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Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024


Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Jamie Ballard in MACBETH at The Curtain in Jersey City
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 19, 2024


The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season.  It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just steps from the PATH train. 

30 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Death
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 20, 2024


Never has there lived a writer who has been better at capturing the complexities of the human condition like William Shakespeare. His characters confront death in ways that reveal universal truths about courage, love, grief, and the meaning of life. Study up on some of his best with these 30 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Death.

Saul Rubinek Returns to the Stage in PLAYING SHYLOCK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024


At the Berkeley Street Theatre in October, Canadian Stage will present a cultural icon making his triumphant return to the theatre, when stage and screen actor Saul Rubinek takes on a tour-de-force role in the World Premiere of PLAYING SHYLOCK.  

T.R. Knight Joins THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024


Further details and additional cast members have been revealed for The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak, beginning performances at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, Classic Stage Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Comes to QPAC Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024


The breakout Australian hit play The Dictionary of Lost Words, based on Pip Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name, will be performed in Brisbane for the first time when it comes to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Playhouse from 26 April to 10 May 2025.

Colombari to Present Theatrical Adaptation of Flannery O'Connor's EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2024


Compagnia de' Colombari will perform Everything That Rises Must Converge in Brooklyn at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church on October 13 at 6pm.

Actress-Philanthropist Irina Maleeva Receives Ivan Vazov Medal From Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024


Famed international performer Irina Maleeva, who has starred in movies, television, recordings, and on stage in both theater and cabaret performances, was honored at the Bulgarian Consulate in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

Actress-Philanthropist Irina Maleeva Receives Ivan Vazov Medal From Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024


Actress and philanthropist Irina Maleeva was honored with the Ivan Vazov Medal by Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev for her contributions to the arts and humanitarian efforts.

Video: Remembering Dame Maggie Smith Onstage
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2024


We celebrate Dame Maggie Smith's life and legacy by revisiting some of her greatest work onstage, from videos of her countless performances in the works of Shakespeare, to her work on the West End, Broadway, and more.

What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024


Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.

THE SALON Opens at St Helens Theatre Royal Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024


One of St Helens most successful comedies will return to the Theatre Royal next week with a brand-new storyline and an all-star cast.

Photos: Theatre Royal Bath Productions Presents George Orwell's 1984
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2024


Seventy-five years on from the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel 1984,  ’ thrilling new stage version by Ryan Craig and directed by Lindsay Posner, will play Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by dates in Malvern, Poole, Guildford, Cambridge, Brighton, Richmond and Liverpool. Production photography is out now. 

Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024


Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!

Photos: OUR CLASS Opens at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024


After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, is now playing. Check out photos from opening night here!

OUR CLASS Begins Performances At Classic Stage Company This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024


After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, begins performances this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Alexandra Silber Is Doing Double Duty
by Robert Bannon - Sep 6, 2024


Our Class (fresh from BAM) and Merchant of Venice both are coming to Classic Stage Company this fall and Alexandra happens to be in both! As you can tell, a real slacker! We had an inspiring chat about art, acting, and why it all matters. In this video, watch as Silber chats about both!

Nella Vera Joins TDF as VP, Marketing and Communications
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


TDF has announced the appointment of seasoned marketing leader Nella Vera as VP, Marketing and Communications at TDF.

Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Will Extend Until 28 September 2025, New Cast Set!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


Details have been announced for the twelfth cast for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall which will take the show into its eighth year. 

London Theatre Week Extends Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


Due to demand, London Theatre Week is extending as it continues to celebrate the West End's theatrical scene. From Monday September 2nd theatre fans can continue to shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15.

TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE Opens Tonight at Theater For The New City
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024


Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.

Cast Set for THE SALON - THE SEQUEL! at St Helens Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the premiere of an unmissable new comedy sequel which comes to St Helens Theatre Royal this autumn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Irina Maleeva's Pilot Short SUNNY'S CLOSET to Screen at Road Theatre's Short Films Night
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2024


Irina Maleeva has developed her own TV series 'Sunny's Closet' written and directed by Carlyle King. The “Sunny’s Closet” short – proof of concept pilot - will be featured as part of Road Theatre’s Short Film Night on Sunday, September 8th at 4PM, at the Road Theater in North Hollywood.

Full Cast Set For The RSC's OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024


The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for its upcoming production of OTHELLO, featuring Hugh Quarshie in the title role and Lucian Msamati as Iago. The production opens in November.

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