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South Street Seaport Museum Announces Culper Spy Ring Presentation From Historian Bill Bleyer
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023

Join South Street Seaport Museum for a fascinating presentation on the Culper Spy Ring, a covert operation that supported George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolution. Historian Bill Bleyer will unravel the truth behind the legends and showcase the network's actual operations. Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Celebrating 100 Years of Excitement DISNEY ON ICE Tours Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Jun 1, 2023

Put your Mickey ears on and get ready for a worldwide celebration: 'Disney On Ice 100 Years of Emotion' is coming to Sao Paulo on May 31st at Ginasio Ibirapuera. Produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., this production will inspire families to create memories that will last forever.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Success of Movie FROZEN, an IN CONCERT Show will Bring a Big Orchestra and Famous Names of Musical Theater
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 6, 2023

Frozen in Concert propõe ao público uma imersão em um espetáculo moderno e tecnológico, com efeitos especiais e enredo que vai encantar toda a famíilia. No elenco, nomes como Letícia Soares, Giulia Nadruz, Henrique Moretzsohn, Jow Black, João Felipe Saldanha e artistas consagrados do Teatro Musical.

Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Orpheum
by Linda Hodges - Nov 24, 2022

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Orpheum?

Celebrate the Princesses of Broadway on National Princess Day
by Team BWW - Nov 18, 2022

In celebration of National Princess Day, BroadwayWorld & Disney's Disenchanted are proud to present a special spotlight on princesses and fairytale heroines who've graced the stage and warmed our hearts.

Interview: Robert Bannon of REWIND at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 16, 2022

Actor, singer, teacher and chat show host Robert Bannon lands in the hot seat this week, as he prepares to go live at The Green Room 42, for a live recording.

Based on One of the Most Popular Brazilian Soap Operas O BEM AMADO Gets a Musical Version
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 4, 2022

The show has lyrics and music by Zeca Baleiro and Newton Moreno, with musical direction by Marco França and features Cassio Scapin as the corrupt and demagogue Odorico Paraguacu, candidate for mayor of Sucupira. As there is no cemetery in the city, which forces residents to bury their dead in neighboring municipalities, the politician is elected with the slogan “Vote for a serious man and win a cemetery”!

EDINBURGH 2022: Colin Hoult Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 12, 2022

BWW catches up with Colin Hoult to chat about bringing The Death of Anna Mann to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Melodramatic and Cult: VINGANCA �" O MUSICAL (Vengeance - the Musical) Returns to Sao Paulo's Stage
by Claudio Erlichman - Jun 22, 2022

A success of Brazilian musical theater in recent years, the show Vinganca (Vengeance) returns in June at Teatro Raul Cortez in Sao Paulo. After nine years, the cult musical by Anna Toledo with songs by Lupicinio Rodrigues returns in a new house and with a renewed cast

BWW Review: Bake a Leg: SWEENEY TODD Opens in Sao Paulo with Sold Out Tickets
by Claudio Erlichman - May 18, 2022

Sondheim's macabre musical Sweeney Todd, arrives in Brazil. The show opened on March in Sao Paulo for a short season and takes place on the 033 Rooftop of Teatro Santander. With direction by Ze Henrique de Paula, the Brazilian production stars Rodrigo Lombardi (Sweeney), Andrezza Massei (Mrs. Lovett), and Mateus Ribeiro (Tobias Ragg).

BWW Preview: Weill & Brecht's Satirical Ballet Chanté THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS Premieres in Brazil with Musical Direction by Ira Levin
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 2, 2021

Theatro Sao Pedro premieres the satirical ballet chante The Seven Deadly Sins, the last collaboration between Kurt Weil and Bertolt Brecht. The production will be musically directed by Ira Levin, who will command the Theatro Sao Pedro Orchestra. The Seven Deadly Sins opens on November 5th. In all, there will be 8 recitals until the 14th.

BWW Interview: Vanessa Goikoetxea of DON GIOVANNI at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - Mar 15, 2021

Her Mozart is lyrical, lush, secure and dynamic, with a forceful top range and fluid technique that makes her vocality perfect for a role such as Donna Anna, which has challenged sopranos over the past two centuries. Yet soprano Vanessa Goikoetxea showed her versatility when she won immense kudos for her 2019 Seattle Opera debut in a much gentler role, that of Micaëla in Bizet's Carmen.

Wake Up With BWW 12/8: FROZEN West End Trailer, Darius de Haas Concert Sneak Peek, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

Today's top stories: Frozen trailer, Darius de Haas concert sneak peek, Matthew Morrison talks The Grinch, Betsy Wolfe takes over our Instagram, and more!

Satellite Citi Premiere Video For 'Antibody'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2020

Up-and-coming hard rock band Satellite Citi have teamed up with Loudwire to premiere the powerful video for new single “Antibody.”

Review Roundup: The National Tour of FROZEN - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019

From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen launches a North American tour, commencing in Schenectady, NY prior to an official opening at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Heralded by The New Yorker as 'thrilling' and 'genuinely moving,' Frozen has emerged as the biggest hit musical of the last two Broadway seasons, breaking four house records at its New York home, the legendary St. James Theatre. For more information, including a list of currently announced cities, visit FrozenTheMusical.com/Tour.

BWW Interview: Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Aug 17, 2019

The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard.

BWW Interview: Cast of WILLY WONKA JR. at Arkansas Repertory Theatre tells of experiences
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 19, 2019

For the candy lover in all of us, the Arkansas Repertory Theater, will present Willy Wonka Jr., their first all-kids cast on the main stage June 21-30.

L'arte in piazza con il POMEZIA IN MUSICAL
by Valeria Venturelli - May 10, 2019

Piazza Indipendenza dal 18 maggio al 27 luglio, vestira i panni di un Museo a cielo aperto, a base di arte e architettura contemporanea grazie alla manifestazione Pomezia In Musical.

BWW Interview: Prolific Director Jon Lawrence Rivera Leads ANNA Into THE TROPICS
by Gil Kaan - Apr 25, 2019

Los Angeles Theatre Community staple, director Jon Lawrence Rivera will be previewing his latest directorial Open Fist project ANNA IN THE TROPICS April 26, 2019 at the Atwater Village Theatre, even before his previous directorial Playwrights Arena's SOUTHERNMOST closes (also at the Atwater Village Theatre). Jon managed to squeeze some time for me between his masterful juggling of his two productions.

Broadway is Heating Up! Meet the Cast of BURN THIS- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2019

Three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver (Pale) and Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna) will lead the first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's Burn This. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, Burn This is set to begin performances on tonight, March 15, 2019. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!