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Dick Vitale to Receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2022 ESPYs
by Michael Major - May 9, 2022


The award is given to a deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination. ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro announced the news during the Dick Vitale Gala in Sarasota this past Friday.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

New Works by Keenan Scott II, Anna Deavere Smith & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022


New York Stage and Film, will return July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season. 

New York Stage and Film Announces Summer Season Featuring Josh Radnor, Lily Houghton, Anna Deavere Smith, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022


New York Stage and Film returns July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season.  For 38 years, NYSAF has operated as a vital incubator for artists and their work, a catalyst for stories that continue across the country and around the world.  All tickets are $25 and go on sale June 1.

Beth Soll & Company To Premiere EARTHLY DANCES IN TROUBLED TIMES, May 7-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022


Choreographer/Dancer Beth Soll, Artistic Director of Beth Soll & Company, will present Earthly Dances in Troubled Times, a concert of four new works and a film at Westbeth Center for the Arts, 55 Bethune Street, NYC. The program will take place on Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8 at 8pm.

Ben Davis, Carmen Cusack, & Robert Cuccioli Will Lead SWEENEY TODD At The Muny
by Alan Henry - Apr 21, 2022


The Muny has announced casting for their production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Find out who is in the show, and how to get tickets.

Beth Soll & Company To Premiere Four Dance Works And A Film May 7-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022


Choreographer/Dancer Beth Soll, Artistic Director of Beth Soll & Company, will present Earthly Dances in Troubled Times, a concert of four new works and a film at Westbeth Center for the Arts, 55 Bethune Street, NYC.

Amanda McBroom to Present CRIMES OF THE HEART at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Amanda McBroom in her new show “Crimes of the Heart” on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. McBroom’s concert will feature songs of passion, politics, and just plain love, written by the likes of Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Leonard Cohen, and of course, Amanda McBroom.

Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bold, visceral and muscular work.

Roundabout Announces The Refocus Project Second Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the second season of The Refocus Project, its multiyear project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Runs for Special Engagement at the Joyce Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 13, 2022


 Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC) will come to the Joyce Theater June 14-19, 2022, offering audiences a unique series of programs that showcase early works choreographed by Paul Taylor including Tracer, Fibers and Aureole, along with a World Premiere by Michelle Manzanales and the New York Premiere of A Call for Softer Landings by Peter Chu, both of which were commissioned by PTDC. Tickets start at $10 and are available at joyce.org.

Former National Theatre President Donn B. Murphy Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


Donn B. Murphy, PhD, former president and executive director of the National Theatre in Washington, DC for 35 years, and Georgetown University Professor Emeritus, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 3, announced his spouse and life partner of 49 years, US Army Col. H. Jones 'Jon' Carrow, Ret.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


The 5th Avenue Theatre announced its 2022/23 Season. The 2022/23 Season features a dynamic lineup of musical theater magic that includes a world premiere, a co-production with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, and more. Check out the fill season

Beth Soll & Company to Premiere Four Dances And A New Film At Westbeth Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022


Choreographer/Dancer Beth Soll, Artistic Director of Beth Soll & Company, will present Earthly Dances in Troubled Times, a concert of four new works and a film at Westbeth Center for the Arts, 55 Bethune Street, NYC. The program will take place on Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8 at 8pm. Tickets: sollearthlydances.brownpapertickets.com *Full program below.

28 Theater Books for Your Spring 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Apr 9, 2022


Spring has sprung and the great weather calls for a great book to enjoy outdoors! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 28 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

The Django Announces May Schedule Featuring 'Next Gen Series' of Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022


THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.

Lees-McRae Theatre Arts Department to Present 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022


The show will run from April 6−9 in Hayes Auditorium and Broyhill Theatre. Based on the film and featuring original music by Parton, '9 to 5: The Musical' is lively, fast-paced, and full of fun, while still managing to discuss serious issues.

BWW Interview: GMCLA Executive Director & Producer Lou Spisto on QUEEN OF THE NIGHT at UCLA Royce Hall
by Shari Barrett - Mar 30, 2022


GMCLA's next long-anticipated event, QUEEN of the night, featuring the greatest hits from the critically acclaimed legendary rock band Queen, mixed with opera and high-energy dance numbers performed by the Chorus, live, in-person at UCLA Royce Hall on Saturday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. To find out more about the production, I spoke with GMCLA Executive Director & Producer Lou Spisto about the creation of this special event concert

Fully Restored Director's Cut of STAR TREK Sets Paramount+ Release
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022


Meticulously restored and remastered, with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art sound, this definitive vision of director Robert Wise has been optimized for a new generation of fans. When an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Admiral James T. Kirk (Shatner) returns to the helm. Watch the new trailer now!

Beth Soll & Company to Present EARTHLY DANCES IN TROUBLED TIMES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022


Choreographer/Dancer Beth Soll, Artistic Director of Beth Soll & Company, will present Earthly Dances in Troubled Times, a concert of four new works and a film at Westbeth Center for the Arts, 55 Bethune Street, NYC.

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights March 29 in Memory of Liz McCann
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022


The Broadway community honors the memory of Elizabeth Ireland McCann, better known as Liz, the Tony Award-winning producer and general manager who was among the first successful female leaders in Broadway.

Kronos Quartet to Release World Premiere Recording of MY LAI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022


On Friday, May 20, 2022, the renowned Kronos Quartet releases the world premiere recording of Mỹ Lai, the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Opera Saratoga Announces Updated Casting And Ticket Information For 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2022


Opera Saratoga announces updated casting and ticket information for its innovative new festival model that embraces partnerships with multiple venues across the region.

Colin Hay Announced At Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2022


Globally renowned songwriter/lead vocalist for Men At Work, Colin Hay, comes to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in a solo show on Friday, April 1 at 8:00PM.

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami to Return to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center's Lab Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022


Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami will return to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center's Lab Theater on March 12 and 13 with another exciting salon program, featuring an insider's glimpse at five works, all in different stages of progress, being prepared for premiere later this year.

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