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Filmmaker Payal Kapadia to Receive 2025 Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024


The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has announced visionary writer-director Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light) as the 2025 recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award.

MOSES IN BERLIN Comes to American Theater Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024


American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Erik Kahn’s new play Moses in Berlin as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series this December.

The Community Chest Awards Grants to bergenPAC, Arts Horizons, JCC Thurnauer School of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024


The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community.  

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024


Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

The Community Chest Celebrates Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024


The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. 

Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, & More Join NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024


In a tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC will celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of one of the world’s most famous trees in the heart of New York City. Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests.

10 of Broadway's Female Firsts You Might Not Know About
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 17, 2024


In this column, I wanted to give readers 10 fun facts on firsts achieved by women on Broadway. Female writers are much more than just statistics, and women deserve recognition for more than just breaking a barrier to an accomplishment.

Musician and Record Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Grammy Award winner Quincy Jones. Born March 14, 1933, Jones passed away on November 3, 2024 at 91. Throughout his career, the musician and record producer won 28 Grammy Awards for his many contributions to jazz and pop music.

The Dessoff Choirs Presents Annual MESSIAH SING And WELCOME YULE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024


Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.

Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024


Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.

The Coolidge Launches Free Youth Education Program
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024


The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers. The show will open at the Broadway Theatre on December 1st.

Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024


Performances are now underway for the National Tour of Some Like It Hot, which kicked off in Schenectady. The tour will continue on to play 30+ cities across North America. Read the reviews as they come in here!

San Francisco Ballet Names Branislav Henselmann New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024


SF Ballet has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, bringing extensive experience in arts administration to the organization.

Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project Will Perform Two Political Satire Musicals By The Gershwin Brothers
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024


Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), will present a rare Boston showing of the Gershwin brothers' two political musicals at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Two Exhibitions of the Work of Late Architect Myron Goldfinger to Open in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024


Two interrelated exhibitions celebrating the work of the late architect Myron Goldfinger will open later this month at two locations in New York. Learn more!

The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024


The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.

Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024


Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

Norma Molitch Deull, President of Clark Transfer, Dies at Age 90
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Norma Molitch Deull has died at age 90. Deull was a pioneering leader in bringing Broadway shows and other touring live entertainment productions to cities and towns around North America.

Student Blog: From Page to Stage: Dramaturgy in Munich
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - Aug 20, 2024


Prior to being cast as Hans, I had already been assigned to research him as part of my duties as a dramaturg. Naturally, as soon as I found out I would be playing the role, I consumed every piece of media related to him and his life that I could.

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players
by Dan Marois - Aug 16, 2024


The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux  in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.

Lineup Set For 59E59 Theaters Rent-Free Fall 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024


59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of its Fall 2024 season, which includes 8 productions under the Off Broadway theater's rent-free model. Learn more about the lineup here!

Jacob's Pillow to Present Roderick George With The Men Dancers Award This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024


Jacob's Pillow will present American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob's Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist, on Thursday, August 15, as part of this summer's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

BWW Q&A: JohnRivera-Resto on TROPICO MACBETH, PART ONE: THE RISE TO POWER at LatinUs Black Box Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024


John's fifty-year plus artistic career began in 1972, writing, acting, designing, and directing religious and traditional Spanish plays. In 1974, painting murals became his primary focus and his work as a muralist has brought him international recognition.

Review: ANNIE at Porthouse/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Jul 24, 2024


Terri Kent, the Artistic Director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Center, states in her program notes for ANNIE: I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.

Tanglewood Music Center To Present An Evening Of Silent Film At The Coolidge Corner Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024


Join the TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER for a special evening of silent film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, featuring live musical accompaniment. Experience classic cinema with a unique, immersive twist.

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