The Way of the World - 2018 - Washington, DC (Regional) Articles Page 12

Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with James Cooper, who wrote the book and lyrics for Lovestuck. We discussed what it’s been like to work in the theatre industry for the first time, what it’s been like to create for a variety of mediums and what he hopes audiences take away from this new musical.

Shakespeare & Company will open Season 2025 with the World Premiere of The Victim by Lawrence Goodman, directed by Daniel Gidron. Learn more about the show here!

The award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL is coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next year. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has announced Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia album.

Further details have been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. The tour will open at Manchester Opera House in February.

Piera Dennerstein will perform her award-winning cabaret Pursuing Pleasure in July at The Old Fitz Theatre as part of their Act 2 late show programming. Learn more here!

The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets for the December engagement of the BOSTON POPS HOLIDAY CONCERT, KEITH LOCKHART, CONDUCTOR will go on sale this Friday.

This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.

St Helens Theatre Royal is inviting young theatregoers to follow the Yellow Brick Road and enjoy some fantastic family-friendly fun this October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to The Wizard of Oz!

Whisper Walk is partly inspired by the Japanese Kaze no Denwa (“wind phone”) and explores how memories are deeply connected to a seemingly ordinary place. Learn more here!

As we (Millennials) have all entered our 30s and 40s, we’ve stopped caring about what people think is cool and we dive into whatever we want. We aren't embarrassed by ourselves anymore.” Ash Davis, co-writer of MILLENNIUM

Today’s subject Carlos Acosta is currently living his theatre Life as the Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. He has been in the position since January of 2020. Carlos’ work can be seen at the Kennedy Center in the Opera House from June 4th to the 8th when Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Black Sabbath- The Ballet.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the Tony-nominated musical, Girl from the North Country.  We have all of the details!

Grab your NES and dust off your Walkman because the world premiere of ONE UP: THE MUSICAL, a high-energy original musical set in the neon glow of the 1980s tech boom, is landing at the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June!

Forty of the nation's most talented high school vocalists, representing 13 states and 31 cities, have been chosen to participate in the 2025 season of The Songbook Academy.

Teatro Real (Royal Opera of Madrid) returns to Carnegie Hall for the third time. The program features the Violin Concerto in D Major by Korngold, a composer who fled the Nazis and succeeded in Hollywood. The concerto is played by Spanish violinist María Dueñas with the Orchestra of Madrid’s Teatro Real.

The Grammy-winning trio I'm With Her will perform in Overture Center's Capitol Theater for one night only with opener Mason Via. Since forming in 2014, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins have imbued their songs with sharply detailed lyricism, graceful musicianship and mesmerizing harmonies that endlessly reflect their extraordinary chemistry.   

Fresh from its successful opening at the Studio Theatre, Edinburgh, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to stage the new Scottish musical Nessie beginning in July. Learn more here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and more. See the full lineup here!

Today’s subject Francesca Zambello is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera (WNO). She has been in the position since 2012. Her production of Porgy and Bess begins performances this evening in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will play through May 31st.

BroadwayWorld is bringing you a roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend. Learn more here!

This summer, a new exhibition at The Carle celebrates the wide-ranging career of author and illustrator Grace Lin at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Learn more!

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Concert. Biopic. Musical. THE DIANA MIXTAPE is a brand-new production from Director/Producer Christopher D. Clegg, that will have its world premiere in London at Here @Outernet this summer.