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 Leonix Movement Theatre in association with Immersive Art Collective will present the West Coast premiere of FEAST., a vivid reimagining of the epic poem Beowulf.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

“Her influence is like the threads in the tapestries of many different artists today. The idea of a woman taking things into her own hands, using her voice unabashedly, and being funny and sexy at the same time really resonates with me.” --Francesca DiFrancesco

In just a few weeks, the breathtaking stage production of LIFE OF PI will sail into Proctors in Schenectady! Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling novel, which captivated readers and later became an Oscar-winning film in 2012, the story made waves once again with its 2019 stage debut in the UK before dazzling Broadway audiences in 2023. Now, it’s hitting the road with its first U.S. National Tour, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Taha Mandviwala, who brings the iconic role of Pi Patel to life. Taha isn’t just a phenomenal actor; he’s also an athlete, wellness coach, and self-proclaimed D&D enthusiast. With his infectious energy and thoughtful insights, our conversation was as inspiring as the story he helps tell on stage!

It's a May-December relationship. But, unlike most May-December relationships that we see. The woman is older, and I wanted to explore that. HAROLD AND MAUDE is one of my favorite movies.

The Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a new comedy from playwright Jonathan Spector, celebrates its opening night tonight in a new production from Anna D. Shapiro! Read the reviews!

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

East West Players has announced its 60th Anniversary Diamond Legacy Season, helmed by recently appointed Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal. Learn more about the lineup here!

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

BroadwayWorld catches up with actress and singer Christina Bianco to chat about playing the narrator in the upcoming tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Erica Peck is no stranger to being associated with theatre that garners a cult following. Currently, she is starring as Molly Brown in the musical comedy TITANIQUE. Here, she talks to BWW about this exciting opportunity to celebrate the music of Céline Dion, while bringing the comedy and the vocals to the stage at the Segal Centre in Montreal.

Multi-platinum singer/songwriters Calum Scott and Christina Perri come together to give fans an early gift for the holiday season, “Kid at Christmas.” The original Yuletide duet is for the grown-ups out there who still get a certain warm, fuzzy feel in wintertime. Listen to the song now!

Palm Beach Dramaworks ushers in its 25th Anniversary Season on November 1 (7:30pm) with Neil Simon's most celebrated play, Lost in Yonkers.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical officially launched its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on September 24, 2024. Read the reviews!

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

“As a choreographer, I understand the fragility and power of physical gatherings,” says Kyle Marshall, founder and artistic director of Kyle Marshall Choreography (KMC). “It is how our medium exists.” Marshall is a choreographer, performer, and teacher who sees the dancing body as a container of history, an igniter of social reform and a site of celebration. Kyle is a former member of the Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Elkins Choreography etc., and Tiffany Mills Company. Kyle received a 2018 NY Dance and Performance Juried Bessie Award, a 2020 Dance Magazine Harkness Promise Award and a 2020 Bessie Honoree for his revival of Colored (2017). He has also received choreographic fellowships from Princeton University, Center for Ballet and the Arts, and residencies from Monira Foundation, 92nd st Y, CPR, and Bethany Arts Community.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

Lisa Morales is set to release her fourth solo album on September 13, 2024. The first single/video, “Hermanitas in the Rain,” a tribute to her longtime musical partner and sibling, Roberta, is out now.

The Tank reveals its Fall 2024 core productions, featuring innovative and diverse performances that highlight emerging artists and unique theatrical experiences. Discover what's coming to the stage this fall.

BroadwayWorld chats with Steve Budd about 'Seeing Stars,' the actor-writer's hilarious and heartfelt world premiere solo show running at The Marsh Berkeley on Saturdays through July 13th. Budd calls it a comedy about family dysfunction, mental illness and father-son relationships.

BroadwayWorld readers know the theater is blessed with talented people who not only perform on the stage but also manage operations behind the scenes. From tech crews, producers, directors, and writers, to publishers, instructors, and dramaturgs, these folks have their own “stage presence” that leans toward the creative side of this craft.

One of the most anticipated plays being produced in St. Louis this season is Matthew Lopez’s epic masterpiece THE INHERITANCE. Produced by Tesseract Theatre Company, THE INHERITANCE is a two-part play spanning three generations of gay men and the effect their relationships have on one another. Inspired by the novel “Howard’s End,” THE INHERITANCE debuted in London’s West End in March of 2018, before transferring to Broadway in November of 2019. THE INHERITANCE is the winner of countless awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Play, the Tony Award for Best Play, and was recognized as Best Play by London’s Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critic’s Circle Award, South Bank Sky Arts Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and GLAAD Media Award. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with the Director Stephen Peirick, and three members of his acting troupe, Tyson Cole, Jonathan Hey, and Jacob Schmidt, who will bring the regional premiere of this important work to audiences in and around the St. Louis Area. 

Cher needs only one name to be immediately identified. When it comes to dramatizing her life for the stage, however, it’s not surprising that it takes three performers to play her in the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show,” which comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre March 15–17 on its North American tour.

Discover Nottingham’s The Squire Performing Arts Centre's exciting Spring and Summer season. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets!