BWW Review: LOVE'S LABEERS LOST at LiveArtDC and Grain of Sand Theatre - Shakespeare in a Frat House
by Jenny Minich - September 30, 2016 LOVE'S LABEERS LOST is Shakespeare in a frat house in a bar. Director Sara Bickler has always wanted to direct Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOURS LOST, a little produced comedy without a happy ending....
Bob Mould Confirms New North American Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2016 The tireless power trio that is the Bob Mould band added several new engagements to its fall tour in support of Mould's critically acclaimed Patch The Sky (Merge)—recently named one of the Top 50 Albums of 2016 so far by Rolling Stone....
Soundgarden to Release 25th Anniversary Editions of Influential 1991 Album Badmotorfinger 11/18
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2016 Soundgarden celebrates the 25 th anniversary release of their classic 1991 album Badmotorfinger by releasing four special editions on November 18 th via UMe/A&M Records....
BWW Vlog: WaterTower Theatre's RUNNING RIOT: Episode 3
by Garrett Reeves - July 26, 2017 Episode 3: This week, cast member Joshua Gonzales takes us backstage during Tech weekend for HIT THE WALL!...
Some Riot Theatre's GLITTER PUNCH Gets London Run This February
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017 Some Riot Theatre in association with the King's Head Theatre present GLITTER PUNCH, written by Lucy Burke and directed by Peter Taylor....
BWW Review: A 1976 Attack in Washington Square Park Inspires DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT
by Michael Dale - December 12, 2017 Despite its provocative title, and despite a game effort by director Scott Elliott's ensemble cast, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's fact-inspired drama DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT, is a bit of a bore....
About Face Youth Theatre presents BRAVE LIKE THEM
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017 About Face Theatre is pleased to present the world premiere of BRAVE LIKE THEM, a punk-infused exploration of the underground "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s, devised and performed by members of the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble and co-directed by AFT Education and Outreach Director Ali Hoefn...
New Psychological Horror Based on Bram Stoker's Dracula Haunts Theatre N16 this Halloween
by Liz Cearns - September 28, 2016 This Halloween, Riot Act will be presenting artistic director Whit Hertford's new take on Dracula. This nü-gothic play, Lunatic, examines the roots of psychotherapy through the secluded sessions between alienist Dr John Seward and his patient R.M. Renfield of Bram Stoker's classic novel....
MATT & BEN to Return to Davis Square This Summer for One-Year Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2016 LL Production Company's production of Matt & Ben, written by Mindy Kaling (The Office) and Brenda Withers, is returning to Davis Square Theatre this summer for its one-year anniversary....
Cast, Creatives Complete for Chloe Sevigny-Led DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017 The New Group has announced complete casting for the world premiere of Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot, with Cristian DeMeo, David Levi, Moise Morancy, Daniel Oreskes, Sadie Scott, Daniel Sovich, and as previously announced, Chlo Sevigny....
Photo Flash: Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company presents INSIDE PUSSY RIOT
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2017 From Les Enfants Terribles theatre company, the creators of Olivier nominated immersive smash hit Alice's Adventures Underground, comes Inside Pussy Riot - a story that needs to be experienced to be understood....
BWW Review: THEATRE [502] at The Fairy Tale Lives Of Russian Girls
by Keith Waits - October 23, 2017 In a far off land there exists a world of magical witches and angry bears, a world where girls roam the country to find themselves and grow into women. Theater 502 's current staging of The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls blends fairy tale archetypes with Russian customs and modern chic to create ...
UG! COMEDY SHOW!! at The Mockingbird Announces 6/20 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017 Todd Montesi & Richard James present awesome comics in front of a cool supportive crowd in the epicenter of hip NYC the East Village....
Progressive Rock Ensemble Ape Shifter to Release Self-Titled Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017 Progressive Rock ensemble APE SHIFTER will be releasing their self-titled debut album in March 2017! APE SHIFTER is all instrumental and reaches from rockin' 70's riffs played with punk rock ferocity to creeping metal grooves....
Sydney Festival Releases First Wave Of Shows For 2018
by Rebecca Russo - August 28, 2017 Sydney's pre-eminent summer event, Sydney Festival, today announces the first three performances of its 2018 program; Aquasonic, an underwater concert and visual performance; RIOT, a variety show with an all-star Irish cast; and The Town Hall Affair, by the world-renowned New York-based theatre comp...
THE LEAGUE OF YOUTH, An Ibsen Classic with a Modern Spin, to Play Theatre N16 in August
by Ashley LaChant - July 25, 2016 Riot Act unearths THE LEAGUE OF YOUTH, a rarely produced piece by Henrik Ibsen for its third professional production in the UK since its 1870 publication. This blisteringly relevant and razor sharp dissection of cultural and professional revolution where old institutions are forced to face the radic...
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for 2016 Gold Coast International Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016 The 2016 Gold Coast International Film Festival announces an exciting slate of films for this year's Festival taking place November 9 - 15, 2016 in venues throughout the north shore of Long Island, and once again - everyone's invited to join us in an exciting week of films, parties, filmmaker Q&As, ...
Northern Light Orchestra Release Video For 'The Night Before Christmas'
by Danielle Kfare - December 08, 2017 Holiday themed Rock supergroup NORTHERN LIGHT ORCHESTRA has released the full track audio, with a video by Melody Myers, for the single THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS from their new album STAR OF THE EAST, available now on digital outlets....
Soundgarden to Release 25th Anniversary Editions of Influential 1991 Album Badmotorfinger 11/18
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016 Soundgarden celebrates the 25 th anniversary release of their classic 1991 album Badmotorfinger by releasing four special editions on November 18 th via UMe/A&M Records....
Guest Blog: Christa Harris On Immersive Show INSIDE PUSSY RIOT
by Guest Blog: Christa Harris - November 06, 2017 When I was asked to direct Inside Pussy Riot, I of course immediately said yes. As a director who's worked on a lot of immersive theatre in the past couple of years, and is unapologetically feminist, this felt like the perfect production for me. However, my secondary thought was how in the heck ar...
The Regrettes Confirm Headlining Tour For Summer 2017
by Richard Best - May 03, 2017 LA-based punk act The Regrettes have announced a summer headlining tour, continuing what has already been a breakout year for the band. The new dates, announced fresh off their TV debut on CONAN and a 17-date spring tour, kick off on June 11 in Phoenix, AZ and include festival stops at this year's S...
New Historical Fiction SIZZLIN' SUMMER SURPRISE is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 13, 2017 The year 1967 will always be remembered as a very turbulent time in America. It marked a period of uncertainty, social unrest, and violent acts which greatly wounded society. Author Alton J. Myers lived through this time as retold in his new historical fiction novel based on true events, 'Sizzlin' S...
Review Roundup: Lesli Margherita in WHO'S HOLIDAY
by Nicole Rosky - December 05, 2017 Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita plays 'Cindy Lou Who' in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new comedy with a twist of rhyme, WHO'S HOLIDAY! directed by Carl Andress. The strictly limited engagement plays The Westside Theatre Upstairs (407 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) through Sunday, D...
Riot Fest Announces Full Schedule Including Nine Inch Nails & More
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2017 Organizers behind Riot Fest (September 15-17 in Chicago's Douglas Park) unveiled the full schedule for this year's festival. Highlighting Friday night's schedule is Nine Inch Nails playing on the same stage as Ministry...
New Group Now Series to Continue with 'Confronting Racial Bias' Panel
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017 The New Group presents New Group Now: Where Art Meets Our Present Culture, an ongoing series of public discussions locating New Group productions within the larger context of American and/or global society, continuing on Monday, December 11 with a conversation on 'Confronting Racial Bias in Our Comm... |