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Interview: Susi Damilano of WAITRESS at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Nov 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks with director Susi Damilano about her new production of 'Waitress,' the popular musical featuring a delightful score by Sara Bareilles, running at San Francisco Playhouse through January 18th.

Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.

The Robey Theatre Company to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Festive Event This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

The Robey Theatre Company will celebrate its 30th Anniversary, hosted by the Robey Theatre company co-founders Ben Guillory and Danny Glover on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

Video: Blair Underwood Recalls Losing Out on DREAMGIRLS Role
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Blair Underwood almost appeared in the Dreamgirls movie. On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the performer chatted with Hudson about the experience, who made her film debut in the same 2006 screen adaptation. Watch the interview!

DINNER FOR ONE Set for Greater Boston Stage Company Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Greater Boston Stage Company will opens its 25th anniversary season with the New England premiere of Dinner for One, running from November 1 to November 17, 2024.

Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

Stephen McKinley Henderson Will Be Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship at Ten Chimneys
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

Stephen Mckinley Henderson Will Lead The 2024 Lunt-fontanne Fellowship Program At Ten Chimneys
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

California Legislature Restores 75% of Previously Announced Funding Cuts to the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Prop Tempore Senator Mike McGuire revealed that agreement has been reached on a legislative budget that restores approximately 75% of state funding for the arts that had been cut earlier last month by Governor Newsom in his May revise budget.

Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Jessica Lynn Johnson on Directing the 31st Annual LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Shari Barrett - Mar 26, 2024

Founded in 1993 by Adilah Barnes and Miriam Reed, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest Annual Solo Festival in Los Angeles celebrating powerful women performers. The 31st annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, has a roster of accomplished co-hosts as well as performers during its six programs March 28-31, beginning with a Gala on Thursday night. I decided to speak with Jessica to find out more about the event and the honor being bestowed upon her at the event’s Gala.

Globus X A.D.A.M. Release Debut Album 'Unforgiven'
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2024

Explore the cinematic debut album, UNFORGIVEN, by Globus x A.D.A.M., a unique blend of music and storytelling that promises to captivate listeners. The album features 11 tracks that tell the story and follow the journey of the anti-hero character, known as A.D.A.M., as he claws his way toward love and redemption.

L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

Fly-by-Night Dance Theater Will Present NYC Aerial Dance Festival 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

The NYC Aerial Dance Festival 2024 Press Release announces the dates and details of the upcoming festival. The festival will take place on March 8 and March 9, 2024.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Joins MUSIC FOR LOVERS AND STRANGERS at the Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

As part of his Center Theatre Group residency and the new CTG:FWD initiative, Feinstein’s at the Taper will return with “Michael Feinstein in Lovers and Strangers” where he will be joined by special guest artist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Disney-ESPN Drops SACRED SOIL: THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL STORY Doc Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

The content studio also debuted the new trailer video for Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story. The documentary is the directorial feature debut from J.J. Anderson, executive produced by Kelley L. Carter along with J.J. Anderson, Marc Jordan and Jason Aidoo, and produced by State of the Art's Mecia Hollar p.g.a and Laura Avila Tacsan, p.g.a.

Interview: Arielle Crosby of THE COLOR PURPLE at The Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 21, 2024

When she was studying vocal performance with an emphasis on operatic singing at Kentucky State University, Arielle Crosby discovered opera was not the only thing she could do well.

Legendary Drama Director Wendell Tabb Honored With Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

Tabb has received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina.

22 Theater Books for Your Winter 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2024

The weather outside might still be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? Check out our complete Winter 2024 reading list!

Photos: Michael Shannon Honored at the Denver Film Festival
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2023

Michael Shannon was honored that the Denver Film at the 46th Denver Film Festival. Shannon accepted the Breakthrough Director award for Eric LaRue alongside Eric LaRue screenwriter, Brett Neveu. Check out photos from the awards show!