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BWW Interview: Samantha Womack Talks THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Duke Of York's Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Aug 13, 2019


Known to many as Ronnie Mitchell from East Enders, Samantha Womack has enjoyed a successful career in television, film and theatre. Currently starring in The Girl on the Train, an adaptation of Paul Hawkins' 2015 novel, Womack plays Rachel, a functioning alcoholic. The show has been touring the UK and is now in the Duke of York's Theatre for a limited run. BroadwayWorld talked with Samantha about playing a character with an addiction, the arts industry today and why she enjoys acting on stage.

BWW Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, Duke Of York's Theatre
by Fraser MacDonald - Jul 31, 2019


Fresh from its UK tour, Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel's adaptation of Paula Hawkins' bestselling novel The Girl on the Train comes to the West End.

Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott & Philip McKinley Join West End Cast Of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019


It was announced today that Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott and Philip McGinley will join the cast of the record-breaking production of The Girl on the Train for its London run.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Plays Bord Gais Energy Theatre Early June 2019
by Alan Henry - May 29, 2019


The Girl on the Train will be thrilling Dublin audiences as it plays the Bord Gais Energy Theatre June 3-8.

Hill-Freedman World Academy Releases Original Album WAKE UP EVERYBODY
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019


On Thursday, May 30, Hill-Freedman World Academy (HFWA), a public high school in the School District of Philadelphia, will release the original album WAKE UP EVERYBODY, the third offering from the school's Hill-Freedman Records label. The label, and the album, are part of Hill-Freedman's IB Design/Music Technology curriculum. The album will be released at a ceremony at 1pm on Thursday, May 30th in the school auditorium.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019


Samantha Womack stars in a new production of The Girl on the Train, a gripping thriller based on the internationally acclaimed number one best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the Dreamworks film. The Girl on the Train heads to Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 17 - Saturday 22 June.

54 SONGS. 54 SINGERS. 54 SECONDS EACH. Returns To Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2019


Back by popular demand after a wildly successful first edition in 2018, 54/54/54 features the longest setlist in Feinstein's/54 Below's history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Makes a Stop At The Belgrade Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2019


Following its phenomenally successful West End stage debut in 2018, Paula Hawkins' nail-biting thriller The Girl on the Train heads out on a UK tour this spring, pulling into the Belgrade Theatre 13-18 May.

Kick Off Black History Month At The Smith Center With A Celebration Of Gospel Music Honoring The Queen Ms. Mahalia Jackson
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2019


Broadway in the H.O.O.D is excited to usher in Black History Month with a hand clappin', foot stompin' Hallelujah good time! Join Baby Mahalia, Mrs. Charity 'Tina' Leeper and the Las Vegas Combined Choir for Myron's Cabaret Jazz first-ever Gospel concert, featuring music from one of the most influential gospel artists in the world.

Kick Off Black History Month At The Smith Center With A Celebration Of Gospel Music Honoring The Queen Ms. Mahalia Jackson
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2019


Broadway in the H.O.O.D is excited to usher in Black History Month with a hand clappin', foot stompin' Hallelujah good time! Join Baby Mahalia, Mrs. Charity 'Tina' Leeper and the Las Vegas Combined Choir for Myron's Cabaret Jazz first-ever Gospel concert, featuring music from one of the most influential gospel artists in the world.

BWW Review: Take Time To Smell, See, And Especially Hear The Roses In GYPSY At Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 7, 2019


Cathy Mundy as Momma Rose creates a faceted character with depth, backstory and motivation. The Ensemble is full of experienced leading men and women who blend beautifully and as Louise, MaryKate Brouillet manages to look about fourteen years old for most of the show before her Act II transformation. Full of catchy tunes, powerhouse vocalists, lively choreography and adorable children, Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia's production of GYPSY is an impressive crowd-pleaser.

Kick Off Black History Month At The Smith Center With A Celebration Of Gospel Music Honoring The Queen Ms. Mahalia Jackson
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019


Broadway in the H.O.O.D is excited to usher in Black History Month with a hand clappin', foot stompin' Hallelujah good time! Join Baby Mahalia, Mrs. Charity 'Tina' Leeper and the Las Vegas Combined Choir for Myron's Cabaret Jazz first-ever Gospel concert, featuring music from one of the most influential gospel artists in the world.

Photo Flash: First Look at Samantha Womack and the Cast of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019


Get a first look below at Samantha Womack starring as Rachel Watson in a new production of The Girl on the Train!

Marc Kudisch, Bonnie Milligan and More to Take on Epic 54/54/54 at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jan 11, 2019


Back by popular demand after a wildly successful first edition in 2018, 54/54/54 features the longest setlist in Feinstein's/54 Below's history as 54 singers perform 54-second versions of their favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre, to pop, to originals, and everything in between.

Philip Jackson Smith Takes the Stage At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2018


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Philip Jackson Smith in A Memoir in Modern Dance on November 6th, 2018 at 9:30pm. Son of a venerated insurance salesman, Philip Jackson Smith is beyond thrilled to announce his return to Feinstein's/54 Below in Philip Jackson Smith: A Memoir in Modern Dance, his debut solo show.

Photo Coverage: Joe Iconis, BE MORE CHILL & Friends Take Over The Main Stage at Barrington
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 3, 2018


Joe Iconis, who the New York Times called 'The Future of Musical Theatre' has his past throughly implanted at Barrington Stage Company. BSC, Julianne Boyd, artistic director and the William Finn Musical Theatre Lab have been an integral part of Joe's life. Last night he brought his family of supremely talented singers and musicians to the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage for a wild finale to another great season at the award winning theatre in Pittsfield Ma. Broadwayworld was there for the event - check out the photos below!

Joe Iconis Takes Over Barrington Stage September 2
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018


Barrington Stage Company (BSC) will welcome back one of its most popular performers, Joe Iconis, in Joe Iconis and Family Take Over the Mainstage on Sunday, September 2 at 7:00pm.

VIDEO: Applue Music Releases Trailer for Upcoming Documentary HORSES: PATTI SMITH AND HER BAND
by Macon Prickett - Apr 23, 2018


Apple Music today released the new trailer for the feature documentary Horses: Patti Smith and her band.  Watch it below.

2018 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Additions Including Patti Smith Documentary with Special Live Performance, and More
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 29, 2018


Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, is announcing the addition of exciting new film, TV, Tribeca Talks® and Tribeca Immersive programming, rounding out its 2018 slate.

Casting announced for PG Wodehouse comedy at Salisbury Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


Casting has been announced for Salisbury Playhouse's adaptation of PG Wodehouse's golfing stories, Love on the Links.

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