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Last Chance to See the World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023


Mint Theater Company has returned to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere to Open at Mint Theater Company Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023


Mint Theater Company is returning to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD To Be Presented By Broadway Dallas This May; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) has announced that tickets for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird are on sale now for the premiere Dallas engagement at the Music Hall at Fair Park from May 16-28, as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow at New York City Center Stage II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Now Hiring: Film Production Coordinator, Technical Director & More - BWW Classifieds
by - Feb 2, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/2/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Bronx Opera Company Presents LADY IN THE DARK Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023


The Bronx Opera Company will open its 56th season with the landmark musical LADY IN THE DARK, music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Moss Hart.    

Bronx Opera Company to Present LADY IN THE DARK Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2023


The Bronx Opera Company will open its 56th season with the landmark musical LADY IN THE DARK, music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Moss Hart.  Performances will be on Saturday & Sunday, January 28 & 29 Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5.

MJ, LES MISERABLES, FUNNY GIRL & More Announced for 2023/2024 Germania Insurance Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023


Broadway Dallas has announced the 2023/2024 Germania Insurance Broadway Series. What which shows will be presented, how to purchase tickets, and more!

World Premiere of Betty Smith's Unpublished BECOMES A WOMAN to Open Off-Broadway in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Third Annual National Deaf High School Theatre Festival to Take Place January-March 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022


Deaf West Theatre is again partnering with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind for the third annual National Deaf High School Theatre Festival, a hybrid-virtual and in-person educational theatrical competition for young Deaf actors across the United States.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight's RENT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, RENT, music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. has opened, and will run through Sunday, Nov. 27. The production is directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, music directed by Dr. Michael McBride and choreographed by Laura Savage. Check out the photos here.

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022


The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Review: The Touring Production Of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Boasts All The Magic And Mystery Of A Permanent Production As It Opens At Sydney Opera House.
by Jade Kops - Aug 29, 2022


THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA remains as captivating 35 years after it first premiered. Laurence Connor’s (Director) “New” touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and book), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (additional Lyrics and book) famous musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s LE FANTÔME DE L’OPÉRA is a combination of captivating music, wonderful choreography and detailed set and costume design that transports the audience to the 19th Century Palais Garnier.

MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022


MasterVoices has announced details of the chorus’ 81st season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. The 2022-23 season opens on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Mr. Sperling leading a concert staging of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version.

Review: THE SEAGULL, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 8, 2022


Some critics view The Seagull as a satirical look at the foolishness of humanity. Others, as a tragedy about eternally unhappy people. First performed in 1896, Chekhov’s play about love and artistic endeavour now gets the Jamie Lloyd treatment in a unique production at the Harold Pinter theatre.

Full Cast Announced For LA BOHEME at The King's Head
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022


Mark Ravenhill, Co-Artistic Director of The King's Head Theatre, will direct the new production, opening at the world-renowned Islington pub theatre's stage from 26 April and playing until 28 May, with a press night on Tuesday 3 May. 

Mark Ravenhill Will Direct a Contemporary Queer Reinvention of LA BOHEME at The King's Head Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022


Mark Ravenhill, Co-Artistic Director of The King's Head Theatre, will direct a contemporary queer reinvention of Puccini's classic opera LA BOHÈME, opening at the world-renowned Islington pub theatre's stage from 26 April and playing until 28 May, with a press night on Tuesday 3 May. 

BWW Review: RENT National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Jan 29, 2022


Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera, La bohème, Rent follows a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

CAPA Celebrates The Southern Theatre's 125th Birthday With a Free Open House
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2021


Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Southern Theatre opened on September 21, 1896, as a “modern,” jewel box-style opera house, offering performances from some of the greatest names of the theatrical world and a new genre called Broadway.

Restart Stages to Conclude This September with A NIGHT WITH DEAF BROADWAY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced artistic works celebrating iconic civil rights leaders, accessibility in the arts, and the rich history of dance in New York City coming to Restart Stages this September—the outdoor performing arts center created to champion the revival and recovery of New York City arts.

Ohio State University Announces 2021-22 Season of Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021


Learn more about the full lineup, and how to purchase tickets, here!

BBTF 2021 to Open September 6th At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


BBTF will be the first theatre festival to open again live at Theatre Row, 410 42nd St. NYC NY September 6 through October 3, 2021. COVID-19 compliant, BBTF looks forward to safely sharing the work of their originally scheduled 2020 Season playwrights, with five additional playwrights, to create the BBTF 2021 Season.

BroadwayWorld Celebrates Pride: Top 10 LGBTQ+ Musicals!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021


June marks the official start of Pride Month! This year, BroadwayWorld is celebrating pride with a series focused on some of our favorite LGBTQ-themed musicals, plays, characters, and songs!

Who Won Awards at the GRAMMYS? See the Full List of Winners Here!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 14, 2021


The awards honored six musicals from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the West End with nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album - 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'American Utopia,' 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 'The Prince of Egypt,' 'Soft Power,' and Amélie.'

Adelphi PAC To Present BROADWAY HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021


Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center (PAC) is kicking off the new year with a celebration of the biggest musicals, from stage to screen, featuring Broadway and cabaret stars. The 'Broadway Hollywood SongBook' concert will take place on Sunday, January 31, at 5 p.m.

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