Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE
by Adrienne Proctor
- Apr 23, 2023
Marie Antoinette is a historical figure that has only grown larger than life and her wigs as time has gone by. The French Revolution starts as a spark and ends with a full-blown blaze in this historical drama, on stage at OU's intimate blackbox style Weitzenhoffer Theatre, now through April 30th on their Norman campus.
21 Theater Books for Your Winter 2023 Reading List
by Team BWW
- Feb 11, 2023
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC Tourism is Back, Regional Awards Voting Underway
by Alex Freeman
- Nov 21, 2022
As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.
Are Theater Development Programs Important?
by Cara Joy David
- Nov 21, 2022
The theater we see is not usually a first draft of a work. That seems obvious, but very little press attention is paid to just how a show gets developed. One way has traditionally been through theater development programs. These programs are intensive communal experiences, often pairing the artist with a dramaturg and advisors to develop a piece.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A Casino in Times Square? Drabinsky Sues Equity
by Alex Freeman
- Oct 24, 2022
AEA featured prominently in industry news last week - voicing support for a casino project in Times Square, as the subject of a defamation suit from producer Garth Drabinsky, and their efforts to organize the dancers at Star Garden. All as the industry continues to work towards a new normal, while facing tremendous challenges on all fronts.
Bruce Vilanch Departs A SIGN OF THE TIMES
by Cara Joy David
- Oct 24, 2022
Last week A SIGN OF THE TIMES -- was announced for a new developmental reading. The release stated the musical had “several script revisions” and the librettist was now Lindsey Hope Pearlman. Absent was any mention of well-known comedy writer Bruce Vilanch, the original librettist, who had been developing the show for almost a decade.
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