National Ballet of Canada Announces Expansion of Emerging Arts Critics Programme
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019
The National Ballet of Canada today announced the Emerging Arts Critics (EAC) programme will expand in the 2019/20 season to include Soulpepper Theatre Company along with returning collaborators The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and the Canadian Opera Company(COC).
Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne Will Star in MEDEA at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2019
According to Vulture, stage and screen couple Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne have their eye on their next project together. The duo will star in Euripedes's Medea at BAM this January. The play will be directed by Simon Stone.
Full Cast Announced For PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2019
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh along with partners Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Northern Stage, Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Oxford Playhouse, and new partners Leeds Playhouse, are delighted to announce the cast for the remount of the critically-acclaimed Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), presented in close collaboration with partners of the original production, Tron Theatre and Blood of the Young.
Meet the Current Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2019
The magic is real at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway! Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as Harry, Ron and Hermione launch into a thrilling new adventure that begins 19 years later. The entire theatre has been transfigured to immerse you in this spectacular world where epic duels, extraordinary spells and beloved characters come to life. Filled with unprecedented stagecraft and thrilling storytelling, this Tony Award-winning show is a singular, unforgettable experience. Get to know the current cast of the Broadway production!
Everything You Need To Know About Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Movie!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 21, 2019
Wepa! The film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights is on its way, and we can barely contain our excitement seeing Usnavi and the whole gang on the big screen! To tide you over until then, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to sneak peeks from the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda! Check it all out!
ABET In Partnership With Actors Collective Presents ONE BY TENN PLUS EIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2019
ACTORS COLLECTIVE in partnership with ABET presents a collection of theatrical pieces, including Talk To Me Like The Rain and Let Me Listen by Tennessee Williams. A singular opportunity to see this rare gem performed, along with new original pieces by regional playwrights!
4th Tennessee Williams Fest STL Is A Massive Success
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2019
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis produced its 2019 festival in the Grand Center Arts District to much critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance. Running May 9 through May 19, with multiple offerings across various venues, the Festival breathed new life into the work and legacy of St. Louis' own, Tennessee Williams.
Nicole Faraday Joins All-Star Line-Up in Worthing's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2019
Worthing Theatres have announced that the award-winning star of stage, film and TV, Nicole Faraday will join the cast of their hotly anticipated Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, at the Pavilion Theatre in the role of the Wicked Stepmother.
Roxy Regional Theatre To Launch 37th Season With A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2019
The Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville's oldest professional live theatre, unveiled its upcoming 'Season 37: Experience A New Story' at a fundraiser at The Belle Hollow earlier this month, hosted by local arts supporters Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman.
Arden Theatre Company Announces Their 2019-20 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019
The Arden Theatre Company has announced its full 2019-20 subscription season. The lineup includes the previously announced musicals RAGTIME and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, plus the world premiere Philadelphia playwright Lorene Cary's MY GENERAL TUBMAN. The seven-show season includes a work by MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING star Nia Vardalos based on a book by Cheryl Strayed, plus two productions in the intimate Bob & Selma Horan Studio Theatre.
Scottish Ballet And Ballet Black To Collaborate On The World Premiere Of THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2019
Scottish Ballet has announced that the company will be joined by Senior Guest Artist Cira Robinson for the world premiere of Helen Pickett's The Crucible. The first major commission of Scottish Ballet's 50th anniversary year, the production will open the dance programme at the Edinburgh International Festival, 3-5 August 2019.
Nashville Rep Reveals 35th Anniversary Season, Leading Off With URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 19, 2019
On the heels of a year that BroadwayWorld.com called 'their best season ever,' Nashville Repertory Theatre will kick off the celebration of its 35th season with a slate of shows designed to appeal to the most discerning of audiences. Nashville Rep artistic director Rene D. Copeland announced the slate last week during a cocktail party at Cabana restaurant in Hillsboro Village, much to the delight - and applause - of those gathered for the big reveal.
Meet the Cast of the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie with Performance Clips and More!
by Linnae Medeiros - Apr 11, 2019
Lights up in Washington Heights! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights has officially found its cast! In honor of the occasion, we've getting to know the film's residents of Washington Heights! Check it all out below!
Jenn Colella and Charles Shaughnessy to Lead PETER PAN at Pittsburgh CLO
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO's 2019 Summer Season will be highlighted by stand-out performances from Broadway's best and distinguished stars of film and television, including Jenn Colella, star of Tony-winning Come From Away, Charles Shaughnessy, best known as Maxwell Sheffield on TV's The Nanny and Ace Young of American Idol fame.
Arden Theatre Announces ONCE ON THIS ISLAND And More For 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2019
The Arden Theatre Company is pleased to announce four titles that will be part of the theatre's 2019-20 season. The current lineup includes two Tony Award-winning musicals, a classic Tennessee Williams drama, plus the world premiere of a new play by a Philadelphia playwright. Additional titles will be announced at a later date.
Virginia Stage Announces Season 41 - GUYS AND DOLLS, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019
Virginia Stage Company has announced their 41st season, spanning from September 2019 - June 2020: The Family You Choose. The season promises a vibrant array of productions where there is something for everyone - including the return of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The electrifying Tony Award winning musical, Guys and Dolls, kicks off the season lineup in a reimagined production that will set the tone for Virginia Stage's continued commitment to inclusive theatre-making.