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Handsome Dick Manitoba to Perform in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin Photo Handsome Dick Manitoba to Perform in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024

Join Handsome Dick Manitoba, former lead singer of The Dictators, as he brings his punk rock legacy to Texas. Expect electrifying performances in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin....
Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices Photo Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2024

Clarkson Law, a public interest law firm, announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Actors Access, a service owned by Breakdown Services, Ltd., for alleged deceptive business practices and exploitative pay-to-play models....
Review: WHAT (IS) A WOMAN?, Arcola Theatre Photo Review: WHAT (IS) A WOMAN?, Arcola Theatre
by Niamh Jones - April 26, 2024

A person’s life can be dictated by many things - career, relationships, decisions made… In the case of Andrée Bernard’s What (is) a Woman it seems that men have dictated the protagonist’s life....
Feature: THE OTHER PLACE at FOX THEATRE/Springfield Photo Feature: THE OTHER PLACE at FOX THEATRE/Springfield
by Alan Portner - April 29, 2024

Wandering a bit outside the Kansas City Metro, Broadway World had the opportunity to explore a current production running at the Fox Theatre in downtown Springfield as a co-production of Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Resident Artist Ensemble. The play is 2013’s THE OTHER PLACE by Sharr White...
Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres Photo Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival Photo MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2024

MerleFest concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with its ‘Traditional Plus' celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. ...
Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices Photo Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2024

Clarkson Law, a public interest law firm, announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Actors Access, a service owned by Breakdown Services, Ltd., for alleged deceptive business practices and exploitative pay-to-play models....
Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices Photo Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices
by Joshua Wright - April 24, 2024

Clarkson Law, a public interest law firm, announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Actors Access, a service owned by Breakdown Services, Ltd., for alleged deceptive business practices and exploitative pay-to-play models....
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre Photo Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024

Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...
Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay Photo Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay
by Faeron Wheeler - April 28, 2024

AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer is widely regarded as an absolute classic play from the 20th century. The words flow off the page with a rise and fall that can mimic great music - exactly what is needed to tell the story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. What I loved most about this offering from ...
Photos: FirstLook Buffalo Theatre Company Presents THE AI AT DELPHI Photo Photos: FirstLook Buffalo Theatre Company Presents THE AI AT DELPHI
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024

FirstLook Buffalo Theatre Company presents The AI At Delphi, a  new play by Bella Poynton, running April 26 to May 19, 2024 at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center....
Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre Photo Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2024

A brand-new, reimagined regional iteration of the Tony-winning 2005 musical JERSEY BOYS now at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is exceeding all expectations. Featuring a superb ensemble cast performing The Four Seasons' greatest hits, this spectacular, high-energy, crowd-pleasing produ...
Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024

Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!...
Arizona Theatre Company Launches Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festiv Photo Arizona Theatre Company Launches Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival Amplifying Diverse Voices In Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company will launch its inaugural National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival after nearly 30 years of recognizing Latine artists with the National Latine Playwrights Award....
American Premiere Presentation Of MCBEE To Be Staged At Jamaica Performing Arts Cente Photo American Premiere Presentation Of MCBEE To Be Staged At Jamaica Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024

Broadway World Award winner David Heron is set to produce and direct the American Premiere of Alwin Bully's Caribbean drama, McBEE, in Jamaica, Queens in June....
Milwaukee's First Stage to Open ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventu Photo Milwaukee's First Stage to Open ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024

First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
 JAG Productions Will Close its Doors After Eight Years Photo JAG Productions Will Close its Doors After Eight Years
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024

JAG Productions, the Vermont-based Black theater company, has announced it will close its doors after eight years of being open....
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!...
Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Photo Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
by Shari Barrett - April 24, 2024

Dr. Noreen Green, the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony has spent 30 years presenting music of the Jewish experience. I decided to speak with Maestra Green on her history with the LAJS, conducting past concerts, and the group’s recent 30th Anniversary celebr...
Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL Photo Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL
by Theresa Bertram - April 25, 2024

Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued....
Interact Theatre Company Presents THE CLIMB A World Premiere Production Photo Interact Theatre Company Presents THE CLIMB A World Premiere Production
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024

To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson....
International Festival Of Arts And Ideas Announces Summer 2024 Lineup Photo International Festival Of Arts And Ideas Announces Summer 2024 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024

Discover the summer 2024 lineup for the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, featuring programs and performances from Grammy-winning musicians, authors, lecturers, and renowned theater companies....
Video: Lola Brooke Unveils New Music Video Following Deluxe Album Release Photo Video: Lola Brooke Unveils New Music Video Following Deluxe Album Release
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024

This past week, all eyes have remained on Lola Brooke as she continues to make her presence heard and felt by all. Now, she releases the official music video to 'Shelter Baby (Be That Bitch)' from her debut project Dennis Daughter. 'Shelter Baby' is a central piece of Lola's project, Dennis Daughter...
New Musical OPERATION JULIE Tours UK Photo New Musical OPERATION JULIE Tours UK
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2024

Discover OPERATION JULIE, a new cult musical by Theatr na nÓg, based on Wales' biggest drug bust in 1977. With sold-out shows and rave reviews, it's a unique retelling captivating audiences across the UK....
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musica Photo Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - April 23, 2024

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and som...




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