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Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Hana Sharif, Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, as its next Artistic Director. She will succeed Molly Smith, who is retiring at the end of June after 25 years with the company.

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER to Tour the UK This Spring and Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023


Back by public demand and brought to you by Daniel Taylor Productions Ltd, The Very Best of Tommy Cooper will be filling theatres throughout the country with fun, magic and laughter - all the way from Buxton to Basingstoke - and will even be entertaining crowds at the Glastonbury Festival this summer!

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023


Back by public demand and brought to you by Daniel Taylor Productions Ltd, The Very Best of Tommy Cooper will be filling theatres throughout the country with fun, magic and laughter - all the way from Buxton to Basingstoke - and will even be entertaining crowds at the Glastonbury Festival this summer!

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center Present THE BOTTOMING PROCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023


IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the world premiere of a dark comedy developed in IAMA's Under 30 Playwright's Lab. IAMA associate artistic director Rodney To is at the helm of The Bottoming Process by Nicholas Pilapil, running May 18 through June 12 at the Renberg Theatre in the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center. Low-priced previews begin May 13.

The Huntington Announces The Cast And Creative Team Of Taylor Mac World Premiere Play JOY AND PANDEMIC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023


The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of Joy and Pandemic, a new play by renowned playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco, making her Huntington directorial debut. The world premiere production runs from April 21 – May 21, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA at 527 Tremont Street in the South End.

Musical Theatre Network, Mercury Musical Developments & Oxford Playhouse Announce BEAM2023 Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2023


Musical Theatre Network, Mercury Musical Developments and Oxford Playhouse has announced details of the 29 musicals that will be showcased in BEAM2023.  

Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Forms a PAC, Visa Fees for Artists on the Rise, Winners of the Oliviers
by Alex Freeman - Apr 3, 2023


AEA forms PAC to support members. Biden admin mulls higher visa fees for international artists. Playwright Sarah Mantell wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for 'Futurity'. Lucille Lortel Theatre expands, buys building in Chelsea for new works; Caridad Svich and Michael Heitzman named Artistic Directors.

Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour to Launch Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will launch a North American Tour in the summer of 2024. See tour stops, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Jason Kravits Standing Room Only at Birdland Theater For OFF THE TOP!
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 28, 2023


With announced special guest Julie Benko and surprise special guest Jason Yeager, Jason Kravits sends OFF The TOP! audience home happy.

Guest Blog: James Grieve, Director of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL, Discusses the Challenges of Bringing a New Musical to the Stage
by Guest Blog: James Grieve - Mar 29, 2023


It feels almost impossibly hard to make an original new musical of any significant scale in the commercial sector today. While New York remains a hotbed of new musical invention, the vast majority of new commercial musical theatre in London is based on an existing IP whether film, book or music catalogue. I’ve been wondering why that is.

Interview: "Being Myself on Stage is Something I Am Petrified About" Carrie Hope Fletcher on Imposter Syndrome and Touring Her New Show AN OPEN BOOK
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 28, 2023


BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to speak with Carrie Hope Fletcher about the process of creating the show. We talked about imposter syndrome, what it's been like to perform solo instead of with large casts, and even a bit of audience participation!

Liana Hunt, Jelani Remy, Nathaniel Hackmann & More Complete the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


The full Broadway cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical has been revealed! See who is starring, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present The World Premiere Of E-MOTION in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023


Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present e-Motion, an intermission-less program-length dance from May 26 to June 4, 2023 at The Cherry Arts.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Jujamcyn Ruling in Covid Suit, Easter Bonnet Competition Returns
by Alex Freeman - Mar 13, 2023


Dance news, lawsuits, and J.J. Abrams is coming to the stage all featured in this week's newsletter, along with a surprisingly strong report on the state of the creative economy in California. If California is any indication, there is reason for hope even as the bounceback is slower in other parts of the country as we re-emerge from the pandemic.

7TH ANNUAL LA GET DOWN FESTIVAL to Play Greenway Court Theatre in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023


Greenway Arts Alliance (Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz, Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors), in association with Da Poetry Lounge (DPL), will present THE 7th ANNUAL LA GET DOWN FESTIVAL, celebrating hip-hop and spoken word. DPL Co-Founder Shihan Van Clief (Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam International Tour) and Arianna Lady Basco (The Fabulous Filipino Brothers) returns as Festival Directors.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Dedicate Shows to Comic Relief on Red Nose Day
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023


The Olivier Award nominated international stage sensation, The Choir of Man, currently playing at the Arts Theatre in the West End, has partnered with Comic Relief this year. It will dedicate three performances to fundraise for Red Nose Day.

Review: BONNIE & CLYDE, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 9, 2023


Jordan Luke Gage and Francis Mayli McCann return to the roles and you can tell are incredibly comfortable with the characters. Their chemistry remains tangible.

Interview: Composer Frank Wildhorn on the Evolution and Enduring Appeal of BONNIE & CLYDE
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 8, 2023


BroadwayWorld had the chance to sit down at the Garrick Theatre and talk with Frank Wildhorn, the composer of Bonnie & Clyde. We discussed the evolution of the show, audience reactions around the world, and why the show is so relevant today.

Review Roundup: Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opens In Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - Feb 28, 2023


The reviews are starting to roll in for The Secret Garden, currently playing at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023!

Rorschach Announces Finalists For 2023 MAGIC IN ROUGH SPACES NEW PLAY LAB
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023


Rorschach Theatre has announced the finalists for its annual Magic in Rough Spaces New Play Lab.

Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2023


Previews begin tonight, February 26, for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  Sweeney Todd will officially open on March 26, 2023, at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Sweeney Todd here!

The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards. See the list of recipients!

Broadway Buying Guide: February 13, 2023
by Team BWW - Feb 13, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 13, 2023.

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