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Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 15th Summer of Weeklong Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Applications are now open to all musical theatre writers for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s summer residencies. Learn more about the residencies and see how to apply.

Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, and More Will Present Songs From New Musicals at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.

Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Host Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that 4-time Tony Award-nominee Judy Kuhn and Adam Chanler-Berat will host their annual fundraising gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 18 at 6:30pm.

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in ASSISTED Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Peter Friedman, Mary Beth Peil, Barbara Walsh, and Tina Fabrique join the cast of ASSISTED, a new production exploring themes of aging and care. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Adam Chanler-Berat And Julian Hornik Selected For Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Triple R Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that ASSISTED, by Adam Chanler-Berat and Julian Hornik, was selected for this year’s Triple R program.

Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Weeklong Summer Residencies for Musical Theatre Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Applications are now open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's weeklong summer residencies for musical theatre writers. Nine teams will be selected for a private retreat in the Hudson Valley to focus solely on writing their musical.

Damian Lewis and Indira Varma Will Lead Noel Coward's LONDON CALLING! at the Duke of York's Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The name ‘Noël Coward’ went up in West End lights for the first time when London Calling! opened at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 4 September 1923. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosting 21 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Fully-funded Summer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

For its 13th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 21 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 25 and August 27.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosts 16 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Summer Residencies
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host 16 award-winning musical theatre writers of eight new musicals for eight consecutive weeklong residencies between July 3 and August 28.

Photos: Inside Look at the Green Carpet, Performances, and Winners at THE OLIVIER AWARDS
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022

The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place this evening (Sunday 10 April) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Jason Manford. 

Olivier Awards 2022 - Full List of Winners!
by Team BWW - Apr 10, 2022

British theatre's biggest night is here at last. The Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard take place tonight, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony will be hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast via official media partners ITV and Magic Radio. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE.

CABARET Leads in Nominations for the 2022 Olivier Awards; View All the Nominees Here
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, which take place on Sunday 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall. View the full list.

Wake Up With BWW 11/29: Rest in Peace, Stephen Sondheim
by - Nov 29, 2021

On Friday, Broadway lost the legendary Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91. Read our obituary and check out photo and video coverage from a gathering of Broadway stars performing 'Sunday' in his honor.

Geoffrey Johnson, Tony Award Winning Casting Director, Has Passed Away
by Robert Diamond - Nov 28, 2021

Geoffrey Johnson, renowned casting director, passed away Friday, November 26th in his sleep of respiratory failure at Henry J Carter Hospital, NY, NY at the age of 91.

Leslie Uggams, Renee Elise Goldsberry & More to Star In Reading Of BLITHE SPIRIT on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that as part of 'Stars In The House's' 'Plays In The House' series, Leslie Uggams will star as Madame Arcati in a reading of BLITHE SPIRIT, presented in support of The Actors Fund with special permission from the Noël Coward Foundation.

Pittsburgh Symphony Announces Eighth Fellow In Training Program For African American Musicians
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment Shantanique Moore, flutist, as the next recipient of the symphony's two-year fellowship designed to enable one young African American musician the ability to dedicate him or herself to the pursuit of an orchestral career. Ms. Moore will be the eighth recipient of a fellowship from the symphony's EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians (OTPAAM).

Photo Flash: Stars Turn Out For Benefit Reading of Noel Coward's TONIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018

Red Bull Theater hosted an all-star benefit performance of Noel Coward's Tonight at 8:30. Check out photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Encores! Kicks Off Its 25th Season- Go Inside Rehearsals for HEY, LOOK ME OVER!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2018

Kicking off the Encores! season is  Hey, Look Me Over! (Feb 7 - 11), an original production from the Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 1994. To celebrate Encores! at 25, Viertel and Encores! Music Director Rob Berman created Hey, Look Me Over!---a collection of opening numbers, grand finales, and other excerpts from beloved shows that have not yet found a berth on the City Center stage. They include: All American, George M!, Greenwillow, Jamaica, Mack & Mabel, Milk and Honey, Sail Away, and Wildcat.