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Angel City Jazz Festival Returns This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Angel City Arts presents its annual Angel City Jazz Festival October 13 – 29, 2023, at diverse and popular venues such as REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), 2220 Arts & Archives, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), The Moss Theatre, Zebulon, Zipper Hall and The World Stage. Learn more about the festival here!

16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Announces Final 2023 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2023

In its 16th year, 501 (c)(3) Angel City Arts presents the Angel City Jazz Festival October 13 – 29, 2023, at diverse and popular venues such as REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), 2220 Arts & Archives, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), The Moss Theatre, Zebulon, Zipper Hall and The World Stage. Tickets go on sale on July 1.

Out Of The Box Theatre Company to Present Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Out of the Box Theatre Company will conclude its 2022-23 season with an Actors' Equity Association-approved showcase production of the 1925 classic comedy Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, June 7-11.

The Girls Upstairs: Stories of 1998's Ill-Fated FOLLIES
by AJ Hunsucker - May 7, 2023

What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.

Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.

Video: Watch Lost Footage of Broadway Greats in ON THE STEPS OF THE SHUBERT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2023

Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson appears in On the Steps of the Shubert, a video commemorating the 50th Anniversary of 'Sondheim: A Musical Tribute'. Narrated by Kurt from the steps inside Broadway's Shubert Theatre in the rear orchestra where he sat beside Stephen Sondheim that evening, the video just debuted online in celebration of the event's 50th anniversary and you can watch it in full.

50th Anniversary of SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE Will Be Celebrated in Commemorative Video
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson will appear in On the Steps of the Shubert, a video commemorating the 50th Anniversary of “Sondheim: A Musical Tribute”, the first celebration of Stephen Sondheim's work, originally presented at the Shubert Theatre, Sunday, March 11, 1973. 

Review: Donna McKechnie in TAKE ME TO THE WORLD: THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Catalina Jazz Club
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jan 20, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's review of Donna McKechnie in Take Me To The World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim at Catalina Jazz Club.

Feature: Eight Days Of Jewish Artists In Cabaret And Concert - Day Seven
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 24, 2022

For the eight days of Hanukkah Broadway World is looking at eight Jewish artists from the industry. Day seven is Celia Berk's day.

Broadway Veteran Kurt Peterson Will Appear in PROUD LADIES - A NYC Concert Premiere in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson (Dear World, Follies) will appear in the NYC concert debut of Proud Ladies at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (129 W. 67th St.) on Monday, October 10 at 7:00pm. 

BWW Review: Celia Berk Offers Tour-de-Force Cabaret With ON MY WAY TO YOU at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 11, 2022

ON MY WAY TO YOU: IMPROBABLE STORIES THAT INSPIRED AN UNLIKELY PATH BRINGS Celia Berk back to the stage with a true-blue cabaret show.

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW YouTube Channel to Kick Off A Star-Filled Month This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2021

​​​​​​​The Ed Sullivan Show's official YouTube channel celebrates America's Independence Day weekend with “This Is My Country” and “America The Beautiful,” performed by Pat Boone and West Point Glee Club, respectively. July 4th continues with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America Again” from trailblazing country star Loretta Lynn.

American Ballet Theatre & Random House Children's Books Present ABTKIDS 2020: B IS FOR BALLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2020

American Ballet Theatre's newly released children's book B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet will leap from its pages to screens across the world with a special digital version of ABTKids, Saturday, October 24 at 11:00am.

Kaufman Music Center Presents Lisa Bielawa's BROADCAST FROM HOME in its Entirety
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2020

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 2pm and Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2pm, Kaufman Music Center presents a free, two-part online listening event of the entire cycle of composer Lisa Bielawa's Broadcast from Home, an inspired musical response to the shelter-in-place measure put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents A Virtual Program Featuring The Premiere Of Lisa Bielawa's BROADCAST FROM HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2020

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a virtual program featuring premieres of two new works related to composer Lisa Bielawa's ongoing project, Broadcast from Home, a significant new musical work launched by Bielawa in April 2020, which creates community during the isolation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis by featuring contributions from the public.

Works & Process Presents Virtual Program Featuring Premieres of New Commissions Related to BROADCAST FROM HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a virtual program featuring premieres of two new commissions related to composer Lisa Bielawa's ongoing project, Broadcast from Home, a significant new musical work launched by Bielawa in April 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 11/19: A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY Opens at the Public, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019

Today's top stories: A Bright Room Called Day opens at The Public, and more!

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Michael Musto
by Ben Rimalower - Nov 18, 2019

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to legendary writer and New York nightlife fixture Michael Musto about the 1968 album 'Diana Ross and The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl.' They also discuss 'The Wiz,' Motown, Barbra Streisand, 'Mahogany,' Liza Minnelli, Madonna, 'Evita,' Nancy Walker, Mary Wilson, 'Follies,' and Marilyn Maye. Michael talks about the first time he saw the movie 'Funny Girl,' as well as his attempt to see Diana Ross live in Central Park. Michael can be seen performing live at venues around New York City, and his weekly column can be found on NewNowNext.

American Ballet Theatre Presents ABTKids
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 23, 2019

Fairy-tale characters Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and Puss-in-Boots will take center stage with swashbuckling pirates and graceful swans as ABTKids comes to the Metropolitan Opera House on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00 A.M.

T. Fellowship Announces New Geraldine Stutz T. Fellow Rachel Sussman
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2019

T. Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announces the next T. Fellow is Rachel Sussman, the seventh fellow in the one year program designed to educate and empower new creative producers. The fellow will receive a stipend of $10,000 with a $20,000 budget for the development of a new theatrical production, and will have access to courses in Columbia's MFA Theatre Management & Producing Program.