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How the World Began

Closing: January 29, 2012

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Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews December 28, 2011
Following the stellar success of her play CROOKED at Women's Project in 2008, Catherine Trieschmann returns with a new play about Susan, a high school biology teacher who leaves Manhattan for a job in Plainview, Kansas. Susan is ready for more than a little culture shock, but she’s not prepared for the firestorm that engulfs the town when she makes an off-handed comment about the origins of the universe.

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Swans to Release NEWLY SENTIENT BEING via Young God Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026


Swans announced NEWLY SENTIENT BEING, a live recording capturing the band's final 'Big Sound' performance, set for release via Young God Records.

Interview: Jan Ployshompoo Supasap & JingJing Yu Reflect on ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS
by Alyson Eng - Jun 27, 2026


Jan Ployshompoo Supasap and JingJing Yu open up about playing Lal and Wine in GMMTV's Thai GL series Enemies with Benefits.

HOME: DEPARTURE AND RETURN to Launch 92NY Harkness Mainstage 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026


92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.

A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026


Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

Voices of Ascension to Launch 2026-2027 Season 'The Radiant Depths'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026


Voices of Ascension announced its 37th season, The Radiant Depths, featuring programs spanning Renaissance masterworks to newly commissioned works, including a Nico Muhly commission written for organist James McVinnie.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Present The 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026


Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present its 14th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Broadway across multiple venues in North Lake Tahoe.

THE SEAGULL Will Come to New World Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026


New World Shakespeare Company will present an adaptation of Chekhov's THE SEAGULL by Élise C. Hanson at the Alliance Theater Blackbox in Salt Lake City, with first-time director Shea Potter at the helm.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026


Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.

Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026


The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.

Hao Yuan: Preserving the Childlike Wonderment of Music
by Team BWW - Apr 7, 2026


A little girl sings in her kindergarten class, emoting enthusiastically. She isn’t focused on technique or perfect pitch, just the feeling and pure joy of experiencing the song. This is the moment that stands out from all others in Hao Yuan’s mind when she thinks of music because this is when her love affair with it began. The purity of that moment has lasted decades long and seen her growth into an internationally active musician.

Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026


In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026


Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.

Interview: Tyler Shaw on Run To You Tour, New Single, and 10 Years of “Yesterday”
by Alyson Eng - Mar 21, 2026


Ten years after the release of “Yesterday,” Tyler Shaw is looking back at where it all began while moving into a new phase of his career. His upcoming Run To You Tour reflects both sides of that moment. It brings early hits like “Kiss Goodnight,” “By My Side,” and “Wicked” back into focus, while also giving fans a first listen to new music that marks his next chapter. For an artist who has spent over a decade in Canadian pop, bringing these songs back to the stage lets them take on a new context.

Tanglewood 2026 Popular Artist Series Adds Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026


The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each year brings a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, continues to expand its 2026 summer season with the addition of Jon Stewart among a roster of major artists across genres including rock, country, pop, Broadway, and soul.

Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026


The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

Interview: POP's TURANDOT stars husband and wife Clay Hilley and Sara Duchovnay
by Shari Barrett - Mar 15, 2026


Pacific Opera Project’s production of Puccini’s final opera, Turandot features the husband and wife team of tenor Clay Hilley and soprano Sara Duchovnay in the roles of Calàf and Liù respectively. I spoke to them about peforming together onstage.

Cast Set For RETURN TO THE FOREST at Theatre-Rites
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.

Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026


Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.

Jeff Dunham to Bring ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOUR to Denver's Bellco Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026


Renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his Artificial Intelligence tour to Denver's Bellco Theatre, showcasing his unique comedic talent with his famous ensemble of characters.

How Camille Spence Has Achieved Success in Professional Dance
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026


Since she began dancing at just 18 months old, Camille Spence has immersed herself in the craft of movement. Now a graduate of Pace University’s commercial dance program and an accomplished artist, Spence has established herself as a leader in this field. Though few dancers can pursue their passion at the highest level, her ambitions are as boundless as her dedication to the art form.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Photos: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd in New POWER BALLAD Character Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026


Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film, has released character posters featuring lead stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The movie will hold its world premiere this weekend at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.

Meet the Sommelier: Despoina Karapostolaki of DELOS GREEK RESTAURANT in Midtown
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 12, 2026


We had the pleasure of interviewing Despoina Karapostolaki about her career and Delos Greek Restaurant for our 'Meet the Sommelier' feature.

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026


The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.

Nick Jonas Cast in Action Thriller Film BODYMAN From Gary Fleder
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026


Nick Jonas is returning to the big screen with Bodyman, a new action-thriller film from director Gary Fleder and writer Byron Balasco. The movie will begin principal photography this June.

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