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Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo's PRINCE AVALANCHE Score to be Released 8/6 (May 20, 2013)

Rhino Theatre to Stage Monty Python's SPAMALOT, 6/7-30 (May 19, 2013)

Silk Road Rising Will Premiere Rajiv Joseph's THE LAKE EFFECT (Mar 19, 2013)

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Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo's PRINCE AVALANCHE Score to be Released 8/6
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker and Rolling Stone to Judd Apatow to their hundreds of thousands of fans for the cinematic scale and sweep of its instrumental epics, Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo release their original score to the feature film Prince Avalanche August 6 on Temporary Residence Ltd. (more...)

Rhino Theatre to Stage Monty Python's SPAMALOT, 6/7-30
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013

Monty Python's 'Spamalot', the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2005 with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, makes its North Jersey Area Theatre Premier at Rhino Theatre for 12 performances beginning Friday, June 7 and playing weekends (Fri/Sat at 8PM; Sun at 2PM) through June 30. (more...)

Silk Road Rising Will Premiere Rajiv Joseph's THE LAKE EFFECT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013

Silk Road Rising Artistic Director Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani have announced the World Premiere of The Lake Effect, written by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Timothy Douglas. The Lake Effect runs April 23 - May 26, 2013, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicago. Press opening is Saturday, April 27 at 4:00 pm. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's HOW LONG WILL I CRY?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2013

Next on stage as part of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) season is the world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey. How Long Will I Cry? is directed by Edward Torres as part of the citywide, season-long Now Is The Timeinitiative with Chicago Public Library and other local cultural organizations. Public performances of How Long Will I Cry? are March 2, 4, 9, 18 and 23 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). How Long Will I Cry? also tours select Chicago Public Library branches and partner locations, March 11 - 16, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)

Steppenwolf's HOW LONG WILL I CRY? Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013

Next on stage as part of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) season is the world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey. How Long Will I Cry? is directed by Edward Torres as part of the citywide, season-long Now Is The Time initiative with Chicago Public Library and other local cultural organizations. Public performances of How Long Will I Cry? are March 2, 4, 9, 18 and 23 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St); the press performance is on March 4 at 7:30pm; tickets for public performances are available through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org. School performances are Today - Friday at 10am and are on sale now through SYA Education Assistant Lauren Sivak at 312-654-5643. (more...)

Steppenwolf's HOW LONG WILL I CRY? Begins 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013

Next on stage as part of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) season is the world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey. How Long Will I Cry? is directed by Edward Torres as part of the citywide, season-long Now Is The Time initiative with Chicago Public Library and other local cultural organizations. Public performances of How Long Will I Cry? are March 2, 4, 9, 18 and 23 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St); the press performance is on March 4 at 7:30pm; tickets for public performances are available through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org. School performances are Tuesday - Friday at 10am and are on sale now through SYA Education Assistant Lauren Sivak at 312-654-5643. (more...)

Steppenwolf's HOW LONG WILL I CRY? Opens 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013

Next on stage as part of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) season is the world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey. How Long Will I Cry? is directed by Edward Torres as part of the citywide, season-long Now Is The Time initiative with Chicago Public Library and other local cultural organizations. Public performances of How Long Will I Cry? are March 2, 4, 9, 18 and 23 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St); the press performance is on March 4 at 7:30pm; tickets for public performances are available through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org. School performances are Tuesday - Friday at 10am and are on sale now through SYA Education Assistant Lauren Sivak at 312-654-5643. (more...)

Silk Road Rising Opens THE LAKE EFFECT, Opening 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

Silk Road Rising co-founders, Artistic Director Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani, launch their company's 2013 season with the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's The Lake Effect. All performances will be presented in the company's venue in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building at 77 W. Washington St. in Chicago. (more...)

Birmingham Hippodrome's Stage Appeal Closes With £1m Successfully Raised
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the successful completion of its Stage Appeal having raised the target of £1m towards extensive refurbishments costing over £2m. (more...)

Steppenwolf's HOW LONG WILL I CRY? Begins 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2012

Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2012/13 season continues with How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence by Miles Harvey, directed by Edward Torres, with artistic consulting by Kelli Simpkins in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Presented as part of the citywide Now Is The Time initiative, How Long Will I Cry? features Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salome Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jesse David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams. How Long Will I Cry? runs February 26 - March 9, 2013; the press performance is on March 4 at 7:30pm. Performances Tuesday through Friday are reserved for school groups only; public performances are scheduled on March 2, 4 and 9. Single tickets and tickets for school groups are currently on sale. Following the run at Steppenwolf, How Long Will I Cry? will tour to seven Chicago Public Library branches with free workshops for the public to follow each performance; visit steppenwolf.org for the schedule and locations. (more...)

Suzi Bass Awards- RESULTS
by Matt Tamanini - Nov 02, 2012

ATLANTA- On Monday, November 5th, the Atlanta theatre community will celebrate the 8th Annual Suzi Bass Awards. The awards recognize the best of Atlanta's professional theatre scene, and Broadway World Atlanta will be updating the results live throughout the evening. You can follow along here or follow us on Twitter @BWW_Atlanta. For additional insights, videos, and photos follow BWW Atlanta Contributing Editor Matt Tamanini on Twitter @ATLTheatreMatt. (more...)

The Union Theatre Presents CALL ME MADAM, Oct 3 -Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012

The Union Theatre presents CALL ME MADAM! Starring Lucy Williamson as Sally Adams. Press Night is Friday October 5th at 7:30pm. The show runs from Wednesday October 3rd to Today October 27th, 2012. Tuesday to Today performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday performances are at 2pm & 6pm. There is an extra Matinee today 27th October at 3pm. (more...)

Marin Ireland Stars in Yale Rep and A.R.T.'s MARIE ANTOINETTE; Casting Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012

Yale Repertory Theatre, in a co-production with American Repertory Theater, presents the world premiere of Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Marie Antoinette will be performed at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) October 26 through November 17. Opening Night is Thursday, November 1. The cast includes Fred Arsenault, Hannah Cabell, David Greenspan, Marin Ireland, Vin Knight, Jo Lampert, Polly Lee, Steven Rattazzi, Jake Silbermann, Teale Sperling, Brian Wiles, and Ashton Woerz. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 10th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 10, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Equity Jeffs, 'Sunday' at Chicago Shakes, 'Hoodoo Love,' the new musicals 'Clear' and 'The Verona Project,' concerts of operetta and cabaret, a Chicago original cast album and more! (more...)

Marin Ireland Stars in Yale Rep and A.R.T.'s MARIE ANTOINETTE; Casting Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 09, 2012

The Union Theatre Presents CALL ME MADAM, Now thru Oct 27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 03, 2012

The Union Theatre presents CALL ME MADAM! Starring Lucy Williamson as Sally Adams. Press Night is Friday October 5th at 7:30pm. The show runs from Wednesday October 3rd to Saturday October 27th, 2012. Tuesday to Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday performances are at 2pm & 6pm. There is an extra Matinee on Saturday 27th October at 3pm. (more...)

Trinity Rep Hosts Press Conference Announcing Theatre Program for Military Families, 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012

Trinity Rep announces that they will be hosting national launch of Theater Communications Groups (TCG)'s Blue Star Theatres Program for Military Families. The press conference will be held on Friday from 1:45-2:15pm at Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, RI. In partnership with Blue Star Families and with support from MetLife Foundation, TCG's Blue Star Theatres program will connect a variety of theatre offerings to military personnel and their families across the United States. This initiative recognizes the profound contributions of service families and seeks to build stronger connections between theatres, military families and their communities. (more...)

Photo Flash: Collective Theatre Presents Inaugural Production HOODOO LOVE thru 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012

The Collective Theatre presents its inaugural production: the Chicago premiere of HooDoo Love by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall, directed by Nelsan Ellis, star of HBO's hit series True Blood. HooDoo Love plays now through October 21, 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Avenue in Chicago. The production features Toni Lynice Fountain, LaRoyce Hawkins, Mark Smith and Lynn Wactor with Sam Bailey, Mark Hood, Opal Demetria Staples and Greg Williams. Musicians include Leon Q. Allen, Giles Corey and Thomas Lowery. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)

Nelsan Ellis Directs Collective Theatre's Inaugural Production HOODOO LOVE, Opening Tonight, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012

The Collective Theatre has announced its inaugural production: the Chicago premiere of HooDoo Love by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall, directed by Nelsan Ellis, star of HBO's hit series True Blood. (more...)

Discovery's DEADLIEST CATCH, FROZEN PLANET Honored With Creative Emmy Awards
by TV News Desk - Sep 17, 2012

Discovery Channel won big at the 2012 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys(R) this Saturday, September 15, taking home six prestigious awards. FROZEN PLANET was honored with four awards, including Outstanding Nonfiction series. DEADLIEST CATCH snatched two wins. (more...)

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