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New Musical ANNA KARENINA: A RIFF Now Available For International Licensing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Broadway DNA has acquired international licensing rights for the new musical Anna Karenina: a riff. This fresh adaptation of Tolstoy's novel, featuring an original folk-punk score, examines the consequences of female rebellion in 1880s Russia. Now available for professional and amateur licensing outside of the United States.

Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and More Set For New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023

New York Stage and Film has revealed complete casting for the 2023 Summer Season, starting on Friday, July 14 and running to Sunday, August 6 at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The cast includes Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and many more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

First Wave of Concerts In The River House Restaurant Concert Series Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent non-profit arts organization, returns to its picturesque waterfront home in downtown Portsmouth for a summer of dynamic performing arts.

Review: Get Ready to Experience THE PANIC OF '29 at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 3, 2022

'The Panic of ’29' is now being presented at 59E59 Theaters by Less Than Rent Theatre. Written by Graham Techler and directed by Max Friedman, it’s a production that our readers will find very entertaining. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through August 20, 2022.

Will Roland, Olivia Puckett & More to Star in THE PANIC OF '29 Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022

59E59 Theaters and Less Than Rent Theatre have announced the cast for The Panic of ’29 by Graham Techler (The Moderators) and directed by Max Friedman (Midnight at the Never Get).

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Announces $5 Movie Mondays
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 23, 2022

The big screen at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center continues to keep Monday night interesting with a  series of fun films this spring. Families and movie lovers can head into summer with a  line-up from Hollywood classics to recent Oscar winners at Uptown’s $5 Movie Mondays.

Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 10, 2022

Winners have been announced for 2021 first ever, by popular demand, BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards - celebrating theatre all across NYC!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards; First Standings Announced!
by BWW Awards - Dec 13, 2021

Voting is now open for the 2021 first ever, by popular demand, BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards - celebrating theatre all across NYC!

New Project Will Use 'Theatre of Football' To Tackle Racism and Unite Communities
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2021

A powerful county-wide project has been launched by New Vic Borderlines, Port Vale FC Foundation Trust, Sporting Communities CIC and Mackman Group to tackle racism and unite communities through the power of football and the arts.

Katy Perry Reveals She and Orlando Bloom Are Having a Baby Girl
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2020

Katy Perry has shared that she and her fiance Orlando Bloom are having a girl!

VIDEO: Get a First Look at TWELFTH NIGHT at Two River Theater in This All New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020

Two River Theater presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Sara Holdren with original music composed by the band/theater collective The Lobbyists. Get a first look at the cast in action in the all new trailer!

2020 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony At Goodspeed Participants Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 40 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2020 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 15 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.

Photo Flash: First Look At TWELFTH NIGHT At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

Two River Theater presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Sara Holdren with original music composed by the band/theater collective The Lobbyists. 

BWW Interview: Hannah Rose Caton in TWELFTH NIGHT at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 11, 2020

Two River Theater is now presenting William Shakespeare's romantic comedy 'Twelfth Night' directed by Sara Holdren with original songs composed by the band/theater collective, The Lobbyists. Performances will be in Two River's Rechnitz Theater through Sunday, February 2. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Hannah Rose Caton who plays Viola in the show.

Two River Theater Presents TWELFTH NIGHT Starring Joey McIntyre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2019

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, will kick off the new year with Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night, directed by Sara Holdren with original songs composed by the band/theater collective The Lobbyists. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, on Saturday, January 11 and continue through Sunday, February 2. The opening night performance is Friday, January 17 at 7pm. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org. Two River Theater's 2019/20 Season Sponsor is Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center. Twelfth Night is sponsored by Monmouth University.

BWW Interview: Gwen Kingston, Ashley Teague, Teresa Lotz, and Will Turner of ANNA KARENINA: A RIFF at Flea Theater
by Jessica Kahkoska - Nov 20, 2019

Anna Karenina: a riff is a fresh, comedic reimagining of the classic Tolstoy tale by Gwen Kingston, opening November 23rd 2019 at the Flea Theater. Created with Notch Theatre Company and featuring an original, folk-punk score by Christie Baugher, Teresa Lotz, Yan Li and Will Turner, Anna Karenina: a riff moves at the speed of a runaway train as it examines the consequences of female rebellion and its echoes today.

ANNA KARENINA: A RIFF Will Come to The Flea Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2019

Notch Theatre Company presents the World Premiere Production of Anna Karenina: a riff by Gwen Kingston, opening November 21st at The Flea Theater in New York City. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, Kingston's fresh take on Anna Karenina will be directed by Ashley Teague, Artistic Director of Notch Theatre Company.

Jenn Colella, Jennifer Damiano, and More Join NAMT's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces final casting for the 31st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2019 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NAMT Kicks-Off Festival Of New Musicals With THE 46TH MINUTE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre will kick-off this year's Festival of New Musicals at The Green Room 42 (at the Yotel, 570 10th Ave) with The 46th Minute concert on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 PM.  This concert is open to the public and tickets starting at $22, can be purchased by visiting TheGreenRoom42.poptix.com. 

Photo Flash: Theater-Making Band The Lobbyists Announce Their New Collective At Fall Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019

Theater-making band The Lobbyists announce their new collective at fall gala with appearances by DAVE THOMAS BROWN (Book of Mormon, Heathers), KIM BLANCK (Octet), CHRISTOPHER SEARS (Only Yesterday), BANDITS ON THE RUN, and others!