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CONFESSIONS OF AN AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR Comes to Melbourne, Nov. 9
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016

2016: active wear is outerwear and Crossfit is common speak. Instagram fitness celebrities have cult followings. And as we follow the glamour and #blessed lives of these role models, we fight off the fads and phenomena about everything from caffeine to cartwheels.  We don't need thigh gaps. We don't...


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....


Totem Releases Steamy New Single 'Staring At The Sun' Photo Totem Releases Steamy New Single 'Staring At The Sun'
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2017

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Woolly Mammoth's 38th Season Kicks Off with THE ARSONISTS Photo Woolly Mammoth's 38th Season Kicks Off with THE ARSONISTS
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2017

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season, The Arsonists by Swiss playwright Max Frisch, in a new translation by Alistair Beaton, directed by Michael John Garces. The Arsonists will run from September 5 to October 8, 2017. The Arsonists is made possible by...


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...


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...


Amy Morton to Direct Steppenwolf's GUARDS AT THE TAJ Photo Amy Morton to Direct Steppenwolf's GUARDS AT THE TAJ
by Julie Musbach - March 02, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of Guards at the Taj by acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. A stunning tale about the search for beauty in desperate circumstances, the Steppenwolf production will feature the original cast me...


In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film! Photo In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film!
by Emily Bruno - October 03, 2017

On October 3rd, Cady Heron may have asked Aaron Samuels what day it was, but BWW is taking the day to remember our fave moments from the classic comedy. Plus, we are so excited for MEAN GIRLS to hit Broadway next year and we are hoping these moments make it into the show!...


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...


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...


Casey Webb Stars in Travel Channel's Popular Series MAN V. FOOD, 8/7 Photo Casey Webb Stars in Travel Channel's Popular Series MAN V. FOOD, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2017

Food lover, actor and restaurant business veteran Casey Webb is a new man and he is ready to taste the nation's most epic eats in the reboot of MAN V. FOOD....


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....


James Lecesne in EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, Reading Series Coming Up This December at Ab Photo James Lecesne in EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, Reading Series Coming Up This December at Abingdon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017

This December, Abingdon Theatre Company continues its 25th Anniversary Season with two very special events. Scroll down for details!...


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....


Photo Flash: Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents the World Premiere of THE BURN Photo Photo Flash: Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents the World Premiere of THE BURN
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2018

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere ofThe Burn, written by acclaimed Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. Featuring a cast of professional actors, The Burn addresses the bullying and social media issues that many teens experience in s...


Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season Photo Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company announces the initial lineup for its 25th Anniversary Season. With a list of celebrated and promising new artists, Abingdon Theatre Company's 2017 - 2018 season features premiere productions on the main stage, a one-night-only gala event honoring and featuring legendary arti...


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 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...


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...


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...


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....






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