CYRANO, SUFFS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2022
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2022
Off-Broadway is back and better than ever, with countless new shows soon opening across Manhattan and beyond. BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up this April is a brand new musical about women's suffrage, an Olivier Award-winning classic, and so much more!
Tonight's Performance of COAL COUNTRY Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022
Due to a positive COVID-19 test result in the company and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s performance of Coal Country at the Cherry Lane Theatre has been cancelled. Performances are expected to resume tomorrow, Saturday, March 26, at the matinee.
Industry Workshop of NSangou Njikam's SYNCING INK Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022
This current production is being directed by Awoye Timpo (The Bluest Eye, Good Grief) and choreographed by multihyphenate Adesola Osakalumi (Skeleton Crew, Coal Country, Fela!) with theater newcomer Proda (Ms.Lauryn Hill 2020 Tour) as Composer.
Photos: First Look at COAL COUNTRY; Opens Tonight at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022
We've got your first look at Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle. Produced by Audible Theater, this return engagement of The Public Theater’s production opens tonight, Thursday March 10 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).
Global Climate Storytelling Project WE HEAR YOU�"A CLIMATE ARCHIVE Launches
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022
Dramaten (The Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden), The Earth Commons-Georgetown University's Institute for Environment and Sustainability, The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC, and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics announce the launch of We Hear You-A Climate Archive, co-conceived by Caitlin Nasema Cassidy and Jacob Hirdwall.
2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022
The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.
Meet the Cast of SKELETON CREW; Previews Begin Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2021
Previews begin tonight, December 21, for Manhattan Theatre Club's Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn more about the cast bringing this show to the stage!
Su Pollard Returns to the Stage With Tour of HARPY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021
Written by award-winning playwright Philip Meeks (Kiss Me Honey, Honey!; Murder, Margaret and Me; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow), the play was originally crafted with Su Pollard in mind. This exciting reinterpretation will be helmed under the direction of Abigail Anderson (Pride and Prejudice, UK and South Korean tour; Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing, Merely Theatre).
Rheinbeck Theatre Society Presents Henry Fin Berry As The World's 300th BILLY ELLIOT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2021
New Jersey's Henry Fin Berry will fill Billy Elliot's shoes, as he becomes the world's 300th triple threat to play the role. His turn as the British ballet dancer in The Rheinbeck Theatre Society's production marks another milestone: Berry will be only the first American actor to have played all three coveted roles for young boys: Billy, Michael and Small Boy.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A Reading Of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of the comedy, “The Savannah Disputation,” filmed on the Playhouse stage and broadcast virtually, premiering Monday, June 14, at 7 p.m., and streaming on-demand from Tuesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 20.
Cortland Rep Announces 'Comfort Food' Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2021
Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced plans for their “49th 1/2” annual summer season in 2021. Nine live productions, including concerts, children's theatre, and a drive-thru “theatrical experience” are planned from July 8 – August 24.
Korby Lenker's 8th Studio LP 'Man in the Maroon' Out May 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 1, 2021
Man in the Maroon was recorded during the pandemic. Korby recalls: “I remember thinking, 'who knows what's going to happen tomorrow?’ and I wanted to create an album as though it were the last thing I'd ever make. A for-the-joy-of-it project,' says the songwriter.