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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.

Photos: SAINT EX AND THE LITTLE PRINCE at Katowice City of Gardens Concert Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

The new musical, Saint Ex and the Little Prince (Pilot i Mały Książę ) will have its world premiere production at Poland’s Katowice City of Gardens Concert Hall on October 5. Check out photos here!

Photos: Get a First Look at THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.

1/52 Project, Founded By Beowulf Boritt, Reveals This Year's Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the second round of seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $88,000 in grants. Learn more about this year's recipients here!

THE PIANIST A New Play With Music To Be Presented By George Street Playhouse, Beginning September 16
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2023

George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music, based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann (Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire, Having Our Say, Anna and the Tropics). THE PIANIST begins previews on September 26, with an official opening night set for September 29. The play runs through October 22.

THE PIANIST, Directed and Adapted by Emily Mann, is Coming to George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'The Pianist' as it comes to life on stage at George Street Playhouse. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

All For One Theater To Present Nia Calloway's HOMEBODY: A RITUAL PARTY At HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

All For One Theater (Michael Wolk, Founder & Artistic Director and Nicholas A. Cotz, Executive & Producing Director) has announced the All For One Theater Solo Collective (AFO SoCo) presentation of HOMEBODY: A Ritual Party, written and performed by Nia Calloway and directed by Paula Ali.

Irish Rep to Present Return of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and World Premiere of JACK WAS KIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced two productions for the remainder of their 2022 season, including the return of Irish Rep favorite A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, and the World Stage Premiere of Jack Was Kind, written and performed by Tracy Thorne and directed by Nicholas A. Cotz.

The 1/52 Project Founded by Beowulf Boritt Announces First 7 Early-Career Designer Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

The 1/52 Project, the new financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the first seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $100,000 in grants.

World Premiere of Neil D'Astolfo's MISTER MISS AMERICA Announces Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2022

All For One Theater has announced that an additional week of performances have been added to the limited run of the world premiere of Mister Miss America, written and performed by Neil D'Astolfo and directed by Tony Speciale. The production is now playing July 6 through August 7 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Performance of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL
by Grace Cutler - Jun 25, 2022

Original 1984 film actor Ralph Macchio attended the pre-Broadway run of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL presented by STAGES St. Louis at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Check out photos of him performing with the cast.

Santino Fontana to Star in Reading of New Play THE PIANIST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie) will star in the new play The Pianist as Szpilman in a by-invitation only development reading Thursday June 23 in NYC. The Pianist features an original score by acclaimed Dutch concert pianist Iris Hond.

Photos & Video: Original Movie Cast Member William Zabka Visits THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence in the original 1984 The Karate Kid movie and star of COBRA KAI) stopped by the production. Check out photos and video! The world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of THE KARATE KID - The Musical is now playing at STAGES St. Louis' Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022

Last night, the world premiere of THE KARATE KID – The Musical opened at STAGES St. Louis’ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and we've got photos from opening night!

Wake Up With BWW 5/25: First Look at Pre-Broadway 1776 and THE KARATE KID, Off Broadway Alliance Awards, & More!
by - May 25, 2022

Today's top stories include a first look at the pre-Broadway runs off 1776 and The Karate Kid! Plus, watch Patti LuPone perform 'Ladies Who Lunch' from Company on The Late Show, check out the full list of winners for the Off Broadway Alliance Awards, and more!

Photo: First Look at the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, and Michael Wolk have shared a first look at The Karate Kid – The Musical ahead of its pre-Broadway, world premier engagement with STAGES St. Louis at the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center which begins previews Wednesday, May 25 with an opening night on Wednesday, June 1.

World Premiere of MISTER MISS AMERICA Starring Neil D'Astolfo to be Presented at Rattlestick Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

All For One Theater has announced the world premiere of Mister Miss America, written and performed by Neil D'Astolfo and directed by Tony Speciale. Mister Miss America will play July 6-31, 2022 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place), with opening night set for Monday, July 11 at 7:00 pm.

VIDEO: Brad Barr Shares 'Two Hundred and Sixteen' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

Brad Barr, the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of The Barr Brothers and The Slip, has shared the haunting video for his new single 'TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN.' The track is the latest song to release from The Winter Mission, Barr's brand new instrumental solo guitar album. The new music video was directed and filmed by his wife Brigitte Henry.

Robert Mark Kamen & Drew Gasparini Are Developing THE KARATE KID for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2020

Kinoshita Group, Kumiko Yoshii, and Michael Wolk announced today simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles that The Karate Kid is being developed for Broadway as a new musical. Based on the smash hit Columbia Pictures motion picture, and featuring a book by the film's screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, The Karate Kid will be directed by renowned Japanese director Amon Miyamoto and choreographed by MTV VMA nominees Keone and Mari Madrid.

All For One Theater premieres Crystal Skillman's OPEN at The Tank in June
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 12, 2019

The Tank in association with All For One Theater will present the World Premiere of Open at The Tank from June 7-22.