On the Lock-In - 1977 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 13

Ted Tally’s Obie Award winning play, Terra Nova, tells the compelling story of the ill-fated British expedition based on facts and the letters and journals found on Captain Robert Scott’s frozen body. Briefly, in 1911-12, teams of five Englishmen and five Norwegians competed to get to the South Pole first. Five men did not return home.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have appointed two new musicians: Principal Bassoon Joshua Elmore and Section Percussionist Stan Muncy. 

Rock n' roll legend Billy Idol, recently nominated for the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, returns to the UK for a very special date at the OVO Wembley Arena on Tuesday 24th June 2025.

Farmhands will present a site specific production of Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes. Directed by Sophie Dushko and staged intimately in a West Village townhouse, the production will run for one weekend only. Learn more!

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced that the national Charity Partner for the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will be the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

And so to the final new production of English National Opera’s season; Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Stewart Laing and conducted by Joana Carneiro. Scottish composer Thea Musgrave’s opera was last heard in London at Sadler’s Wells back in 1980, after premiering in Edinburgh in 1977, with Musgrave herself conducting.

Thea Musgrave’s rarely performed Mary, Queen of Scots makes its London and English National Opera (ENO) premiere in February 2025. See first look photos of the production.

Michael Cristofer’s 1977 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Shadow Box concerns a grim topic that all of us will one day face.  Wildly successful on its release, it won the Tony Award for Best Play.  But for all its success, oddly enough, it has rarely been produced since the 1980s.  The play tackles the universal themes of loss, fear, and human attachment.  Guild Hall Players mounts a heartbreaking and emotional production of The Shadow Box and succeeds in tackling this demanding piece of theatre.

A new exhibition at The Carle explores the often-overlooked creativity of endpapers—the decorated pages inside a book's covers—which have become an expanded artistic canvas in contemporary children's publishing. Learn how to attend.

Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings brings his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $67-$119 (all fees included).

The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series - Platinum Dreams. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates this year's Oscar-nominated songwriters with the exclusive all-star virtual event, 'A Conversation with 2025 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters for Best Original Song,' viewable free.

The documentary Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas, a co-production of the Greek National Opera and Escape Productions, will be released in cinemas on 13 February 2025 by CINOBO.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Bruce French has passed away at age 79 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. French is best known for his recurring role as Father Lonigan on the NBC daytime drama Passions.

Pantochino Teen Theatre will soon present the Broadway musical, “Saturday Night Fever” based on the 1977 movie phenomenon, at The MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in downtown Milford

Universal Pictures has permanently shelved Golden, a star-studded musical about Pharrell Williams’ childhood, directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).

The 2024-25 tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Bass Concert Hall from May 2-4, 2025 as part of the Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin season.

Nashville Tour Stop will host a special all-female lineup at Bassline Brewing Company, benefiting Anthems Against Abuse. The event, hosted by Christina Brennan, promises an unforgettable night of music, community, and advocacy.

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.

From the first note of 'Tomorrow' to the final curtain call, Annie at Clowes Memorial Hall is a dazzling and joyous production that brings the beloved classic to life with fresh energy and heart.

The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Exiles by James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

 To celebrate Black History Month, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District invites the community to a diverse lineup of FREE events and programs for kids, teens, and adults.

Christopher Swan shares his insights on playing Daddy Warbucks in 'Annie' at Clowes Memorial Hall, discussing his approach to the character's complexity, favorite moments on stage, and the timeless appeal of the musical to modern audiences.

The role of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upcoming Broadway musical Annie will be played by Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle in the globally beloved children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles.

Northern Ballet return to the Linbury Theatre for a triple bill of diverse works…or is it really a double bill with an additional third piece that's just five minutes long?!