Interview: Playwright Wendy Graf on EXIT WOUNDS World Premiere at International City Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2023
The world premiere of Graf’s play Exit Wounds is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Beach for a three-week run, August 25 through September 10, directed by ICT producing artistic director caryn desai [sic]. I decided to speak with Wendy on her process for creating the play, being acknowledged as a best new play in such a prestigious competition, why she decided to hold the world premiere at ICT, and how she hopes audiences will connect with its story about healing, hope, and compassion when someone you love has committed a terrible crime.
Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, to Star in CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023
The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB has announced that from Monday 25 September 2023, the roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles will be played by music icons Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 14, 2023
by Team BWW - Aug 14, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 14, 2023.
THAT'LL BE THE DAY Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023
The world’s leading rock ‘n’ roll show That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible production, packed full of world class performances this autumn. Combining uproarious comedy sketches and impersonations with breathtaking vocals and dazzling musicianship, That’ll Be The Day takes you on a spirited journey through the years, celebrating the most iconic moments in comedy, rock ‘n’ roll, and pop culture from the 50s right through to the 80s.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 7, 2023
by Team BWW - Aug 7, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 7, 2023.
Broadway Buying Guide: July 31, 2023
by Team BWW - Jul 31, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 31, 2023.
Student Blog: Thriving in the Last Month of Summer
by Student Blogger: Jordanna Garland - Jul 30, 2023
If you remember from my very first blog post, I went into this summer kind of bummed because my summer was shaping up to be something completely different than what I envisioned, and as I write about what the rest of my summer looks like, I see that this summer is looking to be a summer of achievements, career growth and fun, and I’m really proud of that.
Chris Redd to Play Comedy Works Larimer Square Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023
Chris Redd's first one-hour comedy special Why Am I Like This? premiered on HBO Max last year. Redd was on Saturday Night Live for 5 seasons, and is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock's scripted comedy series, Bust Down. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the SNL song Come Back, Barack. In 2019 Redd released his debut stand-up album, But Here We Are.
DEATH NOTE Announces Transfer to the Lyric Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 28, 2023
After selling out two shows at the London Palladium in just 5 hours and adding an extra matinee, the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note The Musical in Concert will transfer to the Lyric Theatre for six performances from Thursday 7 September - Sunday 10 September.
Kim Moberg Releases 'The Fifth Fire - The Promise'
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023
The seven fires represent spiritual teachings and particular periods of time, and suggest that human beings can and should come together on a basis of respect; it says we are currently in the time of The Seventh Fire. For the nine-song suite, Moberg teamed up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Evans (Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan).
Broadway Buying Guide: July 24, 2023
by Team BWW - Jul 24, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 24, 2023.
EDINBURGH 2023: Zoe Coombs Marr Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 24, 2023
BWW caught up with Zoe Coombs Marr to chat about bringing The Opener to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
I'M NOT A COMEDIAN... I'M LENNY BRUCE Comes To The Laguna Playhouse In August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023
Critically-acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, are thrilled to present “I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE” - Directed by Joe Mantegna, the theatrical event starring Ronnie Marmo as Lenny Bruce makes its premiere at the Laguna Playhouse for a limited engagement run August 17 – 19 only!