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Cincinnati Opera Announces New Details for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: WONDER OF WONDERS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Cincinnati Opera has announced a new name, date, and guest speakers for an event this spring, part of its popular series of Opera Raps. Opera Raps are free community conversations exploring the works featured during the company's 2025 Summer Festival.

Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: DANCENOISE Comes To La MaMa This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: Dancenoise taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3PM at Ellen Stewart Theatre @ La MaMa (66 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003).

La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Explore the life and work of playwright Adrienne Kennedy at COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 on November 16, 2024, featuring discussions and performances at La MaMa.

Tony Kushner Joins Rachel Maddow at Provincetown Town Hall This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The Provincetown Bookshop has announced that Tony Kushner, the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Angels in America, will join Rachel Maddow, the Emmy-Award winning author and host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, for its special live event: An Evening with Rachel Maddow on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT at Provincetown Town Hall. 

WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Extended at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023

Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Which Shows Had the Biggest Overhaul From Out-of-Town Tryout to Broadway Opening?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 24, 2023

This time, the reader question was: which Broadway shows had the biggest overhaul from their out-of-town tryout to their Broadway opening?

Gavin Lee To Go On as 'Fagin' Tonight in OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023

Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will be going on tonight as Fagin in Oliver! at New York City Center!

Photos: The Cast of New York City Center's OLIVER! Takes Their First Bows
by Bruce Glikas - May 4, 2023

The New York City Center production of Oliver! began performances last night, May 3. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!

Video: Watch Highlights from OLIVER! at Encores!
by Show Highlights - May 4, 2023

See first look video of the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production is led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023

Watch rehearsal footage of Julian Lerner, Benjamin Pajak, and the cast of the City Center Encores! production of OLIVER!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2023

Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production will be led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney. Check out first photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Chilina Kennedy, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in LOVE ALL World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Love All, by Anna Deavere Smith. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Julian Lerner Joins New York City Center's OLIVER! as 'The Artful Dodger'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

Julian Lerner has joined the cast of New York City Center production of Oliver! as The Artful Dodger.

Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Benjamin Pajak and More Will Lead OLIVER! at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

Casting has been announced for the New York City Center production of Oliver! Learn more about the show, and who will be leading the iconic cast here!

LOVE ALL, a New Play About Billie Jean King by Anna Deavere Smith, is in Development
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

LOVE ALL, a new play by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Marc Bruni will explore the life and career of the legendary Billie Jean King. 

Tony Kushner, Charles Busch, and More Join THE PATSY Talkbacks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022

Transport Group has announced that it will host a talkback series following upcoming performances of its acclaimed production of The Patsy. Guests include playwrights Tony Kushner and Charles Busch and creator of “Be Kind Rewind” Isabel Custodio. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: Earth Day, Ken-Matt Martin takes over at Victory Gardens, and the Latest on Calls for Better Workplaces in the theatre
by Alex Freeman - Apr 26, 2021

One thing is certain: the performing arts will be a changed industry as we come out of the other side of the pandemic. From changes in business model, to new budget priorities to deal with potential shortfalls, to a deeper understanding of the ways the industry has failed in DEI efforts in the past, there will be few, if any, institutions that come back as the same institution they were before. That isn't a guarantee that this change is going to be all for the positive, and no matter what, there will continue to be growing pains as groups across the industry grapple with the way things were, the way they want things to be, and the way things are. This week, we have stories of the new generation of leaders coming to the fore in the midst of this upheaval, stories of cities starting to get their performing arts industries open again, and a look at how the industry has shifted over the past year, and where it can go from here.

TFANA Presents Bill Camp In Samuel Beckett's FIRST LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2021

Theatre for a New Audience presents First Love, a theatricalization for Zoom of Samuel Beckett's short story of the same name, directed by six-time OBIE winner JoAnne Akalaitis and performed by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Bill Camp (Broadway: Death of a Salesman, The Crucible; TV: The Queen's Gambit, The Night Of). The creative team includes Eamonn Farrell (Video Design), Jennifer Tipton (Lighting Design) and Kaye Voyce (Scenic and Costume Design).

VIDEO: On This Day, July 16- Happy Birthday, Tony Kushner!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Tony Kushner!