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Video: Joshua Malina Reveals Why Starring in LEOPOLDSTADT is 'Meaningful' to Him on GMA3
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2023


Joshua Malina appeared on Good Morning America to discuss joining the cast of Leopoldstadt on Broadway in the role of Hermann. Malina also discussed fulfilling his dream of being on Broadway during his Broadway debut in A Few Good Men, appearing in Scandal on ABC, and more. Watch the video of the interview now!

In an Immersive Venue, BONNIE & CLYDE - the 'Most Wanted Couple' of Broadway, Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 28, 2023


The most famous criminal love story of all time, arrives on Brazilian stages for the first time with production of musical Bonnie & Clyde. Starring Eline Porto, Beto Sargentelli, Adriana Del Claro, Claudio Lins and a great cast, the production opens together with the successful West End staging, has a sensorial proposal and an original Ford - V8.

Theaterworks To Present NEWSIES As Opener To 2023-24 Season, July 14-30
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2023


For the first MainStage production in the 2023-24 Season, TheaterWorks will present Newsies from July 14-30 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Oxford Film Festival 2023 Announces 20th Anniversary Lineup For Next Month's Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023


The 2023 Oxford Film Festival (March 1-5) has announced the lineup of official selections and events for the 20th Anniversary annual edition of the popular film festival. Lisa Cortes' documentary Little Richard: I am Everything is the Opening Night selection, and Michael Stevantoni and Strack Azar's The Banality is the Closing Night selection.

VIDEO: LEOPOLDSTADT Cast Members Discuss Their Faith on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2023


David Krumholtz, Jenna Augen, and Brandon Uranowitz from Leopoldstadt on Broadway appeared on The TODAY Show on Sunday to discuss exploring their faith in the acclaimed play. The cast also discussed their family's faith, fighting against antisemitism, and more. Watch the new interview video now!

THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT to Return in February With a Dance Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


The Moving Memory Project will return in 2023 for an in-person presentation of works by NYC-based dance artists, presented under the title Sense Memory.

Words From the Wings: Betsy Aidem of LEOPOLDSTADT on Talking to the Dead Backstage, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Betsy Aidem of Leopoldstadt, who told us all about how she talks to the dead before hitting the stage, and more!

Interview: Michael Ahokma-Lindsay on Playing Jack Kelly in NEWSIES and How it May be THE OPRAH SHOW in Disguise
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 29, 2022


BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Michael Ahokma-Lindsay, who is playing Jack Kelly, the leader of the strike in the show. We talked about the true story behind the musical, the immersive aspects of this production, and how Newsies may be the Oprah show in disguise!

FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS Tops Netflix Film List Week of November 14
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2022


In its second week, Falling For Christmas topped the English Films List with 37.85M hours viewed. Starring Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet, the holiday rom-com was in the Top 10 in 93 countries. Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkely and an adorable pig took fans on a magical adventure into a world of dreams with Slumberland.

American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP to Open Next Week NY City Center Stage II
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022


Mint Theater Company returns to New York City Ce nter Stage II with the American premiere of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, directed by Alexander Lass, opening Monday November 21st (7pm) at New York City Center Stage II for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 10th only. 

Review: Overwhelming Splendor Arrives with MOULIN ROUGE! at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Nov 17, 2022


Loosely adapted from Baz Luhrmann's 1999 hit movie, the campy, sensory overload that is the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL---now playing at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through November 27, 2022---is an entertaining pop-music-tinged feast for the senses.

SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


SBCC Theatre Arts Department will present a student showcase production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Katie Laris, November 9-19, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.  

Portland Stage Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022


Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz, adapted from the original 1899 play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette, opens at Portland Stage Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm.

Shakespeare's HAMLET To Feature Female Lead At LSC-CyFair This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022


Don't miss Lone Star College-CyFair's student actress Trinity Dunn starring as Hamlet in William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedy coming Nov. 10-19 to the college's Main Stage Theatre.

Alex Roe Takes on the Role of Melville in THE SEA LADY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022


Actor and Director Alex Roe will be taking over the role of Horace Melville in Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse's sell-out premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY. Roe is known for his performances at Metropolitan as Jesse James in MISSOURI LEGEND, Richard Dudgeon in THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE, and Blemie, the dog, in Eugene O'Neill's LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SILVERDENE EMBLEM O'NEILL. 

Words From the Wings: Jenna Augen of LEOPOLDSTADT Shares Backstage Must-Haves, Favorite Moments, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Jenna Augen of Leopoldstadt, who told us all about her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE SEA LADY, October 6 - 30, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2022


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse has opened  the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022


The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Review Roundup: LEOPOLDSTADT Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2022


The critics are weighing in on Leopoldstadt, Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Marber. The new play opens on Broadway tonight, Sunday, October 2 at the Longacre Theatre.

Tenor Eric Ferring to Release 'No Choice But Love: Songs of the LGBTQ+ Community'
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2022


The two-CD length album seeks to highlight diverse LGBTQIA+ voices and perspectives, through revelatory performances of important songs by some of today’s leading composers, including the world premiere recording of Ben Moore’s Love Remained in a new version for tenor, and the commissioned title work, No Choice but Love.

Lord Patten Announces Praemium Imperiale 2022 Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022


The Japan Art Association and Lord Patten of Barnes, Praemium Imperiale's International Advisor in the UK, have announced the recipients of the 2022 Praemium Imperiale Awards.

24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


Leopoldstadt officially begins previews on Broadway, September 14. Get to know the cast bringing this play to the stage!

Trevor Ashley's MOULIN SCROOGE! Comes to the Seymour Centre in December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022


In the heyday of Kings Cross, there was one place that really put it on the map.  A famed club where the bourgeoisie and the bogans would party like it's 1899.  That club was the Moulin Beige, and you're invited to the (Xmas) party of the year. 

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present THE SEA LADY in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns with the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Review: NEWSIES Thrills and Inspires at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Jaime Zahl - Aug 21, 2022


'Write what you know...' female protagonist Katherine sings to herself as she struggles to put the story of a newsboys strike to paper. The musical number is just one personal meta experience I've encountered when reviewing productions of 'Newsies'.

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