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Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at American Stage

It's a rollicking, raucous, adrenaline-pumping, soulful and yet sometimes sad affair
EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A

Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Goodwood Theatre and Studios to Host Adelaide Fringe Festival Programming Beginning This Month

Goodwood Theatre and Studios has announced Adelaide Fringe programming from 17th February to 19th March 2023.
USM Theatre Opens MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY This Month

The USM Department of Theatre unfurls its second offering of the season with the dark, musical, genre-defying Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn with music by Michael Friedman.
Cultural Park Theatre Company Announces Casting For SCHOOL OF ROCK

Cultural Park Theatre Company has announced casting for 'School of Rock.'  The show will run from September 22nd through October 2nd.  Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 PM; Sunday at 3 PM.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unions Get to Work, How EST Has Been Making Changes

Unions have been a central narrative of much of 2022 across many industries, and they took center stage last week in the performing arts industry as two Unions, Actors Equity and United Scenic Artists filed suit against the producers of Paradise Square. Across the river in New Jersey, the American Guild of Variety Artists added Medieval Times.
Delta Arts Alliance to Present HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

The Delta Arts Alliance, an arts organization that aims to bridge the talents and cultures of the 'Mississippi Delta' region, has announced their inaugural theatre production in Cleveland, Mississippi: Heathers!
BWW Previews: PLAY ON! at Kechi Playhouse

Kechi Playhouse is proud to open its 40th season with a fan favorite comedy, Play On! by Rick Abbot, June 10-26.
Full Cast Announced For Bristol Old Vic's New Christmas Show ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGEND OF THE FORGOTTEN FOREST

Cast announced for Bristol Old Vic's new Christmas show with The Wardrobe Ensemble Bristol Old Vic today announced the cast for its brand-new Christmas production, teaming up with one of the city's most celebrated companies; multi-award-winning The Wardrobe Ensemble. Robin Hood: The Legend of the Forgotten Forest is a fresh spin on the legendary Christmas favourite and will be the next chapter in Bristol Old Vic's long-running and hugely popular series of blockbuster Christmas family shows.
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - Administrative Jobs, Education Positions, Temp Jobs & More 4/8/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/8/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE Announced At Circa Theatre

After rave reviews and awards around the world, Trick of the Light are bringing their celebrated dark fairytale back home. Combining shadowplay, puppetry, and live music, The Road That Wasn't There returns to Circa Theatre from 22 July to 1 August - a captivating cross-over work for adults and older children in the vein of Neil Gaiman and Margaret Mahy.
LYSANDER'S AUNTY Comes to The Court Theatre

Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.
Woodruff School ACE Music To Rock A Pilot Of WE WILL ROCK YOU YOUNG@PART

South Jersey will be getting rocked by the pilot of Theatrical Rights Worldwide's We Will Rock You Young@Part this Spring by the Woodruff School ACE Music Program. The program is made up of 50 talented middle school students aged 10 to 13 years old in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade.
Elizabeth Ward Land and Antoine L. Smith to Lead MEMPHIS at North Carolina Theatre; Full Casting Announced

North Carolina Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of Memphis, playing March 24-29, 2020 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. North Carolina Theatre's production will be directed and choreographed by Broadway performer Robert Hartwell, and Eric Woodall is NC Theatre's producing artistic director.
Bristol Old Vic Celebrates 10-year Anniversary Of Made In Bristol With Return Of The Wardrobe Ensemble's RIOT

10 years after The Wardrobe Ensemble formed during Bristol Old Vic's first iteration of its Made In Bristol scheme in 2010, an annual professional training scheme for emerging-theatre makers from the South West, the company are now returning to perform their debut show, RIOT, on the mainstage.
BWW Review: CINDERELLA, Raleigh Little Theatre

If you're looking for a fun family show to see this holiday season, Raleigh Little Theatre's CINDERELLA is a great choice. This year marks the 36th annual production of the musical and Mike McGee returns to direct for his second year. The show is based on the original, well-known fairy tale by Charles Perrault and adapted by Jim Eiler. It's an outlandish yet narratively simple version of the story, but it's sure to thrill younger children. 
Woodruff School ACE Music Presents ELF JR.

Upper Deerfield residents will embrace their inner 'elf' when Woodruff School ACE Music presents their production of Elf The Musical JR., it was announced today by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). The show featuring 52 actors, 11-13/from 6th-8th Grade, premieres on December 12th, 2019. 'Elf The Musical JR. is an uplifting musical about one boy's quest to find his true identity. The story encourages each of us to approach each day with goodwill, wonder and cheer,' says Cohen. 'From the first rehearsal the students from Group Name have worked together as a team to create this wonderful experience for your community to enjoy. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work,' he adds.
Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's SHREK THE MUSICAL

'Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....' And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Performances July 12th thru the 14th at the Hilliard Darby Theatre in the Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Rd., Hilliard, OH. For performance times and more information visit: http:www.hilliardartscouncil.orghacshrek2019-freakflagfly
Chickenshed Presents 'monolog 2'

Chickenshed's selection of monologues from new writers opened with a gripping preview performance last night. 'monolog ' has its second preview performance tonight before opening on Thursday 14 February and running until Saturday 2 March.
Chickenshed Presents monolog 2

Chickenshed will return to its roots by performing monolog 2 in their intimate new 'Shed Theatre space'. Performed with minimal staging, monolog 2 will allow the simple and unique power of the written and spoken word to reveal some comic and tragic truths about living.

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