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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.

Alhambra Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020


Power, sex, ambition, greeda??it's just another day at the office in the Alhambra Theater & Dining's satire of big business. Perhaps it's just a strange coincidence that WWW are the initials of the company at the center 1952 book called How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In 2020, the musical about a young window washer climbing the corporate ladder to Chairman of the Board might be as relevant as ever a?" and WWW takes on a whole new meaning. The Alhambra Theatre and Dining will open its version of the multiple-award winning drama on February 20, 2020.

Bill Wyman's Bass Guitars, Wardrobe and More from his Famous Archive Heads to Julien's Auctions this May
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 13, 2020


Julien's Auctions, the auction house to the stars, is honored to present property from BILL WYMAN AND HIS ROLLING STONES ARCHIVE COURTESY OF RIPPLE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED taking place MAY 29TH, 30TH AND 31ST, live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com. This spectacular auction of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted English musician, record producer, songwriter and singer, will feature at the centerpiece over 1,000 lots selected from Wyman's renowned and vast archive. The archive contains not only an unprecedented collection of his instruments, stage worn ensembles, awards, personal items and artifacts collected during his illustrious three-decade career as a founding member and bassist of the World's Greatest Rock Band, the Rolling Stones, but also important instruments and artifacts from his ongoing solo career.

The Hidden Cabaret Will Present LOVE AND OTHER FEELINGS REVEALED AT HIDDEN CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020


The Hidden Cabaret, the new cabaret series at the Secret Room at 707 8th Avenue, will unveil its latest production on February 10th at 7PM.

Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons Will Bring LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK to Carnegie Hall in 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020


As part of Carnegie Hall's 2020-2021 season, announced on January 28, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform three programs on October 26, 2020, and April 14 and 15, 2021, led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons. These programs will also be featured in the BSO's 2020-2021 season at Symphony Hall in Boston. Mr. Nelsons and the BSO will announce complete details of the 2020-21 season in April.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Announces Shows For Spring/Summer 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020


The Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced a spring/summer season of in-house and visiting productions for 2020, alongside its annual Christmas show.

Photo Flash: 8th Annual Spring Flamenco Festival at Teatra Paraguas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 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.

Hart House Theatre and U of T Drama Coalition Present U OF T DRAMA FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF COMPETITIVE THEATRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020


Hart House Theatre and the U of T Drama Coalition are proud to present the U of T Drama Festival: A Weekend of Competitive Theatre. The three nights of original one-act plays feature students from multiple colleges from the three U of T campuses and runs February 6-8, 2020.  

BWW Review: A Pack Of Hipsters Become Hep Cats At Feinstein's/54 Below And Bring Back A Hint Of The Roaring 20's in THE SECRET NOT-SO-SECRET SHOW
by Bobby Patrick - Jan 13, 2020


2020 is upon us, we're back in the twenties! The cousins that get them shows buzzin', Brock Harris and Johnson Brock, bring you The Secret, Not-So-Secret Show. Mums the word but if you happen upon this ad please join us for a rousing night of jazz and drinks a?"speakeasy style. Rumor has it Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In the Heights) will be headlining with Telly Leung (Aladdin, a?oeGleea??) and there are whispers of other Broadway crooners and flappers attending our hotsy totsy evening. The roaring 20s are upon us, join for a night of crooning, swooning, and vintage costuming.

LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS 2020 Comes to Leicester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020


Let's Dance International Frontiers 2020, Leicester's annual dance festival celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2020 with a thrilling programme of dance and performance from the UK, USA, Norway, Cuba, Martinique, Tanzania, Italy and more.

IRC Presents Ionesco's THE BALD SOPRANO
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020


The Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium, Philadelphia's critically acclaimed theater company known for intelligent and accessible interpretations of classic absurdist works, will present Ionesco's anti-play tackling communication gone awry as part of Philadelphia Theatre Week 2020.  The Bald Soprano will run for eight shows only, opening Thursday, February 6 @ 7:30 pm and running through Sunday, February 16 @ 2:30 pm, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.  Tickets for all performances @ BaldSoprano@bpt.me, 215.285.0472 or todaytix.com.

Tickets Are Now on Sale for ANN and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020


Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman has announced the on -sale of tickets for the Los Angeles premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from May 27 to June 28, 2020, and a new production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun with book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, directed by Sarna Lapine, from July 28-August 23, 2020.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals With NYC Ballet's Sara Mearns in LA TRAVIATA at The Met
by Alan Henry - Jan 7, 2020


New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns, a guest performer in this season's revival of a?oeLa Traviata,a?? rehearses on the Met stage. Production: Michael Mayer. 2019a?"20 season. Videography by Pete Scalzitti / Met Opera

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