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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Names Susan Jaffe New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020


After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) announced today the appointment of Susan Jaffe as artistic director. Jaffe will succeed Terrence S. Orr, who last summer announced his intent to retire in June 2020, after the company's 50th Anniversary Season.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Jason Donovan Makes His Panto Debut At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020


Birmingham Hippodrome have announced that Australian actor, singer and much-loved personality Jason Donovan will make his pantomime debut in this year's long-awaited pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Saturday 19 December alongside previously announced returning favourite Matt Slack.

February Shows Announced At City Winery
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020


The February lineup of acts performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) has been announced. See full details below!

New Yiddish Rep Will Present THE WHORE FROM OHIO by Hanoch Levin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020


New Yiddish Rep will present 'The Whore from Ohio' by Hanoch Levin, Israel's foremost playwright, at Theater for the New City February 19 to 23, performed in Yiddish with projected surtitles. This black comedy, which deals memorably with ultimate questions of fantasy, lust and mortality, is one Levin's most famous plays. It is translated into Yiddish from the original Hebrew by Eli Rosen. Gara Sandler directs.

Children's Theatre Company Presents SPAMTOWN, USA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020


Children's Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the world premiere production of Spamtown, USA, running February 16, 2020 through April 5, 2020, written by Philip Dawkins and directed by Will Davis. The playwright met with and interviewed 25 people who were children in the city of Austin, Minnesota during the P-9 Strike against Hormel in the 1980s to gather their stories and perspectives. The play explores how pivotal events that occurred during the strike affected relationships inside and between three families. While five kids dream of space camp, tennis teams, and out-of-state college, they find their families and community suddenly divided by picket lines and opposing agendas. This is the story of having the strength to stand up for what you believe in, the challenge that comes in disagreeing with those you love, and the humor that helps keep friendships alive.

Celebrate Eartha Kitt's 93rd Birthday Over MLK Weekend with DOWN TO EARTHA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020


Actress, singer, author, and activist Eartha Kitt might be best known as the singer behind 'Santa Baby' and 'C'est si bon,' or as the third Catwoman on the sixties Batman TV series.

New Yiddish Rep Presents THE LABOR OF LIFE By Hanoch Levin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019


From January 17 to 26, 2020, New Yiddish Rep will present a Yiddish language version of 'The Labor of Life' by Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin, translated by Eli Rosen, directed by Gera Sandler, at New Yiddish Rep's Cyrus and Rose Feldman Studio Theater, 315 W. 39 Street, 9th floor. This comedy, originally written in Hebrew, will be performed in Yiddish with projected English surtitles. It is a funny and very sad play of the missed opportunities, compromises and disillusionments demanded by the 'labor of life.' Originally presented at Israel's HaBima in June, 1989, it stands out among contemporary writings for its sardonic resonance to Israelis and Jews worldwide.

Cincinnati Opera Names Christopher Milligan as The Next Harry Fath General Director and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019


Liz Kathman Grubow, president of Cincinnati Opera's board of trustees, today announced that Christopher Milligan has been named the next Harry Fath General Director & CEO of the company. Milligan's tenure begins March 2, 2020. 

ZZ TOP's THAT LITTLE OL' BAND FROM TEXAS Available on Feb. 28
by Abigail Charpentier - Dec 12, 2019


ZZ Top's big, brazen blues-rock, combined with a surrealist charisma that continues to intrigue fans, catapulted the band into worldwide stardom. Their history is deeply explored in ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas, which will be released via Eagle Rock Entertainment on DVD, Blu-ray and digitally on February 28, 2020.

Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of THIS IS SPINAL TAP With Rob Reiner At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2019


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Rob Reiner & This Is Spinal Tap on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.

Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019


Birdland's December 2019 schedule will feature The Joe Lovano Nonet, Stacey Kent, Monty Alexander, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole Quartet, Gunhild Carling, Julius Rodriguez, Veronica Swift Holiday Show, 'Season's Swingin' Greetings!a??, Marta Sanchez Quintet, Darius de Haas, Marilyn Maye New Years Eve Extravaganza, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and MORE!

Michele Maheux Announced as Winner of the 2019 Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2019


The Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) is pleased to announce long-serving unsung hero of the Toronto International Film Festival, Michèle Maheux, as the recipient of this year's Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award.

Bert Kreischer's THE BERTY BOY WORLD TOUR is Coming to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019


Victoria Theatre Association presents comedian, actor, and writer BERT KREISCHER'S THE BERTY BOY WORLD TOUR, Feb. 1, 2020 at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage, by phone at 937-228-3630 or online at ticketcenterstage.com.

Bert Kreischer Comes To DPAC This April
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019


Comedian Bert Kreischer will launch a brand-new tour, The Berty Boy Tour, in 2020 including a stop at DPAC in Durham, NC on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Bert Kreischer Just Announced At Weidner Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019


Bert Kreischer brings his Berty Boy Tour presented by Outback Presents to the Weidner Center April 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Bert Kreischer Comes To The Beacon Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2019


The Madison Square Garden Company and Outback Presents announced today that Bert Kreischer will bring a?oeThe Berty Boy World Toura?? to the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, March 7 at­­­­ ­­­­­7:00PM. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 8 at noon.

BWW Review: OZASIA FESTIVAL 2019: CUCKOO at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Oct 26, 2019


This was a profound and moving work that had great impact on the audience.

Peter Wolf And Joan Baez To Join Passim's 60th Anniversary Concert At The Boch Center Shubert Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2019


The Boch Center and Club Passim announced today that music legend and former front man of the J.Geils Band Peter Wolf will perform as a special guest at the 60th Anniversary Concert for Club Passim, the venerable folk music venue in Harvard Square. Wolf joins the previously announced lineup that includes Grammy award-winner Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, and Dar Williams, as well as Sol y Canto with Alisa Amador, and Canadian singer songwriter Rose Cousins at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 8:00PM. Tickets are on sale now to the general public.

Bert Kreischer to Stop at the Eccles
by Julie Musbach - Sep 23, 2019


After the success of his sold-out inaugural theater tour and fresh off the acclaim of his Netflix special, SECRET TIME, comedian Bert Kreischer is lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation.

Everything You Need to Know About The Public Theater's HERCULES
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 28, 2019


Bless our souls! The beloved Disney classic Hercules is getting a stage adaptation courtesy of The Public Theater! The production runs from August 31st to September 8th at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. To prepare you to go the distance with Hercules, Meg, Hades, and more, we're giving you our guide to Hercules, from the movie's history to a look at the cast including Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, and more. Check it all out!

National Indigenous Music Awards Induct Tiddas & Wilma Reading To Hall Of Fame
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019


The National Indigenous Music Awards will this weekend honour two iconic names in Indigenous music this weekend, with folk trio Tiddas and soul singer Wilma Reading inducted into the Hall Of Fame at Saturday's event under the stars at the iconic Darwin Amphitheatre.

Deirdra McDowell Channels Eartha Kitt In DOWN TO EARTHA
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019


In 1968 while at the height of her career as a world renowned entertainer, Eartha Kitt was also working as one of the main lobbyist for a group of young activists called the Rebels With A Cause

Adam Pascal to Debuts New Solo Show SO FAR at The Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - Jun 24, 2019


THE GREEN ROOM 42 Broadway's newest intimate concert venue will present Tony Award-nominated actor and vocalist Adam Pascal in his new show So Far for two shows only, Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

ATCA Names Finalists For Francesca Primus Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019


The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected three finalists for the Francesca Primus Prize, sponsored by ATCA and the Francesca Ronnie Primus Foundation. The award, presented annually since 1997, recognizes the best work by an emerging woman playwright who has not yet achieved national prominence.

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