Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host a Script in Hand Playreading of MRS. CHRISTIE
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedic mystery, “Mrs. Christie,” a fictional account of the unsolved 1926 disappearance of Agatha Christie, one of the most-read mystery writers, written by Heidi Armbruster and directed by Mark Shanahan, on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m.
Interview: Laurie Grant on Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals
by Shari Barrett - Apr 30, 2024
ArtsUP! LA is presenting Broadway Bound: Songs & Scenes from Tony Award-Winning Musicals, a new jukebox musical created and directed by Laurie Grant, featuring Rex & Friends, all extraordinary musicians with different disabilities and perfect pitch. Rex & Friends will take you on a fantastic trip of a young man hearing Broadway music for the first time, featuring songs and scenes from acclaimed musicals that you know and love. The show opens May 3rd and runs through May 18th at The Blue Door in Culver City, CA. I decided to speak with Laurie about the creation and history of Rex & Friends, her experience working with people with disabilities, what motivated her to create this new jukebox musical, and the format for the show.
Breaking Down This Season's April Crush
by Cara Joy David - Apr 29, 2024
We are officially done with the Broadway season. And, this season, there have been a lot of complaints about the spring crush.
Interview: James Whiteside's YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Makes New York Premiere at The Joyce
by Christina Pandolfi - Apr 28, 2024
Ballet dancer, choreographer, author, pop star, content creator: James Whiteside does it all.
Formerly with Boston Ballet, Whiteside was named Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre in 2013, and hasn’t slowed down since. A prolific standout in the company, synonymous with roles like Solor in La Bayadère and the Prince in Ashton’s Cinderella, Whiteside has become just as dazzling a choreographer, with exciting projects around every corner.
Pianist & Composer Natalie Tenenbaum Releases New Album 'Standard Repertoire, Vol. 1'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024
Natalie Tenenbaum is a composer, pianist, and music producer recognized equally on the stages of Carnegie Hall, SXSW and Broadway for breaking the boundaries between classical composition, popular storytelling, and improvisational jazz to create acoustic and electro-acoustic concert music for a wide scope of artists.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Reveal 'Svo' Ahead of First Album in Six Years
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024
Multi-platinum live sensations Rainbow Kitten Surprise have shared “SVO,” as the fourth album track from the North Carolina-bred quartet’s first full-length release in six years, LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX. Rainbow Kitten Surprise are currently readying for their upcoming Tiny Music Box Tour, a run of underplay shows that feature differing set lists each night, highlighting material from LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX alongside fan-favorites from throughout the band’s beloved discography. Listen to the song here!
No Name Pops In Discussions To Perform Under Philly Pops Trademark
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024
At the April 20, 2024 concert 'TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero,' host Jim Gardner, former Action News anchor and board member of The No Name Pops (NNP), shared the information that the Nero Family has entered into discussions for The No Name Pops to perform under the Philly Pops trademark.
THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024
by - Apr 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.