BWW Review: Stark and Informative WEDDING BAND from Intiman
by Amelia Reynolds - September 13, 2016 Alice Childress' 'Wedding Band' is an important show-but can feel a bit academic. It isn't overwritten with clever gags or attention-grabbing circumstances, and while this can make the play feel slow, the creative skill of the cast and crew elevates the production....
All Eight Writers Selected for Disney/ABC Writing Prgoram Staffed for 2016-17 TV Season
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2016 With the announcement of ABC's new primetime line-up came an abundance of support from new and returning showrunners striving to incorporate diversity into writers' rooms. For the sixth consecutive year, all eight of the writers selected for the Disney|ABC Writing Program have been staffed on DATG ...
Denton Community Theatre to Stage WEST SIDE STORY This August
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016 Denton Community Theatre is very excited to present West Side Story, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and conception/choreography by Jerome Robbins....
BWW Review: The Sweet Taste of Secret Love Flourishes In THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY - Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky Are Electricifying
by Herbert Paine - February 17, 2016 Tyne Rafaeli has excelled in recreating Bartlett Sher's original direction of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. The touring production is on stage at ASU Gammage in Tempe AZ and is rock solid, featuring the electrifying and moving performances of Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky, a marvelous cast, and...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Star-Crossed' Episode of SUPERGIRL on The CW
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2017 Teri Hatcher, Kevin Sorbo and Darren Criss guest on the next episode of SUPERGIRL on The CW titled 'Star-Crossed'....
BWW Feature: RONIT & JAMIL – A DRAMATIC STAGED BOOK READING at City College Center For The Arts, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017 RONIT AND JAMIL was written by Pamela L. Laskin and is a contemporary retelling of Romeo and Juliet revolving around the Israel-Palestine conflict....
ROMEO & JULIET Gets a Mod Makeover at Belgrade Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017 Shakespeare is given a mod-ern twist in a brand new production of Romeo & Juliet coming to the Belgrade Theatre this June. Shakespeare's most famous love story is brought to the stage with a musical Mods and Rockers theme by Oddsocks Productions who have built a reputation for producing new and inno...
Drama Learning Center's TYA to Stage Area Premiere of CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017 TYA, the Professional Training Program in residence at Drama Learning Center will present the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area premiere of Cry-Baby the Musical this June in Columbia, Maryland....
Boston Symphony Claims Record Number of Married Couples in Production of AIDA, This Weekend
by Christina Mancuso - August 19, 2016 The Boston Symphony says that they hold the world record for 17 married couples taking part in the performance of AIDA at Tanglewood this weekend....
STAGE TUBE: Play It Cool With Signature's WEST SIDE STORY Orchestra
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2015 Just in time for the holidays Signature Theatre wil bring a classic to the stage. WEST SIDE STORY, considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, opens at the MAX Theatre next week (December 8) and the company is making finishing touches to the iconic musical. With just days unti...
WHAT to Open 2016 Season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 3/17-4/3
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2016 Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens the 2016 Theater Season with the first Shakespeare production this theater has ever done in its 32 year history. "A Midsummer Night's Dream," opening March 17 and running through April 3, is co-produced with Peregrine Theater Ensemble and directed by Jeffry Geor...
New Video Released of WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016 Bill Hanney's North Shore Music theatre recently opened its production of West Side Story. Once again, Roberto Araujo (Pepe u/s Bernardo) directs and choreographs this music video to Fleur East's 'Sax'....
Lionsgate Delays Limited Theatrical Release of Musical Drama LA LA LAND
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2016 Lionsgate has announced that the limited theatrical release of LA LA LAND, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will now begin on December 9th, one week later than the original December 2nd release date. The Damien Chazelle-directed musical drama will still hit theaters nationwide on December 16th a...
BWW Feature: RONIT & JAMIL – A DRAMATIC STAGED BOOK READING at City College Center For The Arts, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2017 RONIT AND JAMIL was written by Pamela L. Laskin and is a contemporary retelling of Romeo and Juliet revolving around the Israel-Palestine conflict....
Brenda Braxton, Charl Brown, Christina Sojous, April Nixon and More Set for TWO LOST WORLDS Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016 A reading/showcase of Two Lost Worlds, a new musical written and conceived by Sinclair Mitchell, will be presented at Pearl Studios on October 24th & 25th, 2016 at 2 p.m. to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. ...
North Shore Music Theatre to Stage WEST SIDE STORY This November
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016 Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) proudly presents the beloved musical classic, WEST SIDE STORY....
Lionsgate Delays Limited Theatrical Release of Musical Drama LA LA LAND
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2016 Lionsgate has announced that the limited theatrical release of LA LA LAND, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will now begin on December 9th, one week later than the original December 2nd release date. The Damien Chazelle-directed musical drama will still hit theaters nationwide on December 16th a...
LOVE AIN'T NEVER GONNA Sets Theme, Guests for February Show at Annoyance
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017 Love Ain't Never Gonna, the love-themed recurring comedy show performed at Williamsburg's Annoyance Theatre NY, has announced that their February performance, 'Mischief,' will feature Jo Firestone ('The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon') and Brett Davis ('The Special Without Brett Davis'). February's ...
STAGE TUBE: New Video Released of WEST SIDE STORY at Theatre by the Sea
by Kristen Morale - July 07, 2016 Theatre by the Sea recently opened its production of West Side Story. Celebrating the multi cultural spirit of this show, Roberto Araujo (Pepe u/s Bernardo and Chino) directs and choreographs this music video to Gloria Estefan's 'Oye!'. Below, check out a music video of 'Oye!' featuring the whole ca...
West Coast Players to Present THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2016 West Coast Players will present the madcap Italian comedy, The Servant of Two Masters by Carolo Goldoni adapted by Constance Congdon, April 15 - May 1, 2016....
(re)Discover Theatre Presents FAREWELL MY FRIEND
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2016 Farewell My Friend: The Tragic Romance of Star-Crossed Lovers plunges audiences into an immersive world of fated love. As you travel through multiple rooms, your exploration of the paralleled tragedies Romeo & Juliet and Tristan & Iseult begins to unfold. Discover secret plots, become exposed to raw...
STAGE TUBE: Play It Cool With Signature's WEST SIDE STORY Orchestra
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2015 Just in time for the holidays Signature Theatre wil bring a classic to the stage. WEST SIDE STORY, considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, opens at the MAX Theatre next week (December 8) and the company is making finishing touches to the iconic musical. With just days unti...
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Join Hamlet Isn't Dead for a HIDoween Celebration
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015 Hamlet Isn't Dead celebrates their 3rd Annual HIDoween Party with back-to-back performances of RICHARD II and ROMEO & JULIET. Too old to Trick-or-Treat? Replace the sugar with some Shakespeare, and join the HIDiots for an evening of de-throned kings, star-crossed love, and lots of holiday reveling. ...
Seattle Playwrights Salon Presents Michael January's THE LEGENDARY BONNIE AND CLYDE
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2016 It is January in January as the Seattle Playwrights Salon welcomes playwright Michael January to The Conservatory Seattle for a presentation of The Legendary Bonnie and Clyde January 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Come early to find nearby parking....
Pop-Up Opera Returns for 2016 with Bellini's CAPULETI E MONTECCHI
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 26, 2016 Pop-Up Opera are back for 2016. Now well-established on the touring opera circuit, the company skilfully adapt their operas to each individual venue, making every performance unique, while always maintaining the highest standards.... |