Former National Theatre President Donn B. Murphy Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2022 Donn B. Murphy, PhD, former president and executive director of the National Theatre in Washington, DC for 35 years, and Georgetown University Professor Emeritus, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 3, announced his spouse and life partner of 49 years, US Army Col. H. ... 
Three Thespian Troupes Earn National Award For Theatre In Our Schools Month
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2019 Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) Month is a campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs for all students. While activities may take place any time, March is designated the official month for TIOS.... 
Educational Theatre Association Honors Kansas Representative Jeff Pittman with Legislator Leadership Advocacy Award
by Julie Musbach - July 20, 2018 The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) annually awards the Legislator Leadership Award for Arts Education to a legislator who has demonstrated public leadership in support of theatre and other arts education policy and practice on a national or state level. This year's recipient is Kansas Repres... 
Segerstrom Center Announces Musical Theater Program for February 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2021 One enthusiastic parent whose child participated in Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Musical Theatre Training Program this past fall said, “Please offer more musical theatre classes soon!” And so, the Center’s Education Department has announced a new series of classes for aspiring young performers... 
VIDEO: DESCENDANTS Stars Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson Surprise Theatre Class on Zoom
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 22, 2020 Descendants stars Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson surprised the Leavenworth High Theatre Class cast on ZOOM during the first “reunion” since the students performed the on-stage production of “Disney's Descendants: The Musical” earlier this year.... 
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Cleveland's Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - February 22, 2024 Fania Borch was one of early 20th century vaudeville’s greatest stars. Fania?? Oh, Fanny Brice, as she was known on the Ziegfeld Follies circuit, and is the nominal subject of FUNNY GIRL, now on stage at the Connor Palace as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series. ...
Four School Theatre Programs Honored By National Association
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2019 The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes schools whose theatre programs exemplify and promote high standards of quality in educational theatre with the Outstanding School Award. This year only four schools in the nation were honored: James A. Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington;... 
Union Station to Host U.S. Army Chorus for a Free Public Performance this Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017 Direct from Washington, D.C., the U.S. Army Chorus, the vocal counterpart of the U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own ; Union Station officials; members of military community, media and public.... 
Musco Center Announces Heartbeat Of Mexico Creative Writers Youth Project
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2019 Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has announced that a new creative writing program for high school students, in collaboration with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), will be one of this year's 'Heartbeat of Mexico' events, in the weeks leading up to the 4th Annual Festival... 
Starlight Announces The 19-20 Blue Star Awards Winners
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2020 In its first-ever virtual awards ceremony, Starlight revealed the winners of the 18th annual Blue Star Awards in a live premiere on Facebook Friday, July 31.... 
Hanukkah Holiday Project Needs Volunteers To Make Festival Bright
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2019 Through Jewish Family Services' annual Hanukkah Holiday Project, more than 300 individuals will receive gifts and gift cards during the Festival of Lights. This year Hanukkah begins at sundown Sunday, Dec. 22.... 
Starlight Reveals the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020 In its first-ever virtual announcement, Starlight revealed the nominations for the 18th annual Blue Star Awards in a live premiere on Facebook Thursday, May 21. Fifty-three of 54 schools were able to stage their 2019-20 Blue Star Awards musicals throughout the past school year, leading to 179 nomina... 
Heather Headley to Headline Goodman Theatre's 2021 Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2021 Goodman Theatre has announced Heather Headley, Tony Award-winning Broadway actor and Grammy Award-winning singer, will headline the “Together Center Stage” virtual 2021 gala fundraiser. Among the many accolades in her career, Headley is known for her acclaimed performance in the Elton John-Tim Rice ... 
BWW BLOG: 2019 Summer Stock Regional Theatre Opportunities
by Jessica Vanek - January 06, 2019 BWW BLOG: 2019 Summer Stock Regional Theatre Opportunities... 
KATY KEENE, LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Premiere at TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 12, 2019 The Tribeca TV Festival will return September 12-15 for its third edition.The lineup is a showcase of new series debuts, new episodes from fan favorites, talks with creators and stars, and one-night-only events that can only be seen at Tribeca. The 2019 Tribeca TV Festival will take place at Regal B... 
Guy Fieri to Lead New Food Network Series GUY'S ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP
by Michael Major - May 05, 2022 Guy Fieri, his wife Lori, and his sons Hunter and Ryder will load up their RV to hit the road, along with a caravan of campers full of family and friends, for a road trip they will never forget on Guy’s All-American Road Trip....
Centerstage Theatre Presents THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2019 Centerstage Theatre is launching into a season of Mischief, Merriment, and Mayhem, starting with the World's Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes. Aided by his courageous and loyal friend Dr. John Watson, Holmes takes on one of his most challenging cases in SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S THE HOUND OF THE B... 
Theater Of Others To Stage Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2018 Theater of Others is producing their twelfth show, William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, October 5-21. Lijesh Krishnan directs a cast of 13, with costumes by Lisa Claybaugh, at the Theater of Others' home, the Kelly Cullen Community Auditorium, 220 Golden Gate Avenue (between Leavenworth and ...
Theater Of Others To Stage Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018 Theater of Others is producing their twelfth show, William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, October 5-21. Lijesh Krishnan directs a cast of 13, with costumes by Lisa Claybaugh, at the Theater of Others' home, the Kelly Cullen Community Auditorium, 220 Golden Gate Avenue (between Leavenworth and ... 
The HISTORY Channel Greenlights New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by Morgan Freeman
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2020 The HISTORY® channel today announces the greenlight of the new nonfiction series “Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” (working title) hosted and executive produced by the Academy Award-winning actor as part of A+E Networks MIPCOM upfront presentation....
Centerstage Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS in April
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2022 Join Centerstage for an outrageously funny show two years in the making! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was set to open just weeks after the beginning of the pandemic, and now, exactly two years after its original slot, it's finally happening!... 
VIDEO: Watch the Stars of NBC's RISE Award R.I.S.E. America Project Grants to High Schools Nationwide
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018 Auli'i Cravalho and Damon J. Gillespie are on hand to award R.I.S.E. America Project grants to high schools across the country, ensuring some dreams really do come true.... 
Finalists Chosen in 2018 KC SuperStar Competition
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2018 More than 500 people packed The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center (The J) cheering on 21 singers during the Semifinals of KC SuperStar. But in the end, 10 area high school students were chosen as finalists* for the 2018 KC SuperStar singing competition!... 
Three Thespian Troupes Earn National Outstanding Impact Award For Theatre In Our Schools Month
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018 Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) Month is a campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs for all students. While activities may take place any time, March is designated the official month for TIOS.... 
Segerstrom Center Announces 2020 Fall Musical Theater Training Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2020 Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering its first Fall Musical Theatre Training Program for young people ages 9-18 years of age. Students of all experience levels are welcome for this 5-class program, where they will be coached in musical theater performance and technique by some of the industry'... |
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