BWW REVIEW: Pheromones, Possessiveness and Perfidy Combine In The Stage Adaptation of Tennessee Williams' BABY DOLL.
by Jade Kops - October 28, 2019 Tennessee Williams' controversial story of deceit, desire and doing what it takes to survive comes to the Sydney stage with the Australian premiere of Pierre Laville and Emily Mann's adaption of BABY DOLL. ...
BWW Review: LOVE NEVER DIES at the San Diego Civic Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - March 30, 2018 LOVE NEVER DIES is playing through April 1st at the San Diego Civic Theatre. This one is for those whose love for the Phantom never died....
NBC Sports to Debut Television's First-Ever Field Goal 'Tracer' on SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2018 NBC Sports this weekend will debuttelevision's first-ever field goal “tracer” on Sunday Night Football, as the New Orleans Saints (5-1) visit the Minnesota Vikings (4-2-1) in a meeting of first-place NFL teams, and a rematch of their memorable 2017 NFC Divisional Playoff....
Renée Fleming, World Premieres, And More Set For Santa Fe Opera 2019 Season
by Alan Henry - May 09, 2018 Santa Fe Opera's General Director Charles MacKay and General Director Designate Robert Meya announced today the repertory, principal singers, conductors, directors, and designers for the company's 63rd season in 2019, along with updates to the 2018 season, which opens June 29. Joining MacKay and Mey...
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE Revival at Paramount Fixes the Mediocre Original
by Jay Irwin - June 28, 2018 Back in 2005 Broadway was abuzz with the arrival of a musical version of the much beloved book and movie "The Color Purple". The problem was, when it arrived it landed with a thud and not a splash. It had a decent showing running for three years and touring but never really catching fire (at least...
BWW Review: A Shocking Find In New Wave Theater Collective's THE ANGEL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
by Kristen Morale - May 02, 2018 Written by Alec Silberblatt and directed by Daniella Caggiano, The Angel of Allegheny County is truly a theatrical work of art that is a mix of so many significant elements. It is an intricate play that compels audiences to not only think about what is right and wrong, but also the human capability ...
BWW Interview: Alexandra Gilbreath Talks THE PROVOKED WIFE
by Rona Kelly - August 02, 2019 Talking about The Provoked Wife, Alexandra Gilbreath takes us through her experience at the RSC from straight out of drama school to 'Shakespearean ninja!'...
Review Roundup: Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL Returns To Broadway - What Did The Critics Think?
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2019 Jamie Lloyd's smash-hit production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal will open officially tonight, September 5, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre....
BAND VS BRAND Coming To DVD and Digital Formats On 2/12
by Tori Hartshorn - January 15, 2019 BAND VS BRAND, a feature-length documentary film directed by Bob Nalbandian (Director of the Inside Metal series), focuses on the current state of the music business and on how 'the brand' of a rock group these days has more power than the band members themselves. It features interviews from several...
BAND VS BRAND Coming To DVD and Digital Formats On Today
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019 BAND VS BRAND, a feature-length documentary film directed by Bob Nalbandian (Director of the Inside Metal series), focuses on the current state of the music business and on how 'the brand' of a rock group these days has more power than the band members themselves. It features interviews from several...
Interview: FAMOUS Returns to The 11:11 as a Tighter, More Visually Stunning Play Addressing the Cost of Fame
by Shari Barrett - May 10, 2019 FAMOUS re-opened in April after a successful run in 2018. I decided to speak with the show's Creator/Director Michael Leoni (ML) and producers Michelle Kaufer (MK) and Cassidy Pepper (CP), about how the new production uses stylized movements by the characters, enhanced lighting and sound designs, to...
See Highlights From NFDC's Film Bazaar 2019
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019 The second day of the 13th Film Bazaar continued with hectic meetings, insightful knowledge sessions, and workshops filled with insights for participants....
Desi Oakley And Hannah Elless Join The Cast Of Angela Sclafani's PASSION PROJECT at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2019 Desi Oakley and Hannah Elless join The Green Room 42 for the world premiere of Angela Sclafani's Passion Project: Love Songs From Women To Their Work On Monday, September 23 At 9:30pm....
BWW Review: THE DOYLE AND DEBBIE SHOW Sees Red People at Stages Repertory Theatre
by Brett Cullum - July 19, 2019 Some people will love this one, but I found it theatrically stunted and a bit offensive in that it would be funnier if I were far more conservative. It will play best with people who unapologetically sport their MAGA hats and follow certain Twitter accounts without remorse....
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Blazes through the Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry - February 17, 2019 Many of the audience members clearly knew the source material better than I did going in – if the entrance applause and excitement of the people around me was any indicator. However, I think it's safe to say we were all equally charmed by the end – even me, an admittedly jaded musical theater junki...
New DGA Study Shows Inclusivity of First-Time TV Directors Is At All-Time High
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018 In a business where success often hinges on getting that initial break to prove yourself, probably nothing has more power to make the pool of working directors more inclusive than ensuring that race or gender doesn't keep any qualified applicant from getting a fair shot at that crucially important ...
BWW Previews: Excerpt/Giveaway of POWER OF FIVE by Alex Lidell
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - May 17, 2018 Today, BroadwayWorld is sharing an excerpt from Alex Lidell's brand-new novel POWER OF FIVE. Lidell has previously written several books for teens; this is her first adult fantasy and part of the new 'reverse harem' trend taking the fantasy romance world by storm. Whether you're a fan of the sub-gen...
Seacoast Rep to Present EVITA
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2019 Audiences for the Seacoast Repertory Theatre's production of Evita can make up their own minds whether Argentine legend Eva Peron used sex as a path to political power, or overcame personal hardships to emerge as a revered champion of the country's 'shirtless ones.'...
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Riverside Center For The Performing Arts
by Jeremy Bustin - April 14, 2019 Alice Walker's Pulitzer-winning The Color Purple is one of the greatest stories of the last 50 years, and its musical adaptation is one of the most magical Broadway experiences of the last 20 years. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts has captured much of that charm in its moving production of ...
Finborough's 40th Year Opens With Athena Stevens' New Play, SCROUNGER
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2019 The first production of the Finborough Theatre's 40th anniversary year, the world premiere of Finborough Theatre Playwright in Residence and Olivier Award nominee Athena Stevens's new play Scrounger opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 (Press Nigh...
BWW Review: ASPHODEL MEADOWS/THE TWO PIGEONS, Royal Opera House
by Vikki Jane Vile - January 20, 2019 With the last remains of glittery Nutcracker magic now behind us for another year, just two days after the end of the run of the festive classic, the Royal Ballet return with a fun, bright and uplifting mixed bill to ease us through January....
Rockin' Out In New York City With WGLR-DB Get Live Radio
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2019 WGLR-DB Get Live Radio is a genre-diverse Internet radio station bringing a wide range of music to audiences 24/7. Some of the genres included are alternative, rock & pop music. Get Live Radio has an original program called Rock Out, an hour-long show that offers rock, alternative & pop music from t...
The Premiere Of The Documentary Film BAND VS BRAND To Screen At The Hall Of Heavy Metal History Gala
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2019 The premiere of BAND VS BRAND, a feature-length documentary film directed by Bob Nalbandian (Director of the Inside Metal series) will make its screening debut today, January 23, 2019 at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove just prior to the annual The Hall of Heavy Metal History Gala. The documentary fo...
BWW Interview: Melissa Momboisse of HAIRSPRAY at Bay Area Musicals Shares the Joys and Challenges of Returning to a Favorite Role
by Jim Munson - July 02, 2019 Melissa Momboisse is thrilled to be returning to her favorite role of Penny Pingleton in Bay Area Musicals' new production of "Hairspray," running from July 6th to August 11th at San Francisco's Victoria theater. Ms. Momboisse (pronounced "mom-boyce") is a veritable fixture of the Bay Area musical ... |