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Onstage at the Barn 50: Memories from the First Half-Century with Michael Edwards
by Jeffrey Ellis - January 13, 2017

In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actor Michael Edwards, who made his debut at The Barn in the 1970, continuing to work there until 1990. For many peo...


Bay Area Community Theater Leaders Organize Alliance Of Community Theatres Photo Bay Area Community Theater Leaders Organize Alliance Of Community Theatres
by Julie Musbach - August 15, 2018

A group of seven community theater organizations announced the formation of the Tampa Bay Alliance of Community Theaters (Tampa Bay ACT www.tampabayact.com) to promote awareness and appreciation of the quality and diversity of local community theatre by acting as a liaison between venues, artists an...


Sydney Symphony Orchestra Musicians Takeover Kings Cross Carpark for Vanguard's 5th birthday Celebrations
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

In 2012 the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) launched an initiative that would change the way people experience classical music in this city....


Half Moon Theatre Director Recognised with British Empire Medal
by Julie Musbach - June 17, 2017

Chris Elwell, the Director and CEO of Half Moon Theatre in East London, has been recognised with a British Empire Medalin the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2017, for services to theatre and young people....


Photo Flash: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Debuts Makes Theatre Memphis Debut Photo Photo Flash: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Debuts Makes Theatre Memphis Debut
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2018

The Drowsy Chaperone makes its Theatre Memphis debut on the Lohrey Stage March 9-31, 2018. In this comedic call back to the Golden Age, a man appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording 'comes to life' and you have the ingredients ...


JAMES & JAMESY Comes to The Dark At The SoHo Playhouse Photo JAMES & JAMESY Comes to The Dark At The SoHo Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018

Celebrated comedians James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their production James & Jamesy in the Dark, directed by David MacMurray Smith beginning performances September 12 through October 14; opening night Sunday, September 16 at 3pm at the at the historic SoHo...


Comprehensive Textbook on Cluttering Speech Disorder Released Photo Comprehensive Textbook on Cluttering Speech Disorder Released
by Robert Diamond - June 04, 2018

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Rubicon Theatre Seeks New Executive Director in Time for 20th Anniversary Season Photo Rubicon Theatre Seeks New Executive Director in Time for 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017

Rubicon Theatre, located in Ventura, California, seeks to hire an experienced and energetic, hands-on Executive Director (ED) to take the organization to the next level....


Starz Greenlights Documentary Film NUDE About Treats! Magazine Founder
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2016

Starz announced today that it has greenlit the documentary film, “NUDE” from Director and Producer Anthony B. Sacco (DGA Award Winner for the STARZ Original series “The Chair”) and Producer Josh Shader (Television Critics Association Award Winner for “The Chair”) following treats! magazine founder S...


Poway OnStage Named Nonprofit of the Year
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017

On Wednesday, June 28, Poway OnStage will be honored as a "Nonprofit of the Year" at the second annual celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento....


The Educational Theatre Association Launches Legislator Advocacy Award
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017

The Educational Theatre Association will award the first EdTA Legislator Leadership Award for Arts Education to Congressman Leonard Lance, who represents New Jersey's 7th Congressional District....


Jack Lowell And Laura Russo Begin Terms As Chairman And Chair Elect Of The Coral Gabl Photo Jack Lowell And Laura Russo Begin Terms As Chairman And Chair Elect Of The Coral Gables Community Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - February 21, 2018

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Jack Lowell as the Chairman and Laura Russo as the Chair Elect of the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors....


MCCC Professor Michael Chovan-Dalton Continues to Host THEPHOTOSHOW Podcast
by Julie Musbach - January 05, 2017

Professor Michael Chovan-Dalton, coordinator of the Photography and Digital Imaging program at Mercer County Community College (MCCC), is as busy in his time off campus as he is in the classroom. Chovan-Dalton is the creator of thePhotoShow, a podcast he co-hosts with Kai McBride, a photo professor ...


SoHo Playhouse to Host NY Debut of JAMES & JAMESY IN THE DARK Photo SoHo Playhouse to Host NY Debut of JAMES & JAMESY IN THE DARK
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018

Comedians James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their production James & Jamesy in the Dark, directed by David MacMurray Smith beginning performances September 12 through October 14...


Javier Rivera's SALVE REGINA: A COMING OF GAY STORY Set For Hollywood Fringe Festival Photo Javier Rivera's SALVE REGINA: A COMING OF GAY STORY Set For Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2018

Writer/performer Javier Rivera is set to bring his award-winning solo show Salve Regina: A Coming of Gay Story to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for five performances only at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre beginning June 19 at 6:30pm. Directed by Ren Bell, Salve Regina won t...


Gita Kadambi Proposed as Next General Director of Finnish National Opera and Ballet
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017

The Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet has proposed Gita Kadambi to be appointed as the institution's new General Director. Kadambi's current position is the General Manager of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. The Board made the proposal in a meeting held on Thursday May the 4th. Bef...


The 6th Act Announces Stellar Cast for AN EVENING OF BETRAYAL at Theatre 68 Photo The 6th Act Announces Stellar Cast for AN EVENING OF BETRAYAL at Theatre 68
by Julie Musbach - April 23, 2018

 Artistic Directors Matthew Leavitt and Liza Seneca of THE 6TH ACT Theatre Company, along with acclaimed directorElizabeth Swain announce the cast for their Inaugural production, AN EVENING OF BETRAYAL.  They are thrilled to sign such a stellar cast for this complex production, a unique combination ...


SoHo Playhouse to Host NY Debut of JAMES & JAMESY IN THE DARK Photo SoHo Playhouse to Host NY Debut of JAMES & JAMESY IN THE DARK
by Julie Musbach - August 06, 2018

Comedians James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their production James & Jamesy in the Dark, directed by David MacMurray Smith beginning performances September 12 through October 14...


Jeff Janes Releases 'I Said, Not Now'
by Christina Mancuso - March 31, 2017

'I Said, Not Now': the quest to restore the Tree of Life to God's chosen people. 'I Said, Not Now' is the creation of published author, Jeff Janes, a native of Ovid, Michigan who was born in Flint, Michigan. Jeff Janes grew up as the fourth of six children in a Christian home. After graduating high ...


Norm Macdonald to Headline Comedy Works South This Weekend Photo Norm Macdonald to Headline Comedy Works South This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017

Norm Macdonald will appear at Comedy Works South at the Landmark this weekend, September 29 & 30....


Ontario School Board Votes To Restore Funding to PROM QUEEN The Musical Following Bac Photo Ontario School Board Votes To Restore Funding to PROM QUEEN The Musical Following Backlash
by Alan Henry - January 24, 2018

As BWW previously reported, the two school boards in London, Ontario, had cut funding to their school's production of PROM QUEEN, a musical based on a true story about a gay student fighting to take his boyfriend to prom....


Chair of National Endowment for the Arts Jane Chu Resigns Photo Chair of National Endowment for the Arts Jane Chu Resigns
by Julie Musbach - May 02, 2018

The National Endowment for the Arts has just announced that current chair Jane Chu has chosen to resign from her post after a four year run....


VIDEO: Starz Releases Official Trailer for New Original Documentary NUDE Photo VIDEO: Starz Releases Official Trailer for New Original Documentary NUDE
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2017

In anticipation of the October 29th, 2017 premiere of the film, Starz released today the official trailer and key art for the new original documentary NUDE from Director and Producer Anthony B. Sacco...


Y York's SYCORAX to Make World Premiere at 18th & Union Photo Y York's SYCORAX to Make World Premiere at 18th & Union
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017

Snowflake Avalanche and 18th & Union will present the world premiere of Y York's new play, SYCORAX, starring legendary Seattle actress Demene E. Hall....


Photo Flash: First Look at Jessie Fisher in GROUNDED at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the riveting new play, Grounded, by George Brant in the Stiemke Studio, now through April 2, 2017. This palpitating one-woman show features Jessie Fisher, whose credits include Girl in Broadway's Once and most recently Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Constellations...






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