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Steve Pieters, AIDS Activist Interviewed By Tammy Faye Bakker, Dies at 70
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023


His remarkable story of served as an inspiring example of healing and hope to many around the world, following the release of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” which won actress Jessica Chastain her Academy Award for Best Actress.  Randy Havens of TV's Stranger Things played Pieters. He was also portrayed in Elton John's 'Tammy Faye' musical.

Theatre for a New Audience to Present Talk With John Lahr About ORPHEUS DESCENDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience will present a talk by John Lahr about Tennessee Williams and Orpheus Descending.

Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, St. Clare's Receive $1.25 Million From City Of Toronto
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023


Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, St. Clare's have announced a significant contribution toward their new downtown arts hub at 877 Yonge Street. With the help of Councillor Dianne Saxe, the ABC Residents Association (ABCRA), and The Greater Yorkville Residents Association (GYRA), the City of Toronto has allocated $1.25 million in Section 37 funds to build the dynamic arts facility by the 2024-2025 season. The ABCRA has committed to raise an additional $250,000 in support of construction. 

Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023


The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.

Warren-directed FALSETTOS Proves A Potent Reminder of How Life Once Was
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 30, 2023


It was a part of life only understood completely, if experienced, and its impact continues to be felt today in ways you can sometimes predict, although oftentimes it invokes unexpected memories that take you completely unaware. That explains why I’ve taken so long to compose this review of Falsettos – which ends its three-weekend run this weekend at Nashville’s The Barbershop Theatre in another superb Street Theatre Company musical production – and which I saw last week during its last Sunday matinee performance.

Herb Alpert Announces New Album 'Wish Upon A Star'
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023


Wish Upon A Star is filled to the brim with new takes on classic songs from Jerry Reed, Elvis, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, and The Carpenters among others. Produced by Alpert and recorded at his home in Los Angeles, the album continues to serve up the unmistakable trumpet playing of the Tijuana Brass master, who just turned 88 this year.

Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023


Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.

TWELFTH NIGHT Filmed Live At The Wilma Theater to Stream This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023


Digital theater trailblazer The Wilma Theater is offering a streaming version of its onstage production of TWELFTH NIGHT, available to view on demand through July 23.

Review: THE WHO'S TOMMY Ignites the Goodman's Stage Like Never Before
by Misha Davenport - Jun 27, 2023


A sensational and sumptuous feast for both the eyes and ears, you can’t help but fall under the spell of the pinball wizard TOMMY.

Hit Comedy SHEAR MADNESS Returns Home To Lake George Dinner Theatre, July 6 - August 26
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2023


SHEAR MADNESS, the current international hit playing all over the world, is returning to the Lake George Dinner Theatre, where it premiered in 1978 and played again in 1979 and 2007.

LEAR ALONE Comes to Edinburgh in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023


Using just King Lear's lines from Shakespeare's timeless tragedy to explore themes of loneliness, ageing and homelessness, Lear Alone is a study of one man's vulnerability as he confronts and negotiates a digital world.

What's Coming to Broadway in 2023
by Team BWW - Aug 27, 2023


It's a new season on Broadway! While plenty of 2023/24 season announcements have yet to be made, many productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in Fall 2023-Spring 2024!

Exclusive: The 40 Greatest Songs by THE BEACH BOYS Ranked - The Perfect Playlist for Your Summer Vacation
by Peter Nason - Jun 14, 2023


'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!

Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry & More to Star in NO MAN'S LAND at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 47th season with Harold Pinter’s celebrated masterwork No Man’s Land directed by Les Waters. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces Inaugural Mayor Sokhary Chau Playwriting Fellowship 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2023


The Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) announces its inaugural Mayor Sokhary Chau Playwriting Fellowship to begin in 2024. This season-long fellowship will provide writers with the opportunity to create and workshop new work centering Southeast Asian narratives for new audiences.  

Maggie Siff, Pico Alexander & More to Star in ORPHEUS DESCENDING at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience will present Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending, July 9–August 6 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

U.S. Premiere of Liz Kingsman's ONE WOMAN SHOW to Begin Previews Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023


Performances begin in one week for the U.S. Premiere of the international comedy sensation and 2023 Olivier Award nominated ONE WOMAN SHOW, written and performed by Liz Kingsman, in her New York stage debut.

THINGS HIDDEN SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD Makes Scottish Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023


Things Hidden  Since the Foundation of the World  makes its Scotland premiere in August. By Javaad Alipoor with Chris Thorpe, directed by Javaad Alipoor, and presented by The Javaad Alipoor Company with HOME and The National Theatre of Parramatta, the production comes to  Traverse 1  Tue 15 – Sun 27 Aug.

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

OFF SCRIPT Curated By Jeanette Bisschops At Simone Subal Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Off Script brings together a group of artists whose works offer propositions to liberate signs, symbols and words from the conventions of traditional language and text.

Travis Moser Releases New Version of 'Rainbow Connection' With Drew Wutke
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023


Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser and musical director and pianist Drew Wutke have released a new recording of 'Rainbow Connection' by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher.

FAT HAM, TITANIQUE & More Win 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023


The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just announced the winners of the 12th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards

Sutton Foster-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday Set for New York City Center's 2023/24 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023


New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!

Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


​​​​​​​ Unicorn Theatre has announced that Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will retire in June 2024. Levin's departure will culminate a historic run spanning more than four decades at one of Kansas City's landmark theatres, where she gained a regional and national reputation for innovating and bringing to life bold and diverse plays with powerful messages and illuminating people in an empathetic and unique way.

44th Annual Telly Awards Winners Announced
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023


Winners include some of the most prominent global brands and companies alongside smaller and independent production houses, including Cut+Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and dynastic NBA team the Golden State Warriors. 

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