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Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022


Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Come to Patchogue Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) announces Drive-By Truckers on Monday, August 8th at 8:00pm. Lobby and bar concessions open at 7pm. Tickets range between $29-$59 plus fees and can be purchased online anytime.

Karen Mason to Present 30…. AND COUNTING at Birdland in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Karen Mason – honoring her three-decade collaboration with music director Christopher Denny in the new show “30… And Counting” – on Monday, August 8 at 7:00 PM.

Karen Mason Comes to Birdland Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Karen Mason – honoring her three-decade collaboration with music director Christopher Denny in the new show“30… And Counting” – on Monday, August 8 at 7:00 PM.

Comedian Ardal O'Hanlon to Perform at New York Irish Center for Three-Night Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022


Ardal O’Hanlon will finally come out of hiding for his first New York City comedy appearance in over ten years this September.  His exclusive three-night engagement at the New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, plays Thursday & Friday September 29 & 30, and Saturday October 1, all at 8pm.

Photos: The Cast of NOTRE DAME DE PARIS Celebrates Upcoming New York City Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022


Look out New York, because the cast of the international musical and dance sensation Notre Dame de Paris is the talk of the town!  Just hours after touching down last week, producers Nicolas Talar and Adam Blanshay and the company of Notre Dame de Paris were welcomed to New York at multiple exclusive events. See photos from the events here!

Student Blog: Celebrate Fourth of July with these Patriotic Musicals
by Student Blogger: Emily Pugh - Jul 1, 2022


With the long days full of sunshine, the rising temperatures, and the extra time off for students, individuals, and families alike, it becomes clear that summer is here and so is the unique American holiday - the Fourth of July. I have listed the four quintessentially patriotic musicals to help get you ready for this coming weekend. Whether you stream these works in your free time or listen to the curated playlist below, these musicals are sure to put you in a patriotic mood.

Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022


Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its 35th Season! A partnership with one of this city’s leading Black theatre companies. A homegrown holiday hearth-warmer. Two original CHI-made works each featuring unconventional central characters. A twirl around five extraordinary homespun districts, and more.

BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Town Hall Arts Center
by Chris Arneson - Jun 15, 2022


What did our critic think of THE WEDDING SINGER at Town Hall Arts Center? What's better than a '90s romantic comedy set in the mid 80's? Maybe if it's a musical too.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson on (Finally!) Being Invited to the Tonys Party
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2022


Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been a treasured member of the Broadway community since his debut in the 1998 revival on On the Town. This season he returns to the stage as 'Mason' in Second Stage's revival of Take Me Out, in a performance which has earned him a career first- a Tony nomination!

Full Cast Announced For IDENTICAL, New Musical Adaptation of THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022


The full cast has been announced for 'Identical', the new musical adaptation of Erich Kästner's novel 'The Parent Trap', directed by Olivier & Tony award-winning Trevor Nunn, including three sets of identical twins and two new star dogs!

Flushing Town Hall Presents Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in HOME
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022


Flushing Town Hall, known for its engaging, global arts programming will present Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in HOME, Sunday June 26, 2022 at 2pm, free to the public. HOME, a beautiful glimpse into a collaboration of global unity is a part of Queens Rising, is a multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the borough's culture and creative diversity.

Wake Up With BWW 5/18: Outer Critics Circle Award Winners, Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!
by - May 18, 2022


Today's top stories include the 2022 Outer Critics Circle awards, which were presented to The Lehman Trilogy and Kimberly Akimbo, among many others. Check out the full winners list below! The Chita Rivera Award nominations have also been announced, which include Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman, and more!

Jerry Lee Lewis To Be Inducted Into the County Music Hall of Fame
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022


Lewis joins Sun Records compatriots Cash, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, Phillips and Elvis Presley in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is also the fourth member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s founding 1986 class of inductees to also gain membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Presley (1998) and Ray Charles (2021).

Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt to Star in PARADE at New York City Center, Directed by Michael Arden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022


New York City Center today announced the Annual Gala Presentation for the 2022 - 2023 season will be a production of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award‐winning musical Parade. Get the scoop on who is in the show and how to get tickets!

FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Team BWW - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022


The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

The Springer Presents A Fresh New Take On A Heartwarming Classic Play STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022


The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.

Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, Dancer Masazumi Chaya & More to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degrees From Juilliard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022


The Juilliard School will hold its 117th commencement ceremony on May 20, 2022, at 10:30am. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus in Damrosch Park, presided over by Juilliard President Damian Woetzel. It will also be livestreamed at juilliard.edu for those unable to attend in person.

Act II Playhouse Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022


Act II Playhouse announces their 2022-2023 season which is filled with shows being performed for the first time on the Act II stage. 

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Announces 45th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022


The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre announces today (3rd May) the 45th anniversary season. Under the theme “Together in Theatre”, we offer exciting and exhilarating productions including new works as well as iconic masterpieces for all to savour.

Opening Of Visitor's Center Marks the Revival of Royal Gardens of Rajnagar
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022


Khajuraho, a small town located in Madhya Pradesh, is a globally recognised UNESCO World Heritage site that embodies the rich cultural heritage and innovative architectural marvels of ancient Indian civilization. The rich legacy of Bundelkhand can be found in its palaces, temples, baolis, and gardens.

Eric Mintel Quartet Returns to Cheney Hall in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2022


Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall (177 Hartford Road in Manchester) will present the renowned Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet performing some of the most beautiful jazz standards ever written on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7 pm. From the Kennedy Center to the White House, Eric Mintel connects with audiences everywhere he performs. Few groups can do what the Eric Mintel Quartet does: appealing to jazz-newcomers as well as jazz aficionados.

The Springer Presents A Fresh New Take On A Heartwarming Classic Play STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022


The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to The Springer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022


The Springer Opera House presents the heart-warming Southern classic, Steel Magnolias, from April 29 through May 15 on the Springer's main stage. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a beloved story of the enduring friendship of six eccentric small-town women who gather weekly at Truvy's Beauty Spot. They prove they are made of steel as they share their hopes, dreams, and tragedies.  

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