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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team RENT

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 5, 2023

South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of RENT, a revolutionary musical written by the legendary Jonathan Larson that is one of only 10 Broadway musicals in history to win the coveted Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

BURDEN OF PROOF Docuseries Debuts in June on HBO

by Michael Major — May 25, 2023

HBO Original four-part true crime docuseries BURDEN OF PROOF, directed by award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill (HBO’s “Private Violence”). With revealing commentary from a wide cast of characters, the interviewees include Jennifer’s parents Ron and Margie Pandos, family members, high school friends, current and former investigators, among others.

WOLF PLAY to be Presented at ACT Theatre in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Apr 6, 2023

ACT Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the upcoming Wolf Play, the newest play from acclaimed South Korean playwright Hansol Jung.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces New Board Members

by Stephi Wild — Jan 27, 2023

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced two new members to its board of directors. Gerardo Casahonda, senior director of indirect tax at Thomson Reuters and Trisha Duncan, director of Minnesota community relations for Xcel Energy start their tenure on the board Thursday, Jan. 26. Andrea Mokros, current vice chair of the Trust's board of directors, has been elected to follow Travis Barkve as chair of the board and officially begins her term as chair today.

Free Simulcast Announced For Sold-Out REUNITED IN DANCE This Month

by Stephi Wild — Nov 3, 2022

Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the one-night-only special ballet performance, Reunited in Dance, will be simulcast for free on Segerstrom Center's Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Reunited in Dance brings together dancers impacted by the war in Ukraine on the stage of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 12 at 8pm.

One-Night-Only 'Reunited in Dance' to Feature International Ballet Artists

by Stephi Wild — Oct 11, 2022

On November 12, 2022, renowned ballet dancers from around the world will gather for an intimate one-night-only special ballet performance, Reunited in Dance, in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Reunited in Dance brings together dancers with ties to Ukraine and Russia.

Paramount+ Renews EVIL For Fourth Season

by Michael Major — Jul 6, 2022

Paramount+ today announced that its critically acclaimed original series, EVIL, was renewed for a fourth season. The first four episodes of season three of EVIL are currently available to stream. EVIL stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, and Dalya Knapp.

A VERY GREAT MISCHIEF Comes to Theater for the New City

by Stephi Wild — Jan 12, 2022

Produced by the Wolfsmouth Players Company, A Very Great Mischief is a queer spin on Cyrano Bergerac set in London during the late summer months of 1921. Written by emerging playwright Laura Anthony (they/them), this play tells the story of two British families turned upside down by the discovery that homoerotic tendencies are not exclusively male, no matter what the laws of Great Britain might declare.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, April 27- with Christine Pedi, Andrea McArdle, and More!

by Nicole Rosky — Apr 27, 2021

Today (April 27) in live streaming: it's all about Annie and Sandy on Stars in the House, Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen are back with Next Year, Some Year, and more!

2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Winners Announced 

by A.A. Cristi — Feb 19, 2021

This evening, the first ever virtual American Traditions Vocal Competition ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the final round featuring five phenomenal performers competing for the gold.  

American Traditions Vocal Competition Announces 2021 Finalists And Special Award Winners

by A.A. Cristi — Feb 18, 2021

The semifinalists each performed three songs out of the nine genres of American music: Opera, Musical Theatre, Hollywood, Jazz, Folk, Country, Pop/Rock Singer-Songwriters (1980-today), Art Song, Gospel, Songs of Johnny Mercer, Blues, Religious Music, Popular Music of 1950-1980, Great American Songbook, and Cabaret.

American Traditions Vocal Competition Announces Contestants Selected To Progress To The Semifinal Round

by A.A. Cristi — Feb 12, 2021

Last evening, the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) announced the group of talented vocalists selected by judges Kate Baldwin, Lawrence Brownlee, and Kurt Elling to progress to the Semifinal round of this year's virtual competition. 

Andrea Martin, Ben Vereen, Christine Ebersole and More Join BRIDGE TO BROADWAY

by Stephi Wild — Apr 28, 2020

Adding to the starry line-up of master teachers on Erik Liberman's Bridge to Broadway online training platform are Tony winning actors Andrea Martin, Ben Vereen, and Christine Ebersole.

VIDEO: Anthony Rapp Plays Lysander in Online Performance of Act I Scene I of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Stephi Wild — Apr 6, 2020

Anthony Rapp recently performed in Voices of Calm's online performance of Act I Scene I of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Rapp took on the role of Lysander.

Cruise with Seth Rudetsky and Other Broadway Stars!

by Contests - Broadway — Feb 25, 2020

Charlie Heaton, Malin Akerman, Betsy Brandt, and JJ Feild Will Star in SOULMATES

by Sarah Jae Leiber — Jan 16, 2020

AMC announced today from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour that Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), Malin Akerman (Billions, Dollface, Rampage), Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad, Life in Pieces) and JJ Feild (Turn) have joined the cast of AMC's Soulmates, the six-part episodic anthology series that wryly examines the nature of romantic love, written by Emmy® Award-winner Will Bridges (Stranger Things, Black Mirror) and Brett Goldstein (Superbob, Adult Life Skills). Heaton, Akerman, Brandt and Feild join previously announced cast, including Sarah Snook (Succession, The Dressmaker, Steve Jobs), David Costabile (Breaking Bad, Billions) and Sonya Cassidy (Lodge 49, Humans, The Woman in White), among others.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER At Lakewood Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — Nov 26, 2019

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the THIRD SHOW of our 81st ANNIVERSARY SEASON – THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!  We are so excited to bring back this highly requested show for the first time in five years and can't wait to share this Holiday Comedy Favorite with everyone!

AMC Announces Casting For Its Upcoming Episodic Anthology Series

by Kaitlin Milligan — Oct 23, 2019

AMC announced today casting and the start of production for its upcoming, untitled episodic anthology series that wryly examines the nature of romantic love, written by Emmy® Award-winner Will Bridges (Stranger Things, Black Mirror) and Brett Goldstein (Superbob, Adult Life Skills). Currently shooting in Madrid, Spain, the series will star Sarah Snook (Succession, The Dressmaker, Steve Jobs), David Costabile (Breaking Bad, Billions) and Sonya Cassidy (Lodge 49, Humans, The Woman in White), among others.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Play at Madach Theater

by Alan Henry — Jul 31, 2019

Listen to the 'music of the night' as the world phenomenon, The Phantom of the Opera, will play at the Madach Theater Nov. 27 through Dec. 11.