October Shows Launch Just Kidding at Symphony Space in October
by Julie Musbach - September 17, 2019 Symphony Space announces the launch of the 2019-20 Just Kidding family performing arts series with a lively and exciting roster of kid-centric shows each Saturday in October....
BWW Review: Halley Feiffer Finds Symbolism In Her Real-Life Ailment With THE PAIN OF MY BELLIGERENCE
by Michael Dale - May 05, 2019 If you're like this male theatre critic, you'll spend the first twenty minutes or so of Halley Feiffer's The Pain of My Belligerence wondering why the woman at the center of the story is putting up with the atrocious immature behavior of the guy who's her arrogant and disrespectful dinner date. If y...
BWW Interview: Paul Dorset of CHAPTER TWO at St. Dunstan's Theatre Hopes It Will Reaffirm Audiences Optimism for Love & Happiness!
by Katie Laban - March 19, 2019 Love always deserves another chapter. Or at least that is the theme of Neil Simon's 1978 Tony Award winning play, Chapter Two, that St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild of Cranbrook is opening up this week with in Bloomfield Hills. George is deeply is saddened by the death of his wife of 12 years and urged b...
BWW Interview: Jay Paranada is Evil Sidekick Iago in Disney's ALADDIN
by Heidi Scheuermann - October 04, 2018 I remember the first time I saw Disney's Aladdin in the movie theatre as a kid. I was only 4 years old, and I was both mystified, entertained, in love with the music, and terrified. So much wrapped up into one movie! A street rat who at heart is a really good guy, but just a little lost and trying t...
DRY WHITE Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2019 Having recovered from his early-onset midlife crisis just in time for Cape Town to almost run out of water, stand-up comic, Nik Rabinowitz decided to explore the recent water crisis for his new show "Dry White", mostly because everyone thought the drought would last forever, which ICYMI - it didn't ...
BWW Review: Halley Feiffer Finds Symbolism In Her Real-Life Ailment With THE PAIN OF MY BELLIGERENCE
by Michael Dale - May 05, 2019 If you're like this male theatre critic, you'll spend the first twenty minutes or so of Halley Feiffer's The Pain of My Belligerence wondering why the woman at the center of the story is putting up with the atrocious immature behavior of the guy who's her arrogant and disrespectful dinner date. If y...
Jo Koy Announces International Dates For 'Just Kidding' World Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2019 Due to overwhelming demand, 28 new cities will be added to the Just Kidding World Tour. Comedian Jo Koy is currently on the first leg of his tour, and has announced additional dates in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, and North America. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, September 27 at 10:00am, an...
MY FAIR LADY Star Laura Benanti to Make London Concert Debut In 2019
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2018 Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti will make her London concert debut this summer! Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti, the highly celebrated stage and screen actress, makes her London debut performance in 2019 at Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square. The show which is produced by...
BWW Interview: The Texas Tenors Talk Their 10th Tour & Top Times
by Gil Kaan - June 26, 2019 As part of their TENTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, the multi-lauded The Texas Tenors will perform a one-nighter at Feinstein's at Vitello's June 28, 2019. From their illustrious debut on America's Got Talent in 2009; JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen have won three Emmys for their first PBS special, re...
BWW Interview: The 'Naturally Endearing' Ashley Gardner Carlson to Perform in ANYTHING GOES at Hale Center Theater Orem
by Blair Howell - September 30, 2018 Ashley Gardner Carlson is about to play Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES at Hale Center Theater in Orem, Utah. 'The things they do at Hale Orem are incredible in such an intimate space,' Carlson says. 'It's always impressive.'...
Symphony Space Announces 2018-19 Just Kidding Season Of Performances For Families
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018 Families who share live performances together create a yearbook full of memories. The newly announced Just Kidding performing arts series at Symphony Space offers a 'Grade A' roster of diverse extracurricular activities designed for young people and their grownups....
2018 Tony Awards - Over 80 of The Nominees React!
by Nicole Rosky - May 01, 2018 We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld, and it's spreading! Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!...
National Marionette Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Symphony Space March 9th
by Julie Musbach - February 15, 2019 This classic and enchanting tale of the ferocious looking Beast with a kind heart is a perennial favorite with audiences worldwide, and is brought to vivid life through meticulously handcrafted marionettes appearing on a full stage of painted scenery. Join the brave heroine Beauty as she discovers t...
Greenhouse Theater Center Announces BREAKING GROUND FEST Celebrating Chicago Theatre Week
by Julie Musbach - January 18, 2019 The Greenhouse Theater Center celebrates Chicago Theatre Week with its BREAKING GROUND FEST, an eclectic line-up of performances including live music, plays, staged readings, improv, comedy, burlesque and more, playing February 7 - 17, 2019 on multiple stages....
Comedian Jo Koy Announces The 2019 'Just Kidding' World Tour Coming To Green Bay
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019 Comedian Jo Koy will launch his Just Kidding World Tour this fall and will bring the tour to Green Bay on October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on-sale Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices start at $39 and will be available to purchase at WeidnerCenter.com, 800-895-0071 or in person at Ticket...
JOKOY To Bring Just Kidding World Tour To Australia
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2019 Due to the overwhelming demand, Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to Australia in December 2019. The comedian will have dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Pre-sale will begin on Wednesday 25 September at 10am, and tickets will go on-sale on Friday 27 September a...
Simon Evans Brings 'Genius 2.0' to Swindon
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2018 Stand-up veteran Simon Evans, known for his thought-provoking, riveting and ever-so-clever performances, is bringing his wit and wisdom to Swindon Arts Centre on Saturday, 3rd November, as part of his Genius 2.0 tour....
Laura Benanti Joins Cast of WHAT IS LIFE WORTH Starring Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019 Laura Benanti has been cast in the true-life biographical drama What Is Life Worth, according to Deadline. The film, which stars Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci, is directed by Sara Colangelo and will begin production this month....
Nik Rabinowitz Hit DRY WHITE Returns To Baxter For Festive Season
by Julie Musbach - October 23, 2018 Following its sold-out run earlier this year, Nik Rabinowitz returns to the Baxter Concert Hall with his hilarious new show DRY WHITE. It will be performed from 18 December to 12 January at 20.30....
EDINBURGH 2019: SCOTLAND! Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 22, 2019 BWW catches up with Late Bloomers, the team behind Scotland! to chat about bringing the show to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Epic Sets The Holidays On Fire With THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEWS PRESENT JESUS CHRIST! AND OTHER CHRISTMAS TALES
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2018 Following last season's scandalous and sensational, "The Boys of St. Matthews Present Jesus Christ! And Other Christmas Tales," Epic Theatre Company has tapped local actor, writer, and songstress Aaron Blanck to bring his acclaimed holiday album "A Christmas to Forget" to the stage in a one-of-a-kin...
Comedian Jo Koy Announces New Dates For The 2019 Just Kidding World Tour
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2019 Comedian Jo Koy has announced 11 additional dates for the Just Kidding World Tour with more dates to be announced at a later time. The tour will launch in August, and will be heading to a city near you including: Atlanta, GA, Milwaukee, WI, Midland, TX, Fresno, CA and more....
BWW Review: ORFEO & EURIDICE at OTSL Dazzles
by Steve Callahan - June 15, 2018 Orpheus could charm the very stones with his lyre and his singing. Just such magic can be seen on the stage of Opera Theatre St. Louis when Jennifer Johnson Cano portrays the mythical superstar in the company's current production. She gives an utterly stunning performance....
BWW Interview: Chad-Alan Carr And Lindsay Bretz-Morgan of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at HMAC Stage On Herr
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2018 If you're looking for something to do this Memorial Day weekend, check out Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This rock musical tells a story written by John Cameron Mitchell through the lyrics and music of Stephen Trask. Originally performed off-Broadway, the story touches on a wide range of themes and emo...
BWW Interview: 10 Questions with Carrie Compere of Disney's NEWSIES at The Lexington Theatre Company
by Taylor Clemons - August 01, 2019 Broadway powerhouse Carrie Compere will appear as Medda Larkin at The Lexington Theatre Company in Disney's Newsies.... |