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Elisa Kohanski Brings TRAVELS WITH MY CELLO to Wheeling in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Travels with My Cello featuring Elisa Kohanski comes to First Presbyterian Church next month. Come support Wheeling Symphony’s principal cellist, Elisa Kohanski!  Learn more here!

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 18, 2025

The premise of The Shark is Broken is deceptively simple; three men in a boat, waiting and talking. We meet the cast of a new film in 1974 when Bruce the mechanical shark, necessary for the whole shoot, is indeed broken. Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, and Richard Dreyfuss would go on to star in the iconic 1975 film Jaws which sparked a lifelong fear of the ocean for many.

Review: Jarrott Productions' THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Trinity Street Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 10, 2025

A sharp, funny, and gripping script—paired with stellar performances and an immersive Orca set—makes Jarrott Productions' The Shark Is Broken, a must-see for cinephiles and theater lovers alike! #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld

Which Shows are Newly Available for Licensing?
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 23, 2025

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Cast Set For THE SHARK IS BROKEN UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Shark Is Broken, the behind- the-scenes West End and Broadway hit comedy about the making of the movie Jaws.

Barbara Kolb, Pioneering Composer and First American Woman to Win the Rome, Dies At Age 85
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Boosey & Hawkes has announced the passing of Barbara Kolb, age 85, composer of evocative, intense works featuring interwoven textures, often inspired by poetry and images.

Cast Announced For 2024-25 Season Opener THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Playhouse On Park
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024

Playhouse on Park will launch its 16th Season this October with the bitingly funny comedy THE SHARK IS BROKEN written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Check out the cast here!

MURDER IN THE WEST END: The Plays Of Agatha Christie And Her Disciples, Volume II Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.

Jarrott Productions to Hold Auditions For Its 24-25 Winter And Spring Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Jarrott Productions will hold auditions for two plays in its 10th Anniversary 2024-2025 season. Auditions are by appointment on September 20th and 21st, with callbacks on September 22nd.

JAWS Will Be Screened Uncut and in 4K at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey will show this very special version of JAWS for one day only, Friday, August 9, at 2 & 7 pm. The film is part of The Park’s Big Screen Classics series.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 iconic blockbuster Jaws, the critically acclaimed Olivier award-nominated West End and Broadway production, The Shark Is Broken, will embark on a UK and Ireland tour next year. 

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, and More Set For Playhouse On Park's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

Playhouse on Park has announced its 2024-25 Season, the theme of which is “Reframing the Familiar.” Join Playhouse on Park for their 16th Anniversary Season as they explore new takes on classic films, traditions, and stories.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to THE SHARK IS BROKEN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to The Shark is Broken, by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. The 95 minute, three-person play received a highly praised premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019. It has since gone on to widely celebrated runs on London’s West End and a recently closed run, on Broadway.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN & More Set for George Street Playhouse 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

George Street Playhouse has unveiled complete programming for the 2024–2025 season. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 19, 2023

Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following  21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.

Cynthia Nixon Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN Ahead of Closing Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2023

On Thursday, November 16, ahead of THE SHARK IS BROKEN’s final weekend on Broadway at the Golden Theatre, Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age, And Just Like That…, Sex and the City), stopped by to see the splash-hit! After the show, she met the cast and posed for a photo.

Deck The Hall This December At Carnegie Hall!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2023

Celebrate the holiday season at Carnegie Hall with a lineup of festive performances including Bach's Christmas Oratorio, a special program of holiday favorites with The New York Pops and Broadway's Norm Lewis, and annual year-end concerts by the New York String Orchestra.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 13, 2023
by Team BWW - Nov 13, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 13, 2023.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

This weekend, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrated 100 performances at the Golden Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets to the show!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 6, 2023
by Team BWW - Nov 6, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 6, 2023.