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By the time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was 23, he had multiple arrests, his family was evicted and his dreams of being a football player were shattered. He was living at home with no future, no direction and had $7 in his pocket. That

BWW Review: AMERICUS Stirs Hearts and Minds at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Photo BWW Review: AMERICUS Stirs Hearts and Minds at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
by Anne Simendinger - February 09, 2020

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Chris Standring to Release REAL LIFE Photo Chris Standring to Release REAL LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 03, 2020

Riding the momentum of being named 2019's Artist of the Year, contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring's first single from his forthcoming 13th solo album, “Real Life,” was the most added track in its debut week at radio. The curiously titled “Is There A Doctor In The House?,” which is illumined ...


Dirty Laundry Theatre Announces Additional Virtual Performances Of BORDERS Photo Dirty Laundry Theatre Announces Additional Virtual Performances Of BORDERS
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2020

Dirty Laundry Theatre, an emerging New York City-based theatre production company announces virtual 'run' of its unprecedented production of BORDERS, written by Nimrod Danishman and directed by Michael R. Piazza. All shows to be performed live and broadcasted via livestream....


Eryc Taylor Dance Workshop's EARTH Addresses Global Warming Photo Eryc Taylor Dance Workshop's EARTH Addresses Global Warming
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2019

In a visual, physical and auditory “wake up call” to the impact of our actions on global warming, Eryc Taylor Dance (ETD) presents EARTH, a full-length collaborative dance event incorporating original choreography by ETD Artistic Director Eryc Taylor and five past recipients of the company's New Cho...


Production Of ADDING MACHINE Canceled By Pittsburgh Playhouse At Point Park University For Being 'Disturbing'
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2019

The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University chose Adding Machine: A Musical, for its 2019-20 Conservatory of Performing Arts season because it is a provocative piece that seeks to inspire a wake-up call to its audience. As the students in the cast and production crew and the University staff w...


Scott Stapp Announces New Single and 'The Survivor Tour' Dates Photo Scott Stapp Announces New Single and 'The Survivor Tour' Dates
by Abigail Charpentier - March 09, 2020

Just seven months since The Space Between The Shadows debuted atop the charts, Scott Stapp announces next single, “Survivor,” and the first dates on The Survivor Tour, which kicks off June 5 in Pacific Junction, IA. Presale tickets for Live Nation venues begins Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10am local....


Master Mixologist: Beverage Director Max Stampa-Brown of BORRACHITO in the East Villa Photo Master Mixologist: Beverage Director Max Stampa-Brown of BORRACHITO in the East Village of NYC
by Marina Kennedy - September 24, 2020

Borrachito, a modern taqueria, recently opened in the East Village. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Max Stampa-Brown for our 'Master Mixologist' feature about his career and the beverage program at Borrachito....


 Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise 2020 Lineup Announced Feat. Descendents, Bad Relig Photo Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise 2020 Lineup Announced Feat. Descendents, Bad Religion, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020

Acclaimed Celtic punk band Flogging Molly have announced the 2020 lineup for their sixth annual Salty Dog Cruise setting sail November 5-9 on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas out of Tampa, FL with port stops in Key West and CocoCay, Bahamas....


Thomas Priest Drops New EP 'Wake Up Call' Photo Thomas Priest Drops New EP 'Wake Up Call'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019

This Friday July 12th, up and coming young SingerSongwriter Thomas Priest is releasing “Wake Up Call”; his second EP recorded in Nashville and first with Rian Dawson of All Time Low behind the board. Thomas will be celebrating the occasion with a live performance at Revolution Bar & Music Hall (140 ...


VIDEO: Tonya Pinkins Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge Photo VIDEO: Tonya Pinkins Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 07, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, August 7 (12pm ET), as he chats with the incredible Tonya Pinkins!...


VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Says TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a Wake-Up Call to Audiences Photo VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Says TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a Wake-Up Call to Audiences
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 31, 2019

On Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Jeff Daniels stopped by to talk about his Broadway play, To Kill a Mockingbird....


BWW Review: #WEAREARRESTED, Arcola Theatre Photo BWW Review: #WEAREARRESTED, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 19, 2019

Back in May 2015, news broke that the Turkish State Intelligence were shipping weapons to Syria. Can Dündar was the editor-in-chief who decided to take a risk and publish the story, he was arrested in November on the grounds of espionage and being members of a terror organisation. His unlawful impri...


Eryc Taylor Dance Creates Program To Address Global Warming Photo Eryc Taylor Dance Creates Program To Address Global Warming
by Julie Musbach - February 21, 2019

In a visual, physical and auditory “wake up call” to the impact of our actions on global warming, Eryc Taylor Dance (ETD) announces EARTH, a full-length collaborative dance event incorporating original choreography by ETD Artistic Director Eryc Taylor and five past recipients of the company's New Ch...


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins' Film RED PILL Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins' Film RED PILL
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020

Tony award-winning Black actress Tonya Pinkins has written, directed and produced her first feature film which will be released this fall.  RED PILL, a political thriller, was from its inception in 2019 a scary wake-up call about American politics....


Flogging Molly and Social Distortion Announce Co-Headlining Tour Photo Flogging Molly and Social Distortion Announce Co-Headlining Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

Quintessential Irish-American Celtic punk band FLOGGING MOLLY and legendary American punk rock band SOCIAL DISTORTION are teaming up for the ultimate Summer tour. Their co-headline tour will kick off in Dallas, TX at Toyota Music Factory Pavilion on August 13th with The Devil Makes Three and Le Butc...


The Music Gym To Host Bachelor Girl's Only Melbourne Show Photo The Music Gym To Host Bachelor Girl's Only Melbourne Show
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018

Alongside national tour dates, Galleria's The Music Gym will host Bachelor Girl's only Melbourne show, in line with their new single, 'Speak', on Today 28 November....


BWW Blog: Our School Is Closed Because Of A Virus Outspread! What Do We Do? Photo BWW Blog: Our School Is Closed Because Of A Virus Outspread! What Do We Do?
by Student Blogger: Annabelle Leung - March 11, 2020

As a student in Hong Kong, our classes were put on halt since Chinese New Year (which is mid-January), and school has been suspended since, and the earliest we would be able to go back to school is in April. A lot of shows and productions were cancelled. And job opportunities dropped. We have also b...


ABC Renews THE GOOD DOCTOR, A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, and SHARK TANK Photo ABC Renews THE GOOD DOCTOR, A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, and SHARK TANK
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019

ABC announced today that it has renewed the hit drama “The Good Doctor” for a third season, “A Million Little Things” for a second season and “Shark Tank” for an 11th season....


The|Griot|Project Will Present BEFORE IT HITS HOME Photo The|Griot|Project Will Present BEFORE IT HITS HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2019

This Fall, The|Griot|Project will be mounting their rendition of  Cheryl L. West's, powerful family drama,  a?oeBefore It Hits Homea??. You are invited to a Preview Show on Friday, November 15th at The Table; 1800 Portland Ave, Louisville, KY 40203. Doors open at 6pm. Please RSVP by emailing louisvi...


Millionaire or Not. You Can Choose. Photo Millionaire or Not. You Can Choose.
by Robert Diamond - November 20, 2018

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Irving Burgie, Songwriter of 'Day-O', Featured in BEETLEJUICE, Has Died at Age 95 Photo Irving Burgie, Songwriter of 'Day-O', Featured in BEETLEJUICE, Has Died at Age 95
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2019

Irving Burgie, the songwriter best known for his calypso hit Day-O, has died at age 95, according to the BBC. The cause of death was a result of complications from heart failure....


BWW Recap: Kara Learns That Her Pen is Mightier Than Her Cape on SUPERGIRL Photo BWW Recap: Kara Learns That Her Pen is Mightier Than Her Cape on SUPERGIRL
by Xandra Harbet - April 23, 2019

As the whole world loses trust in Supergirl, she must carry on in her attempts to take down Lex Luthor. But, sometimes the world needs journalists just as much as they need heroes. The truth is often the deadliest weapon someone can possess....


BWW Interview: Alex Mugnaioni Talks CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN Photo BWW Interview: Alex Mugnaioni Talks CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN
by Louis Train - April 01, 2019

Louis de Bernieres' novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin, about the German occupation of the Mediterranean during World War Two, was a smash hit when it came out in 1994, selling millions of copies and spawning a Hollywood film adaptation. Now, Captain Corelli's Mandolin is coming to stages across th...


Jake Clemons (Jake Clemons Band, Springsteen's E Street Band) To Release New Single C Photo Jake Clemons (Jake Clemons Band, Springsteen's E Street Band) To Release New Single CONSUMPTION TOWN This Friday
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Clemons will release his new single 'Consumption Town' on May 17th, the second offering from his upcoming album, Eyes On The Horizon, set for release this summer. Joined by guitar legend Tom Morello and mixed by award winning Mixer and Producer Eddie...


BWW Blog: Our School Is Closed Because Of A Virus Outspread! What Do We Do? Photo BWW Blog: Our School Is Closed Because Of A Virus Outspread! What Do We Do?
by Student Blogger: Annabelle Leung - March 11, 2020

As a student in Hong Kong, our classes were put on halt since Chinese New Year (which is mid-January), and school has been suspended since, and the earliest we would be able to go back to school is in April. A lot of shows and productions were cancelled. And job opportunities dropped. We have also b...






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