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Writers Theatre Opens New Theatre Center
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016


Writers Theatre today opened its new theatre center, featuring two theatres in a stunning building designed by Studio Gang Architects, led by principal Jeanne Gang, and built by general contractor W.E. O'Neil Construction. The new home, the centerpiece of a $34 million fundraising campaign, provides nationally-recognized Writers Theatre with two intimate performance spaces under one roof, improved patron and artist amenities, and rehearsal and production spaces. Located on the site of the former Woman's Library Club of Glencoe, the new center was developed in partnership with the Woman's Library Club and the Village of Glencoe.

Tony Winner Blair Brown Joins Cast of Tracy Letts' MARY PAGE MARLOWE at Steppenwolf
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2016


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today acclaimed stage and screen actor Blair Brown will join the cast of Mary Page Marlowe as one of the seven actors sharing the role of Mary over the span of her life

Tickets to Tracy Letts' MARY PAGE MARLOWE at Steppenwolf on Sale Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2016


Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, January 29 at 11am for the highly anticipated world premiere production of Mary Page Marlowe, written by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member Tracy Letts. Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro, who directed Letts's internationally acclaimed August: Osage County, teams up with him again for this new, ambitious production in Steppenwolf's 40th anniversary season. Mary Page Marlowe runs March 31 - May 29, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N Halsted St.

Jon Viktor Corpuz, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Among 2016 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award Winners; Wayne Brady to Host Ceremony!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


BroadwayWorld is excited to report several stage names among the recipients of the newly renamed 2016 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Awards, to be presented at The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 2, 2016.

New Musical SPEAKEASY to Begin Performances in February at TNC
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2016


Theater for the New City presents Speakeasy: John and Jane's Adventures in the Wonderland, a fantastical musical of Prohibition-era NYC queer life written and composed by Danny Ashkenasi.

Bridget Everett, Emily Skeggs, STEW and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from tonight, January 6, through January 17, 2016.

Bridget Everett, Emily Skeggs, STEW and More Coming Up This January at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from January 6-17, 2016. Scroll down for details or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Carrie Coon, Lindsay Crouse & More to Lead New Tracy Letts Play at Steppenwolf
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015


Casting has been announced for the highly anticipated world premiere production of Mary Page Marlowe, written by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member Tracy Letts. Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro, who directed Letts's internationally acclaimed August: Osage County, teams up with him again for this new, ambitious production in Steppenwolf's 40th anniversary season. Mary Page Marlowe runs March 31 - May 29, 2016 in the Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N Halsted St. Tickets ($20 - $89) go on sale Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.

New Musical SPEAKEASY to Receive Reading at TNC Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2015


The creative team of Speakeasy: John and Jane Allison in the Wonderland, a fantastical musical of Prohibition-era NYC queer life written and composed by Danny Ashkenasi, has announced a free public reading to be held on Monday, December 7th at 7pm as part of Theater for the New City's 'New City, New Blood' Reading Series. Lissa Moira directs a cast of 14, including Camille Atkinson, Torian Brackett, Anne Bragg, Tim Connell*, Chris D'Amico, Darcy Dunn, Rosalie Graziano*, Bevin Bell Hall, Brian Michael Henry*, Brian C. Jones, Rebecca Marquardt, Bri Molloy, Allie Radice*, and Zach Wachter. Music direction by Jonathan Fox Powers. The reading will be held at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets) in New York City's East Village. For reservations and more information on the free reading, visit TNC. *Member, AEA.

Public Theater Sets 12th Annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced the exciting international line-up today for the 12th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, running January 6-17, 2016.

Company of Fools Stages AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2015


Company of Fools (COF) will present the critically acclaimed and award-winning play, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts for the second show of their 20th Season. Letts's jaw-dropping masterpiece opens tonight, September 30, and runs through October 17, 2015 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, Idaho.

The Playwrights Realm Selects 2015-16 Writing Fellows
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2015


The Playwrights Realm has selected four early-career playwrights for its 2015-16 Writing Fellows program: Sam Chanse, Lauren Feldman, Jonathan Payne, and David Zax.

Company of Fools to Stage AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2015


Company of Fools (COF) will present the critically acclaimed and award-winning play, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts for the second show of their 20th Season. Letts's jaw-dropping masterpiece opens September 30 and runs through October 17, 2015 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, Idaho.

Liz Callaway & Jason Graae Plays The RRazz Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2015


The RRazz Room New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope PA, presents Happily Ever Laughter featuring LIZ CALLAWAY and JASON GRAAE and Alex Rybeck, Musical Director, tonight, August 15.

Liz Callaway & Jason Graae to Play The RRazz Room This Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2015


The RRazz Room New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope PA, presents Happily Ever Laughter featuring LIZ CALLAWAY and JASON GRAAE and Alex Rybeck, Musical Director, Saturday, August 15.

Pacific Northwest Ballet Announces Full Schedule for Upcoming Season
by Matt Smith - Jul 22, 2015


43rd season to feature the return of audience favorites Emergence, Roméo et Juliette, and Coppélia. Other highlights include works by Christopher Wheeldon, Jerome Robbins, and Twyla Tharp, and PNB premieres by Alejandro Cerrudo, Jessica Lang and Justin Peck. The line-up also includes the PNB premiere of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, featuring new scenic and costume designs by Ian Falconer. September 2015 – June 2016 Marion Oliver McCaw Hall 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Seattle, Washington

TONY FEVER! Parte 3: i Tony Awards 2015 e i candidati a 'miglior musical'
by Valeria Venturelli - Jun 3, 2015


Abbiamo gia visto i candidati a miglior attrice ed attore protagonista,e anche quelli a miglior attrice ed attore non protagonista.  Eccoci dunque a IL PREMIO che tutti stiamo aspettando: MIGLIOR MUSICAL!

VIDEO: Elena Medina Performs 'Di Adios' at SCOTT ALAN: BARCELONA AND FRIENDS
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 17, 2015


Acclaimed North American composer Scott Alan makes his Spanish Concert debut in Barcelona alongside more than twenty performers, in a unique evening that will have Daniel Angles as an artistic director. Check out the performance from Elena Medina below!

GRANDE SUCCESSO PER IL DEBUTTO ITALIANO DI BILLY ELLIOT IL MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2015


Parata di stelle e teatro sold out martedi sera al Teatro Sistina di Roma per l'attesissima Prima italiana assoluta del Musical Billy Elliot, gia definito lo spettacolo dell'anno, la nuova grande produzione di Massimo Romeo Piparo e della sua PeepArrow Entertainment in collaborazione con Il Sistina.  

Scott Alan Announces Spanish Guest Performers for Barcelona Concert
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


Acclaimed North American composer Scott Alan makes his Spanish Concert debut in Barcelona alongside more than twenty performers, in a unique evening that will have Daniel Angles as an artistic director.

Momo Cortés, Miquel Fernández, Mireia Mambo Join Line-Up for Scott Alan's Barcelona Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2015


The names of the more than 20 Spanish Guests performers that will sing the songs of American composer Scott Alan in his debut concert in Barcelona have been announced. 'Scott Alan: Barcelona & Friends' will take place on Monday 11th May 2015 at Barcelona´s L´Auditori (Sala Oriol Martorell) under the artistic direction of Daniel Angles.

Storm Large and J. Robert Spencer Join Houston Symphony for U.K. ROCKS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2015


This weekend, April 2-4, the Houston Symphony celebrates the iconic pop music of the United Kingdom in U.K. Rocks.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 1st, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 1, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Anything Goes,' 'A Funny Thing...' and 'Billy Elliot' prepare to open, 'Les Mis' racks up the raves, season announcements from the Paramount, Kokandy, The Hypocrites and Chicago Shakes, plus another Austen adaptation, and legs for Ethel Merman. Enjoy the warmth!

OSF's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY Begins Later This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2015


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night, directed by Christopher Liam Moore, on March 29 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are March 25, 27 and 28.

Broadway Babies - Meet the Broadway Class of 2015, Spring Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 22, 2015


In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or established stars, these Broadway babies will soon take their very first bows on some of the grandest stages in the world.

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