WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
South Coast Repertory to Showcase New Talent at 2026 Pacific Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
South Coast Repertory has revealed the lineup for the 28th Pacific Playwrights Festival, anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions.
Review: HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 8, 2026
What did our critic think of HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Photos: Jazz Power Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024
On a rainy New York evening it was all sunshine, joy and music at 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, where the 20th floor, location of TD Bank’s Conference Center, had been transformed for the 20th anniversary celebration of Jazz Power Initiative, an organization founded by two friends: writer/educator Clifford Carlson, and jazz musician/educator Dr. Eli Yamin.
Review: Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE Brings Laughter and Pathos at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 12, 2024
Several things rush to mind in the thoughts of the prolific theatre-goer when a Neil Simon production is promised: smart & funny being chiefly amongst them. Both are on tap at Desert Theatreworks in their current production of Simon’s “Plaza Suite”. A collection of three vignette scenes connected only by locale, Room 719 of Manhattan’s once opulent Plaza Hotel, and the ramifications of love (gaining it, losing it and being frankly terrified by it).
Photos: GOLDEN RAINBOW Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 28, 2023
See photos of the opening of Golden Rainbow at The York Theatre!
Photos: First Look At GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023
The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. Performances begin Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2023 and continue for 11 performances only through Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Exclusive: Composer Walter Marks Steps in for an Ill Max Von Essen in York Theatre's GOLDEN RAINBOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023
Due to illness, Broadway's Max Von Essen was unable to perform the lead role of Larry Davis in the York Theatre Company’s “Musicals in Mufti” presentation of “GOLDEN RAINBOW,” so 89-year-old composer Walter Marks went on in his place. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of TRIPPING ON LIFE at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023
All new photos have been released from opening night of Tripping on Life at Theatre Row. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Meet The Cast of GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023
The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Blind Cupid
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Aug 23, 2022
The Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company’s First In-Person Production Is a Phenomenal Success
Photos: First Look At THE MOUNTAINTOP At Tipping Point Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022
It’s late night on April 3, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. A storm rages outside of room 306 where two strangers, an active civil rights leader and a mysterious, newly employed housekeeper, are having intimate conversations.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Windy City Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020
Windy City Playhouse (3014 W. Irving Park Rd.) is thrilled to present Mart Crowley's groundbreaking play, “The Boys in the Band,” directed by Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger.
BWW Review: Dynamic, Must See HAIR Commemorates Kent State Massacre of 1970
by Roy Berko - Nov 2, 2019
On May 4, 1970, over a period of 13-seconds, nearly 70 shots were fired upon Kent State University unarmed students by the Ohio State National Guard. The students, and their supporters, were protesting against the bombing of Cambodia by the United States, part of the ill-conceived Vietnam incursion. Forever after, to be known as 'The Kent State Massacre,' the attack killed four and wounded nine others.
Review: IN CIRCLES Brings the Free-Spirited 1968 Off-Broadway Scene to the Odyssey Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Sep 28, 2019
IN CIRCLES is a feast for the eyes, even if Gertrude Stein's texts as lyrics seem nonsensical at times. Just go with the flow and let the atmosphere of the avant-garde 1968 theatre scene set your mind free! If only Stein's lover Alice B. Toklas was there to hand out her special recipe brownies to enhance the 80-minute experience!
BWW Review: FORTUNATE SON Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival Kicks Off Tuesday Nites UnPlugged at the El Portal
by Shari Barrett - Sep 5, 2019
Led by Brad Ford, who has starred as CCR's lead singer John Fogerty since 1994, on guitar and harmonica, FORTUNATE SON band members include Mike Franceschini (Aka 'The Butcher') on Guitar/Vocals, Ron Ota (Aka 'The Deacon') on Bass /Vocals, and Dan Murdy (Aka 'The Matrixx') on Drums/Percussion, all of whom bring the excitement, spirit and grit of America's Favorite Rock & Roll Band, who personifies the turbulent late 60s in their music, alive in each and every song performed.
Review: Jenelle Lynn Randall Enchants Audiences in I WANNA BE EVIL: THE EARTHA KITT STORY at Fringe
by Shari Barrett - Jun 24, 2019
From the moment Jenelle Lynn Randall appeared at the top of the Studio C staircase, there was magic in the air as she descended with great style and bravado to share the life, music, and oversized personality of Eartha Kitt. As the writer, creator and executive producer of the Fringe 2019 show, it's easy to realize you are watching an incredibly talented artist perform her dream role from start to finish!
Photo Flash: First Look At The Cast of THE MOUNTAINTOP At Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2019
Garry Marshall Theatre presents the West End and Broadway play The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The Mountaintop is directed by Gregg T. Daniel, who recently staged A Raisin in the Sun at A Noise Within (Ovation Award nomination for Best Director) and Her Portmanteau at Boston Court.
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