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Interview: A Fun Game of Tennis: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Discusses MSMT Production Photo Interview: A Fun Game of Tennis: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast Discusses MSMT Production
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 19, 2023

“As an actor, I have a huge sense of play, and this show is very much that. It’s really like a fun game of tennis with lots of back and forth. We don’t always know what is going to happen until we are in the moment, declares Tyler Hanes, who portrays Shakespeare in SOMETHING ROTTEN!, the musical whi...
Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Photo Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Theater December 30
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 20th Annual Eve of the Eve show at The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse, Friday, December 30th, at 8:30 pm....
Interview: Kelly Jenrette Doesn't Draw LINES IN THE DUST Photo Interview: Kelly Jenrette Doesn't Draw LINES IN THE DUST
by Gil Kaan - November 05, 2023

Collaborative Artists Bloc & Support Black Theatre will West Coast premiere Nikkole Salter’s Lines in the Dust November 4, 2023 at the Matrix Theatre. Desean K. Terry directs the cast of Kelly Jenrette, Erica Tazel and Tony Pasqualini, with Kelly and Erica playing the dual roles of Beverly and Denit...
Industry Pro Newsletter: High Staff Turnover in Pittsburgh, Chicago's Storefront Scen Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: High Staff Turnover in Pittsburgh, Chicago's Storefront Scene Faces a Storefront Crisis
by Alex Freeman - October 10, 2023

This week, we’re looking at a few different crises facing theatres across the globe - from Pittsburgh, a story on staff turnover causing many organizations to raise wages, causing a new kind of financial strain. Data from Colleen Dilenschnieder suggests that many patrons of arts organizations might ...
Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Six - The Siren Photo Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Six - The Siren
by Stephen Mosher - November 06, 2023

Today, we return to The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE SIREN...
Student Blog: Tis the Season for Audition Nerves! Photo Student Blog: Tis the Season for Audition Nerves!
by Student Blogger: Lauren D - October 01, 2023

My favorite time of the school year is coming up! Audition. Season. Woo! In my program we audition for the winter and spring show together. And no matter how your school’s audition progress goes, most people can agree on one thing. We are all nervous. While we do our best to look and feel confident ...
Review: Jonathan Hoover Exceeds All Expectations With Solo Show Debut SECOND-RATE SOM Photo Review: Jonathan Hoover Exceeds All Expectations With Solo Show Debut SECOND-RATE SOMEBODY at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - August 14, 2023

Singing actor and Inappropriat Patti creator, Jonathan Hoover, left it all on the stage last night, as the crowd rose, repeatedly, to their feet in appreciation....
Review Roundup: INFINITE LIFE World Premiere Opens At Atlantic Theater Company Photo Review Roundup: INFINITE LIFE World Premiere Opens At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere production of Infinite Life, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker (Body Awareness) and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald (Cloud Nine). Read the reviews.  ...
Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You' Photo Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

On Friday, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released his new album All My Love For You via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers. Also on Friday, Rush spoke with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly on All Things Considered where he discussed growing u...
Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAI Photo Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2023

One of Broadway's best, Tony Award-winner LaChanze, has broken the fourth wall and crossing the footlights to perform a new role- producer. Read our interview with this theatrical legend!...
Interview: Playwright Garry Michael Kluger on the World Premiere of WALKING IN SPACE Photo Interview: Playwright Garry Michael Kluger on the World Premiere of WALKING IN SPACE at Theatre West
by Shari Barrett - August 27, 2023

Prolific writer Garry Michael Kruger is bringing the world premiere of his latest play, Walking In Space, to Theatre West for a five-week run beginning September 8, directed by Arden Teresa Lewis. It centers on a family in crisis with a drug-addicted single mother needing the assistance of her child...
Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER'S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG: A O Photo Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER'S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG: A ONE-NIGHT ONLY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - October 05, 2023

BroadwayWorld chats with the perennially popular performer Hershey Felder about the Great American Songbook Sing-Along benefit he's doing for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on October 11th in Mountain View California to raise funds for their Save TheatreWorks Now campaign....
Interview: Michelle Elaine of POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN T Photo Interview: Michelle Elaine of POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at STAGES
by Armando Urdiales - October 02, 2023

When I first moved to Houston in early 2021, theatre's across Houston began the slow process of reopening. One of the first productions featured an actress that I sorely wish I knew her incredible body of work before the pandemic. That actress, Michelle Elaine. Not only is she an exceptional actress...
Review Roundup: INFINITE LIFE World Premiere Opens At Atlantic Theater Company Photo Review Roundup: INFINITE LIFE World Premiere Opens At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere production of Infinite Life, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker (Body Awareness) and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald (Cloud Nine). Read the reviews.  ...
Rosemary Loar Stars In STING*CHRONICITY At Centenary Stages Fringe Festival Photo Rosemary Loar Stars In STING*CHRONICITY At Centenary Stages Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2023

Centenary Stages Fringe Festival will present Broadway veteran and award winning cabaret artist, Rosemary Loar, in her critically acclaimed show STING*chronicity. ...
Broadway Training Center Of Westchester to Present 2024 Winter Gala in January Photo Broadway Training Center Of Westchester to Present 2024 Winter Gala in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2023

Broadway Training Center (BTC) Winter Gala 2024 honors Jason & Fiona, Co-Executive Artistic Directors. Enjoy performances, food, auctions, and raffles. ...
Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Photo Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Stunning Ode To Freedom
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 season launches with Fidelio, the only opera from master composer Ludwig van Beethoven and a work that hasn't been seen on the COC stage in nearly 15 years. The opera, running from September 29 to October 20, 2023, centres on Leonore, a woman who has disguised ...
Interview: Giselle Gutierrez Talks MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL National Tour at Ohio T Photo Interview: Giselle Gutierrez Talks MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL National Tour at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - October 17, 2023

“I definitely am trying to overcome imposter syndrome,” the Central Florida University sophomore said. “I haven’t been doing theater for very long and I am trying to silence that little voice in my head, saying I’m not good enough to be in the room with these very accomplished people.”...
Interview: Zachary Reeve Davidson of Coin & Ghost On Directing MAMA MAMA CAN'T YOU SE Photo Interview: Zachary Reeve Davidson of Coin & Ghost On Directing MAMA MAMA CAN'T YOU SEE
by Shari Barrett - November 09, 2023

Zachary Reeve Davidson is the Founding Artistic Director of Coin & Ghost, the group presenting Mama Mama Can’t You See, an explosive new play about human connection and the mythology of war written by ex-Marine Stan Mayer and Cecilia Fairchild. Davidson is directing and choreographing, opening Novem...
Max to Launch 'CNN Max' 24/7 Live News Streaming Service Photo Max to Launch 'CNN Max' 24/7 Live News Streaming Service
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023

Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, announced the addition of 24/7 news in its streaming offering with the U.S. launch of CNN Max. CNN Max will leverage CNN’s reporting excellence, global newsgathering, and live programming from CNN US, CNN International, and feature original programmi...
Review: PORTIA COUGHLAN, Almeida Theatre Photo Review: PORTIA COUGHLAN, Almeida Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - October 18, 2023

Marina Carr’s award-winning play returns to London directed by Carrie Cracknell and starring Conversations with Friends starlet Alison Oliver (who trod the same boards earlier this year in Women, Beware the Devil). A compelling analysis of toxic dysfunction and female pain, Portia Coughlan is a jarr...
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION at The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati Photo Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION at The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati
by Ana-Brit Asplen - October 15, 2023

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition makes a splash using its vast resources to create striking visuals and cast performers who made the zany roles their own in the best way....
Review: THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO, Criterion Theatre Photo Review: THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO, Criterion Theatre
by Alice Cope - August 21, 2023

Following a successful UK tour, The Way Old Friends Do, written and directed by Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss respectively, is now open for a west end run at the Criterion Theatre....
Review: NEIL SIMON'S ROSE AND WALSH at Hampton Theatre Company Photo Review: NEIL SIMON'S ROSE AND WALSH at Hampton Theatre Company
by Melissa Giordano - October 28, 2023

What did our critic think of NEIL SIMON'S ROSE AND WALSH at Hampton Theatre Company?...
Bittersweethearts Release New Single 'Empty' Photo Bittersweethearts Release New Single 'Empty'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Listen to “Empty,” a kaleidoscopic blast of Tarantino-esque rock vibes that mixes elements of Blondie and Mazzy Star with inspiration pulled from a failing relationship. Zooming in on the tipping point of realizing that person is no longer good for you, “Empty” drives with the new wave cool you’d fi...




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