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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...


THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards Photo THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2020

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, whi...


NostalgiaCon's '80s Pop Culture Convention Is The Cure For Nation's '80's Fever Photo NostalgiaCon's '80s Pop Culture Convention Is The Cure For Nation's '80's Fever
by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2019

With such red-hot entertainment as Stranger Things taking the nation back to the 1980's, it's no wonder that the entire country is feeling the burn for 80's nostalgia - and the cure is right around the corner when the Anaheim Convention Center plays host to the first-ever NostalgiaCon 80's pop cultu...


The Hub Theatre Announces New Leadership and New Plays For Season 11 Photo The Hub Theatre Announces New Leadership and New Plays For Season 11
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2018

The Hub Theatre, under new Artistic Director, Matt Bassett, announced their 2018-19 season and welcomed a new staff member today. Bassett will be joined by KELSEY MESA as Associate Artistic Director for this season featuring a regional premiere by a favorite Hub playwright, the world premiere of the...


BWW Review: DIANA & ZONEN at DeLaMar Theater | An intimate and gorgeous portrayal of Photo BWW Review: DIANA & ZONEN at DeLaMar Theater | An intimate and gorgeous portrayal of the people behind the Royal titles⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
by Chantal Kunst - September 12, 2021

Diana & Zonen. A royal Black Tie premiere on a sunny Sunday afternoon, DeLaMar Theater Amsterdam....


Burn Bright Launches New Initiative, CONNECT Photo Burn Bright Launches New Initiative, CONNECT
by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2020

Following the success of Burn Bright's digitally commissioned pilot, Better In Person, the empowering not-for-profit led by Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley, is continuing the series with the next instalment which will amplify Black women's voices and stories, alongside launching a new initiative,...


For King And Country Reaches #1 With Latest Single GOD ONLY KNOWS Photo For King And Country Reaches #1 With Latest Single GOD ONLY KNOWS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continues to reach new milestones with “God Only Knows,” the latest single from the band's critically acclaimed album burn the ships.  The track hits #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, tying the hit single “joy.” as their fastest rise t...


Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE Photo Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2018

Burgers, Brew & 'Que returns with an all-new season this month as Michael Symon continues his country-wide tour for the best BBQ out there Tuesdays at 9pmET/6pmPT. Alton Brown continues to remix and reload classic episodes on Good Eats: Reloaded Mondays at 9pmET/6pmPT. On Fridays at 10pmET/7pmPT Bre...


THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards Photo THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2020

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, whi...


Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents World Premiere of THE TASTERS Photo Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents World Premiere of THE TASTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2019

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the world premiere of The Tasters by Meghan Brown, directed by RTE member Devon de Mayo. The Tasters runs January 10 a?" February 16, 2020 at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5...


Lifetime Announces 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Programming Slate Photo Lifetime Announces 'It's a Wonderful Lifetime' Programming Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018

Christmas is coming early this year! Lifetime sleighs the 2018 holiday season this year with the network's It's a Wonderful Lifetime lineup, featuring 14 all-new original movies and nine acquired films. Kicking off on November 21 with a special week featuring five nights of premieres, each week of t...


CMA Fest Delivers Epic Surprise Performances And Sold Out Crowds Photo CMA Fest Delivers Epic Surprise Performances And Sold Out Crowds
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019

Four straight days of sold-out shows and capacity crowds, as well as surprise performances and collaborations, made the 48th annual CMA Fest one for the record books. At Nissan Stadium, Lil Nas X created one of the festival's most talked-about moments Saturday night, joined by Billy Ray Cyrus and re...


Check Out Artwork From the BroadwayWorld Remix Mean Girls Challenge! Photo Check Out Artwork From the BroadwayWorld Remix Mean Girls Challenge!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - August 04, 2020

In BroadwayWorld Remix, we want our readers to make their own art for a particular show. This week's show is Heathers!...


BWW Review: 39 DEGREES, VAULT Festival Photo BWW Review: 39 DEGREES, VAULT Festival
by Cindy Marcolina - March 12, 2020

Two 39-degree days, opposite sides of the world, same heat, different situation. On the 25th July 2019, record-breaking weather is holding London in its grip; five months later, Australia is burning on New Year's Eve....


Burn Bright Launch Fundraising Appeal To Continue Supporting Women Writers Photo Burn Bright Launch Fundraising Appeal To Continue Supporting Women Writers
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

One year ago, in the midst of a pandemic, Tori Allen-Martin, Sarah Henley and Tara Finney launched Burn Bright. Seeking to level the playing field, they have supported hundreds of women writers across the UK and Ireland, creating a network of support and offering new opportunities. Burn Bright champ...


Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater Photo Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2018

ADMISSIONS just opened last night, March 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Ben Edelman, Andrew Garman, Jessica Hecht, Ann McDonough, and Sally Murphy star in this new play by Joshua Harmon, directed by Daniel Aukin....


For King & Country Reaches Top 10 With Latest Single Photo For King & Country Reaches Top 10 With Latest Single
by Tori Hartshorn - February 19, 2019

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY continues to reach new milestones with their latest single “God Only Knows.” The track is currently No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Christian chart and is quickly approaching an impressive 20 million total on demand streams. “God Only Knows” has alrea...


for KING & COUNTRY To Reschedule Spring Tour Dates Photo for KING & COUNTRY To Reschedule Spring Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 23, 2020

 Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY announce that the duo's upcoming burn the ships | The 2020 Spring Encore tour has been rescheduled to begin in June 2020. for KING & COUNTRY will open the new set of tour dates on June 4th in Tyler, TX,...


Audible Announces Third Emerging Playwrights Fund Class Photo Audible Announces Third Emerging Playwrights Fund Class
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2020

Audible has announced  its latest Emerging Playwrights Fund class....


Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER Photo Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for the first production of its 25th Anniversary main stage season, The Gentleman Caller, a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals)....


International Musical Theatre Festival MTCA Offers Students A Weekend Of Education, P Photo International Musical Theatre Festival MTCA Offers Students A Weekend Of Education, Performance And Masterclass Opportunities
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2021

In a weekend described by participants as anything but 'virtual', students from schools around the world joined together to celebrate the magic of live theatre in a digital theatrical venue. ...


BWW Interview: Cassa Pancho Diversifying Dance and Eliminating Stereotypes Through Ba Photo BWW Interview: Cassa Pancho Diversifying Dance and Eliminating Stereotypes Through Ballet Black
by Juan Michael Porter II - December 20, 2019

If an audience is full of Black, Brown, Asian or whatever color people, you as a director will think twice about programming La Bayadere or Petrushka. I really believe that....


Sideshow Theatre Announces 2019 'The Freshness Initiative' Playwrights And New Artist Photo Sideshow Theatre Announces 2019 'The Freshness Initiative' Playwrights And New Artistic Associates
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2019

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to welcome three new artistic associates to the company, and to announce the newest playwrights selected for its annual "The Freshness Initiative," the company's commissioning and new play development program, now in its fifth year....


Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Starring Rainn Wilson Begins Rehearsals Today Photo Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Starring Rainn Wilson Begins Rehearsals Today
by Julie Musbach - March 06, 2018

Rehearsals kicked off today for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated world premiere comedy, The Doppelganger (an international farce) written by Chicagoland native Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Showtime's Masters of Sex, Off-Broadway's Handbook for an American Revolutionary)....






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