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New Date Announced For 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke by Heidi Blickenstaff and Julia Murney on Monday May 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Bond 45. T

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022


The 17th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced its September program titled Tutti Frutti Tennessee Williams.  The 2022 roster will feature six plays by Tennessee Williams, the first time the Festival will feature an All-Williams lineup since their first year in 2006.

Mark Nadler Presents HART'S DESIRE For Theatre Rhinoceros May 12-15
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022


Theatre Rhinoceros presents a live, in-person production, HARTS' DESIRE, conceived and performed by Mark Nadler.

VIDEO: Cenza Releases 'Unhinged' Music Video
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2022


The video pays tribute to performances in films including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966), Opening Night (1977), Mommie Dearest (1981), Annie (1982), Frances (1982), and Misery (1990) and is dedicated to the memory of Cenza’s late grandmother, Nancy M. Citarella, who introduced her to these characters.

Cast Announced for 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2022


 Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, have announced the cast of Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago.

Ensemble Studio Theatre & the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce the 2022 First Light Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022


ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE along with The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the lineup for the 2022 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.  

45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA to be Presented at the Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022


 Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will presen the 45th anniversary production of Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago. 

Colin Hay Announced At Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2022


Globally renowned songwriter/lead vocalist for Men At Work, Colin Hay, comes to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in a solo show on Friday, April 1 at 8:00PM.

Broadway Licensing Acquires Rights for SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2022


Saturday Night Fever has been acquired for North and South American licensing by Broadway Licensing.

BWW Review: Backyard Renaissance Invites You to ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by E.H. Reiter - Mar 2, 2022


ABIGAIL’S PARTY now playing at 10th Avenue Theatre by Backyard Renaissance through March 19th offers you a chance to have some drinks and nibbles in a blast from the past play from across the pond.

Seth Meyers to Host PEN America Literary Awards Honoring Elaine May & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022


PEN America today announced writer and Emmy Award-winning late night host Seth Meyers, who has uplifted countless authors’ voices—as the host for the organization’s 2022 Literary Awards, which return this year as a momentous in-person event, on February 28 at New York City’s Town Hall (123 W 43rd St).

Oldham Coliseum Announces 2022 Spring/Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022


Oldham Coliseum Theatre today announced its programme for Spring and Summer 2022. The season includes a world premiere, a modern adaptation of a children's classic, two tours based on true stories and hard-hitting drama from across the pond.

CABARET CONVERSATIONS With Michael Kirk Lane at 92Y Announces Guest Lineup For Upcoming Episodes
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 17, 2022


Michael Kirk Lane and 92Y have more great guests to hear from, as the streaming series starts a new year.

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Appears on CBS Sunday Morning
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 16, 2022


CBS Sunday Morning reporter Jane Pauley interviewed Liza Minnelli this morning, discussing her famous parents, her legacy, collaborators throughout her career, awards, and inspirations. The special also features performances with Minnelli's 'best friend and confidant', Michael Feinstein, on piano and Liza herself on vocals.

See Kelli O'Hara, Brian Cox, Jon Stewart and More at 92Y in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2022


Film, Theater and TV talks at 92Y in January will feature Kelli O'Hara, Brian Cox, Jon Stewart, the cast of Belfast and more! 

Michael McAssey Returns With Piano Bar At The Gateway Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2022


Michael McAssey returns to the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ with their monthly piano bar on Thursday January 20th at 7pm. Bring your sheet music and get up onstage and sing or just come and sit back and enjoy. Full cash bar is available.

RENT, ANASTASIA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Announced at Times-Union Center in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2022


FSCJ Artist Series will welcome a fabulous lineup of entertainment from Broadway and beyond to this Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in 2022!

Samuel Slater's Restaurant to Host Birthday Party for Elvis Presley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021


Samuel Slater’s Restaurant will bring a little bit of Memphis to Webster when they host a special party in honor of Elvis Presley’s 87th Birthday. New England’s premier Elvis Presley tribute act Fellowship of the King (FoTK) will perform at Samuel Slater’s Hall at Indian Ranch Saturday, January 8, 2022.

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Will Return in 2022; Tickets on Sale Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021


This year’s award-winning production, which continues performances through until Monday 23rd December, has already been seen by 112,000 visitors from all over the world (including guests from as far as Texas) who have flocked to the tiny Norfolk village for this annual festive treat.  

'HARD + FAST' Shares Unreleased Devo Tracks
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2021


Published by Blank Industries are due out February 1, 2022, the HARD + FAST hardbound art book will also be available in a “special edition” bundle which comes with three exclusive 7” singles from Devo, the Go-Go’s and a Dangerhouse Records split single.

BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021


Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.

Listen to Broadway & TV Star Michael Learned on the WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 27, 2021


Patrick Oliver Jones recently sat down with actress Michael Learned for in-depth interview on Feedspot's Top 25 Theatrical podcast Why I'll Never Make It. The interview will air on Monday, November 29th on all streaming services http://whyillnevermakeit.com

BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

Samira Wiley Will Star in Moliere in the Park's Staged Readings of One-Act Plays
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2021


Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, proudly presents free staged readings of two one-act plays, Gaël Octavia's FAMILY, translated by Katharine Woff and Lucie Tiberghien, and Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's THE IMAGINARY CUCKOLD, both directed by Lucie Tiberghien.

MOCA Presents MY NAME IS MARYAN During Miami Art Week 2021
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2021


The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami has announced its forthcoming exhibition My Name is Maryan—a monographic presentation of four decades of paintings, sculptures, drawings and film by the iconoclastic, ground-breaking Polish-born artist Maryan.

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