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Eliot Feld to Step Down as Artistic Director and President of Ballet Tech; Board Launches Search for his Successor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020


Ballet Tech, which each year introduces hundreds of New York City public school children to the beauty and rigor of classical dance today announces that Eliot Feld, its founder, artistic director, and president, is stepping down. He said, 'After 47 years of tightropes and other exhilarations, it's time to pass the baton.'

Billy Ray Cyrus Will Perform 'Mama Said Knock You Out' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 9, 2020


Fresh off the highest RIAA® 13x Diamond-certified song in history.

BWW Blog: Rating Rodgers & Hammerstein's Musical Collaborations
by Student Blogger: Brenton Kniess - Nov 2, 2020


The collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein has created some of the best musicals in musical theatre history, as well as written some of the most iconic go to audition songs

Scott Miller Releases THE ABC'S OF BROADWAY MUSICALS: A CIVILIAN'S GUIDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2020


After lots of books for hardcore musical theatre lovers, Miller has finally written one for everybody else, The ABC's of Broadway Musicals: A Civilian's Guide, a fun, short, easy-to-read introduction to the art form, famous shows, famous artists, books and videos to check out, and a short but informative stroll through the history of musicals.

Iris Theatre Announces Winter Season 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2020


Following the announcement this week that Iris Theatre, the resident theatre company of the Actors' Church in Covent Garden, is one of the twelve new beneficiaries of Sir Ian McKellen's 80th Birthday tour, Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director, today announces its winter season 2020.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 29- with Beth Malone, Next On Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2020


Today (October 29) in live streaming: Beth Malone visits Backstage Live, Meet the Top 5 on Next On Stage, and so much more!

92Y Announces its 2020 Extraordinary Women Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2020


Join 92Y's Extraordinary Women Awards, a virtual interactive event on Tuesday, November 10 (12-1 pm ET) honoring Leadership through Adversity. The event celebrates game-changing and trailblazing women who bring equity, leadership and contributions to their communities and who work to rebuild a world in which we all belong.

Broadway Dreams Foundation Announces Virtual Gala Honoring Tituss Burgess
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020


Broadway Dreams Foundation has announced that this year's annual Broadway Dreams Foundation Gala will be a virtual broadcast held at 7:00pm EST on December 5, 2020. This year's honorees include Five-Time Emmy Award nominee, Tituss Burgess alongside CEO of CQuence Health Group, Mike Cassling, who will be receiving the Annual Founder's Award.

Adrienne Warren, Barret Foa, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More Join MUSKET Alumni Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020


MUSKET, the University of Michigan's only student-run musical theatre company, has released the full lineup for this week's 'The Alumni Concert,' airing September 25th. The performers and speakers include many of MUSKET's notable alumni, as well as supporters of the organization.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 15 - Henry Miller's Theater Renamed For Stephen Sondheim
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2020


The renaming of the theatre was dedicated to Stephen Sondheim, the greatest and best known artist in American musical theatre on his 80th birthday. 

BWW Blog: 10 Performances That Impacted Me
by Student Blogger: Brigid Pfeifer - Sep 1, 2020


For this particular blog post, Ia??ll be focusing on shows that I saw either on Broadway, Off-Broadway or regionally.

Tony Martin Reveals Album Title and Track Listing for His Upcoming Solo Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020


Tony Martin, former Black Sabbath singer, signs with Battlegod Productions Australia for his upcoming solo album “THORNS”. The album is licensed in all of North and South America by Dark Star Records.

New Line Theatre Artistic Director Releases New Book NIGHT OF THE LIVING SHOW TUNES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020


What have you been doing during the pandemic? New Line Theatre Artistic Director Scott Miller has been writing a collection of horror stories, all inspired by the musical theatre. Yes, you read that right.

TheatreWorks Announces Updated 51st Season, Plus New Hershey Felder Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2020


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director Tim Bond and Executive Director Phil Santora announced today that the Tony Award-winning theatre will postpone the opening of its 51st mainstage season to March 2021, with eight plays presented through May 2022.

Donna Murphy to Join Lance Roberts on BROADWAY'S CALLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2020


Broadway veteran Lance Roberts' guest this week is Two Time Tony Award winner, Donna Murphy. The conversation features Lance and his guest talking about THE MOMENT his guest got THE CALL to make their Broadway debut. This week is special since Lance And Donna have been friends since high school and started the dream together.

Mickey Leigh Tackles Equal Rights In Music Video For 'Two Kinds Of Law'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2020


Legendary NYC musician (Birdland, The Rattlers, etc) and acclaimed author ('I Slept with Joey Ramone') Mickey Leigh is debuting 'Two Kinds of Law' a powerful and timely new single with his band MUTATED MUSIC.

Huntington Theatre Company Announces New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020


Huntington Theatre Company has announced the election of 4 new board members, and the promotion of two Huntington Advisors to Trustee level. The election took place during the Huntington's year-end meeting of the Board of Trustees and Advisors on June 8, 2020.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Appoints Six New Trustees, Including Ryan Murphy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020


The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Trustees: Patricia S. Bellinger, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Ray Halbritter, Ryan Murphy, and Regina K. Scully.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: The Adderley School Founder Janet Adderley on What the School Stands For and How They're Coping With the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2020


Janet Adderley, founder of The Adderley School, has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld. She discusses what the school stands for, stars they have taught including Ben Platt and Kathryn Gallgher, and how they are coping with the health crisis.

Oregon Bach Festival Announces Commemorative Radio Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2020


The Grammy Award-winning Oregon Bach Festival has announced a commemorative Radio Festival, featuring a lineup of historic recordings from some of the world's top classical musicians, and the rare opportunity for audiences to enjoy previously archived LIVE and studio recordings throughout the past five decades.

VIDEO: Nikki M. James, Rob McClure, and More Join Paper Mill's RISING STAR HONORS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2020


Paper Mill Playhouse presents 'Rising Star Honors', a virtual celebration of New Jersey high school students, many of whom were unable to perform their high school musicals due to the current Covid-19 health crisis.

New Video Works By Daniel Wetzel, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra, and More to Be Featured in Week 6 Of ENTER Project
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020


The Onassis Foundation presents Week 6 of ENTER, their series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it. 

BWW Previews: RISING STAR MUSICAL THEATER HONORS FOR NJ HIGH SCHOOLS 2020! June 1 on Facebook at 7pm!
by Joanna Barouch - May 31, 2020


You rehearse, you run your lines, you run everyone around you ragged, you get fitted for a costume and then a?oeout of the hat it's that big first nighta??a??except it's not.

Andy Señor Jr Will Direct RENT In South Korea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020


Seensee Company, a leading theatre producing company in Korea, has announced that they will be presenting Jonathan Larson's rock musical RENT for a limited two-month engagement, with an official opening on 16th June 2020 at D-Cube Arts Center in Seoul.

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