BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: AMERICAN GIGOLO... Dad's Garage Uncovers X-Rated Truths About Famed Statesman
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2018 Let's face it: "Hamilton" tickets are way too expensive. As heartbreaking as it is, we just don't have that type of extra cash lying about. So Dad's Garage theatre is taking history into our own hands, and bringing to the stage tales of Benjamin Franklin, the amazing, underrated, X-rated, founding f...
BWW Review: 1776 at Alhambra Theatre And Dining
by Jordan Higginbotham - November 05, 2018 1776 has declared its position at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining. The Tony nominated show tells the story of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence between May and July of 1776. Anyone who has taken a history class will recognize the iconic characters, such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin...
The Spring Lake Theatre Co. Presents An All-female Cast For 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 10, 2020 The Spring Lake Theatre Company will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 the Musical - with a twist!...
Pulitzer Prizewinner Anne Applebaum to Headline Foreign Policy...
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Creates Philadelphia's First Augmented Reality Mural
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2018 After the culmination of a year-long partnership, Mural Arts Philadelphia has brought to life Philadelphia's first augmented reality mural. Dreams, Diaspora, and Destiny, created by artists Joshua Mays and King Britt, is the first partnership of its kind, connecting public and private high school yo...
David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020 The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...
DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Hatbox
by Stephi Wild - November 18, 2018 The Hatbox Theatre presents Dickens' A Christmas Carol for three weekends from November 29 through December 16. Shows are Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, Thursday and Saturday shows at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors, and students, and $12 for senior members. ...
BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - November 04, 2018 Lyric Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' as performed on the stage of the Muriel Kauffman Theater is extraordinary. Puccini's music remains transcendent even after one hundred fourteen years....
The Moonlight Amphitheatre Presents 1776 IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2018 A cast of leading regional musical theatre artists from throughout Southern California will join a live orchestra on the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre for one-night-only on Sat., July 7 at 8:00 p.m. for a concert version of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's iconic Broadway musical 1776. Moonli...
Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby to Helm 54 SINGS 1776
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Devin Ilaw, Dorcas Leung, and Charlotte Maltby in 54 Sings 1776 on July 3 and July 4, 2018. The Fourth of July meets Broadway in the fifth annual concert staging of the beloved musical, 1776, at Feinstein's/54 Below. Showcase your patriotism wit...
Philly POPS and University Of The Arts Partner To Create Regional High School All-Star Jazz Band Program
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2019 The Philly POPS and the University of the Arts announced today a joint partnership to create The Philly POPS/UARTS High School All-Star Big Band. This band will be comprised of students selected for their demonstrated excellence in jazz performance. Applications are now being accepted and select stu...
Photo Flash: The Studio Theatre Presents IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2019 In January, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL) will open the third production of its third season with the musical It Shoulda Been You; Music by Barbara Anselmi, and Book & Lyrics by Brian Hargrove....
TV: 1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 01, 2019 This weekend, Keith Hines piddled, twiddled and resolved as he took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes at The Muny's production of 1776! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...
OH Maestro Eiki Isomura - Flipping the Lens on MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Guest Author: Eiki Isomura - May 02, 2019 Is a realistic portrayal of Japanese people and culture even possible in BUTTERFLY, given that its source material was conceived entirely through a western lens? Can that lens be flipped somehow?...
1776's Keith Hines Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 28, 2019 It's time to head to Philadelphia because Keith Hines is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, June 29th, at the Muny's production of 1776! Be sure to tune in all throughout the day to get a look behind-the-scenes of the historical musical! You're definitely gonna want to vote yes fo...
BWW Exclusive: Theater Critic Matt Windman Returns to French Woods for All-Female 1776
by Matt Windman - October 13, 2019 Two years ago, I revisited French Woods Festival of the Arts (which I attended from 1999 to 2002 as a camper/teen actor and then as an assistant director/stage manager) and BroadwayWorld kindly published an article I wrote about the experience. In light of my responsibilities at work (attorney by da...
The Philly POPS Announces Three Performances During Wawa Welcome America Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019 The Philly POPS announced today three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson....
Luis Figueroa Joins All-Star Lineup Of A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2019 The Philly POPS announced today that Latin pop star Luis Figueroa will join its all-star show, A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas at The Met Philadelphia....
Annenberg Center Live Presents Jordi Savall And The Routes Of Slavery
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2018 Grammy Award-winning early music interpreter Jordi Savall makes his Philadelphia debut with the acclaimed program, The Routes of Slavery, November 1 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at AnnenbergCenter.org or 215.898.3900....
David Charles Abell Appointed Music Director And Principal Conductor Of The Philly POPS
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2020 The Philly POPS announced today the appointment of David Charles Abell as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Abell made his debut with the POPS in 2013 with his unforgettable presentations of A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor i...
VIDEO: Get A First Look at 1776 at The Muny!
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019 BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of 1776, the third show of its second century - not on stage through July 3. Check out the video!...
Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2019 Snowlion Rep, a nonprofit professional theater company in Portland, announces receipt of two grants funding production of the new musical Mesmerized which will perform May 3 - 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland....
Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 13th Annual Children's Series
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2020 Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 9,2020 for Meadow Brook Theatre's 13th annual Children's Series, beginning in February 2021....
Reyes | Finn Announces Solo Exhibitions by Artists James Benjamin Franklin and Marcellus Armstrong
by Sarah Hookey - July 10, 2019 This summer, during the second annual Detroit Art Week, Reyes | Finn is opening solo exhibitions by Detroit-based artist James Benjamin Franklin and DetroitBaltimore-based artist, Marcellus Armstrong....
NATIONAL TREASURE 3 is in the Works at Disney
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 17, 2020 Variety reports that a third 'National Treasure' movie is in the works from Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer. Chris Bremner will write the script.... |