Theatre Center's THE MAY QUEEN, Opening Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - May 3, 2016


A new comedy by Molly Smith Metzler closes the 2015-2016 ESL Wilson Stage Series as Geva Theatre Center presents The May Queen. Directed by Amanda Charlton, The May Queen runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 3 through May 29.

Geva Theatre Center to Stage Molly Smith Metzler's THE MAY QUEEN
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2016


A new comedy by Molly Smith Metzler closes the 2015-2016 ESL Wilson Stage Series as Geva Theatre Center presents The May Queen. Directed by Amanda Charlton, The May Queen runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 3 through May 29.

McCallum Theatre Announces Star-Studded 2016-17 Season
by David Green - Apr 4, 2016


The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup of world-class entertainment scheduled for the 2016-2017 season that includes Broadway hits Mamma Mia, The Sound Of Music and Chicago, concerts with Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, family-friendly musicals and entertainment, holiday surprises, comedy legends and solid gold memories, all part of a very full and exciting roster.  Subscriptions go on sale on Tuesday, April 5th at 8am for the Broadway Blockbuster Series, Broadway and Beyond Series, Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum Series, Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Series, as well as a Create-Your-Own Series which allows patrons to mix, match, and program one performance or a full season of entertainment tailored to their own individual tastes. 

Tickets to New York Premiere of INDECENT at Vineyard Theatre Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 22, 2016


Vineyard Theatre, in association with La Jolla Playhouse and Yale Repertory Theatre, has announced that tickets are now on sale as of today, March 22 at noon for the New York premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Rebecca Taichman, at The Vineyard (108 East 15th Street). Previews begin April 27 and opening night is set for May 17. For more information, please call the box office at (212) 353-0303 or visit www.vineyardtheatre.org. Group sales should call 212-353-3366, ext. 214.

BWW Cabaret Conversation: CAROL LIPNIK, BWW's 2015 Best Alt-Cabaret Show Award Winner, On Origins of Her Art and Becoming a 'Heart-Warrior'--Last of a Series
by Remy Block - Mar 17, 2016


In this last installment of Remy Block's three-part interview series with Carol Lipnik, BWW's 2015 New York Cabaret Award-winner for Best Alt-Cabaret/Musical Comedy Performance, Carol and Remy explore the origins of Lipnik's art and her unique perspective, and how she became a “Heart Warrior” with the ability to intimately and emotionally connect with her audience.

2016 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Selections
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 9, 2016


The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 72 selected short films, 45 are world premieres and 53 are in competition at the Festival.

Vineyard's Co-Production of INDECENT Begins Performances Next Month Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016


Vineyard Theatre, in association with La Jolla Playhouse and Yale Repertory Theatre, will present the New York premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Rebecca Taichman, at The Vineyard (108 East 15th Street) with previews beginning April 27 and opening night set for May 17. INDECENT features music composed by Lisa Gutkin (KLEZMATICS) and Aaron Halva (RED NOSES) and choreography by David Dorfman (GREEN VIOLIN). 

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, Judy Gold, Laura Osnes and More Set for This March at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Feb 29, 2016


This March, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for details!

Michael Urie & Ryan Spahn Will Host Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala; Sally Field, Bill Pullman & More Join Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016


Vineyard Theatre today announced that their 2016 Gala honoring award-winning actress and Vineyard Board President Kathleen Chalfant and New York theatrical press agent Sam Rudy will be hosted by Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn. Scott Schwartz will direct the evening. Paul Masse will be the music director.

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Lead THE LAST MATCH, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016


The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014), opens tonight, February 18, 2016.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Play Ocean State Theatre, 3/5
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016


Ocean State Theatre Company is proud to announce the second and final performance of OSTC's 2015-16 OSTeenCo. The company, which was created to provide an opportunity for teen actors to benefit from a professional theatre experience and performed Yes, Virginia The Musical, as part of OSTC's Family Fun Fest in December, returns to the stage to perform James and the Giant Peach for one performance only on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am.

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Lead THE LAST MATCH, Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2016


The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014), will run in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, tonight, February 13, through March 13, 2016.

Florence + the Machine Adds Seconds Show at Barclays Center
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


After the June 14 show sold out in just days, Florence + the Machine is adding a second night with Grimes at Brooklyn's Barclays Center—June 15—to her North American “How Beautiful” tour.

The Fulton Theatre Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016


The Fulton Theatre is thrilled to announce a season bursting with dance, iconic musical theatre heroes, and a music legend in its mainstage offering! The Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series, now in its third season, will offer three selections, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. The popular family series again will offer four shows that are ideal for the entire family. The 2016/2017 season kicks off with the mainstage series on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, with the triumphant Billy Elliot. 

Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, Daniel Reichard & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario to Lead THE LAST MATCH at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016


BroadwayWorld is excited to report the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014).

BIG GIGANTIC Releases Entire Music Catalogue for Free with 'A Big Gigantic Bundle'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


Coming off a massive 2015, BIG GIGANTIC is set to take the New Year by storm. With plans for tons of new music to come in 2016, the duo is taking a look back at all they've done to this point by partnering with BitTorrent, one of the leading peer-to-peer file distribution companies. Today (January 12), BIG GIGANTIC is offering the biggest and most gigantic collection of their music ever released, via BitTorrent's Bundle program.  

Progressive Jam-Rock Comes to The Warehouse at FTC
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016


Stratsophere All-stars, a collective of respected jam band musicians join together for one night in Connecticut on Sunday, January 31. The following night, Greensky Bluegrass brings their thrillingly dynamic live show to The Warehouse on Saturday, January 31.

Florence + the Machine to Kick Off 'How Beautiful' North America Tour This Spring
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2016


Following a gigantic 2015, which saw the release of their first U.S. #1 album How Big How Blue How Beautiful (Republic Records), Florence + The Machine will embark on their “How Beautiful” tour of North America this spring

Texas' Biggest New Year's Eve Event LIGHTS ALL NIGHT Set for Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2015


Highland Concerts and MCP Presents, organizers of the sixth annual LIGHTS ALL NIGHT electronic music festival recently announced the complete line-up for Texas' biggest New Years Eve bash taking place at the Dallas Convention Center tonight, December 31, and tomorrow, January 1.

WAKE UP with BWW 12/21/2015 - ADM Tackles Broadway and More!
by Jessica Khan - Dec 21, 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: American Dance Machine brings a lineup of Broadway pieces to life tonight!

Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE Flips into the Wharton Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2015


CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the 2015 holiday season with its newest holiday stage spectacular coming to Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall tonight, December 17 through Saturday, December 19 for four unforgettable performances.

Broadway at a Discount- What's Available at TKTS for December 16, 2015!
by BWW Discount Alert - Dec 16, 2015


TKTS has been a New York City institution for decades, bringing theatre-goers a last-minute way to get tickets for some of Broadway's hottest shows at a discount. TDF operates three TKTS Discount Booths in New York City- Times Square, South Street Seaport, and Brooklyn. Looking for affordable tickets for tonight, December 16, 2015? BroadwayWorld brings you the full list of what's available today below:

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTICHOKE to Play Gene Frankel Theatre in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2015


Frances Black Projects in association with CAP21 proudly presents Commedia dell'Artichoke, a new comedy about love, dreams, pizza and trying to make it in New York. This production, a contemporary take on commedia dell'arte - the classic Italian style of theatre with masked actors performing a blend of scripted and improvised comedic scenarios - plays January 15 - February 6 at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, between Bowery and Lafayette).

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 29-December 4
by Nora Dominick - Dec 4, 2015


Still in amazement over THE WIZ LIVE!? To busy getting all of your Holiday shopping in? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

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