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Ampersounds Reveal New Single 'Solitude of Heart'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 16, 2021


In addition, the EP features a new remix of the Raw Silk classic, 'Do It To The Music' by Fred Falke and Zen Freeman.

Playwright Michael Frayn Awarded Critics Circle Award for Services to the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021


Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn was today awarded  the Critics Circle Award for Services to the Arts, the Critics Circle’s highest honour. Every year since 1988, the Critics’ Circle has voted for a single leading artist to receive an engraved crystal rose bowl in recognition of their distinguished contribution to the arts.

30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021


There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!

Fred Falke & Zen Freeman Remix 'Do It To The Music'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 22, 2021


Speaking about the remix, Fred Falke and Zen Freeman reveal, 'We were really honored when West End Records asked us to do a remix of Do it to the Music, because it has always been a go to floor filler in our DJ set.

Student Blog: Cutting Songs: The Dos and Don'ts of Adapting Musicals
by Student Blogger: Adam Beam - Jun 24, 2021


The disappointment of our favorite songs being cut in the adaptations of our favorite shows is sometimes palpable. However, as 'In the Heights' shows, there's a way to make these cuts work. So here are some prime examples of the dos and don'ts when wondering what winds up on the cutting room floor.

Victor Kolstee, Musical Director Of Flamenco Rosario, Dies at 75
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021


That first year in Vancouver, the artistic duo opened Centro Flamenco School and founded the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, now in its thirty-second year. As musical director for the dance company Flamenco Rosario, Victor arranged and composed for their original creations and performed as the lead guitarist. His life as a performer included working with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Arts Umbrella and participating in numerous festivals.

Cher Biopic from MAMMA MIA! Producers in the Works
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021


The life story of entertainment icon Cher is on the way to the big screen, courtesy of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again producers, Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman. 

Adrienne Warren, NY Philharmonic & More Announced for Bryant Park Picnic Performances 2021 Summer Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021


Bryant Park Corporation has announced the current programming schedule for its summer performing arts series, Picnic Performances, featuring artists including Adrienne Warren, the New York Philharmonic, Mykal Kilgore, New York City Opera and many more! 

MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall US Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 13, 2021


The tour, which will follow all COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols, will visit additional markets such as Milwaukee, WI for Summerfest on September 3, New York, NY on September 8, Asbury Park, NJ on September 10, Pittsburgh, PA on September 14 and more.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 10- Norm Lewis, Patti LuPone and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2021


Today (May 10) in live streaming: Live at the Lortel with David Henry Hwang, Restart Stages with Norm Lewis, Alan Cumming and more visit Cast Party, and so much more!

Celebrate Mother's Day With All Of Your Mom-Centric Favorites On HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021


From classic movies like, “The Wizard of Oz,” “Dirty Dancing, “Crazy Rich Asians,” “27 Dresses” and “The Notebook” to Max Originals such as “Love Life,” “Selena + Chef, and “The Great Pottery Throwdown,” to beloved HBO series like “Big Little Lies” and “Sex and the City,” there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Featured In International Dance Day Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2021


International Dance Day is an annual global celebration of dance held on April 29th.

MAKE MUSIC DAY 2021 Returns on Monday, June 21
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2021


Make Music Day, the annual global celebration of music held on the summer solstice, returns this year on June 21 with an exciting, creative and diverse lineup of both virtual and in-person music-making events that will immerse and enthrall participants while spotlighting music's power to connect, comfort, unite and uplift.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 15- with Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Derek Klena, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2021


Today (April 15) in live streaming: Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus visit Backstage Live, Derek Klena chats on Clubhouse, and more!

PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams Tonight Tuesday, April 6
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021


Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!)streams this Tuesday, April 6 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Mark-Alan, Fred Barton, Elena Bennett, Elaine Brier, Timothy Connell, Bobby Peaco and Rochelle Seldin, plus Mystery Guests and MORE!

Ernest Kohl Releases New Single 'MAURICE'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 26, 2021


Ernest's new update took him on a quest to England to get the 'new' sound he wanted to create. This is a sizzling hot new update of the song, pioneering the genre of progressive crossover dance.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2021


Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

John Oates Joins Forces With Saxsquatch To Reimagine The 1982 Classic Hit “Maneater"
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021


In an unlikely fusion of two musical greats, the iconic John Oates of Daryl Hall & John Oates has teamed up with the viral sax-playing star Saxsquatch, to transform the original chart-topping hit “Maneater” into an electro-spun classic. Injected with club-inspired grooves and dance-floor worthy basslines, the duo put a modern spin on the Daryl Hall & John Oates #1 record, fit for new audiences across eras and genres. 

Exclusive: Read Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4- Spotlight on The Minskoff Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 17, 2021


Earlier this month, Dress Circle Publishing released THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? While you're waiting for your copy, let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek from a chapter all about the Minskoff Theatre.

BWW Exclusive: Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4- Spotlight on The Fallen Five
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 10, 2021


Just yesterday, Dress Circle Publishing released THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? While you're waiting for your copy, let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek from a chapter all about the Fallen Five.

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1980s-1990s
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021


With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1980s and the 1990s!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1940s-1950s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021


Through our Women in Theatre Through the Decades features, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. 

Flat Rock Playhouse Receives $20,000 Grant From Community Foundation Of Henderson County
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2021


Flat Rock Playhouse was awarded a $20,000 grant by the Community Foundation of Henderson County for their Playhouse Jr. initiative. The Playhouse launched Playhouse Jr. Productions in 2019 with Letterland Alive! The Musical developed in partnership with Letterland, a phonics program for K-3rd grade students, and writer/composer Ethan Andersen, who most recently wrote Rootabaga Express! a musical inspired by the works of Carl Sandburg and performed in the summers by Flat Rock Playhouse apprentices at the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site.

San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021


Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.

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