Laurette Taylor

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Theatre East Presents The World Premiere Of CANAAN UNREMBERED
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

Theatre East will present the world premiere of Canaan Unremembered, written and directed by Judson Jones. The play explores the always personal, often turbulent journey of faith.

Noël Coward’s HAY FEVER to be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will present Noël Coward’s classic comedy HAY FEVER as part of their 216th season of dreams. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Actor and Director Tim Blake Nelson To Receive Theatre East Laurette Taylor Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Theatre East Board of Directors will present Tim Blake Nelson, acclaimed actor, playwright and director, with the 2025 Laurette Taylor Award on Monday, January 20th, at Court Square Theater.

Theatre East To Honor Tim Blake Nelson With Laurette Taylor Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

Theatre East Board of Directors will present Tim Blake Nelson with the 2025 Laurette Taylor Award. The event will include tributes, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Theatre East Unveils Fifteenth Season Lineup Featuring World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Theatre East has revealed its 2024-2025 Season, featuring the world premiere of Canaan Unremembered in March 2025. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to purchase tickets.

A History of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 13, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?

Interview: Jaclyn Bethany of The Fire Weeds with OUTRAGED HEARTS
by Tara Bennett - Mar 28, 2024

Exciting news is happening in New Orleans for Tennessee Williams enthusiasts. The Fire Weeds, a new female-focused, grassroots theatre company, is currently running their debut production OUTRAGED HEARTS: THE PRETTY TRAP and INTERIOR: PANIC in association with the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival.

Noel Coward's HAY FEVER Comes to UCSB's Performing Arts Theater in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

Experience Noël Coward’s 1924 comedic masterpiece Hay Fever, a posh romp set amid a backdrop of motor cars, slinky gowns, pithy repartee, pots of tea, bobbed hair, and hiccups, making its way to UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater November 14 – 19, 2023. 

Feature: Editor's Picks For 2022
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2022

This is not a “Best Of” list because it isn’t for me to say what is best, only what resonated with me, but after a lot, a lot, a lot of shows, this New Year's Eve, these shows are still on my mind.

Interview: Sheldon Epps of MY OWN DIRECTIONS: A BLACK MAN'S JOURNEY IN THE AMERICAN THEATRE Recounts the Highs & Lows of His Amazing Career
by Jim Munson - Nov 17, 2022

BroadwayWorld talks to Sheldon Epps about his new memoir 'My Own Directions: A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre' that recounts his struggles and successes leading the Pasadena Playhouse for two decades and directing the Tony-nominated musicals 'Blues in the Night' and 'Play On!' on Broadway and beyond.

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Will Host Online Auction
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is hosting its annual 'Menagerie of Holiday Gifts,' an online auction November 14 - December 3. The three-week auction is an annual fundraiser in preparation for the upcoming Festival in March.

World-Acclaimed Solo Performer Ronald Rand Releases New Book SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2021

For the first time ever, Ronald Rand allows us to enter into his two-hour transformation as he embodies 79-year-old Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' as he brings him to life in his world-acclaimed solo play, LET IT BE ART! performing in 25 countries and twenty states.

BWW Review: Amy Beth Williams is, Herself, A THOUSAND BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 11, 2021

A singing actress with many qualities similar to the greatest stage actress of her day, Amy Beth Williams has a new cabaret show that takes the audience on a musical trip around the world.

Theater Stories: Learn About the Box Office Record-Breaking Production of FENCES, THE MINUTES & More About The Cort Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2020

This week's Theater Stories features the Cort Theatre! Learn about the box office record-breaking production of Fences, it's longest-running show The Magic Show with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and much more!

Theater Stories: The COMPANY Revival, the Record-Breaking Production of ONCE & More About Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2020

This week's theater stories features the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre! Learn about the theatre's namesake, Bernard B. Jacobs, how this revival of Company is different from the others that have come before it, how Once broke the theatre's box office record and more!

BWW Interview: Meet the Fabulous Couple of OLD SHOW QUEENS- Streaming Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2020

Dying for a new diversion in the absence of live theatre? Look no further than Old Show Queens- a 13-episode web series that is streaming now!

VIDEO: Pangea Productions Presents 90 MILES OF SEPARATION
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2020

Join in on YouTube on June 26th at 8pm EST for 90 Miles of Separation written and directed by Tony Macy-Pérez.

Pangea Productions Presents 90 MILES OF SEPARATION
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2020

Join on YouTube on June 26th at 8pm EST for 90 Miles of Separation written and directed by Tony Macy-Pérez.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS Announces Fall Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020

This was to be the week that the Fifth Annual Festival, Tennessee Williams & Italy opened. Weeks ago the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL) put the brakes on not knowing when it would be safe for cast, crew and audience to be together.