LEAR & 'DREAM' to Open Theatricum's All-Shakespeare Season, 6/7-8
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014 Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum kicks off its All-Shakespeare Summer Season in celebration of the Bard's 450th birthday with a gender-reversed Lear for the 21st century, opening on Saturday, June 7 at 8 p.m., and the return of the company's signature rendering of A Midsummer Night's Dream, with per...
Jason Robert Brown, Adam Kantor & Betsy Wolfe to Bring THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Birmingham
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2015 The Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) has announced that Tony-award winner Jason Robert Brown will bring his highly acclaimed production of 'The Last Five Years' to the RMTC Cabaret for three nights this February....
History to Present WWI: THE FIRST MODERN WAR, 7/26
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2014 HISTORY will focus on the game-changing weapons that were introduced during a transitional time in war history with “WW1: THE FIRST MODERN WAR” beginning Saturday, July 26 at 8 PM ET/PT....
City Shakes to Present THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Begin. 10/17
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2014 The 1% confronts the 99%...in turn of the century Russia. An aristocratic Russian family down on their luck is shocked when a former servant, who has done well in the world, returns and offers to buy their property. Power roles are reversed and the world is turned upside down as the family faces the...
Former Teen Singing Phenomenon Karen Wyman Comes to the Metropolitan Room, 3/5-26
by Diana Heisroth - January 15, 2014 The former teen singing phenomenon Karen Wyman continues her exciting and decisive return to the live stage in her first major engagement in 25 years when the Metropolitan Room brings her back for four shows in March -- Wednesday March 5, 12, 19 and 26, all at 7pm....
65th Emmy Awards Taps Venita Ellick's THE RELUCTANT FIRST LADY for Inclusion in the 2013 Red Carpet Style Lounge
by Christina Mancuso - September 09, 2013 BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Rejects the Role, President to Seek Replacement...
Laura Lee Named New Managing Director of ArtsWest Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - September 13, 2013 ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery has announced the appointment of Laura Lee as Managing Director. Laura has served as Interim Managing Director since April 2013 and this announcement marks the next step in solidifying ArtsWest leadership....
Former Teen Singing Phenomenon Karen Wyman Comes to the Metropolitan Room, Now thru 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2014 The former teen singing phenomenon Karen Wyman continues her exciting and decisive return to the live stage in her first major engagement in 25 years when the Metropolitan Room brings her back for four shows in March -- tonight, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, all at 7pm....
Mine is Yours Theatre Company Stages R&J at Theatre of NOTE, Now thru 11/16
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014 Mine is Yours Theatre Company presents R&J, a gender-reversed Romeo and Juliet, at Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood for two weekends only! Playing tonight, November 7-16th, 2014....
Breaking News: League Reverses Decision; to Dim Broadway Marquees for Joan Rivers
by Robert Diamond - September 09, 2014 “Joan Rivers loved Broadway and we loved her. Due to the outpouring of love and respect for Joan Rivers from our community and from her friends and fans worldwide, the marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tonight, at exactly 6:45pm for one minute.”...
BWW Reviews: BALLET HISPANICO at The Joyce Is a Celebration of Dance
by Frances Steiner - April 22, 2014 Ballet Hispanico was founded in 1970 by Tina Ramirez in order to "explore, preserve, and celebrate Latino cultures through dance." Through its repertory of over 100 works, Ballet Hispanico attempts to represent the diversity of Latino culture. This range was fully evident during their Saturday mat...
Valerie Harper Reveals Health Update 'Pretty Good' but 'A Few Little Strange Things'
by Robert Diamond - November 28, 2013 Fan favorite Valerie Harper and her partner Tristan MacManus returned to the ballroom on the season finale of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS and today has provided PEOPLE with an update on her health, revealing that 'I had a few little strange things but they probably would have happened anyway,' she ...
Shelter Theatre Group to Stage MACBETH at The Church of Saint Teresa, 1/26-30
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013 A site-specific MACBETH, Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, will be presented for a very limited engagement by Shelter Theatre Group, January 26th through January 30th, 2014, at The Church of Saint Teresa, located on Rutgers Street between East Broadway and Henry Street. All performances will be at 7:...
Blue State Productions Presents BROADWAY: THE BLOCKBUSTERS - REVERSED! This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014 Blue State Productions, in residence at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Clifton NJ, presents Broadway: The Blockbusters - Reversed!. A collection of Broadway and Off-Broadway classic songs celebrating life and love, with a twist! These tunes (some familiar, some not) are taken out of their original ...
Photo Flash: First Look at MY INSANE SHAKESPEARE at United Solo
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014 'My Insane Shakespeare' by award-winning actor and director Arthur Elbakyan has completed its performances at the world's largest solo theatre festival, United Solo, receiving standing ovations. Elbakyan's highly anticipated play has been sold-out months in advance and has been a festival bestseller...
Jason Robert Brown, Adam Kantor & Betsy Wolfe to Bring THE LAST FIVE YEARS to Birmingham
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2015 The Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC) has announced that Tony-award winner Jason Robert Brown will bring his highly acclaimed production of 'The Last Five Years' to the RMTC Cabaret for three nights this February....
Bear's Den New EP 'Without/Within' Set forr March Release
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2014 Without/Within, the sophomore EP from critically acclaimed British trio Bear's Den will be released March 4 via Communion Records....
STAGE TUBE: Watch Previews for PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED with Morgan Freeman and David Harewood!
by Nicole Rosky - February 03, 2015 The next episodes of PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED features The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9 p.m.) and Othello with David Harewood (Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10 p.m.). Check out previews for the episodes below!...
BROKEN BELLS Debut 'After The Disco' Video
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2014 Broken Bells are happy to premiere their new video for the title track from their second album, After the Disco (Columbia). Directed by Nelson de Castro, the video initially chronicles the moments after the party ends through a series of comings and goings from various rooms....
Lena Dunham Will Pay Book Tour Opening Acts
by Tyler Peterson - September 29, 2014 Following the news that Lena Dunham would not be paying the opening acts throughout her upcoming book tour, the GIRLS creator and star has reversed her decision....
GUYS AND DOLLS, DISGRACED & More Set for Pittsburgh Public Theater's Next Season
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2015 Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas today announced five of the six plays that will comprise next season's subscription series at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Included are a powerful drama, a raucous comedy, the great American musical, the 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner, and a sizzling Broadway hit....
BWW REVIEWS: THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) at Clear Space Theatre Company
by Kevin Smith - February 22, 2014 Careful direction, excellent timing and cast chemistry provide a very successful performance of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female Version)...
Valerie Harper Reveals Health Update 'Pretty Good' but 'A Few Little Strange Things'
by Robert Diamond - November 28, 2013 Fan favorite Valerie Harper and her partner Tristan MacManus returned to the ballroom on the season finale of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS and today has provided PEOPLE with an update on her health, revealing that 'I had a few little strange things but they probably would have happened anyway,' she ...
BWW Reviews: Stage Door's ODD COUPLE Brings Nuanced Laughs to Classic Comedy
by Matt Tamanini - July 18, 2014 Perhaps no modern play has been so engrained in our country's consciousness over the past five decades as Neil Simon's classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE. That fact notwithstanding, Stage Door Players' production, running now through August 3rd, still finds new and inventive ways to entertain. The produ... |