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Critics' Choice: Christiana Rose's Best Children's Shows of 2024
by Christiana Rose - Dec 18, 2024

In an evolving year of children’s theatre, the themes of climate change and sustainability reign supreme, with a lean towards immersive and inclusive theatre with excellent changes in the industry meaning prior access resources are provided as a matter of course. These resources are often made available in the form of helpful visual guides, sensory and symbol maps, all of which are brilliantly inclusive for those with neurodiversity or additional needs.

Review: CHRISTMAS COMES TO MOOMINVALLEY, Jacksons Lane
by Christiana Rose - Dec 16, 2024

Adapted from Tove Jansson’s short story The Fir Tree, the creative team at Jackson’s Lane have collaborated with organisation Moomin Characters and the Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland, to produce a festive spectacle, concerned with wonder, discovery, joy and the pure kindness of giving.

Review: DEAD HARD, COLAB Tower
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 14, 2024

If there was an award for the most art forms smooshed into one show, COLAB’s Dead Hard could be a winner. This blend of panto, comedy, immersive and drag is a satisfying mess that somehow (just) works.

LADY MACBETH UNCUT Comes to The Drayton Arms
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Inspired by Gruoch, the real Lady Macbeth, Lady Macbeth Uncut reinterprets Shakespeare's 'fiend-like queen'. In this new play, Lady Macbeth is a victim of the patriarchy who draws on the power of women's alliances in the face of male violence.

Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas to Star in Musical Comedy from ONCE Director
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024

Deadline has reported that Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas will appear in a new musical comedy from John Carney, director of Once and Sing Street. The film, titled Power Ballad, is said to tell 'the story of a wedding singer (Rudd), a rock star (Jonas), and the song that comes between them.' The musical, which is currently filming in Dublin, will hit the Cannes market this month.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Does the Time Warp at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 21, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW does the Time Warp in a winking, interactive display of decadence.

VIDEO: In Rehearsal with ROCKY HORROR at the Pioneer Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a live theatrical version of the cult classic rock musical The Rocky Horror Show from October 20-31, 2023. Check out video footage from rehearsals here!

Pioneer Theatre Company to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW�¿ in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a live theatrical version of the cult classic rock musical The Rocky Horror Show from October 20-31, 2023.

Pioneer Theatre Company to Present All-New Adaptation of Molière's SCAPIN in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Molière’s Scapin in an all-new adaptation by director Stephen Wrentmore. Wrentmore’s take on the 17th-century classic farce puts women at the forefront by changing the trouble-making servant Scapin into a female character. The production opens PTC’s 22/23 Season from September 16 through October 1.

David Bowie Homage 'From Ibiza To The Norfolk Broads' to Be Released as Audio Book
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2021

After 143 live performances in the UK, the highly-acclaimed production From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, an homage and celebration of David Bowie, will be released worldwide as an audio book on all Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and all streaming services from Sunday 21st March. 

Photo Flash: First Look at BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

Andy Walker's DELIVERY Comes To Chiswick Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020

Fifteen and a half productions today announces Delivery at Chiswick Playhouse, written by Andy Walker and inspired by the life of paratrooper Stuart Cardy who served in the Falklands War. Lesley Manning directs Lizzie Aaryn-Stanton (Angela), Emilio Iannucci (Fruitfly/Sheep/Argentinian Soldier), Gordon Peaston (Sergeant Major/Padre/Slug) and Alex Walton (Joe). The production opens on 12 March, with previews from 10 March and runs until 4 April.

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: EVITA - Fulton Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Central Pennsylvania Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update: EVITA - Fulton Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Central Pennsylvania Awards! Jordon Ross Weinhold & Zander Gawn Lead
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

Broadway And Local Talent Join Forces For Riverdale YM-YWHA Gala RAGTIME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2019

Broadway luminaries and local talent will join forces for a Gala concert production of the quintessential American musical, RAGTIME, a sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth-century America that tells the story of three families in pursuit of the American Dream.

Trinidadian Film Producer Wins Top Award At Manhattan Film Festival 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2019

Extra Innings, a period drama produced by Trinidadian born filmmaker Jolene Mendes, won the top award for Best Feature Film at the 2019 Manhattan Film Festival held in Cinema Village, New York in May.

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 17, 2019

Tolpegin is magnificent in her portrayal. So often...an actor's depiction of mental illness is totally externalized...sobbing hysterical laughter, jerky body movements. Tolpegin doesn't rely on such tricks. We learn about her through her dialogue and song, but we are not always privy to her private internal struggles and suffering. This is the difference between a caricature and a character.