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Roxy Regional Theatre's Season 42 On Sale This Week Photo Roxy Regional Theatre's Season 42 On Sale This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - July 08, 2024

Presale for Season 42 at the Roxy Regional Theatre is happening now for package holders, with ticket sales opening for the general public this Friday, July 12....


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....


How to Audition For THE VOICE Photo How to Audition For THE VOICE
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered just how to audition for The Voice on NBC? BroadwayWorld has all of the information you need, including where to audition, requirements, next steps, and more!...


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....


Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadw Photo Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Bro...


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....


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!...


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...


Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadw Photo Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Bro...


GET THE LED OUT Brings The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience To The Tobin Center Photo GET THE LED OUT Brings The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience To The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2025

Get ready to experience the ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute as Get The Led Out (GTLO) takes the stage at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. This Philadelphia-based band brings the iconic music of Led Zeppelin to life with electrifying authenticity and passion. ...


Interview: Zachary Reeve Davidson of Coin & Ghost On Directing MAMA MAMA CAN'T YOU SE Photo Interview: Zachary Reeve Davidson of Coin & Ghost On Directing MAMA MAMA CAN'T YOU SEE
by Shari Barrett - November 09, 2023

Zachary Reeve Davidson is the Founding Artistic Director of Coin & Ghost, the group presenting Mama Mama Can’t You See, an explosive new play about human connection and the mythology of war written by ex-Marine Stan Mayer and Cecilia Fairchild. Davidson is directing and choreographing, opening Novem...


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...


Review: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre Photo Review: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - January 08, 2025

The Gamm Theatre welcomes 2025 with ‘Girls & Boys,’ a powerful, compelling drama about a woman’s pointed retelling of her marriage, motherhood, a successful career, and an unspeakable tragedy....


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....


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...


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 ...


Motown Icons The Temptations And The Four Tops Take The Stage At The Tobin Center Photo Motown Icons The Temptations And The Four Tops Take The Stage At The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2025

Experience an unforgettable night of Motown magic as The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their timeless hits and legendary harmonies to The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts this Fall. ...


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...


NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD Photo NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15....


ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Comes to the Tobin Center Photo ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Comes to the Tobin Center
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2025

Featuring the world-renowned Gary Mullen & The Works, this high-energy tribute concert will have audiences on their feet, celebrating the unforgettable sound of one of rock’s most iconic bands. ...


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....


Experience The Sound Of WAR Live At The Tobin Center Photo Experience The Sound Of WAR Live At The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025

Get ready for a night of timeless grooves and electrifying rhythms as WAR, one of the most influential soul and funk bands of all time, takes the stage at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts with An Evening With WAR. ...


The Duffer Brothers: Bringing STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to the Stage was 'Nev Photo The Duffer Brothers: Bringing STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to the Stage was 'Never Expected'
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 21, 2023

Matt and Ross Duffer said the concept had not been 'not part of the original plans' when they first wrote the script for television eight years ago....


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....






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