BWW Blog: Sharing Their Stories - Interview with Olivia Reed
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - January 05, 2021
Olivia Reed has been able to embrace it all, growing as a person and as an actor every day.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - January 05, 2021
Olivia Reed has been able to embrace it all, growing as a person and as an actor every day.
Sergio Furnari Creates Symbol of Hope with Life-Sized Sculpture of Doctor/Nurse Praying
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
World Renowned, Italian Sculptor, Sergio Furnari, has created a symbol of hope with his life-sized sculpture of a Doctor/Nurse praying. Eventually his hope is to donate his hero monument to the Smithsonian museum. He will bring the Statues in a National Tour to 6 Locations around Washington D.C. this Friday, January 1, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
World Renowned, Italian Sculptor, Sergio Furnari, has created a symbol of hope with his life-sized sculpture of a Doctor/Nurse praying. Eventually his hope is to donate his hero monument to the Smithsonian museum. He will bring the Statues in a National Tour to 6 Locations around Washington D.C. this Friday, January 1, 2021.
BWW Blog: Sharing Their Stories- An Interview with Seema Sueko
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - December 30, 2020
Seema Sueko is a theatre powerhouse and strategic consultant to Arena Stage (a theatre in Washington, DC).
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - December 30, 2020
Seema Sueko is a theatre powerhouse and strategic consultant to Arena Stage (a theatre in Washington, DC).
Encore Creativity For Older Adults Offers New Virtual Winter/Spring Choral and Enrichment Program
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
During the ongoing pandemic, musical engagement can be uplifting, especially for older adults. As the long winter continues, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation's largest choral organization for adults over 55, remains committed to keeping the older population singing and learning.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2020
During the ongoing pandemic, musical engagement can be uplifting, especially for older adults. As the long winter continues, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation's largest choral organization for adults over 55, remains committed to keeping the older population singing and learning.
BWW Review: AN IRISH CAROL On Demand from Keegan Theatre
by Roger Catlin - December 29, 2020
The original cast of a local favorite returns to animate a long Christmas Eve in a Dublin pub, in a production marred by its indifferent online presentation.
by Roger Catlin - December 29, 2020
The original cast of a local favorite returns to animate a long Christmas Eve in a Dublin pub, in a production marred by its indifferent online presentation.
Theatre Life with Lorraine Treanor
by Elliot Lanes - December 28, 2020
For the past fourteen years DC Theatre Scene has been the place to go locally to find out what’s what in the DC theatre community. Its Publisher and Editor Lorraine Treanor recently announced the site would stop publishing fresh content on December 31st and, with that, the DMV loses its liveliest local theatre site.
by Elliot Lanes - December 28, 2020
For the past fourteen years DC Theatre Scene has been the place to go locally to find out what’s what in the DC theatre community. Its Publisher and Editor Lorraine Treanor recently announced the site would stop publishing fresh content on December 31st and, with that, the DMV loses its liveliest local theatre site.
BWW Blog: Sharing Their Stories- An Interview With Stephanie Ybarra
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - December 23, 2020
Stephanie defines what it truly means to be an artist.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - December 23, 2020
Stephanie defines what it truly means to be an artist.
Kennedy Center Provides Clarification On Federal Funding
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2020
The Kennedy Center has released a statement clarifying the federal funding it has received.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2020
The Kennedy Center has released a statement clarifying the federal funding it has received.
Artist Rights Alliance Comments On Landmark Covid-19 Relief Bill
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
The Artist Rights Alliance, an artist run nonprofit fighting for a healthy creative economy and fair treatment for all creators in the digital world, shared comments today regarding the recently passed COVID-19 relief bill.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2020
The Artist Rights Alliance, an artist run nonprofit fighting for a healthy creative economy and fair treatment for all creators in the digital world, shared comments today regarding the recently passed COVID-19 relief bill.
BWW Review: THE SNOW QUEEN at Imagination Stage
by Barbara Trainin Blank - December 21, 2020
Like many of the fairy tales by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, his popular novel The Snow Queen has a dark undertone — representing the struggle between good and evil that two friends Gerda and Kai experience. In the adaptation by Mike Kenny, written for Imagination Stage and directed by Janet Stanford, founding artistic director of the Bethesda -based children’s theater, The Snow Queen is more imperious than truly evil. She imprisons souls more than bodies.
by Barbara Trainin Blank - December 21, 2020
Like many of the fairy tales by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, his popular novel The Snow Queen has a dark undertone — representing the struggle between good and evil that two friends Gerda and Kai experience. In the adaptation by Mike Kenny, written for Imagination Stage and directed by Janet Stanford, founding artistic director of the Bethesda -based children’s theater, The Snow Queen is more imperious than truly evil. She imprisons souls more than bodies.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE RADIO PLAY at Ford's Theatre
by Roger Catlin - December 20, 2020
Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.
by Roger Catlin - December 20, 2020
Craig Wallace returns for his fifth season as Ebenezer Scrooge in a production that's a tour de force in sound design.
The Irish Tenors Bring Christmas Spirit To Homes Across The Globe With Virtual Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2020
Legendary tenors Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan, original members of the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, are bringing their unique brand of holiday magic and songs of the Christmas season to their fans worldwide through their first-ever virtual concert.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2020
Legendary tenors Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan, original members of the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, are bringing their unique brand of holiday magic and songs of the Christmas season to their fans worldwide through their first-ever virtual concert.
VIDEO: Maria Rizzo, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton, and More Perform in Signature Theatre's Holiday SIGNATURE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2020
Signature Theatre recently hosted a special holiday edition of The Signature Show. Get in the holiday spirit with Maria Rizzo, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton, and more talented performers on The Signature Show this week!
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2020
Signature Theatre recently hosted a special holiday edition of The Signature Show. Get in the holiday spirit with Maria Rizzo, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Nova Y. Payton, and more talented performers on The Signature Show this week!
Two DC BroadwayWorld Writers launch “Whatcha Doin'? With Brandon Horwin and Sophie Williams” a star-studded podcast series.
by Brandon Horwin - December 18, 2020
'Whatcha Doin?” is a fully student-produced podcast series that strives to connect current theatre industry professionals with future theatre industry professionals by way of interviews accessible as both YouTube and Spotify podcast listings.
by Brandon Horwin - December 18, 2020
'Whatcha Doin?” is a fully student-produced podcast series that strives to connect current theatre industry professionals with future theatre industry professionals by way of interviews accessible as both YouTube and Spotify podcast listings.
BWW Review: Olney Theatre Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL a Joyful Celebration
by Andrew White - December 18, 2020
Morella’s work as the adaptor/director/performer in this piece practically needs no introduction, and his comfort with the material enables him to switch characters and voices with ease. And Olney Theatre Center has teamed up with Chiet Productions, whose camera work enables us to experience Morella’s wonderful work in entirely new ways.
by Andrew White - December 18, 2020
Morella’s work as the adaptor/director/performer in this piece practically needs no introduction, and his comfort with the material enables him to switch characters and voices with ease. And Olney Theatre Center has teamed up with Chiet Productions, whose camera work enables us to experience Morella’s wonderful work in entirely new ways.
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases Special Holiday Episode of The Signature Show
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
Signature Theatre has released the eighth 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 - December 18, 2020
Signature Theatre has released the eighth 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.
BWW Review: THIS IS WHO I AM at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 17, 2020
This Is Who I Am is a compelling emotional tale, defying our expected limits of technology to bring us a deep, profound human connection over a video call. With clever, layered uses of language and deeply poignant discussions, Amir Nizar Zuabi’s play shows us that human connection isn’t just possible under these circumstances, but able to thrive.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 17, 2020
This Is Who I Am is a compelling emotional tale, defying our expected limits of technology to bring us a deep, profound human connection over a video call. With clever, layered uses of language and deeply poignant discussions, Amir Nizar Zuabi’s play shows us that human connection isn’t just possible under these circumstances, but able to thrive.
New Play FLAMINGO Explores Why We Were Unprepared For COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Florida is among the states that has been most profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How did spread of the coronavirus get so bad in Florida so fast? What role has Governor Ron DeSantis - who resists basic public health measures - played in the catastrophe.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Florida is among the states that has been most profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How did spread of the coronavirus get so bad in Florida so fast? What role has Governor Ron DeSantis - who resists basic public health measures - played in the catastrophe.
BWW Review: THE RESURRECTION OF ALICE at The Essential Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 16, 2020
The Resurrection of Alice is a well-researched, superbly acted play. There are some flaws, but the production is well worth seeing for its heart, empathy, and even humor. It will hopefully both entertain audiences and encourage them to become advocates for children like Alice.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 16, 2020
The Resurrection of Alice is a well-researched, superbly acted play. There are some flaws, but the production is well worth seeing for its heart, empathy, and even humor. It will hopefully both entertain audiences and encourage them to become advocates for children like Alice.
Arena Stage Announces New Virtual Classes For Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces its lineup of Winter classes featuring classes catered to families, theater lovers, students, adults and emerging theater artists. The Voices of Now Mead Ensemble for young artists will begin this winter, meeting virtually to contribute to a new original film. Just in time for the holidays, this robust line of programming has something for everyone and makes the perfect unique gift for the theater lover in your family.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces its lineup of Winter classes featuring classes catered to families, theater lovers, students, adults and emerging theater artists. The Voices of Now Mead Ensemble for young artists will begin this winter, meeting virtually to contribute to a new original film. Just in time for the holidays, this robust line of programming has something for everyone and makes the perfect unique gift for the theater lover in your family.
Mason's College Of Visual And Performing Arts Announces RFP For The Young Alumni Commissioning Project
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) released today a request for proposals for the Young Alumni Commissioning Project, which provides crucial support for the artistic development of recent alumni.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) released today a request for proposals for the Young Alumni Commissioning Project, which provides crucial support for the artistic development of recent alumni.
Signature Theatre Announces New Masterclasses in 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Signature Theatre has announced the first seven masterclasses of 2021 in its popular Thursday evening virtual masterclass series. Sessions include a wide range of subjects taught by leaders in the industry including Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick, Rachel Leigh Dolan, Dani Ebbin, Anne Nesmith, Nova Y. Payton and Dana P. Rowe.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Signature Theatre has announced the first seven masterclasses of 2021 in its popular Thursday evening virtual masterclass series. Sessions include a wide range of subjects taught by leaders in the industry including Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick, Rachel Leigh Dolan, Dani Ebbin, Anne Nesmith, Nova Y. Payton and Dana P. Rowe.
The LIVE Center Launches At George Mason University
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at George Mason University, in collaboration with its School of Dance, announced today the official launch of the LIVE Center, also known as The Center for Live Interactive Virtual Education. Conceived and spearheaded by Heritage Professor of Dance Christopher d'Amboise, the LIVE Center is a home for innovative virtual education and collaboration solutions for the School of Dance and all academic units within the College.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at George Mason University, in collaboration with its School of Dance, announced today the official launch of the LIVE Center, also known as The Center for Live Interactive Virtual Education. Conceived and spearheaded by Heritage Professor of Dance Christopher d'Amboise, the LIVE Center is a home for innovative virtual education and collaboration solutions for the School of Dance and all academic units within the College.
Keegan Theatre Announces AN IRISH CAROL On Demand This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The Keegan Theatre has announced the upcoming release of a new filmed version of its beloved holiday play, AN IRISH CAROL by Matthew J. Keenan. The production will be filmed on the Keegan stage in December and will be made available to audiences for on demand rental December 24-31, 2020. Pre-ordering is available now until the official release on December 24 at 12 pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
The Keegan Theatre has announced the upcoming release of a new filmed version of its beloved holiday play, AN IRISH CAROL by Matthew J. Keenan. The production will be filmed on the Keegan stage in December and will be made available to audiences for on demand rental December 24-31, 2020. Pre-ordering is available now until the official release on December 24 at 12 pm.
Perisphere Theater Signs Gerrad Alex Taylor To Direct TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Next August
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Perisphere Theater announced that it has hired Gerrad Alex Taylor to direct its production of R. Eric Thomas's Time Is On Our Side in August 2021. Perisphere had previously announced an August 2020 run of this play with Artistic Director Kevin O'Connell as director, but it was postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Perisphere Theater announced that it has hired Gerrad Alex Taylor to direct its production of R. Eric Thomas's Time Is On Our Side in August 2021. Perisphere had previously announced an August 2020 run of this play with Artistic Director Kevin O'Connell as director, but it was postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Catch Me If You Can
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A Good Day to Me Not to You
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The Prince of Egypt
Journey Theater (3/6 - 3/22) | |
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Carla Hall - Please Underestimate Me
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Little Miss Perfect
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Aesop's Fables
Adventure Theatre MTC (4/24 - 5/24) | |
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Back to the Drawing Board
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