WPA Theater News

Wake Up With BWW 8/6: THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE, GRAND HORIZONS on Broadway, and More!

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2019

Today's top stories: The Little Mermaid Live, Grand Horizons on Broadway, and more!

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Playwright Jonathan Marc Sherman

by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine — August 5, 2019

In this week's episode, Ilana chats with Marin Ireland! Marin Ireland has been seen on Broadway in Big Knife, After Miss Julie, reasons to be pretty (Tony nom, Theatre World Award).

DINING WITH PLOETZ Set To Open At Theater For The New City, 9/6

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2019

Dining with Ploetz, an evening of one-acts, will play at Theater for the New City September 5 - 22.

VIDEO: James Corden Shares Billy Porter's Broadway Karaoke at the TONYS

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 11, 2019

James Corden is back hosting his talk show, fresh off hosting the 2019 Tony Awards the night before.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks His Tonys, Oscars Outfits

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 10, 2019

Billy Porter stopped by Live with Kelly and Ryan on Monday to talk about his iconic award show outfits, including the one he wore last night to the 2019 Tony Awards.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Sings GYPSY During Tonys Commercial

by Robert Diamond — June 9, 2019

Everyone at Radio City Music Hall for this year's Tony Awards was given a special treat as Billy Porter was coaxed into singing 'Rose's Turn' in karaoke during one of the ceremony's commercial breaks! Check out the video below!

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens April 13 At Gallery Players

by Julie Musbach — April 2, 2019

This April Gallery Players brings their production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS to the stage on the 30th anniversary of the release of the film of the same name.

TRU Now Accepting Writer Submissions For How To Write A Musical That Works

by Julie Musbach — November 14, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents How to Write a Musical That Works, part 1: The World and The Want, the first workshop in a 3-part series.

Brief 9/21: PRETTY WOMAN Cast Recording, MISS SAIGON Tour Launch, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the cast recording of Pretty Woman is now available, the National Tour of Miss Saigon launches today, and more!

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces September Panel WHO IS TRU?

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents its annual free introductory panel Thursday, September 20, 2018: WHO IS TRU? A Free Introduction to Our Community and Programs at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at7pm) at The Playroom Theatre, 151 W.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO Today

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5.

TRU Announces Feedback Workshop #3 'How To Write A Musical That Works'; Featuring Skip Kennon, Margot Astrachan, and More

by Julie Musbach — July 26, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces How To Write a Musical That Works feedback workshop #3: Reckoning and Resolution onSunday, August 5, 2018 from 10am-6pm at Studios 150, 150 W.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO 7/27

by A.A. Cristi — July 10, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5.

McCarter Theatre Center Announces Lineup For 17th Annual Artists' Retreat

by Julie Musbach — May 29, 2018

McCarter is proud to welcome a group of esteemed and emerging playwrights and theater artists to Princeton for the Sallie B.

Chelsea Kane, Patricia Richardson, Todd Sherry & Josh Zuckerman cast in a new circumcision comedy play KNIFE TO THE HEART

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2018

Director and playwright Stan Zimmerman has found his quartet of actors for his new comedy Knife to the Heart, co-written with Christian McLaughlin.