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Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 27-28- with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 27-28, 2020.

ACO Presents its Next COMPOSER TO COMPOSER TALK With Joan Tower and Conor Brown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021


ACO’s Composer to Composer series features major American composers in conversation with each other about their work and leading a creative life. The intergenerational discussions begin by exploring a single orchestral piece, with one composer interviewing the other.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: January 30-31- with Barrett Foa, Lesli Margherita and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, January 30-31, 2020.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, December 30 with Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 30, 2020


Today (December 30) in live streaming: Seth Rudetsky visits Backstage Live and so much more!

Jack Lenor Larsen Founder of LongHouse Reserve & Larsen Fabrics Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020


Weaver, designer, collector, gardener, author, world traveler, entrepreneur, teacher, and cultural scholar, Jack Lenor Larsen was mentor to textile connoisseurs, designers, artisans and artists throughout his eventful and gratifying 93 years. He died peacefully on the evening of December 22, 2020 of natural causes in East Hampton, New York.

The Met Announces Four-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2020


The Met has announced themed lineups for four weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company's website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes a week of In Plain English, an Epic Proportions week, followed by a week of Holiday Fare, and more.

San Diego REP Announces Klezmer Summit Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2020


San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today the details of the 19th annual Klezmer Summit, this year entitled “Jews, Jazz, and Justice.” The concert, performed by Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival favorites Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi, will be streamed live on Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m.

BWW Feature: ONLINE OPERA VIRTUAL TOUR OCT. 24-31 at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Oct 23, 2020


We start at the L A Opera website with a ”Living Room Recital.” Michael J. Hawk, baritone, sings a program entitled “Shakespeare in France and on Broadway.” He performs “Mab! la reine des mensonges” (“Mab, Queen of Lies”) from Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod and three arias from Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet.

American Dance Guild Festival Week 3 Features Elaine Summers and Dianne McIntyre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020


Reaching into its archival treasure trove of rarely seen recordings of past events, The American Dance Guild will continue their virtual offering 10 Years Over 10 Weeks, a rich collection of video performances of honorees and guest artists over the last ten years of ADG Performance Festivals.

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announces Appointment Of Margo Hall As New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020


San Francisco's premier Black theatre company Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the appointment of Bay Area theatre titan Margo Hall as its new Artistic Director.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, August 12- with Cherry Jones, Stephanie J. Block and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2020


Today (August 12) in live streaming: The Chers reunite on Stars in the House, Cherry Jones visits Backstage Live and so much more!

The Met Announces Week 22 Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020


The Met has announced the Week 22 schedule for its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company website during the coronavirus closure.

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Directing to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2020


Looking for something new to read while staying inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 of our favorite books on directing!

Carol Channing's Final Two Albums Will Be Reissued for Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020


The last two albums recorded by Broadway legend Carol Channing will be digitally reissued on July 10 via Time Life: 'For Heaven's Sake,' a collection of classic spiritual songs originally released on CD in 2009, and 'True to the Red, White & Blue' (2011), bringing a combined total of 29 tracks to all major streaming platforms for fans to enjoy.

Wake Up With BWW 7/6: Rest in Peace Nick Cordero
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2020


Today's top stories: Broadway is mourning the passing of Nick Cordero.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: June 27-28- Lea Salonga, Josh Groban and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2020


This weekend (June 27-28) in live streaming: celebrate Global Pride, Lea Salonga sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Trinity Rep Elects New Board Chair and Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2020


At its Annual Meeting on June 15, 2020, Trinity Repertory Company's Board of Trustees elected new officers and three new trustees for terms beginning July 1. Succeeding Suzanne Magaziner, who served as Chair of the Board since 2014, Louis Giancola, the retired President and CEO of South County Health, was elected to a three-year term as Chair.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

20 Musicals & Plays That Deal With Social Injustice
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 27, 2020


Theater has always been an outlet for creative minds to discuss the issues that plague our society, whether it's racism, income inequality, or the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn our picks for musicals and plays that deal with important social topics.

Brian Ganz Will Perform a Free Online Chopin Piano Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020


Pianist Brian Ganz will offer a free performance Tuesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. EDT, as part of the 17th Alba Music Festival in Italy.

Music on the Rebound Presents NEW MUSIC SOLIDARITY MARATHON With Claire Chase
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020


On Thursday, May 14 from 6 - 10pm EDT - Music on the Rebound presents the New Music Solidarity Marathon, a live benefit concert designed to support the New Music Solidarity Fund.

Cellist Lynn Harrell Dies at 76
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Cellist Lynn Harrell has died at age 76. His wife, violinist Helen Nightengale, announced the news on social media. She did not disclose the cause of his death. His death was 'unexpected' according to a statement provided by Columbia Artists.

New Music Series at The Broad Stage Starts April 5
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2020


Living Legend, cellist Lynn Harrell and renowned violinist Lucia Micarelli are featured in a living room recital on The Broad Stage presents The Broad Stage Music Mornings, a new, recurring program featuring live performances from intimate rooms. 

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

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