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Billy Porter Thinks UK Theatres Need Free Programmes
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 28, 2023


US actor Billy Porter has said the absense of playbills in UK theatre is “disrespectful” to performers.

LUNGS, THE ISLAND, and More Set For Ensemble Theatre's 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023


Ensemble Theatre celebrates its second season in their new location with the 44th Season, 2023-2024: A Season Of Justice' When Standing By Isn't Enough!  Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Introducing the Cast and Creative Team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company. Meet the actors and creatives bringing this epic story to life in a captivating stage adaptation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness their incredible talents in action.

Video: Friends and Colleagues Gather To Salute Larry Kramer, Pioneering Activist, Playwright, and Author
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


Family, friends, fellow activists, and theatrical colleagues reflect on the extraordinary life and contributions of Larry Kramer, whose activism forever changed the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights and public health awareness. See the full video.

New York Theatre Workshop to Present the 05Fest - in Conjunction with THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!

Lawrence Schulman Will Release 2 Volume Book That's Beyond Entertainment �" Reflections on Judy Garland
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 13, 2023


Two Volume book set on Judy Garland by Lawrence Schulman will be published by BearManor Media.

EDINBURGH 2023: MANIFEST DESTINY'S CHILD Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 5, 2023


BWW catches up with Dennis Trainor Jr to chat about bringing Manifest Destiny's Child to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Video: Christine and the Queens Share Live Performance of 'Angels crying in my bed'
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2023


'Angels crying in my bed' is from Christine and the Queens new album, PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE. Inspired by Tony Kushner's iconic play, Angels in America, the album is the artist's first under the Christine and the Queens moniker since his debut, 2014’s Chaleur humaine. Watch the video of the performance now!

GROUP THERAPY to Play Theatre 68 Arts Complex Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023


Sweet Talk Productions has announced the world premiere of Group Therapy, a serious comedy by Peter Lefcourt, at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood.

ANGELS IN AMERICA Comes to the Cameri Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023


An exciting tragicomic fantasy, which occurred during the peak days of the AIDS pandemic in New York at the end of the 80's. Eight characters looking for redemption between life and death, love and sex and heaven and hell.

Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard Comes to BEDLAM This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


The critically acclaimed New York theatre company BEDLAM has announced its New York fall production will be Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, beginning previews October 27, and opens Sunday, November 12. 

Work by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl & Dave Malloy Set for Signature Theatre Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Signature Theatre has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season, with work from resident playwrights Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy.

Photos: First Look at ANGELS IN AMERICA at Madison Lyric Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 10, 2023


Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company serving the Connecticut shoreline, is currently presenting Tony Kushner’s award-winning Angels in America: Part I, Millennium Approaches, through June 18. Check out production photos here!

Alexandra Silber, Jason Bowen & More to Star in THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023


New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast and creative team for The Half-God of Rainfall. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2050 Fellows, New Company-in-Residence and Artistic Department Expansion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023


New York Theatre Workshop has announced the artists selected for the 2023/24 Season 2050 Artistic Fellowship.

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2023/2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season: the San Diego premiere of Dragon Mama (September/October 2023) by Sara Porkalob and directed by Andrew Russell; the legacy revival of The Glass Menagerie (November/December 2023) by Tennessee Williams and directed by Lisa Berger with Shana Wride taking on the iconic role of Amanda Wingfield; the West Coast premiere of Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members (May/June, 2024) a co-production with Moxie Theatre by Mara Vélez Meléndez and a director to be announced; the world-premiere musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix (May/June, 2024) by EllaRose Chary and Brandon Gwinn, directed by Sherri Eden Barber.

Guy Masterson - Theatre Tours International Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023


Guy Masterson - Theatre Tours International will return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for yet another exceptional year, showcasing a line-up of four extraordinary, boundary-pushing solo performances.

Actors' Playhouse Announces CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, LEGALLY BLONDE, And More For 2023-24 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023


Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has announced the five Mainstage productions secured for its 2023 - 2024 Mainstage Season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Orchestra Audiences Are Coming Back, A Look at What to Expect at the Tony Awards
by Alex Freeman - May 30, 2023


In this edition, we delve into the passionate efforts of America's playwrights to save the Tony Awards, the rebound of orchestras with growing audience numbers. We also explore the success of the 2022-2023 Broadway season, recent appointments and collaborations within the theater community.

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