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THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN to Play Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August Photo THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN to Play Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2024

Explore the moving true story of state-sanctioned abuse against pregnant women in THE DAUGHTERS OF RÓISÍN, a play by Aoibh Johnson, showing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLE Photo First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


New Music-Driven Live-Action Comedy Series Greenlit at Disney+ Photo New Music-Driven Live-Action Comedy Series Greenlit at Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - November 01, 2024

Disney Branded Television has announced series greenlights for “How We Became the Biggest Band in the World” and “Vampirina” (both working titles), two music-driven, live-action comedies slated to premiere next year on Disney Channel and Disney+. ...


Justin David Sullivan, Shangela & More to be Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards New York Photo Justin David Sullivan, Shangela & More to be Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2023

GLSEN has announced that non-binary Broadway singer, actor, and artist Justin David Sullivan will receive GLSEN’s Trailblazer Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards on May 15th in New York City....


Review: ASSASSINS Hits the Mark at Rise Up Theatre Company Photo Review: ASSASSINS Hits the Mark at Rise Up Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - August 09, 2023

Rise Up Theatre Company is moving on to a bigger and better theatre space in Rancho Cordova but, before they do, they are gracing the MACC with a nail-biting production of Assassins. This Sondheim work lives in the shadow of his more popular pieces like Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, but it stands...


Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; at Rise Up Perfo Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; at Rise Up Performing Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES Photo Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2022

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!...


THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens At The Krider Performing Arts Center Photo THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Opens At The Krider Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2023

The Spongebob Musical opens at the Krider Performing Arts Center in Tennessee and runs from August 11-13....


Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents SPEAK-EASY: A One Billion Rising Event Photo Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents SPEAK-EASY: A One Billion Rising Event
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) kicks off the new year and the continuation of its 20th anniversary celebration with a come-as-you-are variety show based on the theme of freedom. The commUNITY fundraiser, “Speak-Easy: A One Billion Rising Event,” is Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Auditorium at Ebenezer...


Penelope Haunts Twice This Halloween in Madison Photo Penelope Haunts Twice This Halloween in Madison
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023

Two chilling stories sharing the same name are the subject of Falconbridge Players' Halloween 2023 presentation at Arts + Literature Laboratory, when the unique program Penelope Haunts Twice is performed at 7 PM at 111 S. Livingston St. in Madison. ...


Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


Orlando Gay Chorus Reveals Gay Agenda In Central Florida Tour Photo Orlando Gay Chorus Reveals Gay Agenda In Central Florida Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

The Orlando Gay Chorus will perform 'The Gay Agenda: Revealed' in Central Florida on May 19th, 22nd, and June 2nd....


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Coming to BroadwayHD in the US Photo THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Coming to BroadwayHD in the US
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2023

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical will be available to stream later this year on BroadwayHD! Learn more about the musical and how to watch it here!...


The Black Legacy Project Releases 'Rise Up' From Debut Album BLACK LEGACY PROJECT VOL Photo The Black Legacy Project Releases 'Rise Up' From Debut Album BLACK LEGACY PROJECT VOL 1.
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

The Black Legacy Project launched in September 2021, partnering with communities nationwide to promote transformative dialogue crossing racial and political divides. The first areas to participate were The Berkshires/Western Massachusetts, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, The Mississippi Delta, the Ark...


RISE UP AND RESIST Honoring 80th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising to Play Taube Atrium Photo RISE UP AND RESIST Honoring 80th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising to Play Taube Atrium Theater in April
by Blair Ingenthron - April 01, 2023

San Francisco Opera and Taube Philanthropies will present a special one-night-only concert, Rise Up And Resist: A Commemorative Concert on the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, on April 28 at the Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater....


Atmosphere's Ant Releasing New Album; Unveils Two New Tracks Photo Atmosphere's Ant Releasing New Album; Unveils Two New Tracks
by Josh Sharpe - October 03, 2024

Anthony Davis, AKA Ant, the producer half of the legendary, pioneering hip-hop group Atmosphere, has announced Collection of Sounds: Volume 2,  the second installment in his four-volume series of instrumentals. ...


Artist Line-Up Set For the 3rd Annual 'Rise Up NYC' Free Concert Series Photo Artist Line-Up Set For the 3rd Annual 'Rise Up NYC' Free Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the return of the'Rise Up NYC' summer concert series, offering 14 free outdoor concerts to New Yorkers across all five boroughs this summer....


Theater Critic Chris Jones to Receive Honorary Degree from Columbia College Chicago T Photo Theater Critic Chris Jones to Receive Honorary Degree from Columbia College Chicago This Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2023

According to the Chicago Tribune, Chief Theatre Critic Chris Jones will receive an honorary degree from Columbia College Chicago at a ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 10am....


THE CHOSEN Season Four Trailer Premiere Hits #2 Trending On Youtube Photo THE CHOSEN Season Four Trailer Premiere Hits #2 Trending On Youtube
by Michael Major - December 20, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for Season 4 of The Chosen's theatrical release, the first time all episodes of a full season of a TV series will debut exclusively in theaters. The official Season 4 trailer premiered Monday and quickly became the #2 trending video on YouTube....


VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CHANG CAN DUNK Film Trailer Photo VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CHANG CAN DUNK Film Trailer
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023

Written and directed by Jingyi Shao, making his feature film debut, the inspiring coming-of-age sports comedy stars Bloom Li, Dexter Darden, Ben Wang, Zoe Renee, Chase Liefeld and Mardy Ma. The film’s producers are Rishi Rajani, Lena Waithe and Brad Weston, with Pamela Thur serving as executive prod...


Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego Photo Tyler Tafolla to Premiere New Dance-Centered Musical DANCELAND in San Diego
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 31, 2023

Join playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla for the premiere of his dance-centered musical 'DANCELAND' in San Diego. Set in a sci-fi dream-world, the show follows a chosen one who must rise up against a villainous tyrant and his robotic army. With a cast of 20 professional dancers, this dance spectac...


RYAN'S WORLD THE MOVIE: TITAN UNIVERSE ADVENTURE to Have Theatrical Release Photo RYAN'S WORLD THE MOVIE: TITAN UNIVERSE ADVENTURE to Have Theatrical Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment are partnering with theatrical distributor, Falling Forward Films, to extend the domestic theatrical release of the highly anticipated film Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure....


Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; EMILIA Leads Photo Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; EMILIA Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...


La MaMa to Present The World Premiere Of The Hess Collective's NO RESERVATION Photo La MaMa to Present The World Premiere Of The Hess Collective's NO RESERVATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2024

La MaMa will present the World Premiere of NO RESERVATION at The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...


GALA Choruses Festival 2024 is Coming to Minneapolis This Summer Photo GALA Choruses Festival 2024 is Coming to Minneapolis This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 02, 2024

The GALA Choruses Festival 2024 will bring 7,000 singers from 122 choruses worldwide to Minneapolis for five days of concerts and community events, marking the first in-person festival in eight years. Learn how to purchase tickets!...






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