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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Nashville Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Nashville Awards; ALL SHOOK UP, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Cumberland County Playhouse & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; ALL SHOOK UP, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Cumberland County Playhouse & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards December 5th Standings; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Revry to Stream Features in Honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility is tomorrow, and LGBTQ-first network Revry will be airing and streaming all day content ranging from thought provoking documentaries to films that celebrate love and honor the trans community. Per GLAAD, of the 637 total regular and recurring LGBTQ characters counted on scripted primetime broadcast, cable, and streaming originals, 42 (six percent) are transgender. 

Tune in to PETRA'S PLAYGROUND, a New Travel Show for Kids

After more than five years in production and spanning 6 continents and 31 countries, 6-year-old Petra Ahmed will take kids and adults on weekly adventures in her new travel series, Reel Energy Entertainment announced today. Australia, Egypt, Scotland, and many more destinations are on the itinerary including a safari in South Africa.

BWW Interview: How Emmy Award Winning Set Designer Matthew Anderson is Rebuilding NYC's Restaurant Industry

SET Solutions NYC is utilizing artisans who work in theatre set and event fabrication shops to help build re-usable modular outdoor dining spaces for restaurants in New York City. Not only is SET Solutions NYC helping restaurants further adapt to outdoor dining, but they are also putting people in the performing arts industry back to work.

Laurie Fortier Joins the Cast of 30 SECONDS IN HELL

Laurie Fortier (Unsolved, Hemlock Grove) has joined Michael Welch (Twilight), Richard Riehle (Casino), Stelio Savante (Running For Grace), Danny Winn (The Crossbreed) and Michelle Campbell (Modern Family) to round out the cast of writer-director Michael Anthony Giudicissi's Western Horror film, 30 Seconds In Hell.

Michael Welch, Stelio Savante, and Richard Riehle Join the Cast of 30 SECONDS IN HELL

Michael Welch (Twilight), Richard Riehle (Casino), Stelio Savante (Running For Grace), Danny Winn (The Crossbreed) and Michelle Campbell (Modern Family) have joined the cast of writer-director Michael Anthony Giudicissi's Western Horror film, 30 Seconds In Hell. 

The Drama League Launches FIRST STAGE FESTIVAL This Summer

The Drama League has announced an inaugural event: First Stage Festival, where new works take their first steps, featuring 10 resident directors who will have 10 hours to focus and manifest a particular moment or element of 10 new works, giving a glimpse into the future of the American Theater.

Shakespeare Meets Butoh In HIDE YOUR FIRES: BUTOH LADY MACBETH

Yokko, the Japanese Butoh and theatre artist, returns to Hollywood Fringe Festival this year with her new show, Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth. Yokko has been appearing in the Hollywood Fringe since 2013, and this is the 3rd season participating at this festival. Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth opens on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at The Lounge Theatre - Lounge 1 - 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038.

THE FINAL WISH Arrives in Cinemas for a One-Night Event

From the creator of the Final Destination franchise comes a new, twisted tale of death in “The Final Wish.” Following the passing of his father, Aaron returns home to his devastated mother and to confront his past demons. Sifting through his father's belongings, he stumbles upon an urn which is far more than it seems. 

THE FINAL WISH Scares into Cinemas for One-Night Event

From the creator of the Final Destination franchise comes a new, twisted tale of death in “The Final Wish.” Following the passing of his father, Aaron returns home to his devastated mother and to confront his past demons. Sifting through his father's belongings, he stumbles upon an urn which is far more than it seems. 

Multi-Award Winning Show, BUTOH MEDEA Lands at Hollywood Fringe 2018!

Adapting his production from Euripides' Medea and Greek Mythology, and using Japanese Butoh Dance and original texts, Yokko brings the spirit of Medea to life. This fusion of Eastern dance and Western drama invites the audience inside Medea's dark and desperate struggle. Trapped in the underworld, she is forever cursed to relive her tragic journey through love, hate, and ultimate loss. Butoh Medea runs June 8- 20, at  Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre - 5636 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

BEE, A Startling New Drama Runs at HB Theater June 8th thru 24th

BEE, a new work created by Melody Erfani and written by Sean Michael Welch, will be presented by HB Studio in partnership with LES Shakespeare Company at HB Theater (124 Bank Street) starting June 8.Melody Erfani, artistic director of the LES Shakespeare Company directs.

Lady Macbeth Solo Piece HIDE YOUR FIRES Receives Four United Solo Awards

A tale of Lady Macbeth has been revived in a creation by Yokko, a Japanese Butoh & Theatre artist and her team at United Solo Theatre Festival 2017.

BEE Begins Tonight as Part of HB Studio Residency Project

BEE, a new work created by Melody Erfani and written by Sean Michael Welch, will be performed at HB Studio (120 Bank Street, West Village) as part of their First Floor Studio Residency Project for three weekends this fall, starting tonight, November 4th.

Theater At DUAF Announces 2018 Finalists for 16th Season

THEATER at Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) has announced the finalists for its 16th season to run at renowned venues in downtown Manhattan, New York City, during spring 2018.

International Physical Theatre Solo Shows Set for United Solo 2017

'Physical Theatre' is now rapidly gaining popularity and finding its way into mainstream theatre in the United States.

BEE to Play This Fall as Part of HB Studio Residency Project

BEE, a new work created by Melody Erfani and written by Sean Michael Welch, will be performed at HB Studio (120 Bank Street, West Village) as part of their First Floor Studio Residency Project for three weekends this fall, starting November 4th. Melody Erfani, artistic director of the LES Shakespeare Company directs a cast of eight in this compelling drama.