Out of this World - 1962 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

If you’re a fan of the 1962 feature film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and eager to learn more about the story that inspired the cult classic, then you may want to head to The Company Theatre in Norwell, now through October 27, for “Baby Jane.”

Out Front Theatre Company in Georgia is launching its ninth season with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad's journey from outcast to star. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Audiences are sure to flip over Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s production of Hairspray! To provide our readers with a little twist on the usual show interview, wig designer Brandon Miller took some time to talk about one aspect of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a production.

Bryan Ferry has released the I THOUGHT EP, featuring covers, original compositions, and new music, ahead of the RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023 box set release on October 25, celebrating his 50+ year career.

Tony Award-winner John Rubinstein will play an additional week of performances at Olney Theatre Center as President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a new American play by Richard Hellesen and directed by Peter Ellenstein. Learn about performance dates and see how to purchase tickets.

Bryan Ferry announced his first original music in over a decade with the release of 'Star,' a collaboration with Amelia Barratt, featured on the upcoming album RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023.

Legendary radio personality Phil Hendrie will perform live on stage at Theatre West to make you laugh as he portrays several of his memorable characters, unburdening themselves as they navigate life's rocky roads.

This election season, Tony Award-winner John Rubinstein (Pippin, Children of a Lesser God) will play a four-week special engagement at Olney Theatre Center as President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright, D.W. Gregory about her career and 'The Other American' that will be produced at NJ Rep.

Bergen County Players will take humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville for an all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Bay Area-based contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has announced its 17th Home Season entitled 'Women in Transit,' the first in a two-year exploration of the transformational effects of women's border-crossing and liminality in 'our times.'

Harris Center for The Arts will present MICHAEL FEINSTEIN – Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, a special evening with the Grammy nominated recording artist performing on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30pm.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center—an unfamiliar name for an orchestra that was around for over half a century, as the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra—and its new maestro, Jonathon Heyward, are playing a role in Lincoln Center’s attempt to draw a more diverse audience to its campus at West 65th Street and Broadway.

Flat Rock Playhouse is set to present BOEING-BOEING, a classic comedy revolving around a bachelor juggling three flight attendant fiancées. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.

Out Front Theatre Company has announced its 2024/25 season lineup. The company's ninth season will feature a Tony Award-winning beloved musical, a campy holiday mystery, incredible plays new to Atlanta, and the world premiere stage adaptation of a 1990's queer cult-classic film.

For its opening night of its 2024 season, the Hollywood Bowl presented a musical celebration of composer Henry Mancini’s 100th Birthday with a concert featuring the Hollywood Bowl orchestra—under the direction of principal conductor Thomas Wilkins and welcomed special guest artists Michael Bublé, Dave Koz, Monica Mancini, and Cynthia Erivo.

 The Hollywood Bowl opened its 2024 season on June 23, 2024, with a 100th birthday celebration of 20-time Grammy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini.

Don't miss out on an energetic evening of singing, dancing, fun, and reflection. HAIRSPRAY is at Music Hall at Fair Park June 18-30.

This reviewer was thrilled and still humming the tunes while leaving the famed venue after THAT'S AMORE on June 20th at 54 Below. Bravissimo, I say!

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions. Mother Play takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre following 26 previews and 58 regular performances; and Uncle Vanya will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 22 previews and 62 regular performances.