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Tennessee Williams Biographer John Lahr Coming to Steppenwolf, 10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2014


Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey engages in conversation with John Lahr about his latest book, Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh in a special one-night-only event, Monday, October 13 at 7pm in the Downstairs Theatre. Lahr, who served as senior drama critic for The New Yorker for more than two decades, recently released his twentieth book, an authoritative, extraordinary biography on Tennessee Williams that invites intimate access into the mind of a playwright whose work reshaped the American theater. The conversation will include a Q&A, followed by a book signing in the lobby. Tickets are $10 and are available through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted), at 312-335-1650 or at steppenwolf.org.

Adelaide Festival Center to Unveil New Exhibit The Maj 100
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2014


To coincide with the launch of Her Majesty's Theatre Building Fund, The Performing Arts Collection and Adelaide Festival Centre have meticulously looked through 100 years of history to create The Maj 100 - an exhibition 100 years in the making. One significant image, (be it a photograph, poster or event) from each of the years Her Majesty's Theatre has been in operation has been selected to bring this breathtaking exhibition to life. The Maj 100 will highlight the importance of Her Majesty's Theatre to Adelaide's history and the many ways in which it has shaped our city.

John Lahr to Talk New Tennessee Williams Biography at Steppenwolf This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2014


Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey engages in conversation with John Lahr about his latest book, Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh in a special one-night-only event on Monday, October 13 at 7pm in the Downstairs Theatre.

SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO'S WORLD TOUR Returns to Australia in October
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2014


Elmo is getting ready for one more tour down under before taking his dancing feet back to Sesame Street! This October is Australia's last chance to enjoy SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO'S WORLD TOUR - a live on stage, locally written and produced production.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MAMMA MIA! & More Set for Seattle Theatre Group's 2014-15 Performance Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2014


Beloved classics, reimagined takes on well-known works, popular culture, and new, emerging and developing local artists can all be found in Seattle Theatre Group's historic venues during our 2014-2015 season.

PIPPIN, NEWSIES, CHICAGO & More Set for National Theatre's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2014


The National Theatre announces its 2014-15 season, which includes four Washington, D.C., premieres. The coming season's Broadway at the National features Tony® Award-winners Pippin and Newsies, both of which will play multiple-week engagements, as well asDirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, which begins its North American tour in the nation's capital.

Cicely Tyson to Reprise Role in 'BOUNTIFUL' as Part of CTG Ahmanson Theatre's 2014-15 Season; Plus CINDERELLA, MATILDA & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014


"The new season, our 48th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles," said Ritchie, "will include from Broadway two hit musicals and a celebrated drama - the magical 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella,' the mischievous 'Matilda The Musical' and the much beloved Cicely Tyson in Horton Foote's exquisite 'The Trip to Bountiful.'

Max Von Essen, Daniel Breaker and More Set for BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE: THE BARD AND THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, 6/1-3
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


Petruchio and Katherine backstage. Romeo and Juliet on a fire escape. From Kiss Me, Kate to West Side Story, Shakespeare has left his mark on the American Songbook. Tony Award-nominated director Mark Lamos (Cymbeline, Seascape) makes his Lyrics & Lyricists debut revealing the ties between Stratford-on-Avon and Shubert Alley in the 2013 season closer, Brush UpYour Shakespeare: The Bard and the Broadway Musical, on June 1, 2 and 3. Lamos is joined by vocalists Christine Andreas, Daniel Breaker, Britney Coleman, Max Von Essen, and Heather Jane Rolff.

EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS: Winners Include Smith, Cumberbatch, Lee Miller, ONE MAN TWO GUV'NORS, WICKED and MATILDA!
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 20, 2011


The Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners were announced tonight - Sheridan Smith won Best Actress with awards presented by star names including Karen Gillan, Gemma Arterton and Olivia Williams.

Photo Coverage: Capital Rocks - Arrivals
by BWW Photo Special - Dec 13, 2010


X Factor 2010 contestant Aiden Grimshaw attends Capital Rocks at Old Billingsgate on December 13, 2010 in London, England.

Photo Coverage: Show: The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 2010
by Robert Diamond - Nov 17, 2010


Photos from The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 2010 supported by Novae at the Royal Albert Hall on November 17, 2010 in London, England.

Photo Coverage: Jay-Z Signs Copies Of Decoded
by Robert Diamond - Nov 17, 2010


Rapper Jay-Z signs copies of his book 'Decoded' at Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue on November 17, 2010 in New York City.

Dame Edna Sounds Off on Michael Feinstein's Similar Show Name
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2009


Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, DAME EDNA EVERAGE, is proud to announce her triumphant return to Broadway in IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, a glorious celebration of everything Edna. Performances for this extra special and very limited run engagement will begin on March 6 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced, with an opening set for March 23 according to The New York Times.

Dame Edna's 'IT'S ALL ABOUT ME' to Begin Previews on Broadway March 6; Opens March 23, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2009


Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, DAME EDNA EVERAGE, is proud to announce her triumphant return to Broadway in IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, a glorious celebration of everything Edna. Performances for this extra special and very limited run engagement will begin on March 6 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced, with an opening set for March 23 according to The New York Times.

Tony Winner Dame Edna Returns To Broadway In 'IT'S ALL ABOUT ME' In March 2010
by Eddie Varley - Sep 17, 2009


Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, DAME EDNA EVERAGE, is proud to announce her triumphant return to Broadway in IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, a glorious celebration of everything Edna.

Maxwell C King Center Announces Their Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2009


Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing Arts The Best Of The Performing Arts Close To Home MARCH, APRIL, MAY, LINE-UP PRICES SHOWN ARE THE SINGLE TICKET PRICES WHICH ARE TO BE PUBLISHED WITH SHOW INFORMATION.

Dame Edna Everage Comes To Post Street 11/20
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2008


Following the national success of her previous Tony attracting shows, 'The Royal Tour' and 'Back with a Vengeance,' Dame Edna Everage - International Housewife, Therapist, Gigastar, Fashion Icon, Guru and Swami today proclaimed she will appear at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, November 20 and continue through Sunday, January 4, 2009.

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