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BLK BOX PHX Presents Arizona Premier Of THE BURN Photo BLK BOX PHX Presents Arizona Premier Of THE BURN
by Julie Musbach - August 28, 2019

BLK BOX PHX opens its 2019-2020 season with the Arizona Premier of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, a play that tackles the issue of social media and how it impacts our conversations and our identities. The Burn cuts across all age groups, as well as workplace and social environments to address this very r...


Run At It Shouting Announces Online Rehearsed Reading Of Harold Pinter's THE DWARFS Photo Run At It Shouting Announces Online Rehearsed Reading Of Harold Pinter's THE DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - September 08, 2020

Run At It Shouting today announces a live online rehearsed reading of Harold Pinter's The Dwarfs adapted by Kerry Lee Crabbe in aid of The NIA Project - a Hackney-based charity committed to delivering cutting edge service to end violence against women and children - taking place via Zoom on 25 Septe...


Victory Gardens Theater Announces The Chicago Premiere Of IF I FORGET By Steven Leven Photo Victory Gardens Theater Announces The Chicago Premiere Of IF I FORGET By Steven Levenson
by Julie Musbach - January 10, 2019

Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels announce an addition to the 2018-2019 Victory Gardens season the Chicago Premiere of If I Forget, written by Steven Levenson and directed by Devon de Mayo. If I Forget runs June 7 July 7, 2019, with the press performance on Friday, June ...


First Group of Acts Announced for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS Photo First Group of Acts Announced for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 16, 2018

NBC has announced the first group of world-renowned, superstar acts who will compete on the all-new winter edition of TV's #1 alternative series, “America's Got Talent: The Champions,” premiering Monday, Jan. 7 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT....


BWW Blog: How Different Shows Use Digital Technology Photo BWW Blog: How Different Shows Use Digital Technology
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - July 21, 2020

As the decades have gone by, Broadway has continued to develop and change along with the rest of the world....


BWW Review: THE BURN at The Hub Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE BURN at The Hub Theatre
by Jack Read - May 01, 2019

There's a burgeoning sense of paranoia throughout The Burn, the first show of The Hub Theatre's 2019 season. Written by Philip Dawkins as something of an analogue to Arthur Miller's The Crucible - itself an acknowledged allegory for McCarthyism - The Burn is a sharp and deeply felt look at how fear ...


Announcing Steppenwolf For Young Adults 18/19 Season Photo Announcing Steppenwolf For Young Adults 18/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - April 25, 2018

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) announces its exciting 2018/19 season: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, the Tony Award-winning play adapted by Simon Stephens based on the book by Mark Haddon, directed by Steppenwolf Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry; and the world premiere of Radi...


VIDEO: Wanyue Qiao Hosts a Pilates Mat Class For American Ballet Theatre Photo VIDEO: Wanyue Qiao Hosts a Pilates Mat Class For American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2020

Get Sweaty with ABT Dancer and (certified) Pilates instructor, Wanyue Qiao!...


Rivendell Announces Casting And Opening Date For SCIENTIFIC METHOD Photo Rivendell Announces Casting And Opening Date For SCIENTIFIC METHOD
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2018

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the World Premiere of Scientific Method by Jenny Connell Davis, directed by Devon de Mayo, and featuring RTE Member Ashley Neal, with Glenn Obrero, Josh Odor, Courtney Wil...


Meet The Women Of Steppenwolf's LA RUTA Photo Meet The Women Of Steppenwolf's LA RUTA
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2018

This December, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is proud to present the world premiere production of La Ruta by acclaimed Chicago playwright Isaac Gomez, directed by ensemble member Sandra Marquez. Featuring ensemble member Karen Rodriguez along with an eight-member all female Latinx cast, La Ruta is ins...


Venues And Women Writers Unite For BURN BRIGHT's BETTER IN PERSON Photo Venues And Women Writers Unite For BURN BRIGHT's BETTER IN PERSON
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2020

Burn Bright's digitally commissioned anthology series Better In Person returns this winter with a northern-centric instalment, partnering with acclaimed venues to amplify the voices of northern writers who identify as women....


VIDEO: For KING & COUNTRY and Dolly Parton Perform 'God Only Knows' at CMA Awards Photo VIDEO: For KING & COUNTRY and Dolly Parton Perform 'God Only Knows' at CMA Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - November 15, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® Award winners for KING & COUNTRY joined Country music legend Dolly Parton live for the first time ever at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards,a?? for the collaboration of the duo's massive hit a?oeGod Only Knows.a?? The moving and inspiring song, which Dolly claimed was a?oeone of the be...


BWW Interview: Jenny Han, author of TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, now a Netflix Photo BWW Interview: Jenny Han, author of TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, now a Netflix Movie
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - August 17, 2018

The first book in Jenny Han's New York Times Best Selling Lara Jean trilogy, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, is now a movie.  Netflix produced the film and dropped it to today on its streaming service just in time for the weekend. Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to sit down with New York Tim...


VIDEO: Wanyue Qiao Hosts a Pilates Mat Class For American Ballet Theatre Photo VIDEO: Wanyue Qiao Hosts a Pilates Mat Class For American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2020

Get Sweaty with ABT Dancer and (certified) Pilates instructor, Wanyue Qiao!...


Wilbury Group Kicks Off 2019 With Regional Premiere Of THE BURN and MORE WEIGHT Photo Wilbury Group Kicks Off 2019 With Regional Premiere Of THE BURN and MORE WEIGHT
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2018

The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the New Year with the New England premiere of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, presented in conversation with More Weight: A Derivative New Work inspired by Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' by director Logan Serabian. Performances for The Burn and More Weight are scheduled...


Photo Flash: First Look At New England Premiere Of THE BURN At The Wilbury Group Photo Photo Flash: First Look At New England Premiere Of THE BURN At The Wilbury Group
by Julie Musbach - January 10, 2019

The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the New Year with the New England premiere of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, presented in conversation with More Weight: A Derivative New Work inspired by Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' by director Logan Serabian. Performances for The Burn and More Weight are scheduled...


Ohtis Share New Single PERVERT BLOOD, Debut Album CURVE OF EARTH Out 3/29 Photo Ohtis Share New Single PERVERT BLOOD, Debut Album CURVE OF EARTH Out 3/29
by Tori Hartshorn - March 05, 2019

Ohtis will release their debut album Curve of Earth on March 29 via Full Time Hobby (home to White Denim, Timber Timbre, Michael Nau, Katie Von Schleicher etc). Today they share the LP's 'Pervert Blood' which highlights the band's ability to tell a hard, dark story over Americana guitars....


Lizzo's DJ Sophia Eris Urges Everyone To Be Their Own Adele On Her New Single FEEL TH Photo Lizzo's DJ Sophia Eris Urges Everyone To Be Their Own Adele On Her New Single FEEL THE BURN Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019

Minneapolis renaissance woman Sophia Eris is encouraging everyone to “be their own Adele” on her new single “Feel The Burn.” Joining forces once again with super producers Lazerbeak (Doomtree, Lizzo, Dessa) and Bionik (Ice-T, Aceyalone, Far East Movement) for an uptempo club banger, Eris lays out th...


for KING & COUNTRY Celebrate Gold Certification for 'Burn the Ships' Photo for KING & COUNTRY Celebrate Gold Certification for 'Burn the Ships'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 30, 2021

To coincide with the announcement, the duo today released a special gold branded version of Burn The Ships (Deluxe Edition: Remixes & Collaborations) – the deluxe edition of the duo’s newly certified album....


BWW Music Review: With SHE USED TO BE MINE Florencia Cuenca Makes A Classic Her Own Photo BWW Music Review: With SHE USED TO BE MINE Florencia Cuenca Makes A Classic Her Own
by Stephen Mosher - March 23, 2021

The new single from her upcoming CD is a great follow-up to her last release 'Burn' and it shows that Florencia Cuenca's vision as a musical storyteller is as unique as her voice is beautiful....


NextStop Theatre to Host The Hub's Season Opener Photo NextStop Theatre to Host The Hub's Season Opener
by Julie Musbach - January 14, 2019

 The Hub Theatre, Northern Virginia's award-winning professional theatre sharing new plays that celebrate our common humanity, is pleased to announce that the first full production of Season 11 will take place at NextStop Theatre this coming Spring....


BroadwayWorld Gets the Vegas Treatment with Launch of Special Channels for The Space Photo BroadwayWorld Gets the Vegas Treatment with Launch of Special Channels for The Space
by Alan Henry - August 27, 2020

The Space is coming to your living room! The popular Las Vegas performing arts venue has partnered up with BroadwayWorld to bring entertainment directly to guests, pay-per-view style.  The new partnership is set to bring Broadway and Live Music Lovers the very best talent without leaving the safety ...


truTV Greenlights Complex Networks' HOT ONES: THE GAME SHOW Photo truTV Greenlights Complex Networks' HOT ONES: THE GAME SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2019

 truTV is bringing the heat with its fiery new series, Hot Ones: The Game Show, based on the wildly successful web talk series created and produced by Complex Networks' brand, First We Feast. Host Sean Evans will dare contestants to put their money where their mouth is and enter the “Pepperdome,” to...


for KING & COUNTRY Announces Summer Tour Photo for KING & COUNTRY Announces Summer Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 25, 2020

Four time GRAMMY® Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY is taking its unparalleled live show on the road this summer, and will take some friends along for the ride. The first ever for KING & COUNTRY with Company | Summer Nights Tour will see the groundbr...


For King & Country's GOD ONLY KNOWS Spends Record Time Atop The Billboard Charts Photo For King & Country's GOD ONLY KNOWS Spends Record Time Atop The Billboard Charts
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continue to set new personal benchmarks atop the Billboard charts. After tying massive hit “joy.” for the quickest rise to #1 in the duo's history, recent single “God Only Knows” has accumulated 40 million streams and spent a total of six weeks a...






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