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FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Vall Photo FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Starring Greta Oglesby
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, starring award-winning actor Greta Oglesby in the title role. Oglesby reunites with TheatreWorks Artistic Director Tim Bond, who will direct this stirring musical play about the famed civil rights activist....


Listen: Shelly Tygielski Talks Radical Self-Care on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast Photo Listen: Shelly Tygielski Talks Radical Self-Care on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2021

The Art of Kindness podcast, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced that Author and Mindfulness Teacher Shelly Tygielski is on today’s episode to discuss her inspiring new book Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World....


Photos: Go Inside BACK IN PLAY - A Festival Of Radically Reinvented Classic Plays And Photo Photos: Go Inside BACK IN PLAY - A Festival Of Radically Reinvented Classic Plays And Stand-up Comedy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2021

Back in Play festival is headlined by Radical Reinventions, four 30-minute plays that give an irreverent and contemporary twist on the classics. Each of the Radical Reinventions plays is an irreverent, attitude filled and bold take on a classic by a distinctive voice in Welsh theatre....


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....


BWW Review: CHLOE' ARNOLD'S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! at Knight Theater Photo BWW Review: CHLOE' ARNOLD'S SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! at Knight Theater
by Vickie Evans - February 24, 2022

Syncopated Ladies, founded by Chloe' Arnold, is the most viewed female tap dance band in history. They were recognized by Beyonce, whose support catapulted them on a global platform....


David A. Fiensy Releases New Suspenseful Mystery HE GOES OUT WEEPING Photo David A. Fiensy Releases New Suspenseful Mystery HE GOES OUT WEEPING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2021

Author David A. Fiensy has announced the release of his new suspenseful mystery, He Goes Out Weeping, released by New Harbor Press in May 2021. Someone has murdered the internationally famous professor of theology at Graf Divinity School. Who would want to kill a harmless, old theologian?...


VIDEO: Watch a New Featurette for HALLOWEEN KILLS Photo VIDEO: Watch a New Featurette for HALLOWEEN KILLS
by Michael Major - October 07, 2021

In 2018, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, starring icon Jamie Lee Curtis, killed at the box office, earning more than $250 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing chapter in the four-decade franchise and setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend in history for a horror film starri...


VIDEO: Michael Gandolfini Talks Starring in SHREK THE MUSICAL in High School Photo VIDEO: Michael Gandolfini Talks Starring in SHREK THE MUSICAL in High School
by Michael Major - September 30, 2021

Many Saints of Newark star Michael Gandolfini talks to Jimmy Fallon about starring as the title role in Shrek the Musical in high school, which later led him to his first manager....


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....


Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinem Photo Video: Watch an All New Trailer For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT: THE MUSICAL, Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2023

The West End sensation, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, will be released in selected cinemas across the UK and internationally next month. Watch an all new trailer here!...


DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October Photo DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021

HBO Max has announced its October lineup, including The Many Saints of Newark, Succession, Insecure, and Love Life. In the Heights will return to the streamer....


Photos: First Look at Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis' RISE UP WITH THE ARTS Photo Photos: First Look at Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis' RISE UP WITH THE ARTS
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2022

All new production photos have been released for Pasha Kovalev and long-term dance partner, Anya Garnis’ second annual Rise Up With The Arts - a trans-Atlantic celebration of the theatre industry with performances and interviews streaming from 27 – 29 March....


Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega Photo Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022

On Saturday, Holo Holo Vegas will feature Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Kapena, Anuhea, Ka'ikena Scanlan, and a special comedy set by Tumua. And on Sunday, J Boog, Steel Pulse, Sammy Johnson, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Fia, Eli-Mac. Hosted by Western Conference and Big Body Cisco and DJ sets by West...


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...


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...


AP Dhillon Announces 'Out Of This World' Tour Photo AP Dhillon Announces 'Out Of This World' Tour
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

Produced by Live Nation, the 10-city run is Dhillon’s first North American tour, kicking off Saturday, October 8th in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena before making steps across the U.S. and Canada in Calgary, Houston, Chicago, and more before wrapping up on Friday, November 4th in Los Angeles, CA at H...


Inevitable Foundation Launches Pipeline Program Photo Inevitable Foundation Launches Pipeline Program
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021

Disabled screenwriters who have gone through programs from Inevitable Foundation’s Pipeline Partners are encouraged to reach out to their contact at their respective organization who will then refer them to the Screenwriting Fellowship with a priority application. ...


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....


Seattle Center Announces Upcoming Lineup of Activities For August Photo Seattle Center Announces Upcoming Lineup of Activities For August
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2021

The outdoor and limited indoor gatherings present live music, cinematic entertainment, operatic drama, interactive experiences and learning opportunities....


Roxey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Will Return For 2021 Photo Roxey Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Will Return For 2021
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2021

Roxey Ballet, Lambertville's renowned professional dance company, against all odds after Hurricane Ida destroyed their facility is proud to rise up and present its Annual Holiday Classic 'The Nutcracker”. ...


Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Sh Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Pasha Kovalev And Anya Garnis Announce The Return Of The Second Annual Rise Up With T Photo Pasha Kovalev And Anya Garnis Announce The Return Of The Second Annual Rise Up With The Arts
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2022

Following on from the unprecedented success of last year's event, it is today announced that Strictly Come Dancing's Pasha Kovalev and long-term dance partner, Anya Garnis will come together again for the second annual Rise Up With The Arts - a streamed trans-Atlantic celebration of the theatre indu...


Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's HINDSIGHT 2020 Adds Performers Photo Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's HINDSIGHT 2020 Adds Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2021

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is presenting Hindsight 2020, consisting of reflective stories of the year that changed everything. These are stories specifically of Culver City residents and workers that speak of their lives during the 2020 pandemic and lockdown, civil unrest in the streets, a...


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....


Student Blog: Favorite Songs Ranked Photo Student Blog: Favorite Songs Ranked
by Student Blogger: Annie Petrelli - December 06, 2021

After viewing my Spotify Wrapped, I noticed how much my music tastes changed from the beginning of the year to now. Up until July, I was primarily listening to songs from musical soundtracks, but after that, I began to listen to other styles of music....






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