Epix Greenlights FIASCO to Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020
In Fiasco, Leon Neyfakh will transport listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country’s most pivotal historical events.
BWW Blog: Why Carrie Hope Fletcher Should Be Everyone's Theatre Idol
by Student Blogger: Nora Rhein - Jul 28, 2020
Carrie Hope Fletcher, a West End actress with too many superlatives to name, has been going above and beyond in her career for years. While she already has an impressive fanbase, most theatre people who may not know her would benefit from an introduction.
Hayes Theatre Co's HEAD OVER HEELS Postponed
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2020
The Australian Premiere of HEAD OVER HEELS in July this year has been postponed due to ongoing advice issued by the Federal Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19. HEAD OVER HEELS, a bold new musical comedy from the visionaries behind Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, Next To Normal and Spring Awakening, will be rescheduled for the 2021 Hayes Theatre Co season, with specific dates announced later this year.
BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters!
by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 4, 2020
We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that Disney will present the Hamilton movie featuring the original Broadway cast filmed live on stage ). To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other productions, past or present, that should be filmed for movie theaters. Now we've gathered the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Wicked, Beetlejuice, and The Great Comet.
Hero Theatre Announces Immersive Project Addressing School Shootings
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019
Hero Theatre announced a special collaboration with immersive theatre artist Jack McCarthy as part of their 2020/2021 season. McCarthy has been commissioned to create two world-premiere immersive plays. The productions are part of Hero Ignite, a new division of the company that serves as an incubator for new works created and inspired by the experiences of youth in America today.
Meet the Current Cast of WAITRESS on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, WAITRESS will end its Broadway run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. When the show says goodbye to Broadway, it will have played 33 previews and 1544 performances.
Akashic Books Releases CENSORSHIP NOW!! by Ian F. Svenonius Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015
Svenonius—once the “sassiest boy in America” (Sassy magazine, 1990) and now “the most interesting man in rock and roll” (The Washington Post, 2014)—once again brings his laser-sharp eye and infamous wit to the page in this collection of cultural comments, touching on such cultural touchstones as IKEA, Apple, vampires, Heathers, and hoarding.
Akashic Books to Release CENSORSHIP NOW!! by Ian F. Svenonius, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015
Svenonius—once the “sassiest boy in America” (Sassy magazine, 1990) and now “the most interesting man in rock and roll” (The Washington Post, 2014)—once again brings his laser-sharp eye and infamous wit to the page in this collection of cultural comments, touching on such cultural touchstones as IKEA, Apple, vampires, Heathers, and hoarding.