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VIDEO: Midlake Share 'Meanwhile In Texas 2021' Live Video
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2021


The captivating performance – filmed at Dallas, TX’s Modern Electric Sound Recorders by director Rett Rogers (Nicole Atkins, Nathaniel Rateliff) and co-director Barbara FG – marks the first in a new multi-part series of exclusive live sessions, “Meanwhile In Texas 2021,” with additional installments set to premiere in the coming weeks.

BWW Interview: Kenneth Feld Always Skating On Sturdy Ice
by Gil Kaan - Dec 9, 2021


Feld Entertainment’s DISNEY ON ICE: DREAM BIG comes to Southern California at the Honda Center in Anaheim December 8th through 12th and at Staples Center in Los Angeles December 16th through 19th. Got a chance to ask Feld Entertainment’s CEO Kenneth Feld some behind-the-scenes questions on his worldwide-reaching, every-growing entertainment mammoth.

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.

Purple Divine to Present the Premiere of THE LOVE TRIAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021


Purple Divine will present the premiere of THE LOVE TRIAL, a modern Greek tragedy written and created by Kiki Dranias and directed by Diana Fajrajsl. 

Review Roundup: North American Tour of OKLAHOMA! Takes the Stage; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021


The North American tour of Rogers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! began performances at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on November 9, 2021 and will continue to play over 25 cities during the 2021-2022 season including stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago and Nashville, and more. Read the reviews!

Stage and Screen Actor Ira Hawkins Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021


Hawkins' Broadway credits include Timbuktu! (1978), The Tap Dance Kid (1983), Honky Tonk Nights (1986), and Roza (1987). Off-Broadway, he appeared in The Crystal Tree (1981), The Gig (1994), and 70, Girls, 70 (2006). His regional theatre credits include The Desert Song (1984) and Roza (1986).

INTO THE NIGHT Will Stream Live in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2021


The Original Theatre Company in association with Martyn Hayes presents  INTO THE NIGHT by Frazer Flintham based on the book Penlee: The Loss of a Lifeboat by Michael Sagar-Fenton.

FUNNY GIRL Adds Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch & Jared Grimes; Previews Begin This March At the August Wilson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021


Excited for FUNNY GIRL's return to Broadway? We've got casting news today about Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch and Jared Grimes joining the cast for the first Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL.

BWW Interview: Martin Biallas Bringing MICHELANGELO'S SISTINE CHAPEL To The World
by Gil Kaan - Sep 24, 2021


MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION featuring full-sized replicas of Michelangelo’s timeless frescos from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel has reached Los Angeles for the first time. Audiences can view Michelangelo’s masterpieces up close, closer than in the actual Sistine Chapel. Had the chance to chat with Martin Biallas, SEE Attractions’ CEO and producer of THE EXHIBITION, on some behind-the-scenes details of putting THE EXHIBITION together.

Legendary Broadway Producer Liz McCann Dies at 90
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021


ELIZABETH IRELAND McCANN, the iconoclastic Broadway producer who won nine Tony Awards during a 60-year career in theater, died after a bout with cancer on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, according to her longtime associate and friend, Kristen Luciani.  She was 90 years old. 

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, AMERICAN RUST, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021


Daniels touches on his new series 'American Rust', his inspiration behind his portrayal of Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the joy of being a grandfather, and more.

Inis Nua Theatre Reveals 18th Season With Two American Premieres and Special Vaccine Only Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2021


Inis Nua Theatre Company presents their much-anticipated eighteenth season with a return to in-person productions, featuring three mainstage plays and a poignant reading series about Healing and Hope. Inis Nua Theatre Company has the unique mission to present contemporary plays from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales for a Philadelphia audience.

Roy Williams New Play HISTORY Will Be Performed at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2021


Pitlochry Festival Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, in association with Naked Productions, have announced the World Première of History, Roy Williams' new play which will give audiences a kaleidoscopic portrait of Black Britain over the last 40 years.

BWW Review: BWW REVIEWS: SQUEEZE at Express Live
by Paul Batterson - Aug 20, 2021


A little nostalgia can be a dangerous thing. After seeing Squeeze live in 1988, I had the chance to see the 1980s New Wave darlings nearly two decades later in Cleveland. I walked away thinking I had just seen one of my favorite bands sucking down the last dregs of their popularity.

Restart Stages to Conclude This September with A NIGHT WITH DEAF BROADWAY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced artistic works celebrating iconic civil rights leaders, accessibility in the arts, and the rich history of dance in New York City coming to Restart Stages this September—the outdoor performing arts center created to champion the revival and recovery of New York City arts.

Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 11, 2021


The lead single “Bitter Taste,” premiering today, features some of Idol’s most introspective and confessional lyrics ever, as he confronts death, rebirth, and his personal growth in the thirty-one years since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident.

Houston Chamber Choir Announces New 2021-2022 Season 'Sing Out the New Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021


The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, has announced its new 2021-2022 season, Sing Out the New Day, with season subscriptions now on sale to the public. Single tickets for all concerts go on sale on Aug. 2.

Virtual Theatre This Week: June 14-20, 2021- with Rita Moreno, Kerry Butler, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2021


This week (June 14-20) in live streaming: Rita Moreno visits Backstage Live, Show of Titles on demand, a Kerry Butler master class, a Guys and Dolls reunion, and so much more!

MAMMA MIA! to be Presented by BAMtheatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2021


Hinsdale's BAMtheatre will present MAMMA MIA this summer for its High School & College Mainstage Production! The show will take place at Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.

QUEER ART 1950's- 2021 On View Now at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2021


Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. Is proud to present Queer Art 1950's-2021 in honor of Pride Month, featuring the works by LGBTQ+ artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Heather Fazzino, Linjie Deng and their ally Romero Britto. Queer Art will be on display beginning Tuesday, June 1st through July 1st at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. location at 543 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

LADY BOSS: THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY Premieres Sunday, June 27
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 3, 2021


LADY BOSS will have its world premiere on June 10 at Tribeca Film Festival, and will premiere for television Sunday, June 27, at 9:00pm ET and PT on CNN.

VIDEO: Alfred Molina Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 5, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with stage and screen star Alfred Molina, who will soon appear in We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only, Saturday, June 5th at 8pm and Sunday, June 6th at 3pm.

BroadwayWorld Celebrates Pride: Top 10 LGBTQ+ Musicals!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021


June marks the official start of Pride Month! This year, BroadwayWorld is celebrating pride with a series focused on some of our favorite LGBTQ-themed musicals, plays, characters, and songs!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 6- Meet the Next On Stage Top 30, Jeremy Jordan, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021


Today (May 6) in live streaming: Next on Stage is back to introduce the high school Top 30, Jeremy Jordan in concert, The Secret Garden revival workshop, and more!

Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces GALA 2021: SHINE BRIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021


This special online experience will be hosted by Broadway legend Patti LuPone.

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