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Runway model Sandra Bush dreamed of becoming the first African-American supermodel, only to struggle with addiction and despair. But she later achieved celebrity as Mama Bush, the model for some of the best-known and widely admired paintings by her daughter, acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas.

In her film directing debut, Thomas paints a poignant portrait of her mother and artistic muse, presenting a tender look back at a lifetime

Playwrights Horizons Announces Final Extension of DOWNSTATE Photo Playwrights Horizons Announces Final Extension of DOWNSTATE
by Blair Ingenthron - December 19, 2022

Playwrights Horizons (Adam Greenfield, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has extended the New York premiere of Bruce Norris's provocative, critically lauded play Downstate, directed by Pam MacKinnon, a second and final time, to January 7, 2023....
George Salazar and Joe Iconis, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss & More This Month at Feinste Photo George Salazar and Joe Iconis, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss & More This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2022

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTH Photo Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2022

Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company...
Laura Benanti, Lily Rabe & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival 2023 Photo Laura Benanti, Lily Rabe & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2023

Programming has been confirmed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season....
2022 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions from Hugh Jackman, Jared Grimes, Patti L Photo 2022 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions from Hugh Jackman, Jared Grimes, Patti LuPone, Sharon D Clarke & More!
by Team BWW - May 09, 2022

Tonys time is here at least! The nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry. This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!...
Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End Photo Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2022

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced a UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose....
See BROADWAY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN CONCERT & More at The Green Room 42 in Octobe Photo See BROADWAY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN CONCERT & More at The Green Room 42 in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced its October line-up for in-person cabaret performances. October will feature new installments of Broadway Sessions, At This Performance, Villain: DeBlanks and much more.ARTZ...
BWW Interview: Margie Mays Photo BWW Interview: Margie Mays
by Jared F - March 30, 2022

Margie Mays is based in Los Angeles, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actor, and host. She appeared on seasons 2 and 3 of American Idol on ABC. She also teaches voice and piano lessons and wants to aspire young artist and performers. Currently, Margie is playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde ...
New Shows Added to 2021-2022 State Theatre Lineup Photo New Shows Added to 2021-2022 State Theatre Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2021

The State Theatre in Easton has announced new shows for the 2021-2022 Season, along with a sneak peek of what’s to come next season! Tickets for these additional shows will go on sale to State Theatre Members Wednesday, Dec 1 at 10 am. Tickets will go on sale to the public Wednesday, December 8 at 1...
BWW Review: ANDREA MCARDLE & FRIENDS CELEBRATE THE 45TH ANNIEVERSARY Is Cause For Cel Photo BWW Review: ANDREA MCARDLE & FRIENDS CELEBRATE THE 45TH ANNIEVERSARY Is Cause For Celebration At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 06, 2022

With a special group of galpals for life, Andrea McArdle is at 54 Below celebrating a time, just a few years back, when she and her girls were having the time of their lives....
Student Blog: Broadway Characters as Songs From Red (Taylor's Version) Photo Student Blog: Broadway Characters as Songs From Red (Taylor's Version)
by Student Blogger: Paige Rosko - November 17, 2021

Taylor Swift just dropped her second re-recorded album, Red (Taylor's Version), and I am more obsessed with it now than I was when it originally came out in 2012. So, in honor of this momentous album and all of the wonderful songs on it, I've decided to assign a broadway character or relationship to...
BWW Album Review: CAROL SLOANE LIVE AT BIRDLAND Captures A Historic Entertainer In Bl Photo BWW Album Review: CAROL SLOANE LIVE AT BIRDLAND Captures A Historic Entertainer In Blissful Beautiful Action
by Stephen Mosher - April 20, 2022

Recorded live in 2019, Carol Sloane's Birdland concert is captured wonderfully on this Club 44 Records release....
California Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring Two World Premieres Photo California Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2023

California Symphony and Music Director Donato Cabrera announced a dazzling 2023-24 season celebrating trailblazing composers and artists who have pushed boundaries and forged new paths....
24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast! Photo 24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast!
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022

Leopoldstadt officially begins previews on Broadway, September 14. Get to know the cast bringing this play to the stage! ...
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2022

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - fea Photo Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - June 16, 2022

Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure....
See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Bel Photo See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2023

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Leeds Playhouse Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season, LORD OF THE FLIES, IN DREAMS, an Photo Leeds Playhouse Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season, LORD OF THE FLIES, IN DREAMS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2022

Leeds Playhouse – named the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre at the recent UK Theatre Awards – has announced its Spring/Summer 2023 season of major, state-of-the-world stories, produced with freshness and urgency, and each epic in their own distinctive way....
25th Istanbul Theatre Festival to Take Place This October and November Photo 25th Istanbul Theatre Festival to Take Place This October and November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2021

With the slogan “Theatre In These Trying Times”, the 25th edition of the festival has set out to breathe fresh air into both the world of theatre and to theatre lovers with a programme of mostly new productions that look at the world, which is in search of a new normal, through the lens of theatre....
THE PHILADELPHIA REGION IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Mark Your Calendars for Events Now Thro Photo THE PHILADELPHIA REGION IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Mark Your Calendars for Events Now Through December 2022
by Marina Kennedy - March 30, 2022

Check out the over 75 events that are incredibly engaging in the greater Philadelphia area.  Mark your calendars for theatre, music, food event, festivals and so much more that are happening through the end of 2022.  Make Philly your all-season’s destination and start planning....
The Philly POPS Presents 'S WONDERFUL! 'S GERSHWIN! Photo The Philly POPS Presents 'S WONDERFUL! 'S GERSHWIN!
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2022

Fan-favorite guest conductor Byron Stripling returns to the POPS with a 's marvelous star-studded array of guest vocalists and musicians, celebrating beloved American music legend George Gershwin in 'S Wonderful 'S Gershwin, May 13–15 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus....
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Fe Photo Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Betsy Wolfe, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More at The Green Room 42 in May Photo Betsy Wolfe, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More at The Green Room 42 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their May line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club. ...
Birdland Announces February 2022 Schedule Photo Birdland Announces February 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! ...
JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS to Play Chicago This Holiday Season Photo JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS to Play Chicago This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building....




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