The Way of the World - 2017 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

BroadwayWorld spoke with Marc Salzberg to discuss his philosophy in sound design for the theatre. He reflects evolving technology in the theatre, what it takes to sustain a long career in theatre sound, and more.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, continues its 21st season with performances at New York City’s Carnegie Hall as well as in Boston, California, South Carolina, and more.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to present the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027.

Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.

What did our critic think of WONDER at American Repertory Theater?

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will join Palm Beach Symphony for the Masterworks Series Concert at Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.

Artistic Director Yuval Sharon will depart from the Detroit Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season. Sharon has been with the company for six years. Learn more here!

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Due to popular demand, Quintessence Theatre (Quintessence) (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119) extended its holiday production of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance.

Heirs of Banquo Productions will present KITTEL: Doktor Faustus of the Third Reich, the true story of Professor Gerhard Kittel, the man of God who sold his soul to Hitler. Learn more here!

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed three new shows. New England Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated artist Jon Butcher will perform with his band at the Spire Center, plus more.

Further casting has been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Learn more here!

Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.

Javier Muñoz has starred in the Broadway productions of both “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” so it’s safe to say he knows his way around leading roles in high-profile projects.

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!

Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s annual six-week celebration of contemporary dance expands in its ninth year, doubling the number of offerings and spilling over into a second space at the Odyssey’s three-theater complex in West L.A.

New Hampshire Theatre Project will present Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard on December 26, 27, and 28 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm.

Following 25 years of producing multidisciplinary arts programming, uplifting historically excluded stories, and fostering connections through the art of story, Mirror Stage has announced it will be sunsetting operations and active programming.

Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison is now playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb in the title role of Marjorie Prime. 

The world's No. 1 tribute to George Michael, Rob Lamberti, is set to bring his show Perfectly George to Bradford Live on Saturday 5 December 2026. Learn more here!

BroadwayWorld chats with actor Emily Ota about starring in 'Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,' Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon's Austen-inspired holiday tale at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley through December 28th in Palo Alto.

Husband and wife duo Spencer Plachy and Laura Kaldis are no strangers to the world of Christmas at Pemberley. Having originated their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Darcy across all three installments of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s beloved holiday trilogy.

Prince Faggot and Slam Frank are two of the most talked-about productions of the season so far—and both were initially inspired by tweets on the platform now known as X. 

LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN returns to Los Angeles this month for a one-night-only performance. The show is a one-man show bringing 40 characters to life, telling two unbelievable true stories using hip-hop theater, spoken word, blues, calypso, comedy, and a video DJ.