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Interview: Matt Rodin Got Married, But Is Not Getting Married in COMPANY Every Night at the Pantages
by Gil Kaan - Aug 9, 2024

Currently at the Pantages the national touring company of the reworked Company through August 18, 2024. Marianne Elliott directs the cast of Britney Coleman, Judy Mclane, Matt Bittner, Derrick Davis, Jessie Hooker-Bailey, Javier Ignacio, James Earl Jones II, Marina Kondo, Jhardon Dishon Milton, Matt Rodin, Emma Stratton, Jacob Dickey, Tyler Hardwick, David Socolar, Matthew Christian, Christopher DeAngelis, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, CJ Greer, Elysia Jordan, Beth Stafford Laird, Emilie Renier and Christopher Henry Young. Matt Rodin, the actor with the wonderful motor-mouth singing the hundred-words-a-minute tune “Not Getting Married,” took some time between shows to answer a few of my queries.

#TBT: Raul Esparza Belts It Out in 2006 Revival of COMPANY
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Nov 29, 2018

For this week's throwback, we are highlighting the 2006 Broadway revival of Company that opened on this day, November 29th, starring Raúl Esparza as Bobby, as well as Barbara Walsh as Joanne. Currently running on the West End is a reimagining of the musical with Rosalie Craig as Bobbie and Patti LuPone as Joanne! Enjoy watching the video below of Esparza's rousing rendition of 'Being Alive.'

Aeolus String Quartet, Ben Kono Group to Make Music Mountain Debuts This August
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2017

Music Mountain, America's Longest Running Chamber Music Festival, continues its 88th Season with two Music Mountain debuts! The Aeolus String Quartet, with guest artist Geoffrey Burleson, piano, performs Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Franck on Sunday, August 6 (3pm) and The Ben Kono Group plays sophisticated, contemporary jazz today, August 5 (6:30pm). Concerts are scheduled thru September 17.

Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2017

The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

Aeolus String Quartet, Ben Kono Group to Make Music Mountain Debuts This August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017

Music Mountain, America's Longest Running Chamber Music Festival, continues its 88th Season with two Music Mountain debuts! The Aeolus String Quartet, with guest artist Geoffrey Burleson, piano, performs Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Franck on Sunday, August 6 (3pm) and The Ben Kono Group plays sophisticated, contemporary jazz on Saturday, August 5 (6:30pm). Concerts are scheduled thru September 17.

Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

MITF 2017: The Oldest Continuing Theatre Festival in NYC Returns This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

This is an auspicious year for John Chatterton and the Midtown International Theatre Festival. MITF is now the OLDEST CONTINUING THEATRE FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK! John Chatterton has set the gold standard for presenting new and exciting independent theatrical works in NYC. This year's special festival brings more than 100 productions to Manhattan - as well as an astounding number of international works. The 18th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival once again proves itself to be one of the best reasons to stay in New York in July!

MITF 2017: The Oldest Continuing Theatre Festival in NYC Returns This Summer
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2017

This is an auspicious year for John Chatterton and the Midtown International Theatre Festival. MITF is now the OLDEST CONTINUING THEATRE FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK! John Chatterton has set the gold standard for presenting new and exciting independent theatrical works in NYC. This year's special festival brings more than 100 productions to Manhattan - as well as an astounding number of international works. The 18th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival once again proves itself to be one of the best reasons to stay in New York in July!

Sydney Festival 2017 Program Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2016

Sydney Festival is an annual cultural celebration that transforms Sydney every January, delivering the highest quality art and big ideas. In 2017, Sydney Festival introduces Wesley Enoch's inaugural program, which features a renewed focus on theatre and dance, with a strong commitment to support new Australian work. This spectacular program is bursting with free and ticketed events across theatre, dance, circus, opera and contemporary and classical music.

Arts House Media Presents IMAGINED TOUCH: THE DEAFBLIND LIVE ART EXPERIENCE
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 13, 2016

What's the world like without sight or sound? Extraordinary. Over a four-year period, Jodee Mundy and Deafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens created Imagined Touch - a tactical, innovative and immersive-shared experience through live art, theatre and sensory performance.

Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 15, 2013

As BroadwayWorld.com continues to celebrate the site's landmark 10th anniversary, with a variety of special features, today we're turning our spotlight on the wonderful photography of Linda Lenzi.

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009

HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces MITF Tenth Anniversary Season Award Winners
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2009

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces the winners of the MITF Tenth Anniversary Season Awards. The AWARDS CEREMONY, produced by Elisa Abatsis, was held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:30pm at New World Stages / Stage 2, 340 W. 50th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), NYC.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Tenth Anniversary Season Announces Nominees For MITF Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2009

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces the nominees forthe MITF Tenth Anniversary Season Awards. The AWARDS CEREMONY, produced by Elisa Abatsis, will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:30pm (doors and bar open at 6pm) at New World Stages / Stage 2, 340 W. 50th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), NYC.

NYMF Announces 2008 'Best of Fest' Award Winners
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 14, 2008

The New York Musical Theater Festival concluded its fifth season on October 5th having presented 241 performances over the course of 21 days. A record-breaking 25,000 people, selling the festival to 87.5% of capacity, attended the festival. Over 75% of productions had sold-out performances, and 11 productions extended their runs to accommodate demand.