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A History of Broadway's Lost Theatres
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 23, 2023


This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

MACBETH Opens March 17 At The Ritz Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


Something wicked this way comes… when William Shakespeare's “Macbeth” opens at the Ritz Theatre Company, a historic New Jersey venue, on March 17.

Review: ANASTASIA Dazzles Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - Feb 24, 2023


Stunning vocals, sumptuous costumes, and jaw-dropping special effects are among the production’s many high notes.

Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival to Return to Kaufman Music Center in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023


The Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival (UCMF) has announced its return to the Kaufman Music Center in New York City for three concerts, March 17 to 19, 2023, honoring the 'father' of Ukrainian contemporary music, Borys Liatoshynsky (3 January 1895 - 15 April 1968).

Now Hiring: Artistic Assistant, Executive Director & More - BWW Classifieds
by - Jan 12, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/12/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Photos: Boca Raton Historical Society Hosts GOLDEN JUBILEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022


 Olivia Hollaus, Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS), joined with Mary Csar, Executive Director of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to welcome 300 friends and supporters to the nonprofit organization’s 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee.  Check out photos here!

New Jewish Museum Exhibition Reveals The Fascinating Story Of The Sassoon Family, Opening In March 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022


The Jewish Museum will present The Sassoons, an exhibition that reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family, highlighting their pioneering role in trade, art collecting, architectural patronage, and civic engagement from the early 19th century through World War II. On view from March 3 through August 13, 2023, the exhibition will follow four generations from Iraq to India, China, and England, featuring a rich selection of works collected by family members over time. 

What Is August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle and How to Read It
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2022


August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle, also known as the American Century Cycle, is made up of ten plays, written between 1982 and 2005. Each set in a different decade in Pittsburgh's Hill District (with the exception of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), the plays are meant to depict the Black experience throughout the 20th century.

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

43RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST and HONK! PARADE To Be Held This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2022


The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the return of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest and slightly irrepressible and fabulously madcap 17th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Come be a part of this unique, irreverent, family-friendly annual tradition where musicians and spectators “reclaim the streets for horns, bikes and feet”!

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces Lineup for 31st Edition
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022


Screenings will kick off with the Opening Night presentation of Mark Fletcher’s Patrick and the Whale, followed by the Centerpiece Selections of Ben Klein and Violet Columbus’ The Exiles and Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes, with Kathlyn Horan’s The Return of Tanya Tucker – Featuring Brandi Carlile screening on Closing Night.

FORGOTTEN VOICES Comes to the Canal Cafe Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022


Forgotten Voices is the remarkable true story of a London pensioner who helped pave the way for Nelson Mandela and the liberation of South Africa. 

August Wilson's RADIO GOLF Comes to A Noise Within Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022


A Black mayoral candidate on the verge of the business breakthrough of a lifetime must choose between his personal aspirations and his integrity in Radio Golf by August Wilson. A Noise Within presents the final installment in Wilson's “American Century Cycle,” with Gregg T. Daniel directing.

Boca Raton Historical Society Will Host GOLDEN JUBILEE: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022


Olivia Hollaus, Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) has announced that the nonprofit organization will be celebrating its 50th anniversary at a Golden Jubilee, an evening of dining, dancing, and more. The festive event will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Addison, located at 2 E. Camino Real in Boca Raton.

Review: ANASTASIA at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Sep 1, 2022


Although there may be nothing earth shattering about Anastasia, the scenery, costumes, and cast performances are all excellent reasons to see the show during its national tour stop in Ottawa.

After Dinner Opera Company Presents SACCO AND VANZETTI Opera By Blitzstein And Lehrman
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2022


After Dinner Opera Company presents the New York and Orchestral staged premiere of Sacco and Vanzetti, begun by Marc Blitzstein, completed & conducted by Leonard Lehrma, and directed by Benjamin Spierman.

DEADHOUSE, The Immersive True Crime Experience, Returns This Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022


After two sell-out seasons in 2018 and 2019, DEADHOUSE: Tales of Sydney Morgue returns this Spring for a chilling third season featuring two stories from writer/director Liviu Monsted: The Razor Gang Wars: The Rise of Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh, followed by Simmonds & Newcombe: The Deadly Run.

OC's Casa Romantica Celebrates 95 Years Of Honoring Art, Culture, And Community This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2022


Casa Romantica turns 95! Recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a Southern California major cultural institution and arts destination that will celebrate 95 years of honoring art, culture, and community this September.

MEDIOCRE WHITE MALE To Play At The King's Head Theatre This Summer, 15 August – 2 September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2022


Following a sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2021, Mediocre White Male returns to London, with a run at the King's Head Theatre with performances from 15 August – 2 September, with a press night on Wednesday 17 August.

PETER PAN, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ROMEO AND JULIET & More to be Featured in BroadwayHD's Back-to-School Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2022


Whether a Broadway freshman or seasoned senior, BroadwayHD viewers can get schooled in theatre classics like The Sound of Music and Romeo and Juliet, to more advanced theatre titles like The Importance of Being Earnest to Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, and graduate with honors.

MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022


MasterVoices has announced details of the chorus’ 81st season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. The 2022-23 season opens on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Mr. Sperling leading a concert staging of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version.

CAIC's Reveals Details Of The 2022 Collaborative Works Festival
by Grace Cutler - Jul 12, 2022


CAIC’s 2022 Collaborative Works Festival, The Song of Chicago, will explore Chicago’s rich musical history through song. CHICAGO: Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago’s 11th annual Collaborative Works Festival will explore Chicago’s rich musical history through song.

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Appoints 2022 Board Executive
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022


The Board Executive appointed at the AGM on December 29, 2021, includes President, Bill Allman; Past President, Rob Haynes; VP, Nominations, Elizabeth Ball; VP, Events, Howard Blank; Secretary, Lynn Ross; Treasurer, Neal Nicholson. 

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Welcomes 75+ To Annual Members Meeting
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022


A half-century after it was originally founded, The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) held its annual Members Meeting at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) on May 18 and more than 75 local supporters attended.

BWW Review: Tony Award-winning Revival of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! Plays Nashville This Week
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 4, 2022


Yet perhaps at no time during its vaunted and venerated history has Oklahoma! been so polarizing as it has become now, thanks to the 2019 Broadway revival directed by Daniel Fish which is touring the provinces. Read our critic's review.

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