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Larry Owens' SONDHEIMIA, Bernadette Peters & More Announced for Pasadena Playhouse's Sondheim Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022


Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announced the latest news for the theater’s upcoming six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim January 26 through June 11, 2023. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Works by Kyle Abraham and Twyla Tharp at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2022


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company and America's cultural ambassador to the world, has announced highlights of its always-anticipated annual season at New York City Center. Returning to its “home” theater for four weeks November 30 - December 24, 2022, the Ailey company will present a world premiere by Kyle Abraham, the company premiere of Twyla Tharp's Roy's Joys, and a new production of Alvin Ailey's Survivors.

Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE Presented by Griffin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022


Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd. Launching Griffin’s 33rd season, Marys Seacole will play October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.

Griffin Theatre to Launch 33rd Season With Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022


Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson and Hannah Todd, playing October 1 – November 6, 2022 on Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage.

Cast Announced for the World Premiere of THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Schonberg - Aug 17, 2022


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced casting for the world premiere production of the ripple, the wave that carried me home by Christina Anderson, directed by Jackson Gay, and produced in association with Goodman Theatre. 

Theresa Rebeck Joins Broadway-Aimed Musical WORKING GIRL as New Book Writer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022


Award-winning Broadway playwright Theresa Rebeck will write the book for the Broadway-aimed Working Girl. While she's had more plays produced on Broadway than any female playwright of our time, Working Girl would mark Rebeck's Broadway debut as a book writer for a musical.

Great Barrington Pubic Theater to Present THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022


The GB Public Theater 2022 mainstage season continues Aug.4 – Aug 14 with an evocative, penetrating drama about the vicissitudes and complexities of family dynamics, self-identity and the nature and meaning of love today - Things I Know to be True.

Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022


The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.

Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, Dancer Masazumi Chaya & More to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degrees From Juilliard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022


The Juilliard School will hold its 117th commencement ceremony on May 20, 2022, at 10:30am. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus in Damrosch Park, presided over by Juilliard President Damian Woetzel. It will also be livestreamed at juilliard.edu for those unable to attend in person.

BrightSide Theatre to Preset MAMMA MIA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak will present the final show of BrightSide Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Season – BrightSide is Back! The twice postponed production closes out the season with the music of ABBA in the musical that has entertained over 60 million people around the globe -  Mamma Mia!  

Black Label Society & Anthrax Announce Summer Tour with Special Guest Hatebreed
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2022


Black Label Society and Anthrax will bring the finest thrash and heavy metal to 24 North American cities on their co-headlining tour this summer with killer special guest, Hatebreed kicking off July 26 in Phoenix at The Van Buren concluding August 28 in Philadelphia at The Fillmore. Check out the full list of tour dates and ticket information now!

Latin Music Icon Eddie Palmieri Coming To SOPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022


On Saturday, May 21, Eddie Palmieri, the “Madman of Salsa,” will tickle the ivories with his Latin Jazz band.

Yarn/Wire to Perform Composer Portrait Of Thomas Meadowcroft
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 8:00pm, experimental percussion and piano quartet Yarn/Wire will perform two world premieres by Australian-born, Berlin-based composer Thomas Meadowcroft at Columbia University's Miller Theatre.

MORTON KAISH: A PRINT RETROSPECTIVE Extended To April 22, 2022 At Palitz Gallery In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022


Morton Kaish: A Print Retrospective, a special exhibition of work by Morton Kaish (SU '49) on view in the Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University's Lubin House in New York City, has been extended through April 22, 2022.

John Moriarty, Notable Figure In American Opera, Dies At Age 91
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2022


Central City Opera has announced the passing of Artistic Director Emeritus John Moriarty. Moriarty died in his home located in Fall River, Mass. on January 5th at the age of 91.

Latin Music Icon Eddie Palmieri Celebrates 85th Birthday At Birdland Jazz Club, January 11 -15
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2022


Latin music legend Eddie Palmieri will celebrate his 85th birthday at Birdland Jazz Club next week! Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, the 8x GRAMMY-award winning bandleader, arranger and composer is one of the most highly-regarded artists of his generation.

Broadway Press Agent Terry M. Lilly Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021


Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers  retired member Terry M. Lilly. Terry was a Press Agent on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and across the country, who came into membership in September of 1977. He passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021 after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones.

Boca Raton Historical Society Announces Town Hall Talks 2021-2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021


Each of the four fascinating presentations will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, located in Boca Raton's historic Town Hall.  Town Hall Talks 2021-2022 is generously sponsored by Alina Schwartz.

BWW Review: OLD BRIDGE, Bush Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 28, 2021


Igor Memic's Papatango Award winner introduces us to four compelling characters and reminds us of the brutality of war

BWW Feature: OPERA IN AMERICA AND ABROAD at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Oct 9, 2021


Tour members meet on the Flying Opera Magic Carpet for a week of American and international performances. Our first stop is at San Francisco Opera, for Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven online October 14, 17, and 30, 2021. Cost- $25.

International Contemporary Ensemble Announces New Ensemble Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021


The International Contemporary Ensemble welcomes Matana Roberts and Fay Victor as new, permanent Ensemble members and Vimbayi Kaziboni as Artist-in-Residence for the 2021-22 season.

Lehman Center Announces Opening Concert with Andy Montañez and The Mambo Legends with Patty Padilla
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2021


Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back the music to the Bronx as they kick off their NEW 2021-22 SEASON with the Latin GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner, ANDY MONTAÑEZ, who will perform selections from his vast repertoire, with The MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA and PATTY PADILLA on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 8pm.

Vision For Riverside Theatres Revitalisation Gets Green Light
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2021


The Riverside Theatres Redevelopment Concept Proposal outlines Council's vision for a major upgrade and significant expansion of Riverside Theatres, which includes new venues and increased capacity at the existing site.

Violent Femmes Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 'Why Do Birds Sing?'
by TV News Desk - Jul 27, 2021


Also available is a vinyl reissue of the original 13-track album, featuring freshly remastered favorites like “American Music” and the band’s inspired cover of Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me.”

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