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In an America generations removed from the civil rights struggles of the 1960s, the young mayor (Oscar Isaac) of a mid-sized city is faced with a federal court order to build a small number of low-income housing units in the white neighborhoods of his town. His attempt to do so tears the entire city apart, paralyzes the municipal government and, ultimately, destroys the mayor and his political future.

NYU Tisch School Of The Arts Announcing The Jeff Lima Production Award 2019 Photo NYU Tisch School Of The Arts Announcing The Jeff Lima Production Award 2019
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2018

Chicago Fire actor Jeff Lima has partnered with the NYU Tisch School of the Arts to announce a wonderful new opportunity for current students and recent alumni: The Jeff Lima Product Award....


Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS... Photo Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS...
by Julie Musbach - January 03, 2019

Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, written by Tori Sampson, directed by Leah C. Gardiner, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, February 15-March 31, 2019 in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons...


Oscar Isaac & Jake Gyllenhaal Join THE GODFATHER Making-Of Film Photo Oscar Isaac & Jake Gyllenhaal Join THE GODFATHER Making-Of Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 30, 2020

Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal will take on the roles of Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Evans in 'Francis and The Godfather,' an upcoming film detailing the fight to make 'The Godfather' into a motion picture. ...


DEATH OF A SALESMAN's McKinley Belcher III to Marry Boyfriend Blake Fox; Andre De Shi Photo DEATH OF A SALESMAN's McKinley Belcher III to Marry Boyfriend Blake Fox; Andre De Shields Will Officiate
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld congratulates McKinley Belcher III on his wedding to longtime boyfriend Blake Fox!...


Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Will Star in Lorraine Hansberry's THE SIGN IN SIDNEY Photo Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Will Star in Lorraine Hansberry's THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - October 06, 2022

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has just announced the first major New York revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman at the BAM Harvey Theater beginning February 4 and opening February 23, 2023....


Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical  will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!...


Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS... Extends Through April 5 Photo Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS... Extends Through April 5
by Julie Musbach - March 15, 2019

Playwrights Horizons has extended the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, written by Tori Sampson...


Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More Photo Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bol...


Breaking: Steve Buscemi, Chris Messina & More Join Greta Gerwig and Oscar Isaac in NY Photo Breaking: Steve Buscemi, Chris Messina & More Join Greta Gerwig and Oscar Isaac in NYTW's THREE SISTERS
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020

Complete casting, creatives, and more have been announced for New York Theatre Workshop's adaptation of Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, for the previously announced production helmed by Sam Gold....


BWW Interview: Kathleen Choe in NOISES OFF at Two River Theater in Red Bank from 1/12 Photo BWW Interview: Kathleen Choe in NOISES OFF at Two River Theater in Red Bank from 1/12 to 2/3
by Marina Kennedy - January 04, 2019

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, continues its 25th Anniversary Season with Michael Frayn's 'Noises Off,' directed by Sarna Lapine. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Kathleen Choe who plays Belinda Blair in t...


Meet the Cast of WEST SIDE STORY - Now in Previews on Broadway! Photo Meet the Cast of WEST SIDE STORY - Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2019

West Side Story is officially in previews on Broadway! The new production is directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; and for the first time ever in the United States, will feature all-new choreography by the internationally acclaimed Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. West Side Story will begin preview...


Everything You Need to Know About The Public Theater's HERCULES Photo Everything You Need to Know About The Public Theater's HERCULES
by Linnae Medeiros - August 28, 2019

Bless our souls! The beloved Disney classic Hercules is getting a stage adaptation courtesy of The Public Theater! The production runs from August 31st to September 8th at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. To prepare you to go the distance with Hercules, Meg, Hades, and more, we're giving you o...


VIDEO: Alfred Molina Shares His Roundabout Memories of MOLLY SWEENEY Photo VIDEO: Alfred Molina Shares His Roundabout Memories of MOLLY SWEENEY
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2020

Tony Award-winner is the latest star to join the Roundabout Off-Script series, sharing some favorite memories from his turn in David Friel's Molly Sweeney for Roundabout in 1996....


BREAKING: Oscar Isaac Will Lead MOON KNIGHT Marvel Series Photo BREAKING: Oscar Isaac Will Lead MOON KNIGHT Marvel Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld reported that Daveed Diggs and Nick Kroll were being considered for the role of Marc Spector in the upcoming Marvel Disney Plus series 'Moon Knight.' ...


VIDEO: Jocelyn Bioh and Eboni Booth Chat as Part of Manhattan Theatre Club's Artists Photo VIDEO: Jocelyn Bioh and Eboni Booth Chat as Part of Manhattan Theatre Club's Artists in Conversation Series
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2020

Manhattan Theatre Club has released a new video in its Artists in Conversation series, featuring artists talking to one another via a virtual platform....


CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Officially Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast! Photo CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Officially Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2021

Caroline, or Change officially opens tonight, October 27 on Broadway at the Roundabout's Studio 54. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to Broadway here!...


BWW Exclusive: Hear Alfred Molina Sing on Disney's VAMPIRINA Photo BWW Exclusive: Hear Alfred Molina Sing on Disney's VAMPIRINA
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019

Drama League Award winner Alfred Molina ('Red') guest stars on this Friday's new episode of Disney Junior's hit animated series 'Vampirina.' He voices the role of Sir Ghoulgood, a friendly ghost who resides in the local theater. In the episode, he sings a song titled 'Center Stage' about how he does...


VIDEO: HBO Releases Official Teaser And First Image For SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE, Starr Photo VIDEO: HBO Releases Official Teaser And First Image For SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE, Starring Oscar Isaac & Jessica Chastain
by Sarah Leiber - July 08, 2021

SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE re-examines the original’s iconic depiction of love, hatred, desire, monogamy, marriage and divorce through the lens of a contemporary American couple, played by Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain....


MAKING THEATER IN A NEW WORLD Series to Feature Douglas Lyons, Robert Diamond, Sean C Photo MAKING THEATER IN A NEW WORLD Series to Feature Douglas Lyons, Robert Diamond, Sean Cercone, Ken Davenport & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2020

The TheaterMakers Studio, the online certification training program and community for theater makers, has announced the launch date for a new 3-part video series on 'Making Theater in a New World,' featuring interviews with industry experts on safety, inclusivity, and streaming theater....


McKinley Belcher III Joins Wendell Pierce & Sharon D Clarke Led DEATH OF A SALESMAN o Photo McKinley Belcher III Joins Wendell Pierce & Sharon D Clarke Led DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway, Plus Creative Team Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2022

Today, Broadway’s upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman announced that McKinley Belcher III will join the cast as Willy and Linda Loman’s son, “Happy.” Producers also revealed key members of the creative team, who will help bring the show to life at the Hudson Theatre for a limi...


Complete Cast Announced for Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan Led THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRU Photo Complete Cast Announced for Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan Led THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2023

BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the full company and creative team for the first New York revival in 50 years of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window. See how to purchase tickets!...


EVITA to Conclude San Francisco Playhouse's 2023-24 Season Photo EVITA to Conclude San Francisco Playhouse's 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024

Experience the musical sensation EVITA this summer in San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the captivating story and unforgettable score from June 27 to September 7....


Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Photo Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2024

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company  has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....


Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Photo Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!...


Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre Photo Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond....






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