Andy Truschinski

10 Student Blogs to Check Out This Week - Musical Zodiac Signs, An Interview with Bret Shuford & More!

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. The importance of college friends, virtual cabarets coming together, Broadway zodiacs, and more-- read what our bloggers have written about this week!

BWW Blog: Help Jok Abraham Thon on His Mission to Change Minds from Bullets to Books

The creative team of the documentary Bullets to Books - Andy Truschinski, Gail Prensky, and Sean MacLaughlin - want you to know the story of Jok Abraham Thon and his mission of peace in South Sudan.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, February 18- with Anna Deavere Smith, Andy Karl and More!

Today (February 18) in live streaming: Anna Deavere Smith visits Backstage Live, Orfeh and Andy Karl visit My Broadway Memory, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 2/18: Seyi Omooba's Legal Action Against Curve Leicester Rejected, and More!

Today's top stories: Seyi Omooba's claims of religious discrimination by Leicester Curve were rejected by an employment tribunal,  Andrew Lloyd Webber talks Cinderella, his campaign to get theatres open safely, and more, plus Celia Rose Gooding and Lauren Patten reuinte in a conversation from TDF.

VIDEO: Learn About BULLETS TO BOOKS Documentary on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with Bullets to Books: A Documentary with Andy Truschinski, Gail Prensky, Augie Haas, Jessie Mueller, Sean MacLaughlin and Barbara Baekgaard.

New Series ART LAB PRESENTS Premieres Today

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions present a new series titled ART LAB PRESENTS. Hosted by co-creators Howie Michael Smith and Andy Truschinski, this extension of a?oeThe Show Must Go On Showa?? will be an in depth look at artistic endeavors that illuminate the intersection of art & science.

Brian Stokes Mitchell and More to Appear on THE SHOW MUST GO ON...SHOW Episode 3

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions present a new web series THE SHOW MUST GO ON...SHOW; airing on YouTube every Tuesday at 7:00PM. Hosted by co-creators Howie Michael Smith and Andy Truschinski episode 3 will feature actor Brian Stokes Mitchell, Field Producer Amanda Cowper and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be the featured charity.

Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey and More to Appear as Guests on THE SHOW MUST GO ON...SHOW Episode 2

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions will present a new web series THE SHOW MUST GO ON...SHOW; airing on YouTube every Tuesday at 7:00PM. Hosted by co-creators Howie Michael Smith and Andy Truschinski episode 2 will feature actors Kara Lindsay & Kevin Massey, Dr. Dan O'Neill MD, and Animator/Director Gene Kim.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON…SHOW To Premiere on YouTube; Guests Will Include James Monroe Iglehart and More

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions have announced a new web series THE SHOW MUST GO ON…SHOW; airing on YouTube every Tuesday beginning April 7th at 7:00PM. Hosted by co-creators Howie Michael Smith and Andy Truschinski each episode will feature a musical performance and talks with experts and artists about coping with the coronavirus pandemic through creativity.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Broadway!

The holiday masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, opened on Broadway last night, November 20, following critically acclaimed runs at The Old Vic, London. Playwright Jack Thorne and director Matthew Warchus offer a magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic story. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we're taking you to inside the festivities below!

Photo Flash: Rosie's Theater Kids Honors Elizabeth Matthews and Ben Stiller at 2019 Gala

Just last night, ROSIE'S THEATER KIDS celebrated their 16th anniversary by honoring Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of ASCAP and actor, director, writer, producer, and philanthropist Ben Stiller at their annual gala hosted by Rosie O'Donnell at New York Marriott Marquis.

Photo Flash: Harry Connick Jr. Hosts Screening of JUDY with Renée Zellweger

Last night, Harry Connick Jr. hosted an intimate screening  of JUDY at CROSBY ST. HOTEL for stars Renée Zellweger and Finn Wittrock. 

Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth and More Attend Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

The cast of the Yiddish language production of Fiddler on the Roof have welcomed some special guests throughout their run. Among them have been Bernadette Peters, Joel Gray, Bebe Neuwirth, Mandy Patinkin, and many more. Check out photos below of the Broadway royalty that have shown their faces at this unique production!

Casting Announced For SUMMER SHORTS 2018

Casting is complete for SUMMER SHORTS 2018, produced by Throughline Artists (J.J. Kandel, Producing Artistic Director) at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director). SUMMER SHORTS 2018 begins on July 20 and runs through September 1. Two series featuring three one-act plays in each will play in rotating repertory Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 PM; Saturday & Sunday at 2:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Please note, there are no matinee performances on Saturday, July 21, Sunday, July 22, or Saturday, July 28.

Summer Shorts 2018 Festival Of New American Plays Returns To 59E59 Theaters For Its 12th Season

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to welcome Throughline Artists (J.J. Kandel, Producing Artistic Director) with SUMMER SHORTS 2018, the annual festival of six short plays tailor-made for summer viewing, now celebrating its 12th season. SUMMER SHORTS 2018 begins on July 20 and runs through September 1. The general performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 PM; Saturday & Sunday at 2:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Please note, there are no matinee performances on Saturday, July 21, Sunday, July 22, or Saturday, July 28. Individual calendar schedule of performance dates for Series A and Series B is available for viewing/download. Press Opening for Series A is Sunday, July 29 at 2:15 PM. Press Opening for Series B is Sunday, August 5 at 2:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). A Pair of Shorts (a ticket package to both Series A & B, available through August 15) is $55. To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards!

Winners for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced just last night at The Town Hall. In keeping with Drama Desk's mission, nominators considered shows that opened on Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway during the 2017-2018 New York theater season in the same competitive categories.

FAMILIAR Extends Through March 11 at Wooly Mammoth

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the third production of its 2017-2018 season, Familiar. Written by Danai Gurira and directed by Theatre J artistic director Adam Immerwahr, Familiar will run from February 5 to March 11, 2018.

BWW Review: FAMILIAR at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is a Must-See

It's a powerful work and one of the strongest offerings to date in the ongoing Women's Voices Theater Festival. Under Adam Immerwahr's impeccable direction, a supremely talented cast brings out the best of the exceptional script.

Danai Gurira Returns to Wooly Mammoth for FAMILIAR

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the third production of its 2017-2018 season, Familiar. Written by Danai Gurira and directed by Theatre J artistic director Adam Immerwahr, Familiar will run from February 5 to March 4, 2018.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE BAND'S VISIT!

The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT opened officially just last night, November 9, 2017, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!