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BWW Feature: Signature Theatre Honors Nathan Lane At Sondheim Award Gala 2024
by David Friscic - May 7, 2024


The versatile and mega-talented performer Nathan Lane was awarded the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award on Monday, April 29th and the unique sardonic humor and sophisticated sensibility was evident throughout the performances of those who paid tribute to his remarkable career. Lane’s authenticity and natural charisma bounced off the walls of the Anthem building ---where the Gala was held.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 6, 2024


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!

(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!

Cast Set for ASSASSINS at Town & Country Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024


Town & Country Players announces the cast for its upcoming musical, ASSASSINS. The one-act historical revusical explores the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate U.S. Presidents. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ethan Slater to Make Café Carlyle Debut in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Ethan Slater will make his Café Carlyle debut in May. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Theatre Tuscaloosa to Hold Auditions For ANYTHING GOES in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa is holding open auditions for the Cole Porter classic, ANYTHING GOES. See what you need to audition, and learn more about the show.

Lynn Nottage, Jeanine Tesori & More to Join 20th Anniversary PEN World Voices Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


PEN America will convene an array of vital voices in literature from around the globe in the 20th anniversary PEN World Voices Festival. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.

ANYTHING GOES Comes to Sutter Street Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024


Anything Goes comes to Sutter Street Theatre beginning this week. Performances run April 12 – May 12, 2024.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2024


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Classic Stage Company's WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Moved to 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Classic Stage Company's upcoming production of Wine in the Wilderness, written by Alice Childress and directed by LaChanze, has been postponed. Learn more about the production.

Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!

BEAUTIFUL, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Lead Philadelphia's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2024


Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Beautiful, The Lehman Trilogy, and more!

St Pete's FreeFall Theatre Announces Sondheim's FOLLIES And More for 15th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for freeFall Theatre's 15th season, featuring a world-premiere farce by Hannah Benitez, a return of Sherlock Holmes, a Stephen Sondheim musical, and more.

WEST SIDE STORY, GYSPY & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024


OFC Creations Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season, featuring six professional musical productions directed by Eric Vaughn Johnson. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

FAR FROM THE TREE and LIGHTHOUSE Receive Richard Rodgers Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 5, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

ANYTHING GOES To Open At Four County Players in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


As the next production of their 51st Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present ANYTHING GOES, opening March 8 on the Mainstage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ANYTHING GOES, SWEET CHARITY & More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024


Gulfshore Playhouse has unveiled its complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

How Often Are American Presidents Depicted on Stage?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Oh, Mary! currently has so much buzz off-Broadway. What is the history of American presidents being depicted on stage?

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