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The 35th Annual RHINOCEROS THEATRE FESTIVAL Returns in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


​​​​​​​Curious Theatre Branch has announced the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 - June 30 at six venues across Chicago.

AMATEUR NIGHT Returns At The Apollo For 90th Anniversary Season This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024


Amateur Night Returns at The Apollo for 90th Anniversary Season. Celebrate the iconic talent show's milestone with a new season of exciting performances.

The Apollo to Present Concerts, Comedy Shows & More as Part of 90th Year Winter/Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


The Apollo Theater celebrates its 90th year with an exciting Winter/Spring Season. Check out the lineup of performances and events at this iconic venue.

The Apollo Theater Reveals Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023


Don't miss out on the exciting lineup of shows happening this fall at The Apollo Theater. From electrifying performances to unforgettable experiences, discover the must-see shows coming to The Apollo. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this iconic venue.

Review: MARY POPPINS at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 6, 2023


Stefanie Jones is wonderful as Mary Poppins.

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

WICKED, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Kimmel Cultural Campus' 2023-24 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023


The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2023-24 Broadway series with a stellar lineup of extraordinary productions, including Broadway’s newest hits, hot revivals, and adored classics. See how to purchase tickets!

The Apollo To Host Auditions For Famed Amateur Night Competition, March 25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023


Since 1934, aspiring performers have come to The Apollo to “Be Good or Be Gone!” On Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Apollo (253 W. 125th Street) will hold live auditions for its signature program, Amateur Night at The Apollo, the quintessential talent competition and one of the longest-running events in the world.

Chicago's Harris Theater for Music and Dance Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023


The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced its 20th anniversary season, bringing pioneering artists from around the globe to Chicago and continuing to champion the world-class ensembles and arts organizations that call the city home.

Amateur Night to Return at The Apollo for 89th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023


On Wednesday, February 22, Amateur Night will return to The Apollo with a dynamic new group of artists who will battle it out over the course of 32 shows in front of the theater’s notoriously tough “Be Good or Be Gone!” audience.

$20,000 Winner of The Apollo's Amateur Night to be Crowned This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022


The winner of America’s longest running talent show, Amateur Night at The Apollo will be crowned. From a global pool of vocalists, rappers, dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, spoken-word artists, and other performers, one talented entertainer will be taking home the highly coveted Amateur Night Grand Prize.

The Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Season Featuring Camille A. Brown, Fat Joe & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022


The Apollo Theater has announced details of its fall/winter 2022 season titled The Next Movement. The Apollo has long been a place of dynamic energy and forward motion; this season, the theater honors that longstanding tradition through a series of performances and programs that look to the future.

The Apollo to Hold In-Person & Online Auditions for Amateur Night in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022


On Saturday, September 24, the Apollo will hold in-person auditions for its signature program, Amateur Night at the Apollo, the quintessential talent competition and one of the longest-running events in the world. 

The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta to Present the Korngold Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022


The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta have announced the Korngold Festival, celebrating and exploring the life and music of one of the 20th century’s most successful yet underrecognized composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

HADESTOWN, THE PROM, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and More Set For the Ahmanson's 2020-21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020


Center Theatre Group has announced its 54th season at the Ahmanson Theatre, which features Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, The Prom, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of EVITA at the Wick Theatre
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 19, 2020


Marilyn A. Wick, managing executive producer presented Andrew Lloyd Webber ( (music) & Tim Rice (lyrics) EVITA at The Wick Theatre last night and BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night.

The Wick Theatre to Present EVITA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020


The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton will present their fan favorite pick of the year, Evita. The production features Broadway star Sean McDermott and American's Got Talent sensation and Miami resident Daniella Mass in the iconic musical. The astonishing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice mega-hit won multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical 1980 and Best Revival 2012. The Wick Theatre's production runs January 16 through February 23, with 2pm matinee and 7:30pm evening performances. Tickets, $65(group)-$95, are available at www.thewick.org or by calling 561-995-2333.

A List of Calgary's Upcoming 2019/2020 Season
by Vicki Trask - Sep 7, 2019


Calgary's thriving theatre season officially got under way this September with the opening of Stage West's a?oeThere Goes The Bridea??. Broadway World has compiled a list of some of the exciting upcoming shows that Calgarians and visitors can look forward to in this 2019/2020 season.

High Flying Adored! EVITA Lands At The McCallum On It's 40th Anniversary Rainbow Tour
by David Green - Feb 7, 2019


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster hit musical Evita celebrates the 40th anniversary of its 1979 Broadway debut. Staged by Andy Ferrara with musical direction by Lloyd Cooper, the tour brings together talent from around the country to perform one of the best-known musicals in history.The McCallum Theatre presents the 2019 touring production of Evita, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, for three performances - Wednesday, February 27, at 8:00pm, and Thursday, February 28, at 2:00pm and 8:00pm.

Mint Theater Presents Lillian Hellman's DAYS TO COME
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2018


Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present a rare revival of Days to Come by Lillian Hellman, "one of the most important playwrights of the American theater" (New York Times). Performances will begin this Today, August 2nd, and continue through September 30th at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for August 26th.

Mint Theater Presents Lillian Hellman's DAYS TO COME
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018


Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present a rare revival of Days to Come by Lillian Hellman, "one of the most important playwrights of the American theater" (New York Times). Performances will begin this Thursday, August 2nd, and continue through September 30th at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for August 26th.

Mint Theater Company Presents Rarely Revived DAYS TO COME
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018


Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present a rare revival of Days to Come by Lillian Hellman, 'one of the most important playwrights of the American theater' (New York Times). Performances will begin August 2nd and continue through September 30th at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for August 26th.

Announcing Theatrical Outfit's 2018-2019 Season Of Beauty
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2018


Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta's second-oldest continuously-operating professional theatre, proudly announces its dynamic 2018-2019 Season of Beauty, which includes: The Book of Will, America's most-produced living playwright and Georgia native Lauren Gunderson's love letter to theatre's timeless superstar, Will Shakespeare; The Royale, Marco Ramirez's stylized, blazingly theatrical look at the high stakes, segregated world of boxing at the turn of the twentieth century based on the true story of fighter Jack Johnson; the return of our sparkling holiday smash hit Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon; Lee Hall's The Pitmen Painters, a humorous tale of character over class in the British mining community and high society art circles set between the World Wars; I Love to Eat, Pulitzer Prize nominee James Still's salty culinary voyage around the world of love, life, and comfort food starring Atlanta stage vet William S. Murphey as celebrity chef James Beard; Five Guys Named Moe, an exuberant musical overflowing with hit songs by R&B pioneer Louis Jordan; the return of our Unexpected Play Festival; and a jazz concert series from renowned trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden with special guest singers. Our 2018-2019 Season of Beauty, featuring five plays, one musical, and special events, offers something for everyone.

The Apollo Celebrates Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018


This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will host a series of artistic and community programs celebrating Black History Month. Since its inception in 1934, the legendary Theater has celebrated and provided a platform for emerging African American talent as one of the first theaters to integrate, and has since been a catalyst for rising artists of diverse backgrounds.

The Old Vic's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Starts West End Run
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2017


Due to phenomenal demand following a sell-out, critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic, Bob Dylan's and Conor McPherson's Girl From the North Country comes to the West End for a strictly limited season.

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