Cast and Creatives Set For ROBOTA at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Headlong announced the cast and creatives for ROBOTA, written by Ella Road and directed by Roy Alexander Weise, set to be the first full-scale production at Oxford's new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
SOUND MANDALA to Return to Unicorn Theatre With Three New Immersive Audio Programs
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Sound Mandala, a 100-speaker immersive audio experience, will return to the Jerome Stage at Kansas City's Unicorn Theatre this summer with three original programs, coinciding with the city's FIFA World Cup hosting.
Vanessa Williams to Receive Distinguished Artist Award at Third Street Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Third Street Music School Settlement will honor Vanessa Williams with the Distinguished Artist Award at its Spring Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, hosted by Michelle Buteau.
Sarasota Opera to Celebrate Centennial with 2026 Winter Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026
Sarasota Opera will present a special Opera Lovers Weeks during its 2026 Winter Festival, allowing attendees to experience four operas in just three days.
Sarasota Opera to Mark Centennial of Historic Opera House in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026
During Sarasota Opera's 2026 Winter Festival, the company celebrates 100 years of the Sarasota Opera House. The historic occasion will be marked with two days of celebratory events, including a Centennial Concert at the Opera House on Saturday, April 11, and a Community Open House on Sunday, April 12, as well as special documentary and book projects.
Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.
Sebastian Maniscalco Extends Headlining Run At Wynn Las Vegas
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
Sebastian Maniscalco will return to the award-winning Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for eight additional performances of his hit residency, “Sebastian Maniscalco Live” in 2026.
Photos: GATSBY REDUX At Greystone Mansion and Gardens
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025
Mixed eMotion Theatrix is returning to Greystone Mansion and Gardens with its production, GATSBY REDUX. The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department is hosting this site-specific dance theater production, created by director/choreographer Janet Roston. Check out photos from the show.
Interview: MALACHAI STOUT'S FAMILY REUNION RADIO SHOW At Perkins Center for the Arts
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 24, 2024
Radio show whodunnit blends murder mystery parlor game and old-time radio for old-fashioned family fun.
Interview: Debra Lyman of PINEAPPLE AND OTHER OPTIONS at Arizona Theatre Matters
by Jeanie Bishop - Jun 9, 2024
'...why not produce more plays with inclusion of older women in roles and older people in the story line? Instead the majority of theatres in my community constantly hit “replay” of plays done over and over and are always producing musicals again and again like worn out shoes.'
Review: TIMBUKTU! at The Black Rep
by Steve Callahan - May 20, 2024
Packed with Borodin's music, and African rhythm and dance, romance, and humor that smacks of vaukdeville, this strange package has many delights.
Photos: Go Inside HARMONY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 14, 2023
See photos from opening night curtain call of Harmony on Broadway!
Photos: Check Out New Images of THE GREAT GATSBY - THE IMMERSIVE SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023
Check out new photos of Immersive Everywhere’s production of The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show!
Review: SUSANNAH at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 14, 2023
It is a brilliant production of the second-most produced American opera. (After 'Porgy and Bess') Gorgeous scenic effects and world-class voices.
Photo: First Look at the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY - THE IMMERSIVE SHOW Ahead of Previews Beginning Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
Immersive Everywhere’s critically acclaimed production of The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show begins previews June 6 and hosts its Opening Night June 25, 2023. A new portrait photo of the cast has also been released, and can be seen here!
REVIEW: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Is Given A 21st Century Update With Squabbalogic's Latest Adaptation
by Jade Kops - Mar 25, 2023
Jay James-Moody’s (adaptor, director, performer) adaptation of Burton Lane (Music) and Alan Jay Lerner’s (Book & Lyrics) ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER puts a queer lens and feminist undertone to absurd story of past lives and unusual talents.
Photos: First Look At English National Opera's THE DEAD CITY (DIE TOTE STADT)
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023
See production images for the English National Opera's The Dead City (Die tote Stadt), running 25 March - 8 April 2023.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
Check out photos from opening night of Describe the Night at Steppenwolf Theatre Company!
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023
Check out rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of Describe the Night, directed by Austin Pendleton.
Photos: Erich Bergen Rings in the New Year at the Wick Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 2, 2023
Back in 60s, Jackie Gleason filled a railroad car with pals for a trip from NYC to Miami for his TV show. In the 1920’s Henry Flagler organized a similar journey with a “party train” of friends..destination Palm Beach.
BWW Review: So Wrong, It's Right- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Broadway Playhouse
by Kathleen Anwar - Dec 27, 2021
Book your next Botox session in advance because The Play that Goes Wrong is guaranteed to produce permanent laugh lines in all audience members. This incredible farce at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is the perfect way to let go and truly escape both the drama and banality of everyday life. Though the humor largely centers around slapstick high jinks, this isn't your father's slip-on-a-banana-peel gag reel. Instead, this show combines perfectly timed prop and set mishaps with a wildly clumsy cast creating the perfect comedic storm.
BWW Previews: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH at ArtsRiot
by Lesley Becker - Oct 29, 2021
For two performances only, this thrilling new production captures the passion and ferocity of Shakespeare's most haunting text.
BWW Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Karamu
by Roy Berko - Oct 10, 2021
Written in 1982, the play is set in a recording studio in Chicago in 1920. It deals with issues of race, the attitudes of Blacks regarding Whites, religion, and the historic exploitation of Black recording artists by white producers.
BWW Interview: Lola Boutée on THE DOLLFACE DAMES In Person And On Demand
by Shari Barrett - Aug 12, 2021
I first discovered the Dollface Dames troupe of high-class, Burlesque entertainers in 2017 and have enjoyed their show-stopping style of entertainment at several venues around town since then. But 2020 brought on major changes for all in-person entertainment, so how have the Dollface Dames been keeping their unique brand of Burlesque available to audiences during the shutdown and what's next for them? To find out, I spoke with Lola Boutée who founded the group in 2008.
BWW Interview: Director Caitlin Lopez on Ophelia's Jump Productions' Twelfth Night
by Shari Barrett - Jul 17, 2021
Director Caitlin Lopez, the Associate Artistic Director of Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) who also serves as Improv Director for the company elaborates, 'Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola who has washed up on the shores of the vibrant and uninhibited Illyria after a shipwreck. In this modern queer fairytale, she and a cast of colorful characters all must discover what it means to truly love and embrace their heart's desires.' I decided to speak with Caitlin about both her directing and appearing in the production, as well as her background with the history of OJP.
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