Liz Smith

Video: ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

The HBO Original documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, directed by award-winning filmmaker Nanette Burstein debuts Saturday, August 3 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. An official selection of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, the film had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer!

Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Pones & Cincinnati State Highlight The Power Of The Deaf Community With DEAF REPUBLIC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024

Pones & Cincinnati State premiere groundbreaking presentation highlighting the power of the deaf community in times of unrest.

VIDEO: Watch Stephen Cole, Ward Roberts, and Peter Filichia Discuss 'Cole Porter as a Gay Icon'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

Chicago's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music continues with the “Cole Porter as a Gay Icon,” notable Cole Porter fans, Stephen Cole, Ward Roberts and Peter Filichia, discuss Porter as a gay artist working in the 1920s-50s, hosted by Porchlight’s Producing Artistic Associate Frankie Leo Bennett. Watch the discussion here!

Meet The Three Men Behind The Scenes Of The World Premiere Musical MR. CONFIDENTIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023

Actors Theatre of Indiana is giving you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a future Broadway show right here in Carmel with “Broadway in your Backyard”! Mr. Confidential - a story of family, dreams, innocence, love and scandal makes its World Premiere right here at The Studio Theatre from April 28 to May 14 at The Center for the Performing Arts. Experience all the talent, pizazz and excitement of an authentic Broadway show from the very beginning!

Transport Group Gala Will Honor Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.

TimeLine Theatre Adds WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022

TimeLine Theatre Company is extending its 2022-2023 season with a fourth production—the first Chicago-based production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, directed by Helen Young, running May 10 – June 24, 2023. P

VIDEO: Showtime Releases New Trailer for Limited Series GOSSIP!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 10, 2021

GOSSIP delves into the world of tabloid journalism, which rose to popularity in New York City in the late ’70s and took the world by storm.

Dreamcatcher Offers Online “Meet the Artist” New Play Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2021

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Crowns Winner Of Inaugural New Play Contest
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2021

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization's first New Play Contest, Emma Gibson, for her play When We Fall. As the winning playwright, Ms. Gibson received a $500 honorarium and a Public PlayTime premiere of When We Fall June 17-20, 2021.

Julien's Auctions Announces Property From the Estate of Robert Evans
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2020

A spectacular auction of nearly 600 items from the dazzling life and singular career of the legendary American film producer and studio executive, Robert Evans.

BWW Feature: The Best of Mike Leigh
by Jonathan Marshall - Apr 3, 2020

The theatre landscape has changed dramatically since the 1977 premier of Abigail's Party but Leigh remains as real, raw and relevant as ever before. At 77 the writer / director shows no signs of slowing down. After venturing into period pieces with Topsy-Turvey and Mr Turner, Leigh's most recent picture Peterloo is his most ambitious yet. We've put together a list of Leigh's top ten works.

Liz Smith Reading Series Postponed
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2020

Miranda Theatre Company has announced that the final two readings of the Liz Smith Reading Series have been postponed.

The Miranda Theatre Company Announces 3rd Annual Liz Smith Reading Series At The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2020

The Miranda Theatre Company's 3rd Annual Liz Smith Reading Series returns this March at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Named for the legendary journalist, theatre lover, and Miranda enthusiast (who would have turned 97 this February), the Liz Smith Reading Series is a celebration of Women's History Month showcasing work in development by Emma Gibson, Lindsay Joelle, Nambi E. Kelley (Native Son), Lisa Ramirez (To the Bone), and Lyra Yang.

Photo Flashback: Remembering Jerry Herman
by Walter McBride - Dec 29, 2019

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Today, we're remembering Herman with a look back at some photos from our archives. Check them out below!

Kathleen Marshall to be Honored at Transport Group's Annual A TOAST TO THE ARTIST Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

Transport Group has announced that its annual A Toast to the Artist gala will honor former Transport Group executive director Lori Fineman and Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall with the Transporting American Theatre Award.

Stephen Cole, Announces The Debut Of Two Musical Theater Creations
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2019

Award winning Book Writer/Lyricist, Stephen Cole, announces the Debut of two Musical theater creations, 'Merman's Apprentice' written with David Evans; and 'Casper the Friendly Musical, ' written with Matthew Martin Ward. 

Desi Oakley and Jay Armstrong Johnson to Lead Reading of 'TIL DEATH DO US PART
by Julie Musbach - Jul 19, 2019

Winner of the SDSU New Musicals Initiative, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART tells the story of Gracie Jean, a spitfire from hardscrabble Tennessee, who is called to preach God's grace, and Matthew, heir apparent to small town Evangelical royalty, who struggles to rebel against his father while maintaining the privilege of his birth. When they meet, it's love at first sight. But what happens when a fairytale marriage becomes a battle of the sexes?

PETER PAN THE MUSICAL Flies Into The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019

With magical pixie dust PETER PAN the Musical flies into The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City with 11 performances beginning July 6-28. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. and matinees are at 2 p.m.