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Royal Opera House Appoints Sir Lloyd Dorfman as Chair of the Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022


With a long-standing commitment to UK theatre, philanthropy and extending access to the arts, Sir Lloyd will lead the Board as the Royal Opera House navigates the aftereffects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK's creative industries, while strengthening its reputation as one of the UK and world's leading artistic and creative forces. 

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Kicks Off Summer With Sizzling Summer Performing Arts Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022


Your arts forecast this summer is hot, hot, hot with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Summer Performing Arts Series!

San Francisco Playhouse Announces Cast For FOLLIES Opening June 30
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022


San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Follies by James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim. The musical will run on the San Francisco Playhouse Mainstage from June 30 through September 10, 2022. Bill English will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer. This marks the first fully staged professional production of Follies in San Francisco.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Six-Month Sondheim Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the 2022/2023 Season featuring a six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim.  The State Theater of California’s Sondheim Celebration will begin in January 2023 and extend into June.  Find out what shows are included and the full schedule.

Celtic Rock's Horslips Release 50th Anniversary Disc Set
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022


Horslips, the founding fathers of Celtic Rock, are delighted to announce that, while rumors of their demise as a performing entity have sadly not been exaggerated, they are releasing, in July 2022, through the good auspices of Madfish Music, “More Than You Can Chew” – a stunning 35-disc box set overflowing with music, film and printed matter encapsulating their entire career. 

THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022


Enjoy the music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members! Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street are the musicians who performed with Billy Joel in the 1970s and 1980s and were heard on albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain. 

Beck Center For The Arts Announces Youth Theater Production BUGSY MALONE, A Musical Comedy Classic For All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022


Beck Center for the Arts has announced the fourth production of their 2021-2022 Youth Theater Season. The 73rd season continues with a funny classic, Bugsy Malone, written by Allen Parker, with music and lyrics by Paul Williams, running May 6 to May 15, 2022, in the Senney Theater.

ROYAL WINE Presents Passover Wines for Every Mood, Food and Budget
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 14, 2022


Every spring, Jews around the world celebrate Passover. The highlight of the holiday is the Seder—a festive meal when the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt is recalled and celebrated across the generations. Wine, considered the drink of royalty, plays a central role in the Seder ritual. Jews are commanded to drink four cups throughout the evening as a symbol of freedom from bondage.

Maria Brea and Max Lifchitz Announce Live Stream Concert LONESOME TEARS, March 14
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022


On Monday evening March 14, 2022, the award-winning Venezuelan American soprano Maria Brea joins forces with pianist Max Lifchitz for an intimate recital featuring music from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the US.

LONESOME TEARS Will Stream Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022


On Monday evening March 14, 2022, the award-winning Venezuelan American soprano Maria Brea joins forces with pianist Max Lifchitz for an intimate recital featuring music from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the US. Included will be music by Miguel Astor, Harry Bulow, Hector Campos-Parsi, Antonio Estevez, Max Lifchitz, Sheli Nan, William Ortiz, Joseph Rivers and Joel Eric Suben.

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.

Meet the Cast of COMPANY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021


Company has officially returned to Broadway as of November 15. Meet the current cast and learn more about who is bringing this production to the stage!

Wake Up With BWW 11/4: DIANA Returns to Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2021


Diana officially returned to previews on Tuesday night, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out all of our coverage below, including photos and video of the cast's first bows back on stage! Plus, check out photos from Nkeki Obi-Melekwe's first curtain call in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.

13 Broadway Shows For History Buffs
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2021


Historical themes have always been incorporated into stage shows, from classic Broadway musicals to contemporary productions. Contrary to what some may believe, not all historical-themed productions are old Broadway musicals. Several historical musicals have gone on to become classics, though this is not specifically a golden age musicals list.

Find Your Theatre Job on BWW - 10/14/2021
by - Oct 14, 2021


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/14/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Bonnie Milligan and Natalie Walker, Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector & More This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021


This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021


This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021


Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Anthony Rapp to Star in Staged Reading of ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at Barrington Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021


Barrington Stage Company has announced that Obie Award winner Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then) will take on the title role in a staged reading of Andy Warhol in Iran on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street).

Celebrate Father's Day With New Content on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 15, 2021


HBO Max will also feature “Watch With Dad” trays across its Series and Movies Page, the HBO Hub and its Kids and Family Genre Page, including favored flicks and beloved series like “Daddy Day Care,” “Tenet,” the “Pink Panther” collection, “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Speed,” “Ford v. Ferrari,” “Tiger,” and “Happy Gilmore.” 

This Week's New Theater Jobs - 6/3/2021
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2021


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/3/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Severin Films Announces Summer 2021 Release Schedule
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 26, 2021


Two years before the deranged genius of ROBOWAR and SHOCKING DARK, writer/director Bruno Mattei and co-writers Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi borrowed from RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, MISSING IN ACTION and more to create their own mind-blowing 'Namsploitation masterpiece STRIKE COMMANDO.

IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021


The Warner Bros. Pictures film fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling that captures a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.

Adrienne Warren, NY Philharmonic & More Announced for Bryant Park Picnic Performances 2021 Summer Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021


Bryant Park Corporation has announced the current programming schedule for its summer performing arts series, Picnic Performances, featuring artists including Adrienne Warren, the New York Philharmonic, Mykal Kilgore, New York City Opera and many more! 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 27- Happy Birthday, Dee Dee Bridgewater!
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021


On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Tony winner Dee Dee Bridgewater!

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