BWW Review: HARLEM DUET explores racism and relationships at Coronado Playhouse
by E.H. Reiter - March 29, 2021 HARLEM DUET, now streaming from Coronado Playhouse is an apt name for this beautiful, and heartbreaking play. In a “prequel” to Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, the play follows one couple in the 1860s, 1928, and in modern Harlem. It explores how echoes of the same old songs of racism, privilege, and relatio...
Vivid Stage Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2021 This professional company will bring four productions, including three world premieres and one workshop production, to the stage in addition to improvisational comedy, play readings, and educational programs for teens and adults. ...
Interview: Performing Artist and Educator Dorothy May
by Virag Dombay - March 31, 2020 Next up in our Brisbane Local Artists interview segment is Dorothy (Dot) Mae. Working as a performing artist and teacher, and as a Captain Starlight, Dot is very passionate about teaching youth about the arts and helping them release their creativity. Not only that, but she is one of the loveliest a...
FLIP OR FLOP Returns April 29 to HGTV
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 07, 2021 Fans have plenty of ways to watch more of Tarek and Christina until the new episodes of Flip or Flop return. Past seasons of the series are available to stream on discovery+ and to watch on HGTV GO....
BWW Blog: Mining a City
by Student Blogger: Olivia Tewksbury - November 22, 2019 Life after graduation can be daunting! You may be wondering where the best place is for you to locate yourself as an actor. You might be interested in pursuing something specific (Ex: Shakespeare companies or Improv) or you might be looking to go straight for a busy city like Los Angeles or New York...
BWW Interview: Artistic Director Jez Bond Discusses The Park Life Fund
by Eleni Cashell - May 06, 2020 Days before the lockdown, the Park Theatre had sell-out performances of La Cage Au Folles, was preparing for Clybourne Park, and was doing vital work in the local community. Now, the staff are furloughed and the future is uncertain. To help secure the venue's future, Artistic Director Jez Bond has s...
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Announces Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2021 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is presenting three programs this summer, which include improv, readings of one-person shows, and a cabaret. The improv show will be live-streamed from an outdoor stage, and the readings and cabaret will be ...
Student Blog: Types of Theatre Arts Classes I Recommend Taking
by Student Blogger: Kelly Schwantes - March 12, 2021 Whether you find them at your university or in your community, take advantage of these unique performance techniques!...
Iconic Punk Rock Band, X, Releases New Music for First Time in 30 Years
by Abigail Charpentier - October 15, 2019 Released today via Fat Possum, “Delta 88 Nightmare,” newly recorded music from the iconic punk rock band, X, along with the video directed by Henry Mortensen, premiering today on Rolling Stone....
FLIP OR FLOP's Tarek El Moussa Gets Deal for His Own HGTV Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 23, 2019 Real estate and house-flipping expert Tarek El Moussa, best known from HGTV's hit series Flip or Flop, will star in a new original series for the network, Flipping 101 w/ Tarek El Moussa. The 14-episode series will feature Tarek as he mentors real estate novices to help them learn the secrets of a s...
Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL Opens UK Tour in September
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021 The World Premiere of Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL will oepn at Cheltenham Everyman on 9 September 2021, as part of a UK tour to 13 venues....
BWW Album Review: Josh Groban Performs in Near-Perfect HARMONY
by Amanda Prahl - March 22, 2021 The experience of listening to a Josh Groban album is not dissimilar to the experience of watching one of those classic ‘90s romantic comedies. There’s a warmth and familiarity to both, a reassurance that what you’re getting is heartfelt and genuine, even if it’s not reinventing the wheel. That’s ex...
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre Presents Online Improv Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2020 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will offer an online Improv Class for adults and teens beginning May 2. In light of the social distancing order now in place, Dreamcatcher has restructured our class to accommodate a range of levels usin...
Travis Release Fran Healy Directed Video For New Track 'Valentine'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2020 Following the release of the animated video for 'A Ghost', frontman Fran Healy has returned to the director's chair with the video for Travis' new track, 'Valentine'. The track is the third from their eagerly anticipated new album, 10 Songs, which will be released on October 9th on BMG. ...
World Premiere of Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL To Visit Theatre Royal Brighton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2021 New Adventures is delighted to announce the World Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell, which will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Tue 14 – Sat 18 September, as part of a UK tour to 13 venues this year....
UPSAHL Releases EP 'Young Life Crisis'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020 After racking up over 100 million streams and building anticipation to a boiling point, UPSAHL unveils her sophomore EP, Young Life Crisis, today. ...
Spring Improv Class Is Online for Adults and Teens at Dreamcatcher
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, is offering a virtual improv class this spring for adults and teens aged 18 and up. The class will be held Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30 for eight weeks starting April 5 and ending May 24. The cost is ...
The Flip Side: Improv Announced At Dreamcatcher March 21
by A.A. Cristi - March 09, 2020 DREAMCATCHER REPERTORY THEATRE, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, serves up an evening of improv comedy featuring its house team, THE FLIP SIDE, on March 21....
BWW Review: PRIVATE LIVES Proudly Preens at Main Street Theater
by Brett Cullum - July 22, 2019 The director has decided to look at the more giggle-worthy elements of PRIVATE LIVES, and has avoided some of the darker implications of this Noel Coward classic. Audiences should eat this one up like a buttered brioche with coffee the morning after a sordid affair....
The Bridge Initiative Pioneers QUARAN-TEAMS and Raises Money for ACESDV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2020 The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre (TBI) is testing a new concept called Quaran-Teams: an hour-long event featuring theatre artists 'teams', accompanied by a trivia-type game with prizes for the audience....
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Will Present the World Premiere of RAY GUN SAY0NARA, a Sci-Fi Play With Songs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2019 Nylon Fusion Theatre Company in association with The Constellation Project will present the World Premiere of ray gun say0nara, a sci-fi play with songs written by Steven Mark Tenney, directed by Janet Bentley at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014), December 4-22. Perfor...
A Scripted Comedy Show is Coming To Baltimore's Station North With THE GREATEST SKETCH SHOW IN AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2020 The nonprofit Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) brings scripted comedy to Maryland audiences with The Greatest Sketch Show in America for one-night only....
Psychic Ills Release 'Never Learn Not To Love / Cease To Exist'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 Earlier this month, the music world mourned the loss of Psychic Ills founder, frontman, and songwriter Tres Warren. At the time of his death, Warren was overflowing with creativity, actively writing new songs, and excited about the next phase of the band....
Billy Lykken Will Appear Live at Don't Tell Mama With Special Guest Rick Skye as Liza Minnelli
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2020 Alt Cabaret Star, Billy Lykken will be kicking off Don't Tell Mama's 'Street Songs Serenade' series with a LIVE (but safe!) musical experience, next Thursday, August 27th at 5:00pm. ...
X to Release New Music on Black Friday
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2019 Black Friday just got a whole lot better! X will be releasing newly recorded music - a 7” featuring “Delta 88 Nightmare” and “Cyrano de Berger's Back” will be released on November 29, 2019 via Fat Possum. ... |