Cara Robertson Joins BORDEN Musical as Dramaturg and Advisor
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Cara Robertson, a leading expert on Lizzie Borden, will join BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL as Dramaturg and Historical Advisor, enhancing the show's historical accuracy.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present AMERICA 250 with PBT Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's America 250 with the PBT Orchestra will open at the Benedum Center. This mixed repertory production will run for four performances.
Cady McClain To Lead BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA NYC Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.
Cirque Kalabante to Showcase Acrobatic Wonders at Lied Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Cirque Kalabante will present an evening of exceptional acrobatics at the Lied Center, featuring a blend of traditional African arts and breathtaking circus performances.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Mark America’s 250th With Four Classical and Contemporary Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
As an ode to America's 250th anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform four stunning classical and contemporary works in America 250 with the PBT Orchestra.
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Perform at The BayCare Sound
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Men at Work and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be live in concert at The BayCare Sound with special guest Shonen Knife.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of VANITIES - THE MUSICAL At The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023
See photos from opening night of Vanities - The Musical at The Theatre at St. Jean's.
Photos: First Look at Hayley Podschun, Jade Jones & Amy Keum in VANITIES – THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023
Get a first look at Vanities-The Musical at The York Theatre Company!
Photos: Meet the Cast of VANITIES at York Theatre Company Starring Jade Jones, Amy Keum, Hayley Podschun & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023
Check out photos of the cast of The York Theatre Company's Vanities meeting the press!
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH IDINA MENZEL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019
The 21st annual A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH IDINA MENZEL will be broadcast Sunday, December 22 at 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Tony Award winner Idina Menzel performs songs from her new album, Christmas: A Season of Love, and introduces uplifting stories about adoption from foster care. Award-winning artists Adam Lambert, NE-YO and Kelly Rowland also perform.
Photo Flash: Inside JOHN AND JEN At The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol
by Julie Musbach - Sep 30, 2019
The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) opens the first production of its fourth season with the musical John & Jen, with Music by Andrew Lippa & Lyrics by Tom Greenwald and Book by Lippa and Greenwald.
FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Dims the Lights for Jan Maxwell
by Walter McBride - Feb 22, 2018
As previously announced, the Marquis Theatre and the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre would dim their lights in memory of five-time Tony Award nominated actor, singer and performer Jan Maxwell, who passed away on Sunday, February 11th at age 61. The lights dimmed on February 21, 2018, at exactly 7:45pm for one minute.
Photo Flash: Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents THE INVISIBLE SCARLET O'NEIL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2017
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) launches its 20th Anniversary Season: "Origins" with its 20th world premiere The Invisible Scarlet O'Neil, playing at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., September 2 - October 14. Based on the 1940s comic strip by Russell Stamm, the new play is written by BWBTC Ensemble Member Barbara Lhota, directed by Ensemble Member Leigh Barrett and features violence design by Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis. Preview performances are Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. Opening Night is Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. Regular performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Preview tickets are $10, student and senior tickets are $15, early bird general admission (available online through September 9) are $20 and general admission (after September 9) are $25. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit BabesWithBlades.org.
Photo Flash: Modern Take on Scientific Status Quo Twists Moral Questions in DISINHERIT THE WIND
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2017
How can we understand and contextualize new information challenging what we take for granted as scientific fact? Disinherit the Wind, a play of ideas by Matt Chait that asks us to view the wonders of science through a different lens, opens March 3 at The Complex on Hollywood's Theater Row.
Photo Flash: Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Harborside Films, presents TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016
Underscore Theatre Company, in association with Harborside Films, is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of TONYA AND NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA, a dark musical comedy based on the infamous 1990's Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan "knee whack" ice skating scandal. With book and lyrics by Elizabeth Searle, music by Michael Teoli, direction and choreography by Jon Martinez and musical direction by Aaron Benham, TONYA AND NANCY will play November 26 - December 30, 2016 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press opening is Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm.
Photo Flash: HOLD THESE TRUTHS Opens at The Armory on Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory debuts its new Northwest Stories series with Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, a play inspired by the life of civil rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi, a Seattle native who was posthumously awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hold These Truths opens in the Ellyn Bye Studio on October 7, with previews beginning October 1 and performances running through November 13. Hold These Truths will be directed by Jessica Kubzansky, who directed the world premiere at East West Players in Los Angeles. Actor Ryun Yu, who originated the role of Hirabayashi at East West Players, will once again play the role in Portland.
Photo Flash: First Look at Georgia Ensemble Theatre's GHOST THE MUSICAL
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 24, 2016
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, opens its 24th Season with the Southeastern premiere of Ghost The Musical at the Theatre's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Performances have limited run dates for three weeks only from September 15th through October 2nd, 2016, Wednesdays through Sundays. GET's Co-founder and Artistic Director Robert Farley will direct the production. Sponsor for this blockbuster show is longtime GET corporate partner, Macy's.
Photo Flash: OMOTENASHI JOURNEY Welcomes New Cast Members
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016
'OMOTENASHI Journey' is a brand new musical-in-progress, presenting featured songs at the New York's Got Talent Finals at The Elektra Theater on Tuesday April 26th.
BWW Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL Pairs Cinematography, Live Performance And Magic To Bring The Paranormal Love Story Into The 21st Century
by Jade Kops - Mar 21, 2016
The 1990 movie of love beyond death is bought to the stage with GHOST THE MUSICAL.
Photo Flash: First Look- Shattered Globe's MARVIN'S ROOM
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 24, 2015
Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to open its 25th season with a 25th anniversary production of MARVIN'S ROOM, Chicago playwright Scott McPherson's award-winning, mordantly funny dark comedy about putting family first, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner. Check out a first look at the show below!
Photo Coverage: Go Inside the After Party for GROSS INDECENCY with Jonathan Groff, Judith Light, Sally Field & More!
by Walter McBride - Oct 6, 2015
The Tectonic Theater Project just presented its star-studded one-night-only special benefit reading of Moises Kaufman's GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE, the award-winning play about Oscar Wilde and the trials for his 'crime' of homosexuality. All funds raised benefit Tectonic Theater Project and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
Photo Coverage: Jonathan Groff, Michael C. Hall, Sally Field & More Take Bows in GROSS INDECENCY
by Walter McBride - Oct 6, 2015
The Tectonic Theater Project just presented its star-studded one-night-only special benefit reading of Moises Kaufman's GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE, the award-winning play about Oscar Wilde and the trials for his 'crime' of homosexuality. All funds raised benefit Tectonic Theater Project and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
Photo Flash: Shattered Globe's MARVIN'S ROOM at Theater Wit - 25th Anniversary Production
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015
Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to open its 25th season with a 25th anniversary production of MARVIN'S ROOM, Chicago playwright Scott McPherson's award-winning, mordantly funny dark comedy about putting family first, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner. MARVIN'S ROOM will play October 1 - November 14, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Check out photos from the show below!
Photo Flash: Remembering Anne Meara
by Walter McBride - May 26, 2015
As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend, Anne Meara passed away on Saturday. She was 85. Meara appeared in five Broadway shows and was Tony-nominated for her performance as Marthy Owen in ANNA CHRISTIE in 1992, opposite Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson.
Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jan 1, 2015
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
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