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BWW Review: SEMINAR at Hatbox Theatre Photo BWW Review: SEMINAR at Hatbox Theatre
by Cady Hickman - July 12, 2021

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BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George Photo BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS SHOES at A.D. Players At The George
by Alric Davis - November 29, 2021

The A.D. Players shows many walks of life with their poignant production of The Christmas Shoes!...


Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater Photo Songwriter James McMurtry to Come to the Boulder Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022

In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years, due August 20 on New West Records, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith ...


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Sophia James Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Sophia James
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2021

Below, BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Sophia James, who wrote Skinner's song 'I Knew I Smelled a Rat.'...


Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre Photo Review: A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION, Barbican Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 28, 2023

Katie Mitchell's climate change wake-up call is a cold, hard slap in the face...


VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022

SHOWTIME delves inside the bloodiest prison rebellion in U.S. history with Attica, a feature-length documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till) and co-director Traci A. Curry. the documentary features original interviews with former inmates, fam...


Singer-Songwriter & Producer Amrit Ghatore Releases New Track 'Far Away' Photo Singer-Songwriter & Producer Amrit Ghatore Releases New Track 'Far Away'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

'As we climb the ladder of materialistic success, we can sometimes lose track of our roots and who we truly are. Our roots help ground us and shape who we are. Right now, this song is a wake up call to the inner self to re-engage with those roots.' ...


UNDERPLAYED Debuts on Amazon Prime Video March 8th Photo UNDERPLAYED Debuts on Amazon Prime Video March 8th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2021

An official selection of both the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, Underplayed features NERVO, Rezz, Alison Wonderland, Tygapaw, TOKiMONSTA with an original score composed by Kate Simko....


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Danny Bernstein Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Danny Bernstein
by Nicole Rosky - January 06, 2021

BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Danny Bernstein, who wrote 'Ego's Flashback' with Katie Johantgen. Find out why he hopes to write even more music for the show!...


Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced Photo Launch Of New Production Company Portsmouth Road Productions Announced
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022

Today saw the announcement of production company, Blueleaf Theatre, relaunching under the new name Portsmouth Road Productions....


BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education Photo BWW Review: LORD OF THE FLIES: THE EXPERIENCE by Florida Rep Education
by Elizabeth James - February 17, 2022

Florida Rep Education's Conservatory production of LORD OF THE FLIES is a new and reimagined take on the well-known story. ...


RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY Has Been Extended Photo RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A WORKPLACE COMEDY Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared in association with The Civilians,  have announced the extension of Sarah Gancher's Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy to November 15. ...


VIDEO: Watch New Promos for PIVOTING Comedy Series from FOX Photo VIDEO: Watch New Promos for PIVOTING Comedy Series from FOX
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021

Starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q, Pivoting is a single-camera comedy set in Long Island, NY, that follows three women – and close-knit childhood friends – as they cope with the death of the fourth member of their group. Written by Liz Astrof (“The Conners,” “2 Broke Girls”), watch...


Tonya Pinkins' Socio-Political Horror Film RED PILL to Have NYC Premiere at 19th Annu Photo Tonya Pinkins' Socio-Political Horror Film RED PILL to Have NYC Premiere at 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2021

Tonya Pinkins, Kampfire Films, One Race Media, Mother Films and Paul Hsu have announced that the socio-political horror film RED PILL will have its NYC premiere as part of the 19th Annual Image Nation Outdoor Festival....


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Nathan Fosbinder Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Nathan Fosbinder
by Nicole Rosky - January 05, 2021

When Broadway is dark, all that it takes is one little rat and a team of up and coming theatre makers to save the day. BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, Nathan Fosbinder, who wrote Linguini's big number- 'Anyone Can Cook'. Find out about his ne...


SUNNY SIDE UP Returns To Theatre Peckham For Three-Week Run Photo SUNNY SIDE UP Returns To Theatre Peckham For Three-Week Run
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2023

Theatre Peckham are pressing replay on the critically acclaimed production of Sunny Side Up written and performed by David Alade (The Fisherman: National Tour, The Fields: Sky, Casualty: BBC). Following on from its sold-out run at Peckham Fringe in 2022, this lyrical piece, blending drama and poetry...


Katie Couric Announces 2021 GOING THERE Book Tour Photo Katie Couric Announces 2021 GOING THERE Book Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2021

Katie Couric will head out on an 11-city U.S. tour this fall in celebration of her forthcoming memoir, “Going There,” out on October 26th.  Two days following the release of her highly anticipated book, Couric will kick off her tour in Boston at the Orpheum Theatre on October 28th making stops in Ne...


Half Waif Releases New Single 'Horse Racing' Photo Half Waif Releases New Single 'Horse Racing'
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2021

Mythopoetics is Half Waif's most self-assured album to date, with the New York Times calling it 'larger than life' and Stereogum praising it as 'massive-sounding.'...


Student Blog: The Case for Commuting Photo Student Blog: The Case for Commuting
by Student Blogger: Erika Spondike - June 01, 2021

I have grown so much during this crazy Covid school year, and now I'm all packed up to move into my new apartment for my last year of college. I'm thrilled for another year of driving to cafes, picnics in the park, and having my own kitchen....


BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Katie Johantgen Photo BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Katie Johantgen
by Nicole Rosky - January 07, 2021

Below, BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Katie Johantgen, who wrote 'Ego's Flashback' with Danny Bernstein. Find out what she thinks about the future of TikTok musicals, why she wants a cast recording, and so much more!...


THE SUBWAYS Tease Album Five, Announce Politically-Charged New Single 'Fight' Photo THE SUBWAYS Tease Album Five, Announce Politically-Charged New Single 'Fight'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

The explicit nature of the song comes not only as a result of Lunn witnessing a vast number of allegedly socially-minded bands remaining silent during the protests, but because he believes the moment demands it....


The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album Photo The Subways Release New Single 'You Kill My Cool' Off Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022

UK alternative rock band The Subways are back with a new single titled 'You Kill My Cool,' which will appear on the trio's upcoming album. THE SUBWAYS remain one of the most exciting live bands on the current touring circuit, thrilling crowds with their explosive rock sound and wild stage performanc...


Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17 Photo Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021

The lead single “Bitter Taste,” premiering today, features some of Idol’s most introspective and confessional lyrics ever, as he confronts death, rebirth, and his personal growth in the thirty-one years since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident....


Kravis Center Announces Virtual Zoom Webinar With Writer Leslie Gray Streeter Photo Kravis Center Announces Virtual Zoom Webinar With Writer Leslie Gray Streeter
by Stephi Wild - December 15, 2020

A hometown favorite returns by Zoom next month to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as Meet the Writer / Women's Book Series presents (virtually, at least) Leslie Gray Streeter, author of the hilarious and revealing memoir Black Widow....


Review: UNDER HEAVEN'S EYES, VAULT Festival Photo Review: UNDER HEAVEN'S EYES, VAULT Festival
by Cindy Marcolina - February 09, 2023

Part TED Talk, part memorial to the lives lost due to racially motivated brutality, and part plea for change, Tajah’s piece is as educational as historically relevant. While it might not be perfect, it should be mandatory viewing, especially in schools. Like his character says: “Education is our bes...






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