Theater 29 to Present COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS: A STORY OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021 Theater 29 will present Communications Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love-- an immersive story of upper-management intrigue and corporate coercion that unravels via social media, email, USPS, and in virtual and visceral reality at Theater 29....
Opera Naples Announces Reimagined Season With Inaugural Festival Under the Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 23, 2020 Opera Naples has announced a reimagined season under the stars. The multi-day inaugural Opera Naples Festival will feature three acclaimed opera performances featuring world-renowned artists at Baker Park, March 10-13, 2021. All performances are at 7 p.m....
Phillips' Mill Community Association Announces Winners of the 2020 Juried Emerging Playwright Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2020 It is said that “writers write.” And, during a global pandemic, they apparently write a lot. Possibly the most inspiring, intriguing and captivating work of their lives. At least that is what you might surmise if you were one of the three judges of the 2020 Phillips’ Mill Emerging Playwright Competi...
VIDEO: A History of THE GREAT GATSBY on Page, Stage & Screen
by Nicole Rosky - May 08, 2021 A new musical stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel The Great Gatsby is headed for the stage, with a new score from Grammy Award-nominated international rock star of Florence + the Machine Florence Welch and Grammy Award nominee Thomas Bartlett....
Industry Pro Newsletter 9/14: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait
by Alan Henry - September 14, 2020 Though last week wasn't all good news as more theatres announced delays in their reopening plan, or in the case of the Rockettes the official cancellation of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, there were some bright spots in the industry this week - Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theat...
Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces New Cancellations & Reopening Plan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020 Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced today that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the Broadway at the Bass engagement of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE that had been rescheduled to April 6-11, 2021, has now been cancelled. ...
THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Premieres on HBO This May
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 10, 2021 A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates. ...
Photos: First Look at TimeLine Theatre's World Premiere of RELENTLESS
by Marissa Tomeo - January 29, 2022 Chicago playwright and TimeLine Theatre Company Member Tyla Abercrumbie weaves a mother’s past with her daughters’ present in Relentless, a centuries-spanning tale of family, legacy, and progress set in the Black Victorian age, receiving its world premiere after a nearly two-year delay. TimeLine Com...
THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Debuts May 10 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 20, 2021 Gibney’s exposé posits that drug companies are in fact largely responsible for manufacturing the very crisis they profit from, to the tune of billions of dollars... and hundreds of thousands of lives....
JOHN & JEN Starring Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay to Stream on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2021 BroadwayHD will be bringing a brand new digital capture of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s musical John & Jen, an intimate look at the complexities of familial relationships in a changing America, exclusively to the platform globally on December 15th....
TRU Hosts Community Gathering Via Zoom - Making Musicals Happen, 1: Support During Early Development
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022 A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 90 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. ...
Konzerthaus Dortmund Elevates Performances by Upgrading to World-Class HARMAN Professional Audio Solution
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2020 Looking to provide guests an even greater live sound experience, Konzerthaus Dortmund collaborated with Audio Pro and integrators B+B Event Technology to upgrade its sound system to a state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional audio solution....
President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility for Adults in All States to April 19
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2021 President Joe Biden is working to ensure all Americans eligibility for the COVID vaccine, and even earlier than initially planned. Biden has just announced that adult Americans in all states will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 19, 2021....
JOHN & JEN Starring Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay to Stream on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2021 BroadwayHD will be bringing a brand new digital capture of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s musical John & Jen, an intimate look at the complexities of familial relationships in a changing America, exclusively to the platform globally on December 15th....
Grits Entertainment and The Sheen Center Present Angela Polite's MARY SPEAKS
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2021 From August 9-15, Grits Entertainment, LLC and The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture will present Angela Polite's play Mary Speaks for online streaming....
THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT is Coming to Disney Plus in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 21, 2020 As teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the season finale of The Mandalorian, the legendary bounty hunter's journey will continue in The Book of Boba Fett....
Student Blogs This Week - Returning to Live Performances, Virtual Schooling, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - October 01, 2021 Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. In-person auditions, Shakespeare monologues, choreographing a production of A Chorus ...
What We Know So Far (and What We Don't) About Stephen Sondheim's New Musical
by Team BWW - September 17, 2021 Broadway lovers had reason to rejoice this week when the industry's most beloved composer, Stephen Sondheim, announced that he has a new musical in the works. What do we know so far about Stephen Sondheim's new project? Let's review!...
BWW Interview: New President and CEO Kwofe Coleman Discusses Changes to the 103rd Season at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 19, 2021 BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with The Muny’s Kwofe Coleman to discuss plans for the 103rd Season in Forest Park. “We are excited to produce five shows and bring people back to The Muny this summer.” Coleman shared that this is a significant step forward. Shows will be presented at ...
UM Highlights Choreographers With DANCE UP CLOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2020 The University of Montana will shine a spotlight on student choreographers with its 'Dance Up Close' production, which will be available online Nov. 12-22. 'Dance Up Close' is a uniquely intimate production that provides a platform for choreographers to experiment with solo compositions and performa...
Amazon Partners With New Jersey Theatre Alliance To Support Reopening Of State's Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2021 New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”), the service organization for the state's professional theatre community, announces a new partnership with Amazon, soon to be the state's largest single employer. Support from Amazon will make it possible for the Alliance to continue and expand their serv...
TimeLine Theatre Company Announces RELENTLESS- Inspired Online Programming
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020 TimeLine Theatre has announced online public programs and related virtual content inspired by its production of Relentless by Tyla Abercrumbie. ...
AXIOS Continues August 31 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020 AXIOS continues with a new episode MONDAY, AUGUST 31 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, featuring insightful and news making interviews with top leaders ....
VIDEO: Yours Truly Debut New 'Lights On' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 14, 2022 Australia’s Yours Truly are 2022’s must-watch in the alternative scene. Huge international touring credits, media and radio trailblazing and a burgeoning brood of fans are just some of the successes that back this band, but it’s the knack for punchy songwriting and performance deep in their DNA that...
Student Blog: Summer Stock Central: Step #7 | Navigate The Callback
by Student Blogger: Matt Guernier - September 14, 2021 I know for a few of my digital Callbacks, I was asked to speak about myself or perform material that represented me well. These Venues want to hire great performers, but they also want to hire great people. Don’t be afraid to show them who you are or what kind of material that excites you. After all... |