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Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity. From a Manhattan skyscraper that looks like a Jenga tower to a Singapore glass dome big enough to house a mountain to a high rise in Italy with a built-in forest, we examine the world's most extraordinary buildings, bridges, and lifts, reveal their design secrets, and discover the incredible stories of their construction as we try to answer the question: How Did They Build That?

Interview: Marilyn Maye at 54 Below: Still Going Strong at 96! Photo Interview: Marilyn Maye at 54 Below: Still Going Strong at 96!
by Michael Walters - April 08, 2024

Marilyn Maye celebrates 96 years of song! Celebrate the iconic singer's birthday by catching one of her string of shows with dates April 9-12, 14, & 16-20, and May 2, 5, & 6, 2024. Read a conversation with Maye about the show, and get your tickets today!...


Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Manageme Photo Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Management
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - March 25, 2024

Brielle's overall goal with stage management and in life in general is to make people feel valued, heard, and as if they matter. She strongly cares about helping people find joy, whether that be because she met them as a stage manager, or just as another acquaintance, she believes everyone deserves ...


Review: HADESTOWN at Belk Theater Photo Review: HADESTOWN at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - May 10, 2024

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Belk Theater?...


Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29 Photo Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - April 07, 2024

What did our critic think of DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29?...


Review: SENSE OF DECENCY at North Coast Repertory Theatre Photo Review: SENSE OF DECENCY at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - April 26, 2024

 “Sense of Decency” makes its world premiere using misdirection, manipulation, and magic to try to find the difference between a monster and a man.  “Sense of Decency” is playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through May 12th....


INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Photo INTERVIEW: Marcus M. Martin on Letting the Genie Out of the Lamp for ALADDIN's Final Stop in Costa Mesa
by Melissa Heckscher - May 01, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks with Marcus M. Martin about what it's like playing 'Genie' eight shows a week in Aladdin, how he got here (including running on a treadmill while singing 'Friend Like Me' to get in shape for the part), and what's next for the new touring Broadway star. ...


London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from Photo London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - February 20, 2024

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35 ...


DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season Photo DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a  roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets....


Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24 Photo Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24
by Elliot Lanes - March 06, 2024

Today’s subject Psalmayene 24 is someone we can aptly classify as the whole package when we talk about artists in the DC theatre community. He is an accomplished writer/actor/performer and educator whose work has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages over the years. Currently Psalmayene 24 is the di...


Interview: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' Shana Carroll is Bringing Circus to Broadway Photo Interview: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' Shana Carroll is Bringing Circus to Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with Shana Carroll, the co-choreographer and circus designer for Water for Elephants on Broadway. Learn about how the worlds of theatre and circus came together for the show!...


PlayGround Returns With BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) '24 April 29 Photo PlayGround Returns With BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) '24 April 29
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024

Discover the selected plays and playwrights for PlayGround's annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) ’24....


ArtsDistrict Brooklyn Shutters, Leaving Bills That Vendors Say Went Unpaid Photo ArtsDistrict Brooklyn Shutters, Leaving Bills That Vendors Say Went Unpaid
by Cara Joy David - March 11, 2024

In the summer of 2022, Canadian-based producers David Galpern and Charles Roy launched ArtsDistrict Brooklyn in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. But I’ve spoken to over a dozen people—some only on background because of potential legal implications—who allege they are owed money related to work they performed f...


24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List Photo 24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2024

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every thea...


MACBETH Comes To The Players' Ring Theatre Photo MACBETH Comes To The Players' Ring Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024

Experience the classic Shakespeare tragedy MACBETH as it comes to life at the Players' Ring Theatre. ...


Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Manageme Photo Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Management
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - March 25, 2024

Brielle's overall goal with stage management and in life in general is to make people feel valued, heard, and as if they matter. She strongly cares about helping people find joy, whether that be because she met them as a stage manager, or just as another acquaintance, she believes everyone deserves ...


Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs Photo Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - March 04, 2024

What did our critic think of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs?...


Interview: Betty Buckley on Adding IMAGINARY to Her Horror Film Résumé Photo Interview: Betty Buckley on Adding IMAGINARY to Her Horror Film Résumé
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024

Since her film debut in Carrie, Betty Buckley has carved out a lengthy history with horror movies. BroadwayWorld caught up with Buckley to discuss working with Jason Blum on her new film, Imaginary, how she got her start in horror films with Carrie, and how she created her new short film, The Mayfly...


ArtsDistrict Brooklyn Shutters, Leaving Bills That Vendors Say Went Unpaid Photo ArtsDistrict Brooklyn Shutters, Leaving Bills That Vendors Say Went Unpaid
by Cara Joy David - March 11, 2024

In the summer of 2022, Canadian-based producers David Galpern and Charles Roy launched ArtsDistrict Brooklyn in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. But I’ve spoken to over a dozen people—some only on background because of potential legal implications—who allege they are owed money related to work they performed f...


Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse Photo Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - April 03, 2024

We spoke to Director Vincent Ortega about staging  IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse. Vincent Ortega makes his directorial debut at The Gateway; however, he has appeared onstage in numerous productions as well as served as Dance Captain and Co-Choreographer....


Author Heidi McNulty Releases BUYING TIME Financial Guide Photo Author Heidi McNulty Releases BUYING TIME Financial Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2024

Author Heidi McNulty shares her journey from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building a real estate empire in her new book, BUYING TIME. Learn more about the book! ...


Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Ce Photo Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - April 29, 2024

What did our critic think of ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Center?...


Interview: Bekah Brunstetter on PlayMakers' THE GAME and Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK Photo Interview: Bekah Brunstetter on PlayMakers' THE GAME and Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK
by Jeffrey Kare - April 09, 2024

Bekah Brunstetter is a native of North Carolina who just so happens to be a prolific playwright. Among her works are F*CKING ART, I USED TO WRITE ON WALLS, BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW, GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE, and THE CAKE....


Julia Nicole Hunter Comes Home to Tennessee, Playing Grace Farrell in ANNIE Photo Julia Nicole Hunter Comes Home to Tennessee, Playing Grace Farrell in ANNIE
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 27, 2024

In the world of theater, there exists a sisterhood of women who can count an appearance as an orphan (maybe even THE orphan) in a production of Annie as either their first onstage role or one of their most vivid onstage performances. But for Murfreesboro native Julia Nicole Hunter, who now stars as ...


The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists Photo The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion....


Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan T Photo Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024

It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...






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