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VIDEO: Watch the WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Documentary Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch the WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022

Filmmaker Fran Strine explores the riveting true story of the man who wrote and recorded the global smash hit song “Ghostbusters,” which became a universally recognized pop culture classic. Ray Parker Jr. granted Strine unprecedented access to reveal his never-before-told life story. Watch the new t...


SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Comes to Tacoma Little Theatre Photo SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Comes to Tacoma Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2022

Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program will present Jose Rivera's Sonnets for an Old Century, directed by Suzy Willhoft and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's finest actors.  ...


Dallas Opera Presents FLIGHT, March 4 Photo Dallas Opera Presents FLIGHT, March 4
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022

The Dallas Opera has secured the cabin and announced takeoff for Flight, the opera based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg's The Terminal. The Dallas premiere of Jonathan Dove and April De Angelis' contemporary masterpiece opens at the Winspear Opera House on Friday, March 4...


THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2024

Experience the life of Harriet Tubman like never before in THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN at North Coast Repertory Theatre. ...


Photos: First Look at Clare Perkins in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Photo Photos: First Look at Clare Perkins in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2023

A.R.T. has released a first look at Clare Perkins in the title role in The Wife of Willesden, which begins performances at American Repertory Theater tonight, Saturday, February 25; opens officially on Thursday, March 2; and closes on Friday, March 17, 2023....


PIAF Comes to Tampere Theatre in September Photo PIAF Comes to Tampere Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2023

On the main stage, the wonderful Paris of the past comes to life: sexy and lively, tender and cruel, and full of dreams. Piaf sneaks into the symphony of street ditches and luxury life, a life larger than life....


WHO WILL PICK UP MY BACK IF I DIE? Plays Final Performance at the Farabi Stage Photo WHO WILL PICK UP MY BACK IF I DIE? Plays Final Performance at the Farabi Stage
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2022

A Theater Actor decides to commit suicide. This decision is put into practice after a play performance in the theater where he works as an Officer. Just as the audience is about to leave, he asks them to stay in their places and by telling his life story reminiscent of Yeşilçam movies, he turns his ...


Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard to Direct Documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY Photo Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard to Direct Documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY
by Marissa Tomeo - March 19, 2022

Academy Award® winner Daniel Junge and Emmy Award winner Sam Pollard announced today that they have partnered with the estate of the Archbishop Carl Bean to co-direct the upcoming documentary I WAS BORN THIS WAY based on the iconic LGBTQ Archbishop’s incredible life as a singer turned leader and act...


Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION Comes to the Cell Theatre in November Photo Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION Comes to the Cell Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2024

Communion, a new play by Matthew LaBanca, will come to the Cell Theatre in November. Directed by Kira Simring, performances will begin on November 7....


André Schwartz Will Bring ANY DREAM WILL DO to Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino Photo André Schwartz Will Bring ANY DREAM WILL DO to Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2024

André Schwartz brings his celebrated performance, ANY DREAM WILL DO, to the Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino from October 30 to November 3, offering audiences a memorable theatrical experience....


Rob Minkoff Directing Film Adaptation of James Chiao's TENOR BY NIGHT Photo Rob Minkoff Directing Film Adaptation of James Chiao's TENOR BY NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - July 22, 2024

Rob Minkoff, director of 1994's The Lion King, will be bringing James Chiao's musical Tenor by Night to the screen. The adaptation is penned by Peter Barsocchini, who wrote the screenplay for all three High School Musical movies. Arthur Sarkissian and Julia Jay Pierrepont III serve as producers, wit...


Review: CALENDAR GIRLS, The Mill at Sonning Photo Review: CALENDAR GIRLS, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - April 22, 2024

Unlike Firth’s decision to stretch out the film’s first half for the musical, confusingly ending it on the long-awaited calendar photoshoot, his play adaptation allows the audience to see the impact the calendar has on the outside world and the women’s personal lives....


Eleanora Owen to Perform BEING PIAF at the Odyssey Theatre Photo Eleanora Owen to Perform BEING PIAF at the Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2024

Eleanora Owen will perform in BEING PIAF at the Odyssey Theatre in October as part of the Music at the Odyssey series. Learn how to purchase tickets....


Video: Tom Holland Stars in THE CROWDED ROOM Series Trailer Photo Video: Tom Holland Stars in THE CROWDED ROOM Series Trailer
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

The limited series is starring and executive produced by Tom Holland. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Holland, the series also stars Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sasha Lane, Will Chase and Lior Raz along with guest stars Jason Isaacs, Christopher Abbott, Thomas Sadoski and Zachary Golinger. Watch...


FORGIVE ME GRANDMA, FOR I HAVE SINNED Continues at United Solo Festival in November Photo FORGIVE ME GRANDMA, FOR I HAVE SINNED Continues at United Solo Festival in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 26, 2024

Stephanie Wilson's Forgive Me Grandma, For I Have Sinned continues at the United Solo Festival November 1st and 16th at Theatre Row....


WHO CHISELED THAT? by Merit Kahn Begins US Tour in Chicago Photo WHO CHISELED THAT? by Merit Kahn Begins US Tour in Chicago
by Blair Ingenthron - September 29, 2023

'Who Chiseled That?' by Merit Kahn will begin performances in Chicago this October ahead of a US tour....


Rob Minkoff Directing Film Adaptation of James Chiao's TENOR BY NIGHT Photo Rob Minkoff Directing Film Adaptation of James Chiao's TENOR BY NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - July 22, 2024

Rob Minkoff, director of 1994's The Lion King, will be bringing James Chiao's musical Tenor by Night to the screen. The adaptation is penned by Peter Barsocchini, who wrote the screenplay for all three High School Musical movies. Arthur Sarkissian and Julia Jay Pierrepont III serve as producers, wit...


VIDEO: Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Coming to the Curran Theate Photo VIDEO: Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Coming to the Curran Theate
by Alan Henry - October 05, 2023

Anthony Rapp’s WITHOUT YOU, coming to the Curran Theater in San Francisco from October 19–22, 2023, is a new musical based on the New York Times best-selling memoir of love, loss and the musical RENT. ...


Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Sarah McGuinness on SARAH MCGUINNESS SINGS CABARET Photo Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Sarah McGuinness on SARAH MCGUINNESS SINGS CABARET
by Kat Mokrynski - August 16, 2024

BWW caught up with Sarah McGuinness about bringing Sarah McGuinness Sings Cabaret to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. ...


THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre This Month Photo THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN will open this month at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Performances will run March 25 and 26, 2024 at 7:30pm and March 26 at 2pm....


Foundation Media Partners Lands Exclusive Life Rights To FBI Most-Wanted Con Man Matt Photo Foundation Media Partners Lands Exclusive Life Rights To FBI Most-Wanted Con Man Matthew Cox
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024

Foundation Media Partners announced that it has secured the exclusive life rights and book rights of the FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Marshals' most-wanted con man Matthew Cox. Foundation Media Partners will immediately begin developing both scripted and non-scripted limited series around Cox's lif...


Video: 'Dragon Theme' From DRAGON LADY at Geffen Playhouse Photo Video: 'Dragon Theme' From DRAGON LADY at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady is now playing at the Gil Cates Theater. Check out a video of the song 'Dragon Theme' here!...


Special Offer: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Iron Crow Theatre Photo Special Offer: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Iron Crow Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - June 24, 2024

Iron Crow Theatre Presents: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie...


CHARLES DEPOOPIER - A MUSICAL Comes to Adelaide Fringe Photo CHARLES DEPOOPIER - A MUSICAL Comes to Adelaide Fringe
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2022

Charles DePoopier: A Musical is a new show from the House of Spaghetti Theatrical Society. The original text was written by Charles DePoopier, THE GREATEST actor, writer and director of the 20th century. Before his passing he wrote down his entire life story as 120 hour long musical....


Priyanka Shetty's THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is Coming To Theatre Horizon Photo Priyanka Shetty's THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is Coming To Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2024

Priyanka Shetty will bring her signature play, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, to Theatre Horizon for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...






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