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Now - 1968 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 19

George Street Playhouse Announces Its 50th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2023


George Street Playhouse has announced its 2023-24 productions. This golden anniversary year will mark the 50th season for the award-winning theater company, with performances at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, NJ.

TDF Names Deeksha Gaur As Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


The Board of Trustees of TDF, one of the country's foremost not-for-profit service organizations for the performing arts, has named Deeksha Gaur to the post of Executive Director. Ms. Gaur is a co-founder and the current General Manager of Show-Score, a theatre reviews platform. She will assume her duties at TDF on August 7. 

SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY Announced At The Toronto Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


​​​​​​​SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY, a solo show written and performed by DC-based storyteller Flora Le, is part of the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival. This powerful storytelling piece is best described as Cheryl Strayed's Wild but on a motorcycle on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Exclusive: The 40 Greatest Songs by THE BEACH BOYS Ranked - The Perfect Playlist for Your Summer Vacation
by Peter Nason - Jun 14, 2023


'Good Vibrations'? 'California Girls'? 'I Get Around'? See where your favorite Beach Boys songs land on the list!

What's the Longest and Shortest Broadway Musical?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 2, 2023


This month, the reader question was: What’s the longest and shortest Broadway musical? Find out about all the musicals that clocked in at 90 minutes or less, or three hours or more!

Yannis Markopoulos, Greece's Greatest Contemporary Composer, Has Died
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


The internationally renowned Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos - best known to UK audiences for composing the chart-topping music for BBC television series Who Pays the Ferryman? - has died in Athens at the age of 84.

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Wows at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Jun 9, 2023


Joyful, dazzling, and an all-around delight, this fresh, smile-inducing new production---now on stage through June 25,2023---is a wonderful, pleasant surprise to say the least… and has easily become, hands down, this reviewer's absolute favorite iteration of this musical theatre staple ever.

Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights in Memory Of Robin Wagner on June 17
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


The Broadway community honors the memory of Robin Wagner, the triple Tony Award-winning scenic designer who worked on more than 60 Broadway shows in a career that spanned over five decades.

West End Cast Revealed For THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea has announced casting for this year’s summer season at Theatre Royal Haymarket, commemorating the centenary of its beloved author, the late Judith Kerr OBE.

National Black Theatre Receives Largest Capital Grant Award of $10 Million From New York State Council of the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


Among the 19 arts and cultural organizations across New York State receiving awards through the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund, NBT received the largest allocation, $10 Million.

Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to Direct THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023


The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Recap the 2023 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2023


The 76th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

OFF SCRIPT Curated By Jeanette Bisschops At Simone Subal Gallery
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Off Script brings together a group of artists whose works offer propositions to liberate signs, symbols and words from the conventions of traditional language and text.

Boston Baroque Releases Live Concert Recording Of Chevalier De Saint-Georges' Violin Concerto In D
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


Boston Baroque is ecstatic to release a live concert recording of the Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The recording features GRAMMY-nominated concertmaster and soloist Christina Day Martinson in a stunning performance that The Boston Musical Intelligencer remarked, “Christina Day Martinson delivered the three-movement concerto in ideal style, near flawlessly.”

Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby and Susan Sullivan Will Appear in New Play IN YOUR CORNER On Smartphone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


In a follow-up to last year's successful performance of 'What Friends Do,' Dark Shadows legends Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby and Susan Sullivan will be appearing in a new play 'In Your Corner' on Smartphone Theatre June 11, 2023.

Cast Revealed For ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


The new West End cast has been announced for Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, following a sell-out run at Lyric Hammersmith.

Broadway Palm Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


Broadway Palm has announced its 31st Season which includes eight main stage productions, five productions in the Off Broadway Palm, four Children’s Theatre productions (TBA), and six concerts.

NICK MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS Sets Australian Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023


NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS features Mason alongside Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, former Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, guitarist Lee Harris and keyboardist Dom Beken, all of whom bring fresh intensity and power to a selection of songs from the iconic band’s halcyon formative years. 

NICK MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023


Due to demand Paul Dainty AO has announced 2 brand new shows for NICK MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS tour have been announced. 

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of 1968 ROMEO & JULIET Nude Scene
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023


Judge Alison Mackenzie  has revealed that she will throw out a lawsuit filed over a nude scene in the 1968 version of 'Romeo and Juliet.'

SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY At The Montreal Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


SADEC 1965: A LOVE STORY, a solo show written and performed by DC-based storyteller Flora Le, is part of the 2023 Montreal Fringe Festival.

Tovah Feldshuh, Bruce Sussman and Alfred Uhry Join 'Broadway Responds to Antisemitism' Panel
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023


Panelists include Tovah Feldshuh, the first Jewish actress to play Mrs. Rosie Brice in “Funny Girl,” and renowned lyricist Bruce Sussman (“Harmony”) and award-winning playwright Alfred Uhry (“Parade”), who will share their insights and experiences on this critical issue.

Tom Stoppard and Richard Bean Feature in Hampstead Theatre's New Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 18, 2023


Hampstead Theatre has announced a full season of eight new productions beginning on 7 September 2023 and running until 16 March 2024.

Mesopotamian Opera Company Presents THE ITALIAN LESSON By Peter Wing Healey
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023


The Mesopotamian Opera Company presents its new production, The Italian Lesson, with words and music by melodic composer Peter Wing Healey. The opera is scored for piano, violin, cello and percussion, with conductors James Lent and Milos Veljkovic alternating at the piano.

PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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