The Children's Tragedy 1921

Opened: October 10, 1921

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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches 2022 PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE For U.S. Cities
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022


Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the launch of the 2022 Public Art Challenge, which invites mayors of U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more to apply for up to $1 million in funding to create temporary public art projects that address important civic issues.

Mint Theater's THE NEW MORALITY With Christian Campbell, Clemmie Evans, Brenda Meaney & More Now Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


Beginning Monday November 7th, from 7pm, Mint Theater will be streaming the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

Mint Theater to Stream THE NEW MORALITY Starring Christian Campbell & More in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022


Mint Theater Company will continue its hybrid season of live performances at NY City Center along with the on-demand streaming of acclaimed previous productions. Beginning Monday November 7th (from 7pm) will be streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The New Morality by Harold Chapin, directed by Mr. Bank.

World Premiere of AMERICAN PROPHET & More Announced for Arena Stage 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022


Beginning with a world-premiere musical in summer 2022, the upcoming season features two new Power Plays, a classic romantic comedy, a timely new drama, a quirky cult musical and a landmark work of the American theater.

THEY STILL WANT TO KILL US to Have Online World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021


On May 25, 2021 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern in a free virtual stream, a group of arts institutions across the nation will premiere the short film 'They Still Want To Kill Us', an aria by composer and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), performed by mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, and directed by filmmaker Yoram Savion.

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Announces World Premiere of 'They Still Want to Kill Us'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021


The program will include the premiere of the piece by Savion, a discussion with DBR and Bridges, moderated by Jamilla Deria and a statement by Damario Solomon-Simmons of the Justice for Greenwood Foundation. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, June 19- The Antonyo Awards, PETER PAN LIVE! and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2020


Today (June 19) in live streaming: the first ever Antonyo Awards, Peter Pan Live! and so much more!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Jennifer Jewell Presents RAISON D'ÊTRE: AN EVENING OF PIRANDELLO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2018


Jennifer Jewell presents 'Raison d'etre: an Evening of Pirandello,' adapted from selected works by Nobel Prize Laureate for Literature and Italian dramatist, novelist, poet, and writer Luigi Pirandello. 'Raison d'etre: an Evening of Pirandello,' explores the complexity and depth of Pirandello's work by taking his seminal play, 'Six Characters in Search of an Author' and infusing it with characters and themes from two of his notable one-act plays, 'Chee Chee' and 'The Man with the Flower In His Mouth.' 

Taylor Mac's 24-DECADE HISTORY: HOLIDAY SAUCE Comes to Town Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


In 24-Decade History: Holiday Sauce, a concert at The Town Hall in New York City, tonight, December 12th, Taylor Mac explores Christmas as calamity, celebrating the holiday season in all of its dysfunction.

Taylor Mac's 24-DECADE HISTORY: HOLIDAY SAUCE Coming to Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


In 24-Decade History: Holiday Sauce, a concert at The Town Hall in New York City, on Tuesday, December 12th, Taylor Mac explores Christmas as calamity, celebrating the holiday season in all of its dysfunction.

Philadelphia Artists' Collective Brings IPHIGENIA AT AULIS to the USS Olympia
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017


A nation on the brink of war. A family on the edge of collapse. An army poised to strike, but unable to sail - unless their great general sacrifices his daughter. The PAC (The Sea Plays, Creditors) returns to the Fringe aboard the historic USS Olympia to present Euripides' heartbreaking tragedy of human folly.

BWW Previews: “The Cunning Little Vixen” to Open The Cleveland Orchestra's 100th season
by Roy Berko - Sep 6, 2017


The Cleveland Orchestra is on the verge of reaching its centennial. In celebration of this momentous milestone, the innovative made-for-Cleveland stylized opera production of Leoš Jana?ek's 'The Cunning Vixen' will grace the Severance Hall stage.

Boston Ballet Presents Marius Petipa's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, 4/28-5/27
by Molly Tracy - Mar 30, 2017


Boston Ballet presents the coming-of-age fairytale The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Hailed as one of the Company's trademark works, this quintessential production features soaring music by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky and sumptuous sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer David Walker. 

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks - Columbus
by Amanda Etchison - Jun 1, 2015


This summer, the Columbus theater scene is full of shows that are sure to engage, inspire and entertain. From dance to live music to a variety of local productions, here is your comprehensive list of theater happenings on Columbus' summer stages.

Sundance 2015 Announces 'Spotlight', 'Park City at Midnight' and 'New Frontier' Selections
by Movies News Desk - Dec 4, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the 2015 Sundance Film Festival out-of-competition sections Spotlight and Park City at Midnight, as well as the films and installations to be featured in the New Frontier program. The Festival, which takes place January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah, is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI, THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION & More Set for Theatrical Outfit's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2014


Theatrical Outfit looks to the past, celebrates the present and embraces the future in its 38th season, spotlighting signature voices that will spark important conversations about class, education, faith, the stars and our places in the world. Our 2014-15 season features two Atlanta premieres, the debut on our stage of Decatur-bred, San Francisco-based Gunderson, the words of the award-winning South African sage Fugard and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Shanley.

TALHOTBLOND Opens Tonight at Ruskin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2014


TALHOTBLOND opens tonight, March 7th and runs at 8pm todays and Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays through April 26, 2014. Ruskin Group Theatre is located at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors, and guild members) and can be purchased in advance by calling (310) 397-3244. For more information please visit www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. Free parking is available at the theater.

TALHOTBLOND to Open 3/7 at Ruskin Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 14, 2014


TALHOTBLOND opens March 7th and runs at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays through April 26, 2014. Ruskin Group Theatre is located at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tickets are $25 ($20 for students, seniors, and guild members) and can be purchased in advance by calling (310) 397-3244. For more information please visit www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. Free parking is available at the theater.

Playwright Larry Kramer Wins 2013 PEN Literary Award
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2013


Tony Award-winning playwright Larry Kramer is the recipient of the PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award for an American Playwright in Mid-Career as well as a Master American Dramatist award

NYMF Announces Special Events and Concerts, Including Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, Natalie Joy Johnson and More
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the lineup of special events, concerts, student productions, and free developmental readings for its 10th annual festival. The festival also announced three additional full productions. This year's Festival will begin July 8th and continue through July 28th.

Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announce the 2013-2014 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2013


Music Director Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announce the Orchestra's 2013-2014 season, its seventh under the direction of Maestra Alsop.

Dallas Opera Announces Season Of 'Tragic Obsessions'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2011


The Dallas Opera is pleased to announce the five darkly dazzling operas that comprise the company's 2011-12 season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. With opening night on Friday, October 21, 2011, the 55th international season - "Tragic Obsessions" - will showcase compelling works by Donizetti, Janacek, Wagner, Verdi and Mozart, and will include an outstanding Dallas opera-in-concert, important debuts and some of the company's most renowned productions. Each opera will feature the superbly talented Dallas Opera Orchestra and Dallas Opera Chorus and will be performed in its original language, with English translations projected above the stage at every performance. Exclusive subscriber extras include "A Cabaret Evening with Patricia Racette" and a fun-filled family concert starring soprano Ava Pine and the Dallas Opera Orchestra.

Dallas Opera Announces Season Of 'Tragic Obsessions'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2011


The Dallas Opera is pleased to announce the five darkly dazzling operas that comprise the company's 2011-12 season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. With opening night on Friday, October 21, 2011, the 55th international season - "Tragic Obsessions" - will showcase compelling works by Donizetti, Janacek, Wagner, Verdi and Mozart, and will include an outstanding Dallas opera-in-concert, important debuts and some of the company's most renowned productions. Each opera will feature the superbly talented Dallas Opera Orchestra and Dallas Opera Chorus and will be performed in its original language, with English translations projected above the stage at every performance. Exclusive subscriber extras include "A Cabaret Evening with Patricia Racette" and a fun-filled family concert starring soprano Ava Pine and the Dallas Opera Orchestra.

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