BWW Review: FROST/NIXON, Crucible, Sheffield
by Ruth Deller - February 27, 2018 A timely revival of Peter Morgan's play about David Frost's interviews with Richard Nixon is beautifully staged and powerfully acted....
ANIMAL HOUSE 40th Anniversary Celebration Comes to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2018 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Animal House 40th Anniversary. Whether you're a Delta or an Omega, everyone can share the hilarity of 1978's groundbreaking campus comedy Animal House, shown on the wide screen with a live appearance by Tim ( Otter ) Matheson and his special guest P...
BWW Review: A Darkly Funny FUN HOME at Ephrata
by Marakay Rogers - May 03, 2018 EPAC strikes again, with Alison Bechdel's black humor, Jeanine Tesori's music, the direction of Ed Fernandez, and a heavy dose of truth....
This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection Exhibit Comes To NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - October 30, 2018 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Presents "This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection Exhibit," on Sunday, November 4th at 2 p.m."This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection Exhibit," a multi-media display by 16 New Jersey and New York artists, will be the centerpiece of a collabora...
BWW Review: COMPANY: THE COMPLETE REVISED BOOK AND LYRICS
by Fraser MacDonald - March 26, 2019 As far as play texts go, Company jumps off the page from the word go - carefully crafted and delicately complied, to result in a magic mixture of New York grit and Broadway schmaltz. It's a delight to read....
BWW Review: SINATRA: RAW, The Crazy Coqs
by Charlotte Downes - January 05, 2019 The Purple Room, Palm Springs, 1971. The Crazy Coqs is transformed as Sinatra: Raw takes up residency, following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Presented by James Seabright, and starring Richard Shelton, the show simulates Sinatra's final intimate performance in the room where the Rat...
History Announces HISTORY 100, 100 Premium Documentary Films Focusing on Compelling Historical Events of the Last 100 Years
by Tori Hartshorn - March 15, 2018 Fortifying its commitment to invest in premium documentary programming, HISTORY has announced today 'HISTORY 100,' (working title) an ambitious new strand comprised of 100 films focusing on the most compelling historical events of the last 100 years. The first batch of eight films will spotlight sig...
BWW Review: COMPANY: THE COMPLETE REVISED BOOK AND LYRICS
by Fraser MacDonald - March 26, 2019 As far as play texts go, Company jumps off the page from the word go - carefully crafted and delicately complied, to result in a magic mixture of New York grit and Broadway schmaltz. It's a delight to read....
BWW Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - January 17, 2019 Those who have attended an excruciatingly awkward cocktail party will revel in this production of Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh....
Philadelphia Legends Perform Concert to Honor Joe “Butterball” Tamburro
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2018 For one night only the sounds of Philadelphia are coming too Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, this Memorial Day Weekend. The casino's brand-new Xcite Center is set to welcome multiple talented acts with Philadelphia ties coming together for one night only at Xcite Center The casino welcomes T...
BWW Reviews: A Square Finds A Round Space In Short North Theatre's Production Of HAIR
by Paul Batterson - April 09, 2018 In the movie, 'FIELD OF DREAMS,' Annie Kinsella attacks a conservative member of the school board who wants to ban the writings of Terrance Mann with the line, 'I think if you had just experienced the Sixties ...'...
BWW Review: COMPANY, Gielgud Theatre
by Rona Kelly - October 17, 2018 Phone rings, door chimes, in comes Marianne Elliott, ushering in a new age of adaptation with her. Almost 50 years since it opened on Broadway, Company returns to the West End. Reworked, though respectful of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's original material, this hopefully opens the door for mor...
Styx Announce Exclusive UK Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2018 Legendary American band Styx announce Exclusive UK show for June 2019....
Fox Orders ALICE Reboot from Diablo Cody, Liz Astrof
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 17, 2018 Fox has ordered a pilot from the reboot of 'Alice,' Variety has learned....
12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 8- Brenda Lee Rocks 'Round the Tree
by Charles Busch - December 21, 2017 Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited the great Charles Busch to share his favorites holiday performances. Check back daily to get in the holi...
Ivoryton Playhouse Features BURT AND ME
by Julie Musbach - March 20, 2019 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its 2019 season with a dazzling parade of hits by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the musical comedy BURT & ME by Larry McKenna. This coming-of-age story is narrated by Joe who tells the story of his obsession with the music of Burt Bacharach alon...
Guest Blog: Richard Stilgoe On ORPHEUS - THE MYTHICAL at The Other Palace
by Marianka Swain - March 19, 2018 The past 20 years have been a wonderful journey for the students, the staff and the many volunteers. And, of course, for me. For this special year, we are performing Orpheus - The Mythical, a musical about the Orpheus story which I wrote for the students in 2009 and have now rewritten....
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Bristol Old Vic
by Leah Tozer - October 20, 2018 'If music be the food of love, play on'… and play Wils Wilson does with Shakespeare's chaotic, sharp-witted comedy.While wonderfully entertaining, and a comical, musical, and colourful delight, without distinct commentary on the seventies setting or a timely political parallel, this Twelfth Night is...
Louise Jameson And Thomas Mahy Return To Star In Philip Ridley's VINCENT RIVER
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2019 Louise Jameson and Thomas Mahy reprise their roles in Robert Chevara's acclaimed production of Philip Ridley's 'Vincent River', transferring to Trafalgar Studios from Park Theatre....
Broadway at the Cabaret: A Star Is Born: The Concert, Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert & More!
by Marika O'Hara - February 03, 2019 What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include: Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert featuring Christy Altomare and Matt Doyle, ...
Joh Hartog Productions Presents FEFU AND HER FRIENDS
by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2018 Joh Hartog Productions Presents Fefu and Her Friends at The Bakehouse Theatre....
Broadway at the Cabaret: A Star Is Born: The Concert, Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert & More!
by Marika O'Hara - February 03, 2019 What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include: Bright Lights, Big City 20th Anniversary Concert featuring Christy Altomare and Matt Doyle, ...
Ivoryton Playhouse Stages BURT & ME
by Julie Musbach - February 27, 2019 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its 2019 season with a dazzling parade of hits by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the musical comedy BURT & ME by Larry McKenna. This coming-of-age story is narrated by Joe who tells the story of his obsession with the music of Burt Bacharach alon...
Guest Blog: Director Tatty Hennessy On SHAKESPEARE IN THE SQUARES
by Marianka Swain - June 14, 2018 The squares themselves are the biggest challenge and delight of these productions. They're absolutely beautiful, totally individual and not designed for performances at all. We keep light on our feet with a stripped-back set, minimal lighting and no recorded sound or amplification. We have to be...
Shakespeare In The Squares Announces Full Casting For AS YOU LIKE IT
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018 Shakespeare in the Squares today announces full casting for its 2018 production of As You Like It, touring to London's squares and parks from 20 June to 13 July. Tatty Hennessy directs Jack Brett (Orlando), Comfort Fabian (Celia), Jodie Jacobs (Audrey/Adam), Sian Martin (Jaques), Katharine Moraz (Ro... |