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The Apollo to Present Concerts, Comedy Shows & More as Part of 90th Year Winter/Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

The Apollo Theater celebrates its 90th year with an exciting Winter/Spring Season. Check out the lineup of performances and events at this iconic venue.

The Apollo Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with the Opening of The Apollo Stages at the Revitalized Victoria Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

The Apollo announced that it will officially open the doors to The Apollo Stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater on Thursday, February 1—marking the first physical expansion in the institution’s 90-year history.

Review: BEN BUTLER At Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 22, 2023

Richard Strand's BEN BUTLER highlights a seminal moment in the march to emancipation. Now on stage at Don Bluth Front Row Theater in Scottsdale AZ through July 8th, the play, directed by Lee Cooley and featuring an outstanding cast, is a compelling profile of courage.

New Perspectives Theatre Company and the New School for Drama Present MARY JANE'S PA
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018

On Her Shoulders is pleased to present a staged reading of Mary Jane's Pa by Edith Ellis, directed by Melissa Attebery on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start with The Play in Context by Melody Brooks, who situates the script in its historical time and place, followed by the reading and a post-performance Q&A with refreshments. Admission is by Donation ($10 suggested). The performance is at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37 Street @ 10th Avenue. R.S.V.P. to OnHerShouldersReservations@gmail.com.

TV: BWW Exclusive - Christopher Sieber Talks Tonight's Episode of LAW & ORDER SVU
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2015

Below, BWW brings you an exclusive interview with Christopher Sieber, now starring in Broadway's MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Chris Sieber, Andy Karl Guest on Next LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2015

On the next episode of NBC's LAW AND ORDER: SVU titled 'Patrimonial Burden', the SVU investigates an unraveling web of secrets when the virtuous 13 year-old daughter of a famous reality TV family discovers she's pregnant.

Lyric Opera's Top Performers to Play Millennium Park
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 20, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago launches its new season with the 15th annual Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free outdoor performance, presented in cooperation with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, annually attracts capacity crowds of 16,000 to the pavilion, great lawn, and surrounding areas of the park.

BWW Reviews: PLAYING THE ASSASSIN at TheaterWorks
by Karen Bovard - Apr 6, 2015

Impassioned and topical, David Robson's new play at TheaterWorks in Hartford offers a gripping confrontation between two men: one a former football legend, the other a generation younger.

TheaterWorks Adds PLAYING THE ASSASSIN to 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2014

TheaterWorks under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero has announced it is adding PLAYING THE ASSASSIN by David Robson to its 2014-2015 season.

P.J. Benjamin and More Star in Penguin Rep Theatre's THE FABULOUS LIPITONES, Now thru 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the New York premiere of The Fabulous Lipitones, a musical comedy by John Markus (head writer for The Cosby Show) and Mark St. Germain (Freud's Last Session, Becoming Dr. Ruth), directed by Peter Flynn, and starring Broadway veterans P.J. Benjamin (Wicked, Chicago), Scott Mikita (Phantom of the Opera), and Joe Ricci (A View from the Bridge), joined by Rachid Sabitri, from today, August 8 through August 31 in Stony Point, New York.

P.J. Benjamin and More to Star in Penguin Rep Theatre's THE FABULOUS LIPITONES, 8/8-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the New York premiere of The Fabulous Lipitones, a musical comedy by John Markus (head writer for The Cosby Show) and Mark St. Germain (Freud's Last Session, Becoming Dr. Ruth), directed by Peter Flynn, and starring Broadway veterans P.J. Benjamin (Wicked, Chicago), Scott Mikita (Phantom of the Opera), and Joe Ricci (A View from the Bridge), joined by Rachid Sabitri, from August 8 through August 31 in Stony Point, New York.

Penguin Rep Theatre Presents SEX AND EDUCATION, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the New York premiere of Sex and Education, a comedy by Lissa Levin, directed by Joe Brancato, and starring award-winning actress Lizbeth Mackay, from today, June 27 through July 20 in Stony Point, New York.

Penguin Rep Theatre to Present SEX AND EDUCATION, 6/27-7/20
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the New York premiere of Sex and Education, a comedy by Lissa Levin, directed by Joe Brancato, and starring award-winning actress Lizbeth Mackay, from June 27 through July 20 in Stony Point, New York.

Penguin Rep Theatre Begins Season with THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre's 2014 season officially begins tonight, May 16, 2013, with The Savannah Disputation, written by Evan Smith and directed by Mark Shanahan.

Penguin Rep Theatre Begins Season with THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, 5/16-6/8
by Courtnie Mele - May 4, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre's 2014 season officially begins May 16, 2013, with The Savannah Disputation, written by Evan Smith and directed by Mark Shanahan.

THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, SEX AND EDUCATION and More Make Up Penguin Rep's 2014 Season
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 11, 2014

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Joe Brancato and Executive Director Andrew M. Horn, announces the slate of plays and special events for its 37th season.