Emily Ackerman

Montana Rep Returns To Alberta Bair Theater, April 20

Alberta Bair Theater welcomes back Montana Repertory Theatre who is staging Reentry on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 7:30PM.

Montana Repertory Theater Announces 'Pick What You Pay' 2021-22 Season

This season, tickets for every performance of every show at Montana Repertory Theatre will be available at Pick What You Pay prices.

BWW Album Review: Ghostlight Records and The Civilians Kick Off THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION with Three Gems

Prolific theatrical songwriter Micheal Friedman died at age 41 from AIDS related complications in 2017, leaving many bereft as the theater community recognized his vibrant creativity was snuffed out too soon. To preserve his legacy and work, Ghostlight Records is partnering with The Civilians to record nine albums of Friedman's previously unrecorded music for THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION. This past October, the first trio of albums was released.

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION is Now Available Digitally

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced that the first three premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection, will be available for streaming and download today, Friday, October 18. The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City are all written (or co-written) and directed by Steve Cosson and feature music and lyrics by Michael Friedman.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Track from Michael Friedman's THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY Album

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS will release the first three premiere albums of The Michael Friedman Collection- available for streaming and download on Friday, October 18. The Great Immensity, The Abominables, and This Beautiful City are all written (or co-written) and directed by Steve Cosson and feature music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. This extraordinary long-term project will eventually comprise the premiere recordings of nine musicals from the beloved late Obie Award-winning songwriter Michael Friedman. The albums will be available at www.ghostlightrecords.com/michaelfriedman.html.

The Civilians' Share Details of CIVILIAN DISOBEDIENCE 2019 Spring Benefit

On April 1, the celebrated Off-Broadway theater company The Civilians will host Civilian Disobedience, their annual spring benefit, which honors their Civilians of the Year: Emmy nominated, award-winning documentary filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg (Reversing Roe, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work) as well as Marion Friedman Young for her longstanding support of The Civilians and her recent work as The Civilians partners for the Michael Friedman Legacy Fund.

HowlRound and NEFA Announce A Special Convening of ART IN THE SERVICE OF UNDERSTANDING

HowlRound, a knowledge commons by and for the theatre community, and the New England Foundation for the Arts will host a special convening of key stakeholders from the arts, healthcare, and military communities for deep discussion on practices, learning, challenges and impact around creating and presenting arts projects addressing military and veterans issues.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!

Just last night, Broadway's best came out for a special screening of Florence Foster Jenkins. Hosted by Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Patina Miller, Matthew Morrison, and Max von Essen, the evening celebrated Paramount's new film, which hits theatres on August 12.

REENTRY to Bring Powerful Stories of War to Wharton Center

A powerful story about the transition between home and deployment, REENTRY will be playing at Wharton Center Today, February 26th, 2016 and Saturday, February 27th, 2016 in the Pasant Theatre.

REENTRY to Bring Powerful Stories of War to Wharton Center

A powerful story about the transition between home and deployment, REENTRY will be playing at Wharton Center Friday, February 26th, 2016 and Saturday, February 27th, 2016 in the Pasant Theatre.

REENTRY to Play Wharton Center, 2/26-27

A powerful story about the transition between home and deployment, REENTRY will be playing at Wharton Center Friday, February 26th, 2016 and Saturday, February 27th, 2016 in the Pasant Theatre. Tickets are available at Wharton Center's official ticketing outlets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.

Photo Flash: First Look at REENTRY at Live Arts Theatre

What really happens when the soldiers come home? That's the question asked by REENTRY, the season-opening show for Live Arts Theatre's 5th season. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Project: Theater to Present UNITY (1918)

Project: Theater (producers of the critically acclaimed Occupation and the monthly Our Bar series) has announced the US premiere of UNITY (1918), written by Kevin Kerr and directed by KJ Sanchez. UNITY (1918) begins performances on Thursday, August 6 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 23. Press opening is Sunday, August 9 at 7 PM. 

Urban Stages' 31st Season to Include SHATTER, WINTER RHYTHMS 2014 & More

Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director of Urban Stages, today announced the 2014-'15 season which will launch with the American Premiere of the award-winning drama Shatter by prolific Canadian playwright Trina Davies.

FST to Present 2014 RICHARD AND BETTY BURDICK NEW PLAY READING SERIES, 4/28-5/10

Florida Studio Theatre announces its annual Richard and Betty Burdick New Play Reading Series, which will present three new plays by contemporary American playwrights. The series will take place in the Keating Theatre on Monday, April 28 at 7:00pm, Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm, and Saturday, May 10 at 2:00pm, and is part of FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays. Tickets for the series are 3 plays for $25, or individual play readings for $10. Additionally, FRIENDS of FST can purchase a subscription for all 3 plays for $15. They may be purchased by calling the FST Box Office at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

Jim Brochu's CHARACTER MAN to Close 4/6 at Urban Stages

Urban Stages Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and producer Peter Napolitano, announced the final week of the World Premiere engagement of Character Man. Jim Brochu's new musical memoir at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street). This limited run will continue through April 6th only. Robert Bartley directs, with musical direction by Carl Haan. The Final Post-Show Talk will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd with Special Guest Karen Mason (Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard, Hairspray), moderated by Peter Filichia.

Urban Stages Presents CHARACTER MAN, A MUSICAL MEMOIR, Now thru 3/30

Urban Stages Founding Artistic Director Frances Hill and producer Peter Napolitano present the World Premiere of Character Man as part of its 30th Anniversary season. Jim Brochu's new musical memoir begins an Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street) tonight, February 28th, with opening night set for Wednesday March 5th. This limited run will continue through March 30th only. Robert Bartley directs, with musical direction by Carl Haan. Character Man will have scenic & video design by Patrick Brennan, lighting design by Meghan Santelli and sound design by Sean Hagerty.

Urban Stages to Present CHARACTER MAN, A MUSICAL MEMOIR, 2/28-3/30

Urban Stages Founding Artistic Director Frances Hill and producer Peter Napolitano present the World Premiere of Character Man as part of its 30th Anniversary season. Jim Brochu's new musical memoir begins an Off-Broadway run at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street) February 28th, with opening night set for Wednesday March 5th. This limited run will continue through March 30th only. Robert Bartley directs, with musical direction by Carl Haan. Character Man will have scenic & video design by Patrick Brennan, lighting design by Meghan Santelli and sound design by Sean Hagerty.

The Civilians Present LET ME ASCERTAIN YOU: HOLY MATRIMONY at Joe's Pub, 11/12

The Civilians' Let Me Ascertain You: Holy Matrimony! is the latest installment in their cabaret series to be held on November 12 at Joe's Pub.

Urban Stages to Remount HONKY, 10/22-11/17

After a wildly successful extended run last spring, Urban Stages will remount their production of Greg Kalleres' biting comedy HONKY. Directed by Luke Harlan, HONKY will begin its performances on October 22 and open on Sunday, October 27 through November 17, 2013 at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street).