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Don't miss AHC's three-part mini-series on the unheard stories behind the American Revolution. Tune in December 15th at 9/8c.

VIDEO: HAMILTON-inspired Rap Aims To Get Out The Vote Photo VIDEO: HAMILTON-inspired Rap Aims To Get Out The Vote
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2020

A Grammy-winning musician and a constitutional law professor have teamed up to create a get-out-the-vote rap inspired by the musical Hamilton....


GETTING OLD SUCKS Opens Today Photo GETTING OLD SUCKS Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019

Getting Old Sucks, devised and directed by CDE Ensemble Members, Scott Dare and Michele Stine, explores the aging process through individual experiences. Don't let the title fool you. Getting Old Sucks chases stories from all walks of life, diving deep into moments from pain and satisfaction to desp...


Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tour HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago Photo Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tour HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago
by Rebecca Russo - April 11, 2019

You and a guest will join Lin-Manuel as he cuts the ribbon to open Hamilton: The Exhibition, a 360-degree immersive exhibition inspired by the revolutionary musical....


Boston Camerata: New Album + Tour of Rebellious Early American Music Photo Boston Camerata: New Album + Tour of Rebellious Early American Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 22, 2019

The Boston Camerata, cited as a?oeAmerica's foremost early music ensemblea?? by Le Monde, embarks on a celebration of music from the time of the American Revolution with the release of Free America! Songs of Resistance and Rebellion (1790-1860), a new project recorded by Harmonia Mundi. The album re...


BWW Blog: HAMILTON and the Art of Complexity Photo BWW Blog: HAMILTON and the Art of Complexity
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - July 08, 2020

With the release of Hamilton on Disney+ last week, the discourse over the musical's portrayal of the founding fathers has been reignited, a prevailing sentiment being that the show is too problematic to view....


VIDEO: Get A First Look At SPAMILTON on Tour Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At SPAMILTON on Tour
by Alan Henry - January 07, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American tour of the acclaimed musical comedy, Spamilton: An American Parody. The tour launched at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH on December 20, 2018 and is now on tour across the country, playing ten multi-week engagements in its first season....


Geffen Playhouse Presents The West Coast Premiere Of THE NICETIES Photo Geffen Playhouse Presents The West Coast Premiere Of THE NICETIES
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2019

Geffen Playhouse will present the West Coast premiere of The Niceties, it was announced today, written by Eleanor Burgess (Chill, Start Down) and directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced, Career Suicide). This world premiere production of The Niceties is currently running at McCarter Theatre Center in...


The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776 Photo The Muny Announces Complete Casting for 1776
by Alan Henry - June 07, 2019

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for 1776, the third show of its second century, June 27 - July 3. ...


New August To October Season Announced At The Finborough Theatre Photo New August To October Season Announced At The Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2019

The Finborough Theatre's Autumn season features three premieres, all discovered by the Finborough Theatre's Artistic Director Neil McPherson - another Finborough rediscovery from a classic British playwright, written in 1970, but never before seen in London, alongside two European premieres from fem...


STUDY HALL Comedy Show Comes To Philadelphia FringeArts Festival Photo STUDY HALL Comedy Show Comes To Philadelphia FringeArts Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2020

Study Hall Comedy Inspired by Lectures, one of Philadelphia's longest-running improv comedy shows, combines lectures and laughs in one fantastic hour never seen before and never to be seen again. ...


BWW Review: THE NICETIES is a Lesson for Today Photo BWW Review: THE NICETIES is a Lesson for Today
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - January 23, 2019

The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, having been performed at the Huntington Theatre Company and Manhattan Theatre Club, makes its way to McCarter Theatre Center's Berlind Theatre, a fitting arena for a play set during a history professor's office hours....


Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For HAMIL Photo Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For HAMILTON: The Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2019

The ribbon cutting ceremony for Hamilton: The Exhibition was held in Chicago this past Friday, April 26....


THE NICETIES Comes To NHTP's Blackbox Theatre Photo THE NICETIES Comes To NHTP's Blackbox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2019

New Hampshire Theatre Project presents The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, an explosive new play focused on race. The Niceties opens Friday October 11th and runs through October 27th with performances on Friday & Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. More information and tickets, including discounted opp...


Utah Opera's Children's Opera Showcase Spotlights Original Operas Written And Perform Photo Utah Opera's Children's Opera Showcase Spotlights Original Operas Written And Performed By Elementary School Children
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2019

Utah Opera presents three original operas written and performed by local elementary school students in the 18th annual Children's Opera Showcase at the Jeanne Wagner Theatre on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 6:30 PM in the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Free to the general public - no tickets requ...


BWW Blog: HAMILTON and the Art of Complexity Photo BWW Blog: HAMILTON and the Art of Complexity
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - July 08, 2020

With the release of Hamilton on Disney+ last week, the discourse over the musical's portrayal of the founding fathers has been reignited, a prevailing sentiment being that the show is too problematic to view....


Theatre Rhinoceros Presents GENERAL WASHINGTON, AMERICA'S FOUNDATION FATHER: THE MAN Photo Theatre Rhinoceros Presents GENERAL WASHINGTON, AMERICA'S FOUNDATION FATHER: THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020

Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE presentation: GENERAL WASHINGTON, America's Founding Father: The Man Behind the Myth. A Free Presentation on Facebook Live. Conceived and presented by John Fisher....


Josh Gad, Cynthia Erivo Team Up for Musical RIP VAN WINKLE Film Photo Josh Gad, Cynthia Erivo Team Up for Musical RIP VAN WINKLE Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2019

Cynthia Erivo and Josh Gad are teaming up for a musical film take on the American folk story Rip Van Winkle, according to The Hollywood Reporter....


Musical Theatre Factory Celebrates Women's History Month Jam Session With Agent 355 Photo Musical Theatre Factory Celebrates Women's History Month Jam Session With Agent 355
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2019

In honor of Women's History Month, go inside Musical Theatre Factory's jam session with Agent 355 by Preston Max Allen and Jessica Kahkoska. Click below to see Laura Dadap (Voca People) sing 'Kind Eyes', Lauren Zakrin (We Are The Tigers, Natasha, Pierre...) sing 'Quiet Day', and Lauren Patten (Jagge...


1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow! Photo 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019

It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...


Memorial Day Musicals: 10 Broadway Shows That Salute the Troops Photo Memorial Day Musicals: 10 Broadway Shows That Salute the Troops
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2020

As we pause today to remember their sacrifice, BroadwayWorld is looking back on stories of past wars, undying patriotism and true courage, which have been the topics of countless films, television series, and of course... theatre. Below we celebrate our armed forces with songs from musicals that  te...


U-M Clements Library Celebrates The Death of General Wolfe Painting by Benjamin West Photo U-M Clements Library Celebrates The Death of General Wolfe Painting by Benjamin West
by Julie Musbach - October 15, 2019

A new exhibition at the University of Michigan William L. Clements Library is highlighting its robust historical sources related to the 1759 siege of Québeca?"a major turning point of the colonial era in which the British wrested control of Canada from France. ...


Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Renderings For HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago Photo Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Renderings For HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION in Chicago
by Alan Henry - April 19, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at renderings of scenes from HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION! Check out the photos below!...


Gingold Theatrical Group Postpones The 2020 Golden Shamrock Gala Photo Gingold Theatrical Group Postpones The 2020 Golden Shamrock Gala
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2020

Gingold Theatrical Group today announced that the 2020 Golden Shamrock Gala scheduled for Monday March 16 at Robert Restaurant honoring Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders and Ethan E. Litwin would be postponed to a later date....


New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From FRANKIE! and AGENT 355 Musicals Photo New York Theatre Barn to Live Stream Excerpts From FRANKIE! and AGENT 355 Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of its New Works Series April 21st, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals Frankie! and Agent 355. The 30-minute presentation will also feature the creators of the two new musicals....


HAMILTON Tickets Go On Sale January 25 For Detroit Engagement Photo HAMILTON Tickets Go On Sale January 25 For Detroit Engagement
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2019

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Detroit announced today that tickets for the Detroit engagement of HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, on Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM ET. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registe...






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