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THE RISING to Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2017

Among The Rising's recruits is Rachel, an angelic-looking would-be assassin on a mission to kill Governor Kerry Kale, a man who makes Trump look classy.  In an attempt to get closer to her target, Rachel finds the only person stupid enough to trust her, a sucker, I mean, reporter, Clint. Meanwhile, ...


Romy Nordlinger's PLACES to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Before Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017

Yonder Window Theatre Company and Parity Productions have announced that writer/performer Romy Nordlinger's Places is among the selected performances for this year's East to Edinburgh at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director). Places will play 6 performances in ...


Romy Nordlinger's PLACES to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Before Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017

Yonder Window Theatre Company and Parity Productions have announced that writer/performer Romy Nordlinger's Places is among the selected performances for this year's East to Edinburgh at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director). Places will play 6 performances in ...


Warrior Women to Bring CORIOLANUS to Life at Shakespeare in Clark Park
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017

Now, Shakespeare in Clark Park is reimagining the Bard's work with a cast of women warrior's this summer. Directed by SCP Artistic Director Kittson O'Neill (Interact Theatre Company), Coriolanus is set to run July 26 to 30 at 7 pm in Clark Park in West Philadelphia....


Youth Theatre Company Wings2Fly Announces THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON As Next P Photo Youth Theatre Company Wings2Fly Announces THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON As Next Production
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Wings2Fly is a relatively new youth theatre company who has filled a niche for young, up and coming actors....


Havana Film Festival New York 2017 Closes with Musical Tour-de-Force THE FORBIDDEN SHORE
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017

The 18th Havana Film Festival New York (www.HFFNY.com) comes to a close with the 8th Havana Star Prize Awards Ceremony followed by the NY premiere of the musical documentary The Forbidden Shore (dir. Ron Chapman) - a portrayal of over 40 exceptional Cuban musicians and artist...


Romy Nordlinger's PLACES Makes World Premiere at 59E59 Tonight Before Edinburgh Fring Photo Romy Nordlinger's PLACES Makes World Premiere at 59E59 Tonight Before Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2017

Yonder Window Theatre Company and Parity Productions have announced that writer/performer Romy Nordlinger's Places is among the selected performances for this year's East to Edinburgh at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director). Places will play 6 performances in ...


Warrior Women to Bring CORIOLANUS to Life at Shakespeare in Clark Park Photo Warrior Women to Bring CORIOLANUS to Life at Shakespeare in Clark Park
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017

Now, Shakespeare in Clark Park is reimagining the Bard's work with a cast of women warrior's this summer. Directed by SCP Artistic Director Kittson O'Neill (Interact Theatre Company), Coriolanus is set to run July 26 to 30 at 7 pm in Clark Park in West Philadelphia....


BWW Interview: HEDWIG Alum, Hannah Corneau, Shares Her Truth, Life Lessons, and Light Photo BWW Interview: HEDWIG Alum, Hannah Corneau, Shares Her Truth, Life Lessons, and Light in New Visual EP
by Courtney Savoia - April 16, 2018

The incredibly talented and inspirational Hannah Corneau, most recently seen playing Yitzhak in the national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is getting ready to release the first of three videos with her new visual EP, ??? this April! Reflecting on her experiences on stage (Evita at the Marriott ...


BWW Interview: Ashley Gilmour Talks MISS SAIGON Tour
by Marianka Swain - June 23, 2017

Ashley Gilmour's previous work includes Link Larkin in Hairspray and the ensemble of the original revival cast of Miss Saigon. Now, he's graduated to playing Chris in the UK and Ireland tour of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical, which begins at Curve Leicester on 1 July....


BWW Interview: Ben Vereen of STEPPIN' OUT LIVE WITH BEN VEREEN at Stockton Symphony
by Courtney Symes - April 24, 2017

When an icon is as approachable, affable and humble as Ben Vereen is, it is easy to see why he has been so successful. The winner of a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for his role in Pippin, Vereen is, at the age of 70, showing no signs of slowing down. Luckily for us, he is bringing his energy and ...


BWW Review: MADAGASCAR-THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage is Sheer Delight Photo BWW Review: MADAGASCAR-THE MUSICAL at The Growing Stage is Sheer Delight
by Marina Kennedy - May 04, 2018

There's a wonderful and whimsical adventure that you don't want to miss happening now at The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey. MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure is a show for the entire family....


Old Opera House Announces 2017 New Voice Play Festival Finalists
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017

The Old Opera House has announced the finalists for the Old Opera House's 11th Annual New Voice Play Festival.  ...


World Premiere of KING ELIZABETH Wraps Up Gamm Theatre Season
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2017

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) closes its 2016-2017 season with the world premiere of King Elizabeth, a new version of Friedrich Schiller's Mary Stuart, freely adapted and directed by Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella. Featuring Gamm Resident Actor Jeanine Kane (Hannah Jarvis in Arc...


Watch Live-Streamed Q&A with DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017

Tonight, Tony nominee and star of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Platt, will perform on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH Stephen Colbert. The show airs Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM - 12:37 AM, ET/PT on CBS. Below, check out a live Q&A with THE LATE SHOW!...


LOCKER ROOM TALK Returns for Traverse Festival 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017

The Traverse Theatre is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of Locker Room Talk by award-winning playwright and Traverse Associate Artist Gary McNair during Traverse Festival 2017....


BWW Interview: Christopher J. Deaton And Samantha McHenry of DADDY LONG LEGS at Lyric Photo BWW Interview: Christopher J. Deaton And Samantha McHenry of DADDY LONG LEGS at Lyric Stage
by Kyle Christopher West - January 17, 2018

This weekend, DADDY LONG LEGS opens on the historic stage of Dallas' Majestic Theatre, marking Lyric Stage's second performance in their new home. We caught up with the groups' current leading man and leading lady as the pair prepared for their upcoming opening performance. For tickets and more info...


BWW Interview: Star Johnson of #BLACKGIRLJOY at NYMF
by Jamie McGonnigal - July 17, 2017

Now in it's 13th year, NYMF is ambitiously mounting 20 full productions of musicals and more than 30 concerts, readings and other events. Among those concerts is a showcase of music and lyrics by DC native Star Johnson. #BLACKGIRLJOY: STAR JOHNSON IN CONCERT will feature pieces from How to Quit Your...


Ani DiFranco to Play the Eccles Theater This November Photo Ani DiFranco to Play the Eccles Theater This November
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017

Ani DiFranco is kicking ass and taking names on tour in support of her new album Binary on Righteous Babe Records.  DiFranco's tour stops in Salt Lake City today, November 4th for one show only at the Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City. ...


National Theatre's MY COUNTRY Coming to HOME This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017

The National Theatre has collaborated with eight UK arts organisations to create a new play inspired by the recent EU Referendum, presented on stage at HOME as part of a UK tour following its current run at the NT's Dorfman Theatre in London....


THE KENTUCKY DERBY IS DECADENT AND DEPRAVED to Play The Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

The Town Hall presents 'The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved,' stage Adaptation of Groundbreaking Story by 'Gonzo Journalism' Legends, Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman. ...


BWW Interview: Ella Spira and Pietra Mello-Pittman Talk VOICES OF THE AMAZON
by Marianka Swain - June 20, 2017

Sisters Grimm, a company founded by composer Ella Spira and choreographer Pietra Mello-Pittman, is following up hit show INALA with new dance musical Voices of the Amazon. Fusing ballet, contemporary and capoeira with a Brazilian score and narration by Jeremy Irons, it premieres this July at Sadler'...


Jay Mohr and Steve Simeone Come to ComedyWorks This Week Photo Jay Mohr and Steve Simeone Come to ComedyWorks This Week
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2017

Comedian, actor, radio host and best selling author, Jay Mohr has been performing stand-up comedy for over three decades....


BWW Interview: Victor Oshin Talks Touring OTHELLO Photo BWW Interview: Victor Oshin Talks Touring OTHELLO
by Jamie Body - September 12, 2018

Richard Twyman's critically acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Othello is set to tour the UK with the upcoming English Touring Theatre revival. Victor Oshin takes on the title role as his professional stage debut....


BWW Exclusive: Reading Blues Festival Kicks Off Fall Tradition Photo BWW Exclusive: Reading Blues Festival Kicks Off Fall Tradition
by Tory Gates - October 15, 2017

'To understand where you're going, you gotta know where you've been.' -- Slam Allen...






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