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Dance Mission Theater to Present World Premiere Of RAICES ET RESISTANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024


Experience the world premiere of Raíces et Résistance, a journey through the dance and music traditions of Guinea and Cuba, featuring 25 dancers and 15 musicians. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 12, 2024


If you're after certainty, then you should certainly steer clear of the revival of Harold Pinter's unsettling The Birthday Party at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath. However, if you're up for an intriguing evening of comic surrealism mixed with creepy horror – think the Coen brothers meet Wes Anderson meet Kafka – this fresh take on one of Pinter's early plays is a must.

Single Tickets for the Lied Center's 2024-2025 Season On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024


Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.

Artist Matt Lorenz to Bring The Suitcase Junket To Club Passim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024


Matt Lorenz, known as The Suitcase Junket, will perform at Club Passim. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Rebekah Scallet on RED at New Jewish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024


New Jewish Theatre presents Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Rebekah Scallet (Artistic Director) is in her second full season with the New Jewish Theatre. Last season she directed the St. Louis Theatre Circle Award-nominated production of The Immigrant.

BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024


Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.

Broadway's Most Unique Musical Origin Stories
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: What are some of the most unique ways that Broadway shows have originated?

Jim Wooster To Step Down As Executive Director Of Passim
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024


Jim Wooster has announced his departure as Executive Director of Passim, marking the end of an era for the renowned music organization.

Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 22, 2024


When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2024
by - Jul 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jul 8, 2024


What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Folk Trio Palmyra And Roots Singer Jobi Riccio To Co-Headline Show At Club Passim
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024


Folk trio PALMYRA and roots singer Jobi Riccio will co-headline a show at Club Passim on July 29, bringing a night of captivating music to the renowned venue.

Interview: Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer
by Vickie Evans - Jun 25, 2024


I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.

Interview: Juan Rebuffo of EVITA at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jun 21, 2024


BroadwayWorld talks to Juan Rebuffo about San Francisco Playhouse's exciting new production of 'Evita' running June 27 to September 7. The native Argentinian serves as the production's dramaturg and cultural consultant.

PURPLE RAIN Musical Unveils Additional Creative Team and Minneapolis Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024


Additional creative team members and performance dates have been revealed for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN. See how to purchase tickets.

2024 Enescu Competition Announces Preselection Results And Unprecedented Applications, Plus Full Concert Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024


The 2024 George Enescu International Competition announces preselection results and concert schedule, with 149 young artists from over 20 countries selected from a record 555 applicants in cello, violin, and piano divisions.

Something Else!, Led by Vincent Herring, Release Debut Album 'Soul Jazz'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2024


Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.

Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival Set To Take Place In July At Club Passim
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024


Experience the Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival at Club Passim this July 4th weekend, featuring a lineup of talented Celtic musicians and vibrant performances.

Dan McCabe's THE PURISTS & More Announced For Amit Sharma's Inaugural Season at Kiln Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024


The lineup for Amit Sharma's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre will include the European premiere of Dan McCabe's The Purists, and more.

Jay Kane, TalentWorks NY Owner, Passes Away at 65
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to reort the passing of Jay Kane, owner of the premier talent agency TalentWorks NY, He passed away on April 24, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 65 years old.

Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Take Part in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Cast Album Signing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024


Kelli O’Hara, Brian d’Arcy James, and composer Adam Guettel will celebrate the CD release of Days of Wine and Rose's original cast album with a signing at New York’s Drama Book Shop.

BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

WHITMAN ON WALLS! (WoW!) HARLEM Comes To Riverbank State Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


On Sunday, May 5 at 6:30p.m., experience Compagnia de'Colombari's Whitman on Walls! (WoW!) Harlem at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park inside the Robert Frederick Smith Center for Performing Arts (679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street in Harlem).

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 30, 2024


What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

Breakout Singer/Songwriter Stephen Sanchez to Embark on Global Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024


This summer, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter begins a major touring run, kicking off August 1 in Columbus, OH and ending October 29 in Orlando, FL, with Special Guests Ray Bull, The Brook & The Bluff and The Paper Kites. See full routing below for more information. Tickets to the newly announced dates will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, May 1 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 3 at 10 AM local time. 

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