March Experiences Now On Sale For Social Strategy Game TWIST
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2021
TWIST, a virtual experience centered around a rotating series of social strategy games, has announced its March schedule with a slate of new and favorite games for players of all skill levels. Using common platforms like Zoom in new ways, TWIST combines the best elements of escape rooms, immersive theatre, and stab-you-in-the-back TV shows.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2021
TWIST, a virtual experience centered around a rotating series of social strategy games, has announced its March schedule with a slate of new and favorite games for players of all skill levels. Using common platforms like Zoom in new ways, TWIST combines the best elements of escape rooms, immersive theatre, and stab-you-in-the-back TV shows.
BWW Review: HERE'S THE DEAL at Signature Theatre
by Elizabeth Seablom - March 03, 2021
An exploration into the parallels between the Great Depression and the COVID 19 pandemic
by Elizabeth Seablom - March 03, 2021
An exploration into the parallels between the Great Depression and the COVID 19 pandemic
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases 10th Episode of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
Signature Theatre has released the tenth episode of The Signature Show, a free half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature’s past and a glimpse into its future.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
Signature Theatre has released the tenth episode of The Signature Show, a free half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature’s past and a glimpse into its future.
Student Blog: Breaking Through The Pandemic Wall
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - March 02, 2021
This month marks one year since the world went absolutely crazy, and I thought I’d dedicate some blog space to addressing “the pandemic wall.” I heard this phrase recently, and it really sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - March 02, 2021
This month marks one year since the world went absolutely crazy, and I thought I’d dedicate some blog space to addressing “the pandemic wall.” I heard this phrase recently, and it really sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.
Survey of Washington, D.C. Theatregoers Reveals Most Are Unwilling to Return to Theatres Until December
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
To assist Washington, DC area theaters in planning for their re-openings, Limelight Insights by Shugoll conducted a survey of theatergoers on when they would likely consider attending theater again given their current assessment of the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2021
To assist Washington, DC area theaters in planning for their re-openings, Limelight Insights by Shugoll conducted a survey of theatergoers on when they would likely consider attending theater again given their current assessment of the pandemic.
Creative Cauldron Presents PASSPORT TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC Concerts This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in our intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in our intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner.
The Theatre Lab School Of The Dramatic Arts Announces New Location In Downtown DC
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Washington's largest theatre school, announces that it has moved to a spacious, more modern location at 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW in downtown Washington, DC. Located several blocks from its former location on 8th Street NW, The Theatre Lab is now housed in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church building, across from the Apple Carnegie Library.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Washington's largest theatre school, announces that it has moved to a spacious, more modern location at 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW in downtown Washington, DC. Located several blocks from its former location on 8th Street NW, The Theatre Lab is now housed in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church building, across from the Apple Carnegie Library.
BWW News: The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts Announces New Location In Downtown DC
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Washington’s largest theatre school, announces that it has moved to a spacious, more modern location at 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW in downtown Washington, DC. Located several blocks from its former location on 8th Street NW, The Theatre Lab is now housed in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church building, across from the Apple Carnegie Library.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2021
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Washington’s largest theatre school, announces that it has moved to a spacious, more modern location at 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW in downtown Washington, DC. Located several blocks from its former location on 8th Street NW, The Theatre Lab is now housed in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church building, across from the Apple Carnegie Library.
Quarantine Players Presents JUST GET OVER IT!
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
The Quarantine Players will present Just Get Over It. Performances begins tonight at 7pm EST on their YouTube channel.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
The Quarantine Players will present Just Get Over It. Performances begins tonight at 7pm EST on their YouTube channel.
Atlantic Council Launches Stories of Human Resilience with Anna Deavere Smith
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
The Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock) today launched Stories of Human Resilience - a groundbreaking video project with Emmy and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright, actress, author, journalist, and educator Anna Deavere Smith. In 2019, Smith was named the Council's first-ever Artist-in-Residence.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
The Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock) today launched Stories of Human Resilience - a groundbreaking video project with Emmy and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright, actress, author, journalist, and educator Anna Deavere Smith. In 2019, Smith was named the Council's first-ever Artist-in-Residence.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Hosts Its Annual Mock Trial
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale has more royal scandals than four seasons of The Crown: accusations of adultery, jealous spouses, feigned deaths, a potential war with former allies, a hungry bear, and a statue brought to life. Focusing on the royal rift between King Leontes and Queen Hermione of Sicily, this year's Mock Trial finds the Queen's frenemy Paulina paying out of pocket after keeping the monarchs separated for sixteen years.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale has more royal scandals than four seasons of The Crown: accusations of adultery, jealous spouses, feigned deaths, a potential war with former allies, a hungry bear, and a statue brought to life. Focusing on the royal rift between King Leontes and Queen Hermione of Sicily, this year's Mock Trial finds the Queen's frenemy Paulina paying out of pocket after keeping the monarchs separated for sixteen years.
BWW Review: Synetic Theatre's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Omits Much, Adds Very Little
by Lora Strum - February 24, 2021
This reimagined 'The Phantom of the Opera' has its roots in the novel of the same name; a work immortalized in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway adaptation. Those roots, however, never grow into anything in Synetic’s take.
by Lora Strum - February 24, 2021
This reimagined 'The Phantom of the Opera' has its roots in the novel of the same name; a work immortalized in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway adaptation. Those roots, however, never grow into anything in Synetic’s take.
Signature Theatre Releases World Premiere Film HERE'S THE DEAL
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Signature Theatre’s flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, now in its 26th year, has released the world premiere filmed production, Here’s the Deal. Written by Caleen Sinnette Jennings and directed by Signature’s Education Director David Zobell, Here’s the Deal features a cast and crew of 32 students, alongside Felicia Curry.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
Signature Theatre’s flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, now in its 26th year, has released the world premiere filmed production, Here’s the Deal. Written by Caleen Sinnette Jennings and directed by Signature’s Education Director David Zobell, Here’s the Deal features a cast and crew of 32 students, alongside Felicia Curry.
Vocal Arts DC Presents Rod Gilfry in a Virtual Concert With Pianist Peter Walsh
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
On February 26th, Vocal Arts DC presents American baritone Rod Gilfry in a virtual concert with pianist Peter Walsh. The performance will include selections by Francis Poulenc, Jake Heggie, Morten Lauridsen, Charles Ives, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel as well as original jazz arrangements of classic French art songs.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
On February 26th, Vocal Arts DC presents American baritone Rod Gilfry in a virtual concert with pianist Peter Walsh. The performance will include selections by Francis Poulenc, Jake Heggie, Morten Lauridsen, Charles Ives, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel as well as original jazz arrangements of classic French art songs.
Bridge and The Poet Life Announce Short Film AMERICA, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
The film will feature a new score by Scot Hanna-Weir, written for and performed by Bridge, and a poem, written and performed by Virginia-based poet Nina Brewton. Baltimore-based cinematographer Tyler W. Davis, fresh off a Sundance Festival debut (Baltimore's own Strawberry Mansion), captured the film on location at the National Mall and Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. this winter.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
The film will feature a new score by Scot Hanna-Weir, written for and performed by Bridge, and a poem, written and performed by Virginia-based poet Nina Brewton. Baltimore-based cinematographer Tyler W. Davis, fresh off a Sundance Festival debut (Baltimore's own Strawberry Mansion), captured the film on location at the National Mall and Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. this winter.
Creative Cauldron Presents PASSPORT TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC Live Streaming Series
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in its intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner. The series features blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, Broadway and folk from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in its intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner. The series features blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, Broadway and folk from around the world.
Jordan Friend of OLD SOUL at 4615 Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - February 23, 2021
Jordan Friend of 4615 Theatre Company talks about his 'Old Soul,'an interactive Zoom call concert and monologue with real time audience feedback
by Roger Catlin - February 23, 2021
Jordan Friend of 4615 Theatre Company talks about his 'Old Soul,'an interactive Zoom call concert and monologue with real time audience feedback
UrbanArias Premieres Filmed Opera DRIVING WHILE BLACK
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
UrbanArias has announced the premiere of driving While Black, a filmed version of Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel's opera about the tales, traumas, and triumphs of Black motherhood.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
UrbanArias has announced the premiere of driving While Black, a filmed version of Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel's opera about the tales, traumas, and triumphs of Black motherhood.
Theatre Life with Jenn Sheetz
by Elliot Lanes - February 22, 2021
Throughout this pandemic, theatre companies have found some creative ways to keep staff members employed. Today’s subject Jenn Sheetz is one of those fortunate artists that is living her theatre life as the Properties Manager at Arena Stage. She has held that position for the past three seasons after twelve seasons as Properties Director at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. She began her theatrical career at Arena Stage, working as a Properties Assistant for nine seasons in the Kreeger Theatre. She has also designed properties for Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet), Comedy Central, and Showtime.
by Elliot Lanes - February 22, 2021
Throughout this pandemic, theatre companies have found some creative ways to keep staff members employed. Today’s subject Jenn Sheetz is one of those fortunate artists that is living her theatre life as the Properties Manager at Arena Stage. She has held that position for the past three seasons after twelve seasons as Properties Director at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. She began her theatrical career at Arena Stage, working as a Properties Assistant for nine seasons in the Kreeger Theatre. She has also designed properties for Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet), Comedy Central, and Showtime.
David Rubenstein, Gen. Mattis, Rex Tillerson and More Join Ford's Theatre's CABINET CONVERSATIONS
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Society announced confirmed speakers for upcoming livestreamed Cabinet Conversations events, live discussions with scholars, artists and other thought leaders about history, civics and the future of the arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Society announced confirmed speakers for upcoming livestreamed Cabinet Conversations events, live discussions with scholars, artists and other thought leaders about history, civics and the future of the arts.
American Shakespeare Center Artistic Director, Ethan McSweeny, Resigns
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
American Shakespeare Center's artistic director since 2018, Ethan McSweeny, has resigned, effective February 11.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
American Shakespeare Center's artistic director since 2018, Ethan McSweeny, has resigned, effective February 11.
Fairfax County Recognizes American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra For Excellence
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The award states that AYPO is receiving the recognition for its “high musical standards, musical excellence and notable artistry, resulting in being named Middle School Grand Champions of the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival on March 6th, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.”
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The award states that AYPO is receiving the recognition for its “high musical standards, musical excellence and notable artistry, resulting in being named Middle School Grand Champions of the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival on March 6th, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.”
Anthony Rapp, Tracie Thoms, and Tamilyn Tomita to Take Part in Adventure Theatre's BRING HOME THE ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Adventure Theatre will host its first-ever 30-hour Stream-A-Thon called Bring Home the Adventure beginning on February 28 at 2 p.m. EST through March 1 at 8 p.m. Bring Home the Adventure will feature 30 hours of programming celebrating musical theatre with presentations by stars of Broadway, film, TV, and stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Adventure Theatre will host its first-ever 30-hour Stream-A-Thon called Bring Home the Adventure beginning on February 28 at 2 p.m. EST through March 1 at 8 p.m. Bring Home the Adventure will feature 30 hours of programming celebrating musical theatre with presentations by stars of Broadway, film, TV, and stage.
BWW Blog: Sharing Their Stories - An Interview with Jenna Duncan
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - February 17, 2021
Leah spoke with associate artistic and casting director of Olney Theatre Center, Jenna Duncan!
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - February 17, 2021
Leah spoke with associate artistic and casting director of Olney Theatre Center, Jenna Duncan!
QOSM Announces Acquisition of VIDI SPACE
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
QOSM INC, a startup company out of Virginia, today announced that they are acquiring VIDI SPACE INC from the original shareholders. VIDI.SPACE is an online streaming platform and production company that launched in 2018 as a niche streaming service initially focused on content within the paranormal and horror genres.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
QOSM INC, a startup company out of Virginia, today announced that they are acquiring VIDI SPACE INC from the original shareholders. VIDI.SPACE is an online streaming platform and production company that launched in 2018 as a niche streaming service initially focused on content within the paranormal and horror genres.
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