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Video: Amber Martin Shares 'I Left My Weed in Texas'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024


On November 15, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin will release her highly anticipated new album, Unbreakable Heart. Ahead of the release, Amber Martin has shared a final taste of the project with the focus track, “I Left My Weed in Texas.” Watch the music video now!

Amber Martin Releasing New LP ft. John Cameron Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024


Cabaret star Amber Martin has announced her new album Unbreakable Heart, set for release on November 15. Throughout the new project, Martin returns to her country roots with a collection of songs written by Jake Shears, Rufus Wainwright, and Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell, all of whom are featured vocalists on the tracks.

Steppenwolf Names Annette Bening and Sherry Lansing 2021 Women in the Arts Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2021


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will honor Tony Award and two-time Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Annette Bening and trailblazing leader in the film industry Sherry Lansing as the 2021 Women in the Arts honorees.

Suzanne Dawson Performs Live For East Lynne Theater's TALES OF THE VICTORIANS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020


On August 6, Suzanne Dawson will read two monologues by the famous writer and actor Ruth Draper (1884-1956).

East Lynne Theater Company Presents A Piece Of Cape May History, Virtually
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2020


Curious about what made the town of Cape May, NJ tick over a hundred years ago? Join East Lynne Theater Company, virtually, when this Equity professional theater presents a reading of 'Historic Spout Offs' on YouTube at www.tinyurl.com/spoutoffs1 on Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00 PM (EST).

Wake Up With BWW 5/29: New York Times Will Celebrate the 19/20 Season, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020


Today's top stories: The New York Times will celebrate the 19/20 Broadway season, Ryan Murphy aims to run The Normal Heart and The Destiny of Me on Broadway, and more!

Photo Flashback: 2019 Tony Nominee Annette Bening Strikes a Pose in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2019


We're flashing back through the photo archives of BroadwayWorld's very own Walter McBride to bring you some shots of 2019 Tony nominee Annette Bening in 2014 and 2017.

Wake Up With BWW 5/29: FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Opening Celebration, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2019


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Meet the Cast of ALL MY SONS- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019


Arthur Miller's All My Sons begins preview performances tonight, April 4, 2019, and opens officially on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Breaking: Annette Bening and Tracy Letts to Star in ALL MY SONS on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company announces a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons starring Golden Globe winner and Academy, Tony & Emmy nominee Annette Bening as "Kate Keller" and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts as "Joe Keller," directed by Tony Award winner Gregory Mosher.

NJSO presents SCI-FI SPECTACULAR: Music From Star Wars, Star Trek And Beyond
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2018


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

NJSO presents SCI-FI SPECTACULAR: Music From Star Wars, Star Trek And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2017


The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

Annette Bening to Star in FX's KATRINA: AMERICAN CRIME STORY
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 6, 2017


Golden Globe(R) Award winning actress Annette Bening has been cast in KATRINA: AMERICAN CRIME STORY, the second installment of the universally acclaimed, award-winning limited series from Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.

Donald R. Seawell, Denver Center Founder, Broadway Producer & RSC Champion, Dies at 103
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2015


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Donald R. Seawell, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Broadway producer and the first to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company to New York, died today, September 30, 2015. He was 103.

LA Drama Critics Circle Announces Winners - Annette Bening, Cicely Tyson and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 17, 2015


On March 16, 2015, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced its winners and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura County theater in the year 2014. Announcements were made at a ceremony held at the Beyond the Stars Palace in Glendale, hosted by Dixie Longate (Dixie's Tupperware Party) with musical direction by Corey B. Hirsch (LADCC award winner for A Man of No Importance in 2014).

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Announces 2014 Nominees, Special Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2014 (Dec. 1, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2014). The 46th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Beyond the Stars Palace, 417 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale.

BWW Interviews: Mary Birdsong in ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 29, 2014


Mary Birdsong will play the role of Marion in 'Absurd Person Singular' at Two River Theater from January 10th through February 1st. Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Jessica Stone, this is a laugh out loud satirical play about English couples who gather at three successive Christmas celebrations.

BWW Reviews: GRIGWARE Picks His Best in LA Theatre for 2014
by Don Grigware - Dec 26, 2014


The Best in LA Theatre for 2014 (alphabetical listings; Equity, Equity-waiver & Non-Equity productions are mixed) (artists performing outside LA may be included in performance categories)

CMA Songwriter Series, Marilyn Maye & More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2014


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming lineup for today, Dec. 3, through the 14th.

Dukes of Hazzard, Justin Vivian Bond, Our Lady J and More Set for Joe's Pub's 2014 Holiday Lineup, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its holiday lineup for December 2014. Details below!

Dukes of Hazzard, Justin Vivian Bond, Our Lady J and More Set for Joe's Pub's 2014 Holiday Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its holiday lineup for December 2014. Details below!

BWW Interviews: Pippa White and Her Upcoming 2014 UNITED SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL Performances
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 22, 2014


Pippa White will be performing 'Voices From the Resistance' on 10/27 and 'Voices from Ellis Island: on 10/30 at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City. We had the opportunity to interview White before her two shows.

Annette Bening, Steven Boyer, Jessica Hecht and More Join John Lithgow in the Public's KING LEAR at Shakespeare in the Park!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014


The Public Theater has announced complete casting for KING LEAR, the second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Featuring the previously announced John Lithgow as Lear, this enduring tragedy will begin performances on Tuesday, July 22 and run through Sunday, August 17, with an official press opening on Tuesday, August 5.

Photo Flash: First Look at Annette Bening in RUTH DRAPER'S MONOLOGUES at Geffen Playhouse
by Christina Mancuso - May 19, 2014


Four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening returns to the Geffen Playhouse for the world premiere of Ruth Draper's Monologues. A pioneer in 20th century drama, Ruth Draper was described as, "the greatest individual performer that America has ever given us." BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

BWW Reviews: Consummate Actress Annette Bening Brings RUTH DRAPER To Vibrant Life at Geffen
by Don Grigware - Apr 21, 2014


Ruth Draper's Monologues/written by Ruth Draper/directed & performed by Annette Bening/Geffen Playhouse/through May 18

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