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Shakespeare's Globe Announces Socially Distanced Open-Air Film Screenings and The Comedy Store Players
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2020


The Globe Theatre is to open 13 – 15 November, for a weekend of socially distanced, open-air film screenings.

BWW Exclusive: Meet The Cast And Creative Team Of ONE EMPIRE, UNDER GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2020


Today on Friday, October 16th at 7pm, a special virtual reading of 'One Empire, Under God' - Anthony J. Piccione's new full-length drama exploring religious extremism & right-wing populism - will be broadcast via Zoom to monthly patrons on Patreon, as well as selected invited guests. Immediately after the reading, there will be a talkback - moderated by co-producer Jay Michaels - featuring the playwright, director & cast.

The World Of Anna Sui Is Coming To NSU Art Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020


NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will present a major retrospective exhibition of fashion designer Anna Sui from February 27 - September 19, 2021. With over 100 looks, The World of Anna Sui explores the glamorous and eclectic world of one of New York's most beloved and accomplished designers, and invites viewers to step inside Sui's imagination to discover her creative process and the diverse influences that contribute to her signature aesthetic sensibility.

BWW Interview: Peter G. Kalivas, Artistic Director of PGK Project's World Premiere of INSIDE/OUT Virtual Dance Event
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Oct 11, 2020


The PGK Dance Project (Peter G. Kalivas, Founding Artistic Director) has announced that the Company's fall 2020 season will begin with INSIDE/OUT, an immersive virtual dance performance event, on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m PST.

New Federal Theatre Sets 2020 Poetry Jam This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2020


On September 21 and 28 at 7:00 PM, Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present '2020 Poetry Jam: She Speaks, He Speaks, We Speak, Generations Speak.' 

New Federal Theatre Presents Sonia Sanchez, Haki R. Madhubuti, Quincy Troupe In Virtual Poetry Jam
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2020


Generations of acclaimed Black poets spanning the Black Arts Movement to todaya??s Black Lives Matter will take the stage from iconic Sonia Sanchez to emerging Mahogany L. Browne and Shadenia Sivad and appear in Woodie King, Jra??s New Federal Theatrea??s She Speaks, He Speaks, Generations Speak: Black Words Matter,  a two part virtual poetry jam on September 21 and September 28 at 7:00pm.  The program is free.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, August 20- with John Leguizamo, Ahrens & Flaherty and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2020


Today (August 20) in live streaming: Ahrens & Flaherty visit Stars in the House, Theatre for One: Here We Are, and so much more!

Perspectives Ensemble Presents Wendy Sutter, Cellist, Performing The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2020


Perspectives Ensemble, in cooperation with the Judson Memorial Church, presents The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Steve McQueen's LOVERS ROCK to Open Lincoln Center's New York Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2020


Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock will be the Opening Night film of the 58th New York Film Festival, making its World Premiere.

Street Theater Goes Virtual With TNC's LIBERTY OR JUST US: A CITY PARK STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2020


Since outdoor performance permits are not being given at this time, Theater for the New City has adapted its 2020 Street Theater tour to the virtual space. 

Theater for the New City Preps 2020 Street Theater Tour to be Outdoors or Virtual
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2020


Summer Street Theater is one of the delights of the season and has been central to Theater for the New City's mission since the organization's first such production in 1976.

92Y Announces New Date For THE GOOD FIGHT, Joe Iconis, and Talks About Sondheim And Bernstein
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2020


92Y has announced new dates for for The Good Fight, Joe Iconis, and talks about Sondheim and Bernstein.

Apple Music Launches 'At Home With Apple Music: Best Seat In The House'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020


This weekend, Apple Music will provide a front row seat to 20 iconic past concert performances by some of music's biggest artists, offering three full days of crowd-pleasing entertainment without the crowds.

Richard J. Poccia Appointed to Board of Directors of the Shubert Organization
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020


The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Richard J. Poccia as a new member of the board, effective immediately. Mr. Poccia will also serve on the board of The Shubert Foundation.

Kurt Cobain's 'MTV Unplugged' Guitar to Headline Julien's Auctions Music Icons
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020


Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced that the guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana's acclaimed MTV Unplugged in New York performance will be sold at their MUSIC ICONS event taking place on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th, 2020 live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com.

The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week Five
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2020


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center is proud to announce the fourth weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers and academics will talk daily for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustanda?"the State of the World. The Segal Center is the only theatre institution in New York City and the US creating original programming every day during the week.

The Broad Stage Announces Poetry Red Hen Press Hour Guests, April 25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2020


The Broad Stage at Home is a destination offering new, live-streamed content from artistic partners and archival footage, highlighted by new, recurring series and content broadcast live.  This Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. The Broad Stage at Home presents readings and conversation on the Red Hen Press Poetry Hour, hosted by author Sandra Tsing Loh.

The Broad Stage Releases At Home Livestream Schedule - April 17-19
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2020


The Broad Stage at Home is a destination offering new, live-streamed content from artistic partners and archival footage, highlighted by new, recurring series and content broadcast live.  Each program is archived following the live stream for on-demand viewing.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

Gary Lucas Upcoming Album THE ESSENTIAL GARY LUCAS Moves Release Date to September 11
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 8, 2020


Legendary guitarist Gary Lucas today shares his upcoming retrospective album THE ESSENTIAL GARY LUCAS, moves it release date to September 11 through Rare Lumiere/Knitting Factory Records.

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!

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!

AMC Greenlights Anthology Series NATIONAL ANTHEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 24, 2020


AMC announced today that it has greenlit National Anthem, an 8-episode anthology series created by writer/director Scott Z. Burns (The Report, Contagion) and executive produced by Oscar® and Emmy® Award-winner Mark Johnson (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Rectify, Rain Man, The Natural, Bugsy).  The musical dramedy is the first series greenlit under Johnson's multi-year overall deal with AMC Studios, through which he will continue to develop new series for the company's Entertainment Group as well as projects for potential sale to other content companies. National Anthem is the tragically funny story of a middle class midwestern family tumbling down the ladder of American society; periodically bursting into song as they struggle to catch themselves.  Award-winning musician T Bone Burnett (Crazy Heart, The Hunger Games) is attached as the series' music producer with words and music by Craig Finn (The Hold Steady).

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