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Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on Ne Photo Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC
by Kat Mokrynski - September 09, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer....


WINTER RHYTHMS Returns To Urban Stages This December Photo WINTER RHYTHMS Returns To Urban Stages This December
by Stephen Mosher - November 24, 2022

Urban Stages has had great luck with their Winter Rhythms shows in the past and the calendar for 2022 is looking good. So is their Black Friday sale code....


Sacramento Ballet's Visions Series to Present COURSE OF ACTION World Premiere Photo Sacramento Ballet's Visions Series to Present COURSE OF ACTION World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2023

Sacramento Ballet's Visions series (March 31 - April 2, 2023) brings a newly commissioned, world premiere by renowned choreographer Jermaine Maurice Spivey titled COURSE OF ACTION....


Steve Simeone to Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark Photo Steve Simeone to Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2023

Steve Simeone will be performing at Comedy Works Landmark from Known for his high-energy storytelling, Steve's positive and family-friendly approach to comedy has delighted audiences worldwide. ...


Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Capital Stage is a Poignant Look at Friendship and Coura Photo Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Capital Stage is a Poignant Look at Friendship and Courage
by Courtney Symes - October 23, 2024

Admittedly, I have a soft spot for stories about the Asian-American experience. Korea, in particular, has always fascinated me. When I was growing up, I heard my mother’s stories about her life in Korea and the challenges she encountered as an immigrant to the United States. My grandmother’s hardshi...


Signature Reduces Programming As Hundreds of Non-Profit Theaters Scale Back or Worse Photo Signature Reduces Programming As Hundreds of Non-Profit Theaters Scale Back or Worse
by Cara Joy David - July 10, 2023

Last month, Signature Theatre announced three pretty exciting offerings for its 2023-2024 season. What slipped a little under the radar was that it was a complete season announcement—the off-Broadway company will only be producing three shows this season. The constriction is another sign of a theate...


Anthony Rapp Will Bring His Show WITHOUT YOU Off-Broadway in 2023 Photo Anthony Rapp Will Bring His Show WITHOUT YOU Off-Broadway in 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 01, 2022

RENT star Anthony Rapp is bringing his show Without You to New World Stages in 2023. Performances will begin on January 14, with tickets on sale beginning on November 3....


Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour! Photo Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour!
by Alyson Eng - October 02, 2023

After their debut in August, the latest subunit from the girl group, tripleS, have created their signature sound, released their debut mini-album, and embarked on their 1st US concert tour. This is an impressive feat as very few newly debuted K-Pop groups are able to accomplish that in such a short ...


Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe' Photo Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - March 31, 2024

He started as a standby when he joined the 'Hamilton Universe' in 2018. In Puerto Rico, Darnell Abraham debuted as George Washington for a limited historic run, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton. As excited as he was, Abraham became full-time when he took over the role...


The Place Announces Autumn Season 2022 Photo The Place Announces Autumn Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - August 02, 2022

 London's leading centre for dance performance and creation The Place will launch its electrifying autumn season, with must-see highlights including the UK premiere of Georgia Tegou & Michalis Theophanous' Reverie (part of Dance Umbrella Festival 2022), The Place's Work Place Artist Anders Duckworth...


Guest Blog: Author Jodi Picoult on Cancel Culture and the Power of Rhetoric in Adapti Photo Guest Blog: Author Jodi Picoult on Cancel Culture and the Power of Rhetoric in Adapting THE BOOK THIEF
by Guest Author - August 18, 2023

When history repeats…and how theatre can break the cycle....


Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on Ne Photo Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC
by Kat Mokrynski - September 09, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer....


Interview: David Dean Bottrell CANNOT POSSIBLY ACCEPT THE DEATH OF Him YET Photo Interview: David Dean Bottrell CANNOT POSSIBLY ACCEPT THE DEATH OF Him YET
by Gil Kaan - July 06, 2024

David Dean Bottrell will bring his two one-man shows Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This and The Death of Me Yet in rep to the Matrix opening July 10, 2024. David graciously took time out of his rehearsals to answer a few of my queries....


Dan Cummins Announced At Paramount Theatre, February 11 Photo Dan Cummins Announced At Paramount Theatre, February 11
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2022

Comedy Works Entertainment presents DAN CUMMINS: BURN IT ALL DOWN TOUR coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver....


Interview: Playright Garret Jon Groenveld and THE HUMMINGBIRDS at NJ Rep Photo Interview: Playright Garret Jon Groenveld and THE HUMMINGBIRDS at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - July 25, 2022

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playright, Garret Jon Groenveld about his fascinating career and the upcoming, 'The Hummingbirds' at NJ Rep....


Video: Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan & Company Celebrate Opening Night of THE SIGN IN Photo Video: Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan & Company Celebrate Opening Night of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Opening Night - February 27, 2023

Just last week, BAM celebrated opening night of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign In Sidney Brustein's Window starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan. Check out video highlights from the big night!...


Review: KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy Photo Review: KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy
by Jennifer Muscato - July 06, 2024

What did our critic think of KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy?...


Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on Ne Photo Interview: 'Critics and Actors Don't Officially Get On': Actor Sir Ian McKellen on New Film THE CRITIC
by Kat Mokrynski - September 09, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Sir Ian McKellen about taking on the role of Jimmy Erskine, in The Critic. We discussed period drama, how performing for movies compares to live theatre and what it was like playing a critic as a performer....


Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour! Photo Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour!
by Alyson Eng - October 02, 2023

After their debut in August, the latest subunit from the girl group, tripleS, have created their signature sound, released their debut mini-album, and embarked on their 1st US concert tour. This is an impressive feat as very few newly debuted K-Pop groups are able to accomplish that in such a short ...


Interview: Pat Metheny of DREAM BOX TOUR at Davidson Theatre Photo Interview: Pat Metheny of DREAM BOX TOUR at Davidson Theatre
by Paul Batterson - February 29, 2024

“I never really imagined (doing) anything other than doing what I’m doing. It has all felt like one continuous thing for me. I just want to understand music to the best of my ability.”...


Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour! Photo Interview: tripleS LOVElution on Their Debut Mini Album and Current US Tour!
by Alyson Eng - October 02, 2023

After their debut in August, the latest subunit from the girl group, tripleS, have created their signature sound, released their debut mini-album, and embarked on their 1st US concert tour. This is an impressive feat as very few newly debuted K-Pop groups are able to accomplish that in such a short ...


Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject? Photo Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - April 21, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?...


NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to Feature Five Bonus Tracks Incl Photo NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to Feature Five Bonus Tracks Including Original Demos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will feature five bonus tracks when the album is released on Friday, June 23....


Student Blog: You're Only Twenty Once Photo Student Blog: You're Only Twenty Once
by Student Blogger: Lanes Miller - July 11, 2023

There's a consistent pressure I feel as a young actor to be constantly submitting and putting myself out there. Sometimes you've got to remember you're a person first and take care of you before you can do that....


Steve Simeone Comes to Comedy Works Landmark This Week Photo Steve Simeone Comes to Comedy Works Landmark This Week
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

Steve Simeone developed his unique high-energy approach to storytelling by competing for laughs with his two brothers around the family dinner table. His positive, family friendly approach to comedy has delighted audiences around the world. ...






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