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Review: THE COLOR PURPLE Brings All the Feels at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Jun 28, 2024

As a literature major, part of me has always found it unbelievable that tight, two-hour adaptations of Alice Walker's The Color Purple have been so successful. The novel is sprawling, complex and dense, with an epistolary structure not unlike the similarly tricky-to-adapt Dracula. Nonetheless, my structural cynicism is always proved wrong.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for THE COLOR PURPLE Beginning This Month At The Benedum Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.

Video: Go Behind The Scenes For The Set Construction of THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2024

Go inside the set construction process for The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre in this all-new video.

Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name

Tituss Burgess Didn't Think He'd Be The One to Turn THE PREACHER'S WIFE Into A Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

Tituss Burgess spoke to People about his new musical based on the film The Preacher's Wife, which is currently running at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

Review: Alliance Theatre Present's The Hit World Premiere of THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Jennifer Skura Boutell - Jun 1, 2024

Every detail of design and it's execution is the epitome of Broadway bold and gold. The Alliance's fly space seems to have reached a new level and the lights pour like honey onto every soloist descending the into floor. From the heavenly choir lofts to the devilish boiler room, each characters' personalities flow effortlessly through the complicated beauty and ugly that it is to be human. There's a lot to take in and worth teasing out into another intermission and third act with Sunday dinner.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebrated by stars and audiences alike as it debuted on the Coca-Cola Stage.  Watch as the creative team walks the red carpet in this all-new video!

Video: Watch Footage from THE PREACHER'S WIFE Starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and more in a new trailer for The Preacher's Wife, running at the Alliance Theatre through June 16th!

Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Get a first look at photos of The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and More Talk THE PREACHER'S WIFE at Alliance Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, and more discuss The Preacher's Wife, running at the Alliance Theatre through June 16th!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024
by - May 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES' Justin Matthew Sargent Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Lauren Hilton - May 11, 2024

Follow along on our Instagram story as Justin Matthew Sargent takes you behind the scenes of A Sign of the Times, currently running New World Stages.

Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!

Video: Loretta Devine Sings 'That's What She Said' from THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024

Get a first listen to That's What She Said' from the new musical The Preacher's Wife performed by Loretta Devine in an all-new video from Alliance Theatre. Inspired by the 1996 film, The Preacher's Wife is a celebration of community, family, and the power of faith.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES' Justin Matthew Sargent Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Lauren Hilton - Apr 7, 2024

Follow along on our Instagram story as Justin Matthew Sargent takes you behind the scenes of A Sign of the Times, currently running New World Stages.

Video: Get a First Look at A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

Get a first look at footage of A Sign of the Times, now playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Offer $19.65 Limited-Time In-Person Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

Limited-time, in-person rush tickets are now available for A Sign of the Times. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

See photos from opening night of A Sign of the Times at New World Stages.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of A SIGN OF THE TIMES
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 23, 2024

Check out photos from inside opening night of the new musical A Sign of the Times, running off-Broadway at New World Stages.