Review: DEATHTRAP at The Wimberley Players
by Sabrina Wallace on Mar 3, 2026
The Wimberley Players production of Deathtrap is a smart psychological thriller about ambition, legacy, and deception. The beautiful, restrained set supports suspense, and the strong cast shines all the way through.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre To Present SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS
by A.A. Cristi on Jan 20, 2026
SEO blurb: Maryland Ensemble Theatre will stage Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl, a comedy set at a silent meditation retreat. Directed by Peter Wray, the production blends physical comedy and quiet observation to explore human connection.
Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes on Sep 16, 2024
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers.
Interview: Theatre Life with Burke Swanson
by Elliot Lanes on Aug 5, 2024
Today’s subject Burke Swanson is currently living his theatre life playing the iconic role of George McFly in the North American tour of Back to The Future The Musical. The show is currently playing in the Opera House at Kennedy Center through August 11th.
Palm Beach Symphony Season to Culminate with Maria João Pires
by Blair Ingenthron on Apr 30, 2023
Acclaimed piano virtuoso Maria João Pires will make a rare American appearance to join Maestro Gerard Schwarz and the Palm Beach Symphony in a special season finale at the Kravis Center on Monday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Queens Public Library to Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop
by Blair Ingenthron on Feb 25, 2023
Queens Public Library (QPL) has announced it has partnered with more than 30 organizations around the country - including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives - to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
Palm Beach Symphony Renews Leadership Ahead of 50th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild on Feb 16, 2023
The Board of Directors of Palm Beach Symphony has awarded five-year contract renewals to CEO David McClymont and Music Director Gerard Schwarz in recognition of their achievements in elevating the Symphony to one of national stature and in preparation for the non-profit orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season this fall.
Vivid Stage Receives Multiple Grants For 2022-2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi on Dec 9, 2022
Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, was the recipient of several grants over the past months. Vivid Stage is a vibrant, small professional theatre that is in its 28th season.
Palm Beach Symphony Announces SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Broadcasts
by A.A. Cristi on Nov 22, 2022
In what has become a cherished part of the holiday season, CBS 12 News will air “Sounds of the Season” with Maestro Gerard Schwarz leading the Palm Beach Symphony in a joyous program of holiday favorites from Broadway, classical music and popular carols.
Palm Beach Symphony Opens Season With Sarah Chang, November 6
by A.A. Cristi on Oct 12, 2022
Already heralded by the media as one of the orchestral music events of the season, celebrated violinist Sarah Chang joins Maestro Gerard Schwarz to open Palm Beach Symphony's 49th Season on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Palm Beach Symphony And Jon Secada Premiere THE ADVENTURES OF PETER AND THE WOLF
by A.A. Cristi on Sep 29, 2022
Maestro Gerard Schwarz and narrator Jon Secada embark upon a newly crafted reimagining of Sergei Prokofiev's musical masterpiece when Palm Beach Symphony premieres “The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf” as part of the Dale A. McNulty Children's Concert Series on Sunday, October 16 at 3 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theater on the Palm Beach State College campus.
Palm Beach Symphony To Televise Family Concerts On PBS
by A.A. Cristi on Aug 24, 2022
South Florida PBS will be the first in the nation to televise Palm Beach Symphony's production of “Eudora's Fable: The Shoe Bird,” an adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner Eudora Welty's only children's book, “The Shoe Bird.” The concert will be broadcast Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. on WPBT and 7 p.m. on WXEL in Palm Beach County.
Live Love Shop Rogers Park Rebate Program Will Kick Off on November 30
by Chloe Rabinowitz on Nov 14, 2019
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces a community-wide, month-long holiday celebration with its annual Live Love Shop Rogers Park rebate program, kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 30, and running through December 31.
BWW Interview: Larry Raben of WEST SIDE STORY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell on Jul 17, 2019
An interview with director Larry Raben, who is utilizing new choreography (Karl Warden), ethnic-accurate casting, and a more athletic approach to the look of 'West Side Story' to bring it into the 21st century. 60 years after its debut, the Bernstein/Sondheim classic still packs relevant punch in today's gun and immigrant-conscious society.