Laura Benanti Would 'Give Left Pinky' to Star in MY FAIR LADY Revival
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 In an interview with ET this week, Broadway's Laura Benanti confessed that she would be thrilled to take on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in the highly-anticipated revival....
EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - Bubble Schmeisis
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2016 BWW speaks to Nick Cassenbaum about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Bubble Schmeisis....
John Boshard Pens TIFFANY'S SPACE MAN
by Christina Mancuso - March 17, 2016 John Boshard, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, story teller, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Tiffany's Space Man': a vibrantly crafted work that tells a story of fantasy and the unknown....
Leicester City Plays Manchester United on NBCSN & Telemundo This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - April 26, 2016 Leicester City continue their “Cinderella” title contention this Sunday, May 1, at 9:05 am ET against Manchester United on NBCSN and TELEMUNDO, highlighting NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage this weekend. In the simplest of scenarios, the Foxes can clinch the title with a win against the R...
Actors' Theatre is Thrilled to Announce Their 36th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016 On September 29, the Actors Theatre will launch its new season with the West Michigan premiere of one of the most talked-about plays of the last decade - Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn. Mr. Burns opens with a group of people attempting to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The o...
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA Says Farewell at Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - June 08, 2017 Say goodbye to Mamma Mia, because after this weekend, it's slipping through our fingers after all. (We'll see.) Grab your girlfriends, a glass of wine, and your platform shoes because you don't want to miss out on the fun of belting out your favorite hits like 'Dancing Queen' and, of course, 'Mamma ...
Billy Lykken Returns to Metropolitan Room for Special Gay Pride Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017 Billy Lykken, who Cabaret Scenes called a "thrilling discovery," will return to the Metropolitan Room on for a special Gay Pride weekend performance on Saturday, June 24 at 4:00PM in his critically-acclaimed show Lykken "The Sacred Monster" Live!...
BWW Interview: Cara Butler of THE STEP CREW
by Caryn Cooper - May 12, 2017 The Step Crew is a production that celebrates the rich Celtic culture through dynamic music and dance. What makes this group stand out? They bring you the traditions of Irish Stepdance, Modern Tap, and Ottawa Valley Stepdancing along with a modern fusion of all three percussive dance styles! In addi...
BWW Blog: Jessica Gould - A Week in New York Part 1
by Guest Blogger: Jessica Gould - June 23, 2016 This past week, I took a visit to New York City. While I was there, I was able to partake in many activities, all centered around the arts. Here is what I did during a part of my week in the Big Apple!...
Photo Flash: First Look at Ike Holter's HIT THE WALL at WaterTower Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced casting and creative team details for the Regional Premiere of Hit the Wall by multi-award-winning playwright Ike Holter. Hit the Wall will be directed by Joanie Schultz, and marks her WTT directorial inauguration. Hit the Wall runs...
BWW Interview: Producer Kevin McCollum of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 13, 2017 Kevin McCollum produced some of Broadway's biggest shows, including MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing now in Minneapolis. Read along with my engaging conversation with him and learn some tidbits about an upcoming project and what drives his storytelling....
Carl Bell to Release New Album 'Tennesse Fuel', Paying Tribute to His Late Father
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 Multi-platinum songwriter, guitarist--and now singer--CARL BELL is set to release his debut country project. Titled Tennessee Fuel, the album started as one song in homage to his father and developed into a full-length semi-autobiographical album....
Laura Benanti Would 'Give Left Pinky' to Star in MY FAIR LADY Revival
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2017 In an interview with ET this week, Broadway's Laura Benanti confessed that she would be thrilled to take on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in the highly-anticipated revival....
BWW Interview: Ben Vereen of STEPPIN' OUT at The Hillman Center For Performing Arts and So Much More
by Mike Mekus - August 26, 2016 The legendary artist discusses everything from Steppin' Out and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pittsburgh, the political scene, Diabetes, and so much more....
BWW Interview: Tony Nominee Ramin Karimloo, On LES MIS, PHANTOM, And Returning To London For Solo Shows!
by Carrie Dunn - January 10, 2016 We talk to Ramin Karimloo about his upcoming solo shows in London, and how he's enjoyed being on Broadway - as well as his future plans......
BWW Review: Pennybags and Henny Penny: Financially Farcical CRASH AND BURN at Theatrical Mining Company
by Jack L. B. Gohn - August 01, 2016 Such dramatic suspense as exists in Crash and Burn hangs on the question whether it is possible Financier Milty has outsmarted himself (perhaps out-stupided himself might be a better phrase) by retaining two such paragons of dimness, greed, and vanity as Lawyers Crash and Burn to represent him: Migh...
Kelsea Ballerini & Thomas Rhett to Host CMA FEST 2017 Special on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 CMA Music Festival is not only the ultimate country music festival experience for fans from all over the world to attend, it's also the only music festival with its own annual network television special....
LA Premiere of Jorge Valdes-Iga's I WAS THERE Set for 2016 DTLA Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2016 Fifteen years after 9/11, there are still stories being told about the people impacted by the tragic day that irreversibly changed America and the world forever....
WaterTower Theatre Announces Casting and Creative Team for HIT THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced casting and creative team details for the Regional Premiere of Hit the Wall by multi-award-winning playwright Ike Holter. Hit the Wall will be directed by Joanie Schultz, and marks her WTT directorial inauguration. Hit the Wall will...
BWW Review: SONG ABOUT HIMSELF Confounds at Catastrophic Theatre
by Brett Cullum - November 18, 2016 SONG ABOUT HIMSELF is a linguistic fantasia set inside of the chatroom of a post-apocalyptic social network. This is intellectual sci-fi drama played on a sparse set and focused on how we connect as humans and machines. There are ghosts here on both sides of humanity's line, and language suffers th...
BWW Blog: Taylor Kyes - NYC - 4 Shows and an Opera
by Guest Blogger: Taylor Kyes - June 20, 2016 My first trip to New York was in January, and dare I say it, I fell in love. I fell in love with the New York lifestyle, with the city that is alive, with the New Yorkers and the Tourists, with Broadway. I had the pleasure of seeing 4 Broadway shows and an Opera at the Met in the 5 days that I was t...
BWW Interview: Ripton Lindsay talks WOMAD Takeover
by Rona Kelly - August 13, 2017 This weekend, WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) has brought a world of culture to the South Bank. Part of the National's River Stage series, acts such as beat boxer Grace Savage and musicians Afro Cluster have taken over the stage. As Sunday kicked off, BroadwayWorld thought we'd try our hands ...
WaterTower Theatre Announces HIT THE WALL, Directed by Joanie Schultz
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2017 WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced the Company will produce Hit the Wall, the groundbreaking Ike Holter play about the 1969 Stonewall uprising. This production, the first to be selected and directed by Schultz, will replace the previously scheduled Sunday in the Par...
BWW Reviews: WOMADELAIDE 2016: DAY 3 Had A Surprise Audience Performance
by Barry Lenny - March 17, 2016 "There are just too many great things to see here!" complained a punter. What a wonderful problem to have....
Adelaide Festival Opening Weekend Rounds Out with Free Neil Finn Concert
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2017 A crowd of around 15,000 is expected to help ring in the 2017 Adelaide Festival's mammoth opening weekend tomorrow (Sunday March 5), as music legend Neil Finn performs a free twilight concert on the Adelaide Riverbank. ... |