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Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - Feb 8, 2024

Aaron Sorkin’s dramatic adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, pulls no punches, showing how racial injustice and the attitudes and issues related to it are all still relevant to the modern day.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - Jan 25, 2024

'To Kill a Mockingbird' remains relevant and poignant, addressing themes that resonate across generations. The play's success lies not only in its compelling source material but also in the exceptional talent of the cast, particularly the nuanced portrayal of Atticus Finch and the authentic depiction of the children. This production is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and its ability to provoke introspection and empathy, making it a must-see for theater enthusiasts and fans of the literary classic alike.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts
by Pamela Roberts - Aug 21, 2023

Seeing To Kill a Mockingbird, now at the Kennedy Center, isn’t the same experience as the novel you were quizzed on in high school or the classic 1962 film. Aaron Sorkin’s script and Bartlett Sher’s direction gain heightened context and nuance from the rise in racial violence in the last decade. The national tour with Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, which visited D.C. in June 2022, is again at the Kennedy Center though August 27.

World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Luke Wilson will present the world premiere of Gas by Charles Cissel. Directed by Felicia Lobo, Gas is a visceral exploration of war.

Review Roundup: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Kicks Off First National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!

4 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today
by Team BWW - Jan 16, 2022

Today, January 16, Broadway says goodbye to four beloved productions. Flying Over Sunset will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 28 previews and 35 regular performances; Clyde's wraps up at the Hayes Theatre following 24 previews and 61 regular performances; Ain't Too Proud finishes it's almost three-year run at the Imperial Theatre after 21 previews and 488 regular performances; and To Kill A Mockingbird pauses performances at the Shubert Theatre following 45 previews and 626 regular performances.

VIDEO: Watch Clip of Greg Kinnear in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2022

Last night, To Kill a Mockingbird welcomed Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear as he made his Broadway debut as “Atticus Finch.” Written by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin with direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird also stars Baize Buzan as “Scout Finch.”

Photos: Go Inside Greg Kinnear's Broadway Debut in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022

Last Night, To Kill a Mockingbird welcomed Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear as he made his Broadway debut as “Atticus Finch.” Written by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin with direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird also stars Baize Buzan as “Scout Finch.” 

Baize Buzan to Return to TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Alongside Greg Kinnear
by Team BWW - Dec 31, 2021

Original cast member Baize Buzan will return to To Kill a Mockingbird opposite Greg Kinnear.

Sacred Circle to Present LIVING TAROT in Bushwick in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021

Sacred Circle Theatre Company, the queer/trans/feminist theatre company, to reopen for in-person performances with Living Tarot, a new 'immersive divination encounter' at Wet Spot (175 Stockholm St) in Bushwick.

The Tank Announces In-Person and Digital Programming for LIMEFEST in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

The Tank announced today the full line up for Lime Fest, which will present 20 performances between Saturday August 14– Saturday August 28, 2021. The Tank’s LimeFest celebrates a dozen new works by over 80 emerging artists who identify as women, nonbinary or gender non-conforming to make way for more gender parity in the performing arts.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 3-4- with Matt Doyle, Derek Klena and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 3-4, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 2- with Lauren Patten, Derrick Baskin, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2021

Today (April 2) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Lauren Patten in concert, Bringing You Broadway, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 1- with Matt Doyle, John Kander, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2021

Today (April 1) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Matt Doyle visits Backstage Live and more!

Sacred Circle Theatre Company To Present Fourth Annual Festival Of New Work, Word Made Flesh, In Bushwick
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2019

SHADOWPLAY, A Peter Pan Immersive Experience, Set To Open In TriBeCa
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2018

SHADOWPLAY, A Peter Pan Immersive Experience, Set To Open In TriBeCa
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2018

SHADOWPLAY, A Peter Pan Immersive Experience, Set To Open In TriBeCa
by Marianka Swain - Sep 3, 2018

THE BRIDGE RESIDENCY Kicks Off Tonight in the Heart of Astor Place
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

The Bridge Production Group presents The Bridge Residency at the Robert Moss Theatre: 'Hedda,' 'Red Light Winter,' and 'The Sonnets' rotating in repertory between tonight, September 29th, and October 29th in the heart of Astor Place.

Bridge Production Group Announces the BRIDGE RESIDENCY: HEDDA, RED LIGHT WINTER, and THE SONNETS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017

The Bridge Production Group is thrilled to announce The Bridge Residency at the Robert Moss Theatre: 'Hedda,' 'Red Light Winter,' and 'The Sonnets' rotating in repertory between September 29th and October 29th in the heart of Astor Place! Tickets are now on sale for all performances