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Teatro Municipal do Porto Announces 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2020


Teatro Municipal do Porto has announced their 2020/2021 season featuring both in person programming (at 50% capacity) as well as a selection of online programming!

Carl Hancock Rux and Mallory Catlett Announced as New Artistic Directors at Mabou Mines
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020


Two prolific, award winning artists, Carl Hancock Rux and Mallory Catlett, both former artists in Mabou Mines' Resident Artist Program, embody the company's mission to foster the next generation of experimental theater artists and bring with them a strong vision for the future of Mabou Mines.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces September and October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020


National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-will present original, dynamic virtual programming as part of its ongoing Folksbiene! LIVE series in September and October.

Theater Stories: Ethel Merman's Broadway Debut, Stephen Sondheim Classics and More About The Neil Simon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2020


In this week's Theater Stories, we are learning about the Neil Simon Theatre! Learn about who Neil Simon was, what the theater was originally named, which Broadway stars made their debuts there, and more!

Anatomy of a Showtune: 'Summertime' from PORGY AND BESS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2020


Though the reach of Gershwin's classic tunes has proved vast, no other song from his canon has quite matched the monumental success of Porgy and Bess' opening aria, 'Summertime.'

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Set Design to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020


These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to design on a budget!

BWW Review: LOVE FROM A STRANGER at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - Jul 16, 2020


How many times as a child were you warned about strangers? The opening night of 'Love from a Stranger' at Howick Little Theatre reminds us that we need to be very mindful about what we wish for, and to be very careful of a tall, brooding, handsome stranger who brings a romantic passionate whirlwind.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of June 22 - Robbie Rozelle, OUR TABLE With Melissa Errico & Constantine Maroulis, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020


Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Robbie Rozelle's 'Songs From Inside My Locker', Our Table (Melissa Errico, Constantine Maroulis, and more), and many others

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Ballet Hispánico Announces WAITING FOR PEPE Watch Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2020


Ballet Hispánico continues B Unidos, its video series, with Waiting for Pepe Watch Party available at www.facebook.com/ballethispanico, https://www.ballethispanico.org/bunidos/watch-party, or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBVCPHnWSLKF4c53fAqDRw/.

Ballet Hispánico B UNIDOS June/July 2020 Watch Party Schedule Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2020


Ballet Hispánico continues B Unidos, its video series, with Watch Parties in June and July 2020,

Centenary Stage Company Announces 2020/21 Season Featuring Professional Theatre Series, Fringe Festival and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2020


The professional non-profit theatre Centenary Stage Company has announced its 2020/21 season.

Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse Presents SUPPRESSED DESIRES, May 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a 'screened' reading of Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook's one-act comedy, SUPPRESSED DESIRES, via live stream video, with special guest J ELLEN GAINOR participating in a post-show talk on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8 PM, EST. Running Time: 40 minutes. Talkback to follow, including audience questions. Available via Zoom and YouTube.

BWW Interview: At Home With Dorian Woodruff
by Stephen Mosher - May 11, 2020


The reigning king of cabaret elegance talks with Stephen Mosher about style, musicianship, education and jewelry.. a lot of jewelry.

BWW Interview: TEN QUESTIONS WITH... Scott Mason of Chapel Street Players
by Rosanne DellAversano - May 8, 2020


How are local Delaware theaters managing the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 6- Christy Altomare, Christine Ebersole and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2020


Today (May 6) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats Sondheim with Michael Cerveris and Melissa Errico, Christy Altomare sings R&H, and so much more!

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Be Presented on STARS IN THE HOUSE on April 29
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020


Jeremy O. Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Mulaney, Heidi Schreck and Michael Shannon will present the Drama Critics' Circle's 85th annual awards live on Wednesday, April 29 at 8pm as a special episode of the streaming series Stars in the House.

60 Movies to Stream Picked by BWW's Editors
by Alan Henry - Apr 15, 2020


We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!

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!

Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast For The World Premiere Of Darrah Cloud's TURNING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020


Centenary Stage Company announces its cast for the upcoming world premiere of Darrah Cloud's Turning running March 26 through April 5 in the Edith Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.

Northrop to Present Martha Graham Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020


Celebrating the centennial of the 19th Amendment granting U.S. women the right to vote, Martha Graham Dance Company's The EVE Project comes to Northrop on Sat, Apr 4 with a repertory of Martha Graham works featuring female protagonists as well as pieces by some of today's most important female choreographers.

Once-Banned Russian Farce BLACK SNOW Comes to UofSC's Center for Performance Experiment
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2020


The University of South Carolina Department of Theatre and Dance will present Black Snow, a farcical look at theatrical life behind the curtains, March 19-28 at the Center for Performance Experiment.

Teatro Paraguas and Compaňia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo Will Present the 8th Annual Spring FLAMENCO FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2020


Teatro Paraguas will welcome back one of their favorite and most prolific Flamenco groups, Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo. Mina Fajardo & Chuscales are award winning artists and musical composers, whose shows are always original and exciting.

Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 55th Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020


The season opens with Clue based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game, this show will be running October 7 - November 1, 2020. Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Featuring original music by Michael Holland, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

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