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A corrupt politician covers up his daughter Vicky's pregnancy by forcing her to give the baby up for adoption. The newborn is adopted by a loving couple unable to have children, but a year later Vicky, now in college, realizes she was forced into signing the papers and really wants her daughter back. After sneaking into the adoption agency to find out who the adoptive parents are, she takes them to court to fight for custody.

BWW Flashback: We Pledge ALLEGIANCE- Takei, Salonga, Leung & More Take Broadway By St Photo BWW Flashback: We Pledge ALLEGIANCE- Takei, Salonga, Leung & More Take Broadway By Storm
by Nicole Rosky - December 06, 2018

George Takei's ground-breaking Broadway musical is back by popular demand this holiday season! Experience Allegiance on the big screen on December 11, featuring an exclusive conversation with the creative team. CLICK HERE to get your tickets today!...


BWW Flashback: We Pledge ALLEGIANCE- The San Diego Premiere! Photo BWW Flashback: We Pledge ALLEGIANCE- The San Diego Premiere!
by Nicole Rosky - December 05, 2018

George Takei's ground-breaking Broadway musical is back by popular demand this holiday season! Experience Allegiance on the big screen on December 11, featuring an exclusive conversation with the creative team. CLICK HERE to get your tickets today!...


Review and Photos: The Loud and Distinctive CHERRY ORCHARD at the Helsinki City Theat Photo Review and Photos: The Loud and Distinctive CHERRY ORCHARD at the Helsinki City Theatre
by Rosanna Liuski - March 08, 2019

The Cherry Orchard at the Helsinki City theatre is distinctive and loud in various ways. The madame is so perky, coming to the surroundings of her traumas, yet she doesn't want to deal with the things that haunt her. Only when the future is glaring at the horizon she runs inside, becoming like a sto...


Victoria+Jean Return with 'Underdog' Photo Victoria+Jean Return with 'Underdog'
by Julie Musbach - February 08, 2019

Following the 2016 release of their critically acclaimed debut album 'Divine Love', Swedish/Belgian duo Victoria+Jean will return with the Producer Henrik Alsér (The Hives, Coldplay) produced follow-up 'Underdog' this spring....


ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Returns To The Chance This Holiday Season Photo ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Returns To The Chance This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2019

Chance Theater is pleased to remount its popular production of the heartwarming musical adaptation of the classic novel a?? Anne of Green Gables. Book by Joseph Robinette, music and lyrics by Evelyn D. Swensson, directed by Casey Long and music direction by Bill Strongin. Anne of Green Gables will p...


Book Review: PLAYWRITING, Stephen Jeffreys Photo Book Review: PLAYWRITING, Stephen Jeffreys
by Kelly McElroy - April 15, 2019

'Playwriting' feels like a love letter to theatre and the craft of writing for the stage. It echoes encouragement to new, emerging and struggling playwrights and exudes an unexpectedly paternal affection to the reader....


FIAF Announces 2019 Animation First Festival Photo FIAF Announces 2019 Animation First Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

Celebrating France's rich tradition as a pioneer of animation, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) announces the 2019 Animation First festival. Building on its wildly successful inaugural year, the second edition of Animation First showcases the vast history, enduring ingenuity, and diver...


Poignant And Playful Comedy THE CEMETERY CLUB Opens At Little Fish Theatre, 2/21 Photo Poignant And Playful Comedy THE CEMETERY CLUB Opens At Little Fish Theatre, 2/21
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2019

Taking a playful yet poignant look at love and loss through the eyes of three widows and one very eligible bachelor, Little Fish Theatre opens The Cemetery Club on February 21. Written by Ivan Menchell and directed by Little Fish Theatre company member James Rice, The Cemetery Club runs for four wee...


GRATITUDE Captures Today's Youth At MainLine Theatre Photo GRATITUDE Captures Today's Youth At MainLine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018

Critically acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie has brought Montreal such controversial hits as Unseamly, a nervy play that deals with sexual harassment in the garment industry, and Mr. Goldberg Goes To Tel Aviv, a rollicking farce that jumped head-first into the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Even bolde...


Twilight Fields Pays Homage To Bruce Cockburn's Wisdom Ahead Of New LP SONGS FROM THE Photo Twilight Fields Pays Homage To Bruce Cockburn's Wisdom Ahead Of New LP SONGS FROM THE AGE OF RUIN
by Tori Hartshorn - January 16, 2019

As a tribute to Canadian songwriter activist Bruce Cockburn and a reminder that these issues are just as relevant now as they were in 1984, when he released his 'Stealing Fire' album, Twilight Fields presents his own rendition of 'Lovers in a Dangerous Time'....


VIDEO: FOX Sports Films Releases Trailer for Q BALL Documentary Photo VIDEO: FOX Sports Films Releases Trailer for Q BALL Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019

FOX Sports Films has released the trailer for its newest MAGNIFY series film “Q Ball.”  The documentary chronicles the lives of incarcerated basketball players at San Quentin State Prison and is executive produced by Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant's Thirty Five Media, in conjunction wit...


BWW Interview: JOHN WELLS III of STRAIGHT at LOUD FRIDGE GROUP Photo BWW Interview: JOHN WELLS III of STRAIGHT at LOUD FRIDGE GROUP
by E.H. Reiter - July 17, 2019

Interview with Artistic Director John Wells III to chat about the company and their play STRAIGHT. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds and Andrea Agosto, playing July 25th - August 4th at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center...


DYKE MOTHER Comes To Finnish National Theatre Today Photo DYKE MOTHER Comes To Finnish National Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2018

As part of its 2018-19 season, the Finnish National Theatre presents DYKE MOTHER, running Nov. 7 to Dec. 17. ...


VIDEO: Get A First Look At UNRINETOWN at the 5th Avenue Theatre Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At UNRINETOWN at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Rachel Katz - April 11, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look Urinetown, this season's co-production between The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre!...


Brian Clowdus Brings THE SOUND OF MUSIC To The Hills of Wintergreen Resort Photo Brian Clowdus Brings THE SOUND OF MUSIC To The Hills of Wintergreen Resort
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2019

The Sound of Music will come to life amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Wintergreen Resort in a never before seen site-specific production of the iconic show this September 5th through 29th. A unique ski lift ride will set the stage as audiences are transported to a remote and breathtaking...


THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!'s Auliʻi Cravalho To Co-Star In Amazon Series THE POWER Photo THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!'s Auliʻi Cravalho To Co-Star In Amazon Series THE POWER
by Abigail Charpentier - November 12, 2019

According to Deadline, Auliʻi Cravalho will co-star opposite Leslie Mann in Amazon's new television adaptation of Naomi Alderman's feminist sci-fi book 'The Power.'...


BWW Review: Yael Farber Sets A Strindberg Classic in Post-Apartheid South Africa in M Photo BWW Review: Yael Farber Sets A Strindberg Classic in Post-Apartheid South Africa in MIES JULIE
by Michael Dale - February 13, 2019

You can pass laws, spread the wealth and educate the masses all you want, but perhaps the quickest way to dissolve the barriers between established classes is simply through giving in to raw passion....


SXM Festival Announces Phase One Lineup Photo SXM Festival Announces Phase One Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2018

Today SXM Festival, underground electronic music's premiere destination getaway, has announced the phase  lineup for its March 13-17 return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Set within the iconic beaches, nightclubs and spectacular villas of the island, SXM Festival will once aga...


BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Meets Her Evil Twin in 'You Are My Sunshine' Photo BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Meets Her Evil Twin in 'You Are My Sunshine'
by Xandra Harbet - May 13, 2019

Supergirl takes on Red Daughter as Brainy faces his darker side and Alex begins to question her altered reality....


BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Mark Nadler Photo BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Mark Nadler
by Nicholas Adler - April 04, 2020

EXUBERANCE, a noun meaning the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. If you've seen Mark Nadler on stage, you know he is the quintessential living and breathing definition of this word....


BWW Review: 5th Dimensional Realness is REVOLUTIONARY at Theater For The New City Photo BWW Review: 5th Dimensional Realness is REVOLUTIONARY at Theater For The New City
by Joe Lombardi - September 10, 2019

With the not so faint wisps of fascism blowing all around the world today, artists seem compelled to paint the future.  Prasad Paul Duffy has written and directed Revolutionary with Theo Grace composing the score and lyrics.  This show has been selected as part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up...


Performances Extended Through June 2 For 5th Avenue Theatre And ACT's URINETOWN Photo Performances Extended Through June 2 For 5th Avenue Theatre And ACT's URINETOWN
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announced today that their co-production of Urinetown has been extended by popular demand, adding five performances through June 2. Urinetown, which is now in performances, is the Tony-nominated, unforgettable piece of theatrical satire that im...


Segal Centre Presents CHILDREN OF GOD - Must-See Musical About Residential School Sys Photo Segal Centre Presents CHILDREN OF GOD - Must-See Musical About Residential School System
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2018

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and Urban Ink are proud to be co-producing the Montreal premiere of the critically acclaimed Children of God. This important and stunning new Canadian musical will be playing in the Sylvan Adams Theatre from January 20 to February 10, 2019....


Book Review: PLAYWRITING, Stephen Jeffreys Photo Book Review: PLAYWRITING, Stephen Jeffreys
by Kelly McElroy - April 15, 2019

'Playwriting' feels like a love letter to theatre and the craft of writing for the stage. It echoes encouragement to new, emerging and struggling playwrights and exudes an unexpectedly paternal affection to the reader....


REPEAT ATTENDERS Documentary About Theatre Superfans Will Be Released May 16 Photo REPEAT ATTENDERS Documentary About Theatre Superfans Will Be Released May 16
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020

Australian independent filmmaker, Mark Dooley has announced the worldwide Video on Demand (VOD) release of REPEAT ATTENDERS a?" a feature-length documentary film that takes us inside the fascinating and unexplored world of musical theatre superfans. ...






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