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Les Enfant Terribles' THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS London Cast Recording Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

The Olivier-nominated theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and the writer and composer Alexander Wolfe have released the Original London Cast Recording of The House with Chicken Legs.

THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS Comes to Southbank Centre This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

The Olivier-nominated theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and HOME Manchester will present the London premiere of their highly acclaimed co-production The House with Chicken Legs this Winter with a Christmas holiday run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more about the production here!

Highland Park Players Announces Cast And Production Team For KINKY BOOTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Highland Park Players theater company has announced the cast and production team for the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kinky Boots.' This exhilarating show, filled with toe-tapping music and a heartwarming story, will captivate audiences at the brand new McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL. Performances are August 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm and August 20, 26, 27 at 2:00 pm.

Michael J. Fox to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Museum of the Moving Image's Spring 'Moving Image Awards' Benefit Event
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023

Michael J. Fox will be in attendance at the Museum to accept his award for Lifetime Achievement. Additional guests will be announced at a later date. Michael J. Fox gained fame for his starring roles playing Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future.

Westport Country Playhouse Board of Trustees Announce Managing Director Resignation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Westport Country Playhouse announce the resignation of Michael Barker, managing director, effective November 1, 2022.

DIGNITY, ALWAYS DIGNITY, JELLY'S LAST JAM Concert & More Announced for Long Wharf Theatre 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022

Long Wharf Theatre yesterday announced the launch of its 2022/2023 season, “Everywhere for Everyone.” Under its new model, audiences will see programming radiating out from the institution's storied home at 222 Sargent Drive and into communities across Greater New Haven.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of NEXT TO NORMAL at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse officially opened its production of the three-time Tony Award®-winning musical and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Next to Normal,” on Saturday, April 9. The musical runs through Sunday, April 24.

Westport Country Playhouse Cancels April 5 Preview Performance Of NEXT TO NORMAL Due To Technical Issues
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022

Due to technical issues, Westport Country Playhouse has cancelled the first preview performance of the pop/rock musical “Next to Normal” on Tuesday, April 5, and is rescheduling ticket holders into future performances of their choice. Previews will now begin on Wednesday, April 6 through Friday, April 8. Opening night will remain on Saturday, April 9. The production runs through Sunday, April 24.

Photos: Inside MARVELS OF MEDIA AWARDS at the Museum of the Moving Image
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2022

MoMI celebrated the inaugural Marvels of Media Awards and exhibition opening. Go inside the event.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents SANDRA BERNHARD: AN EVENING OF COMEDY AND MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2022

The inimitable Sandra Bernhard, performer, actress, singer, and author, will grace the live stage at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT, for one night only on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m., with “Sandra Bernhard: An Evening of Comedy and Music.” Running time is one hour; no intermission. Explicit language.

Westport Country Playhouse Elects Five To Board Of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2022

Five new members were elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 33, led by Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, chair.

BWW Feature: Streaming Opera For The Week Of September 13 - 20, 2021
by Maria Nockin - Sep 13, 2021

Los Angeles Opera presents its 2006 rendition of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. The performers are Renée Fleming, Rolando Villazón, and Renato Bruson, James Conlon conducts and Marta Domingo directs.LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZywmSJkKYE&t=83s

Connecticut's Flagship Producing Theaters (CFPT) Announce Vaccination and Mask Mandate
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021

As Connecticut’s Flagship Producing Theaters (CFPT) begin reopening after a shutdown of more than a year, the six-member CFPT consortium announces a mandatory vaccination and mask requirement for all indoor spaces, effective immediately, to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and stage a successful return.

Connecticut's Flagship Producing Theaters Announce Vaccination And Mask Mandate
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021

As Connecticut's Flagship Producing Theaters begin reopening after a shutdown of more than a year, the six-member CFPT consortium announces a mandatory vaccination and mask requirement for all indoor spaces, effective immediately, to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and stage a successful return.

BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Jul 24, 2021

We board the Magic Opera Flying Carpet on Saturday morning, July 24, and go straight to the Bay Area for San Francisco Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’ Elektra.Soprano Christine Goerke stars in the title role. Director Keith Warner’s production blurs the line between past and present, myth, and reality. Conductor Henrik Nánási debuts.

BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Jul 10, 2021

On the Los Angeles Opera website, Igor Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex is available to stream now thru July 18th. Stravinsky based his opera Oedipus Rex on the ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Oedipus Rex, is staged with minimal movement, which works well with COVID restrictions. A narrator describes the action in English.

OF MICE AND MEN to Be Presented On-Demand from Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse will add to its 2021 Season lineup the HD video production from its archives, “Of Mice and Men,” by Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, streaming on demand, Monday, September 13 through Sunday, September 26.

BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Jun 26, 2021

This is the last week to watch Los Angeles Opera’s online Signature Recital Series which gives viewers exclusive online access to fine performances filmed in stunning venues around the world. The series includes unforgettable singing by mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Russell Thomas, soprano Christine Goerke, mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, and soprano Julia Bullock—a breathtaking showcase of vocal magic. 

Westport Country Playhouse Elects Four New Board Of Trustees Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021

Learn about each of the new trustees, who bring the total up to 30, led by Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, chair.

BWW Interview: Gloria Gifford on Directing LOVERS AND OTHER STRANGERS
by Shari Barrett - May 19, 2021

Here is my interview with Gloria Gifford about presenting LOVERS AND OTHER STRANGERS live-streamed online as well as her Gloria Gifford Conservatory and how she is managing to keep her students active during the past year.