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Broadway Books: 10 MORE Theatre-Themed Memoirs to Read While in Isolation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2020


Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 more of our favorite theatre-themed memoirs to fill the void. With everything from Judi Dench to Tennessee Williams, Michael Crawford, Tim Rice, Anna Kendrick, and many more, this list will have something for everyone.

The Jaded Hearts Club Releases 'This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It's Killing Me)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 15, 2020


Today, this star-studded band shares new track “This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It's Killing Me)” featuring Nic Cester on lead vocals. T

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

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!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Jobsite 2020/21 Season Announced; DOUBT Suspended at Straz Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2020


While Jobsite's production of DOUBT, A Parable, is temporarily suspended in light of the current national health crisis, the resident theater company of the Straz Center is not delaying the release of their new season.

Ronnie Marmo, Susana Sandoval And Jan Feldman To Host Free FREEDOM OF SPEECH Panel, March 7
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2020


On Saturday, March 7, Ronnie Marmo, playwright and star of a?oeI'm Not a Comediana??I'm Lenny Brucea?? will be joined by Susana Sandoval, Human Rights Commissioner of the United Nations Forum for Indigenous Peoples and Jan Feldman, Executive Director of Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a panel discussion about Freedom of Speech.  Scheduled for 4:45 p.m. (following the conclusion of the matinee performance of a?oeI'm Not a Comediana??I'm Lenny Brucea??) the event is free and open to the public, and will take place at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted.)

State Theatre New Jersey to Present a Golden Oldies Spectacular
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2020


State Theatre New Jersey and WillJam Productions present the Golden Oldies Spectacular on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 7pm. The Golden Oldies features Jay and the Americans, BJ Thomas, Lou Christie, Dennis Tufano, and the 1910 Fruitgum Company. Tickets range from $35-$85. 

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2020


The Light in the Piazza, a romantic, incandescent musical by Craig Lucas (book) and Adam Guettel (music and lyrics) about family secrets and the pursuit of happiness, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on Friday, April 3 at 8PM at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Winner of six 2005 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, the show runs through April 26, with specially priced previews on April 1 and 2 (7:30PM). Bruce Linser directs. 

Photo Flash: First Look at A WRINKLE IN TIME at The Chance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, presents “A Wrinkle in Time,” kicking off the company's TYA (Theater for Young Audiences) Family Series for its 2020 season. Playwright John Glore has created a wild, highly theatrical adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's acclaimed 1962 story about three teens who traverse the boundaries of time and space in search of a beloved parent, bringing it magically to life on the Chance's Fyda-Mar Stage.

Orchestra of St. Luke's Has Announced its 2020-21 Carnegie Hall Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020


Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) announced details of its 2020-21 subscription series presented by Carnegie Hall. Principal Conductor Bernard Labadie, a specialist in music of the Baroque and Classical era, will lead the three programs.

BWW Review: First Stage's A WRINKLE IN TIME Coaxes the Imagination
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 28, 2020


It makes for a most dynamic piece of theater. The ensemble cast, shrouded in black, are used to push props and people about the stage. Whether our heroes are catapulting through space and time or confronting an immense, pulsating brain, the use of physical movement and intense lighting effects help propel the story.

Photo Flash: First Stage Presents A WRINKLE IN TIME
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020


First Stage will fuel the imaginations of audiences young and old with their next 2019/20 mainstage production, A WRINKLE IN TIME, based on the bestselling book by author Madeleine L'Engle and adapted for the stage by John Glore.

BWW Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - Jan 23, 2020


Book tickets right now. Do not delay for a second.

John Glore's TYA Adaptation Of A WRINKLE IN TIME Starts February 14 at Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, presents a?oeA Wrinkle in Time,a?? kicking off the company's TYA (Theater for Young Audiences) Family Series for its 2020 season. Playwright John Glore has created a wild, highly theatrical adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's acclaimed 1962 story about three teens who traverse the boundaries of time and space in search of a beloved parent, bringing it magically to life on the Chance's Fyda-Mar Stage.

BWW Interview: Erik Lee Preminger of TOGETHER, WHEREVER WE GO: GYPSY ROSE LEE BY HER SON, ERIK LEE PREMINGER at TheatreZone
by Emily Yorgey - Jan 9, 2020


Erik Lee Preminger, the son of legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee (whose 1957 memoirs inspired the classic musical GYPSY) and film director Otto Preminger, will appear in-person at Naples's Theatrezone on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 to present his one-man show about his famous mother (featuring rare home movies, television shows, newsreel footage, a question-and-answer session, and more). He was kind enough to give me and BroadwayWorld readers some insight into his life and his show ahead of the January 15 performance; read below. 

Milwaukee's First Stage to Present A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020


First Stage will fuel the imaginations of audiences young and old with their next 2019/20 mainstage production, A WRINKLE IN TIME, based on the bestselling book by author Madeleine L'Engle, adapted for the stage by John Glore and directed by First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank. The play explores the adventures of female protagonist Meg Murry with her brother Charles Wallace and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe. On a dark and stormy night, a mysterious stranger arrives at Meg Murry's home and she embarks on a wild, empowering journey of self-discovery. Joining forces with Charles, Calvin, Mrs. Whatsit, and many more, they travel through space and time to battle the forces of evil so Meg can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. This fantastical adventure of a lifetime will propel the imaginations of First Stage audiences and help them discover what a tesseract is. Sponsored by Enerpac Tool Group.

I'M NOT A COMEDIAN…I'M LENNY BRUCE Extended Through February At Royal George Cabaret Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2019


Theatre 68 and the Royal George Cabaret Theatre (1641 N. Halsted) are thrilled to announce the extension of the critically-acclaimed production, a?oeI'm Not a Comediana??I'm Lenny Brucea?? is now extended through Feb. 16, 2020. Directed by multi award-winning actor and director Joe Mantegna and produced in partnership with Lenny Bruce's daughter Kitty Bruce, a?oeI'm Not A Comediana??I'm Lenny Brucea?? was written by and stars Ronnie Marmo and brilliantly chronicles the life and death of the most controversial comedian of all time. For tickets and more information, please visit LennyBruceOnStage.com. 

Opera Saratoga 2020 Summer Festival: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


Opera Saratoga announced today the three operas that will be featured at the center of the company's 2020 Summer Festival, to be presented at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, from June 20th through July 5th, 2020.

American Symphony Orchestra to Perform SONS OF BACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019


American Symphony Orchestra comes to Alice Tully Hall for the holiday season with a concert titled Sons of Bach on Thursday, December 19 at 8 PM. The program will offer rarely-performed works by four of J.S. Bach's sons, showcasing the compositional mastery the young men learned from their father, and also revealing how each was able to develop his own unique style.

BWW Interview: Carolan Trbovich of TONY BENNETT I LEFT MY HEART TOUR at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Carolan Trbovich - Nov 19, 2019


Celebrating their 50th anniversary in style, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is pulling out all the stops with a magnificent roster of high caliber concerts and an impressive diversity of prominent Broadway shows. They are gearing up for none other than Tony Bennett's, I Left My Heart Tour and dat's a summa meata balla! By the end of this article, you'll be making lasagna - trust me.

Tommy Roe Releases New EP '2020 Vision'
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 14, 2019


Tommy Roe is a multifaceted international artist who wrote, co-wrote, and recorded, six top ten hits between 1962, and 1969, more than any other single artist/songwriter during this period of the 60's, with four RIAA certified gold records, and two of his hits, 'SHEILA' and 'DIZZY,' topping the Billboard chart at #1. Now, in 2019, Tommy is releasing a new 4-song EP 2020 Vision in the digital era of music.

Dan E. Hendrickson Releases New Crime Action Mystery THE LEGEND OF DEPUTY JIM
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019


Author Dan E. Hendrickson is pleased to announce the release of his new crime action mystery, The Legend of Deputy Jim. Released in September 2019, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers.

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