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All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

The Joyce Theater Unveils '25 Fall/ '26 Winter Season Featuring Arpino Dance Festival and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025


The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled the Fall 2025/Winter 2026 season: a ineup that brings together legendary choreographers, next-generation visionaries, and more.

Photos: Get a Sneak-Peek Inside Rehearsals For The World Premiere Of A CRITICAL STAGE At Theatre At The Tabard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023


Get a sneak-peek into rehearsals for the world premiere of A CRITICAL STAGE at Theatre at the Tabard 31 May to 17 June.

New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022


Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City.  Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues. 

CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2022


Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Baldwin Debates Buckley, The Brontës Rock Out and Billy Porter Revises The Life
by Michael Dale - Mar 20, 2022


Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley is an extraordinary recreation of A 1965 televised debate, Glass Town is a fun rock concert with a Bronte band, The Life gets reworked for Encores! and an O'Neill drama involving Andrew Jackson may be seen differently today.

Irish Rep Announces Winter 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today two productions, two special one-night-only performances and one streaming event for their upcoming winter 2022 season.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

BWW Review: INCIDENT AT VICHY at Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company
by Christine Swerczek - Apr 14, 2019


Consider the inconceivable.

BWW Interview: Cathy Kurz of Brigit St Brigit Theatre Company
by Christine Swerczek - Dec 9, 2018


Cathy Kurz, Artistic Director and Founder of Omaha's Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company, talks about classic theatre and what's ahead for its 26th season.

Hollywood's Legendary El Capitan Theatre Presents Special Engagement Of Disney's RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 9, 2018


Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET,November 20 to December 16, shown in brilliant Dolby VisionTM Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos® Sound Technology, and in Disney Digital 3D on Sundays at 10:00AM and Wednesdays at 7:00PM. Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 and at The El Capitan Theatre box office. 

Garrison Keillor Returns to Bass Hall This Evening
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2014


Performing Arts Fort Worth presents An Evening with Garrison Keillor at Bass Performance Hall tonight, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33 and are on sale NOW.

Humorist & Host of A Prairie Home Companion AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR Set for DPAC This January
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2014


Master storyteller and host of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor returns to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, on January 29, 2015

Garrison Keillor Returning to Bass Hall, 10/30
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014


Performing Arts Fort Worth presents An Evening with Garrison Keillor at Bass Performance Hall on Thursday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33 and are on sale NOW.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN, Starting October 17
by Robert Diamond - Oct 5, 2013


In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Thornton Wilder's great dramatic homage to small-town American life and the greater universal experience of life, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Our Town beginning October 17th and continuing through November 17th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. (at Lancaster Road) in Madison. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at973-408-5600 or by visiting www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Individual tickets range from $35 to $70; student rush tickets are available 30 minutes prior to curtain for $15.

Marcus Center Kicks Off New Series with An Evening with Garrison Keillor
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its new Marcus Center Presents series with An Evening with Garrison Keillor on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall.

Marcus Center Kicks Off New Series with An Evening with Garrison Keillor
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its new Marcus Center Presents series with An Evening with Garrison Keillor on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall.

Garrison Keillor Comes To The State
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2011


Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966.

Garrison Keillor Comes To The State
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966.

A Lincolnshire "Hairspray:" Total, Inevitable Integration
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 2, 2009


Opening this week at the Marriott Theatre in Chicago's far north suburban collar community of Lincolnshire is one of the first post-Broadway productions of "Hairspray," one of this decade's biggest hits and longest running Broadway shows, based on a hit movie and the basis for yet another....

Garrison Keillor Shares His Anecdotes At Phillips Center 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2009


Audience members are in for a treat when renowned radio personality and storyteller, Garrison Keillor comes to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. True to his radio form, Keillor will share hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon and 'late-life fatherhood.' With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, he captivates audiences and delivers with class, charisma and wisdom.

Garrison Keillor Shares His Anecdotes At Phillips Center 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2009


Audience members are in for a treat when renowned radio personality and storyteller, Garrison Keillor comes to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. True to his radio form, Keillor will share hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon and 'late-life fatherhood.' With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, he captivates audiences and delivers with class, charisma and wisdom.

UK Roundup - I Am My Own Wife, Jeremy Irons, Woody Harrelson, Kevin Spacey
by Jake Brunger - Oct 17, 2005


I Am My Own Wife comes to London as part of worldwide tour, Jeremy Irons and Woody Harrelson return to the West End and the Royal Court unveils its 50th Anniversary plans.

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