Melissa Hall

Review: HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 13, 2024

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical. It roughly ambles through vignettes of the members of a “tribe” of hippies in New York City. And yet, HAIR is as important as it is subversive. Without it, shows such as RENT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and HAMILTON probably wouldn’t stand a chance to make it to Broadway.

Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024

Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

Beloved Masterpiece A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes To The T2 Stage This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

​​​​​​​TheatreSquared's A Christmas Carol—a beloved Northwest Arkansas tradition that debuted with the company's new building in 2019—will return to the stage December 1 and continue performances through Christmas Eve. Adapted by T2 co-founders Amy Herzberg and Robert Ford, the inventive, magic-filled T2 original production is directed by Herzberg and associate director Bryce Kemph.

Makasha Copeland Wins 2022 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award for EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

Makasha Copeland has won the American Theatre Critics Association’s (ATCA) 2022 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award for their play “Extreme Home Makeover.” 

Chiara Atik Wins 2022 Steinberg/ATCA Award for POOR CLARE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

Playwright Chiara Atik has won the 2022 Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for their play “Poor Clare.”

Finalists Named for Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2022

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected five finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing playwrights of the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2021.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Relaunches; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.

J. Nicole Brooks Wins 2021 Steinberg-ATCA Award For HER HONOR, JANE BYRNE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2021

Playwright J. Nicole Brooks has won the 2021 Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for their play “Her Honor, Jane Byrne.”

Douglas Williams Wins ATCA's Osborn New Play Award For SHIP
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2021

Douglas Williams has won the American Theatre Critics Association's 2021 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award for his play “SHIP.” Given by ATCA in memory of critic, director, educator and new play advocate M. Elizabeth “Betty” Osborn (1941-1993), the prize recognizes the work of a playwright who has not yet received a major production, such as a Broadway or Off-Broadway engagement, or received any other major national awards.

BWW Review: The Freeland Center returns to Cherry Tree Lane with MARY POPPINS
by Adrienne Proctor - Jun 29, 2021

Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical is presented by The Freeland Center in the most delightful way! This nostalgic walk in the park features iconic musical numbers in the most classic of Disney productions. Patrons go fly a kite and make up silly words with Mary the Magical Nanny in this lovely production in Bristow, Oklahoma.

ATCA Names Finalists for 2021 Steinberg/ATCA Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021

The American Theatre Critics Association has selected five finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2020.

Steinberg/ATCA and Osborn Awards Presented May 13
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020

Playwright E.M. Lewis is the 2020 recipient of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award.

60 Movies to Stream Picked by BWW's Editors
by Alan Henry - Apr 15, 2020

We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!

BroadwayWorld Editors On Their Favorite Shows Of The Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2020

Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down. We asked them for their favorite show they saw this season. Check out their replies below!

Steinberg Playwriting Award Has Named its Six Finalists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2020

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association 2020 New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look At MAMMA MIA! at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2019

After a sold out run of The Sleepy Hollow Experience last fall, Brian Clowdus is back to produce the first Broadway musical at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre in over 25 years. Things will be heating up as Chillicothe transforms into the islands of Greece with the most immersive ABBA musical experience audiences have ever witnessed. Betsy Padamonksy from the Broadway National Tour of MAMMA MIA! headlines as Donna. Follow her and her friends as they take a trip down memory lane to discover the winner takes it all in the end and sometimes life forces you to stand up and embrace your inner dancing queen!

Lauren Yee Wins Steinberg-ATCA Award For CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2019

"Cambodian Rock Band" by Lauren Yee has been named the winner of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2018.

ATCA Selects 2019 New Play Award Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association 2019 New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2018.

Photo Coverage: First look at Warehouse Theatre Columbus' BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 22, 2018

A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards, all in the name of these United States - who cares if he didn't have permission? Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson creators, Michael Friedman (Love's Labour's Lost, The Fortress of Solitude) and Alex Timbers (Love's Labour's Lost, Peter and the Starcatcher), cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president. PERFORMANCE DATES: June 21 - 30th at The Franklinton Playhouse, 566 W. Rich St., for tickets or more info visit: https://www.warehousetheatre.org/