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Comedian Paula Poundstone to Headline Capitol Center for the Arts This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Comedian Paula Poundstone is coming to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, January 26.

Tiny Dynamite to Mount American Premiere of THE ART OF SWIMMING
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2017


Philadelphia's Tiny Dynamite will present the American premiere of Radley's imaginative work, part of their trademark A Play, A Pie, and A Pint series, from December 6-17, 2017 at Headhouse Cafe (122 Lombard Street, Philadelphia).

The Met Celebrates The Holiday Season With Performances, Events, And Special Displays
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017


The Met continues a beloved holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas Tree and 18th-Century Neapolitan Cr che, which will be on view from November 21, 2017 January 7, 2018. Magnificently set in front of the 18th-century Spanish choir screen from the Cathedral of Valladolid in the Museum's Medieval Sculpture Hall (gallery 305), the tree has become a must-see holiday favorite of both New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Recorded Christmas music and daily lighting events add to the enjoyment of the holiday display.

Tickets for the New Orleans Premiere of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017


The Saenger Theatre announced today that individual tickets for the New Orleans premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Today, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, THE COLOR PURPLE will play at the

The Met Celebrates The Holiday Season With Performances, Events, And Special Displays
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2017


The Met continues a beloved holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas Tree and 18th-Century Neapolitan Cr che, which will be on view from November 21, 2017 January 7, 2018. Magnificently set in front of the 18th-century Spanish choir screen from the Cathedral of Valladolid in the Museum's Medieval Sculpture Hall (gallery 305), the tree has become a must-see holiday favorite of both New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Recorded Christmas music and daily lighting events add to the enjoyment of the holiday display.

Tickets for the New Orleans Premiere of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE On Sale 11/17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2017


The Saenger Theatre announced today that individual tickets for the New Orleans premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, THE COLOR PURPLE will play at the

Previously Unknown Kurt Weill Song Discovered in Berlin Archive
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017


In a remarkable find, a previously unknown composition by Kurt Weill was recently discovered in a Berlin archive. The three-page manuscript in the composer's hand bears the peculiar title 'Lied vom wei en K se' ('Song of the White Cheese,' lyric by G nther Weisenborn).

Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit Headline New York Philharmonic's 2017 Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017


The New York Philharmonic's 2017 holiday season presents classical and seasonal hallmarks, four Broadway stars singing Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein's musical theater highlights, and the beloved annual traditions of Holiday Brass and Handel's Messiah.

Playwright & Screenwriter Hal Ackerman to Talk Revised Edition of 'WRITE SCREENPLAYS THAT SELL...' at the Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


Having recently retired from his regular classroom assignments, Ackerman has turned his focus to impacting a wider, global audience of both aspiring and already-working writers with the revised and updated just-published 15th Anniversary Edition of his heralded book Write Screenplays That Sell - the Ackerman Way, from Tallfellow Press.

Tiny Dynamite to Mount American Premiere of THE ART OF SWIMMING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017


Philadelphia's Tiny Dynamite will present the American premiere of Radley's imaginative work, part of their trademark A Play, A Pie, and A Pint series, from December 6-17, 2017 at Headhouse Cafe (122 Lombard Street, Philadelphia).

Playwright & Screenwriter Hal Ackerman to Talk Revised Edition of 'WRITE SCREENPLAYS THAT SELL...' at the Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


Having recently retired from his regular classroom assignments, Ackerman has turned his focus to impacting a wider, global audience of both aspiring and already-working writers with the revised and updated just-published 15th Anniversary Edition of his heralded book Write Screenplays That Sell - the Ackerman Way, from Tallfellow Press.

Dave Kindig Returns or New Seson of BITCHIN' RIDES, Premiering on Velocity, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Velocity's #1 series BITCHIN' RIDES is returning for an all new season of exceptionally built and designed vehicles from self-made fabricator Dave Kindig and his celebrated custom car fabrication shop Kindig It Design.

Dave Kindig Returns or New Seson of BITCHIN' RIDES, Premiering on Velocity, 10/3
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2017


Velocity's #1 series BITCHIN' RIDES is returning for an all new season of exceptionally built and designed vehicles from self-made fabricator Dave Kindig and his celebrated custom car fabrication shop Kindig It Design.

BWW Review: Of Fairy Tales and Trials at Opera Philadelphia's WAKE WORLD and MAGIC FLUTE
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 27, 2017


Superficially, Wolfgang Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (or DIE ZAUBERFLOTE for you purists) and David Hertzberg's THE WAKE WORLD couldn't seem less alike and, taken together, they stretch the definition of what makes an opera. Yet, as part of Opera Philadelphia's daring new O17 opera festival, they have a surprising amount in common including spectacular scores that demand to be heard again and again.

Wasatch Theatre Company to Stage Neil Simon Classic, GOD'S FAVORITE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day 'Job' with a demanding wife, ungrateful children, and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe's faith and report back to 'the Boss.' The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.

Wasatch Theatre Company to Stage Neil Simon Classic, GOD'S FAVORITE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day 'Job' with a demanding wife, ungrateful children, and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe's faith and report back to 'the Boss.' The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.

Seth Glier Returns to CCA's Spotlight Cafe, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017


Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and activist Seth Glier returns to the Spotlight Cafe  at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

New England Debut of CLUE Headlines Cape Playhouse's 2018 Season
by Alan Henry - Aug 18, 2017


Michael Rader, Producing Artistic Director of The Cape Playhouse, today announced the 2018 summer line-up for the historic Playhouse's 92nd season.

Bridget Everett, Joe Gulla, The Skivvies and More Coming Up This Week at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, July 26 - August 6, including Bridget Everett, Unitard, Jean Rohe, Bakia Quartet, joe Gulla, Marie-Claire, Thomas John, Olivia Chaney, Shaina Taub, The Dan Band, That's Not Tango, The Skivvies, and more. Scroll down for details!

Dana Smith-Croll, George E. Salazar and Marilyn Sokol to Star in RAGING SKILLET at TheaterWorks
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2017


TheaterWorks announced final casting today for RAGING SKILLET by Jacques Lamarre the 5th show of TheaterWorks 31st Season.

BWW Review: DIE ZAUBERFLOTE (THE MAGIC FLUTE) is a FEAST FOR THE EYES AND EARS at The Aronoff Center
by Abby Rowold - Jul 18, 2017


The concept, a collaboration between Komische Oper Berlin and London-based performance group 1927, (Suzanne Andrade and Paul Barritt), was utterly unique, and Cincinnati Opera's production values were top notch.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE FOUR IMMIGRANTS at TheatreWorks
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley kicks off its 48th season with the World Premiere of The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga. Drawn from one of the first ever graphic novels, set to an infectious ragtime and vaudeville score by local composer/lyricist Min Kahng, the comic musical follows four Japanese immigrants in a world of possibility and prejudice: turn-of-the-twentieth-century San Francisco. From a tumultuous earthquake to an exhilarating World's Fair, the quartet pursues the American Dream, despite limited options in the land of opportunity. Directed by TheatreWorks Associate Artistic Director Leslie Martinson, and developed at TheatreWorks' 2016 New Works Festival, the World Premiere ofThe Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga will be presented July 12-August 6, 2017 (press opening: July 15) at Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visitTheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Great British Mysteries?
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 10, 2017


BWW speaks to the creators of Great British Mysteries? ahead of their run at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jesse Eisenberg, Nellie McKay, Alex Newell and More Sign on for First Ever 24 HOUR MUSICALS: LOS ANGELES
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017


Today, The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles announced that composer/lyricist Jesse Eisenberg (The Spoils), singer/songwriter Nellie McKay, Alex Newell (Glee), Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil), Ashley Fink (Glee), and Amanda Seales (Insecure) will join the star-studded line-up of talent participating in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17.

Kent County Council to Match Jasmin Vardimon Company's Grant for New Creative Lab
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017


Grants totalling more than £11 million for arts projects across the county have been welcomed by Kent County Council. The money comes from Arts Council England through its National Portfolio, which covers the next four years.

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