Interview: Sylvia Kwan Returns to East West Players With KAIROS
by Gil Kaan - Mar 26, 2024
Next up for East West Players, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s Kairos opening April 7, 2024 (with previews beginning April 4th). Jesca Prudencio directs the cast of Sylvia Kwan (as Gina), Gerard Joseph (as David) with Ren Hanami, William L. Warren, Julie Zhan and Zachary Bones. Amidst her rehearsals, Sylvia found time to answer a few of my queries.
Houston Grand Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024
Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring a spectacular, new, season-opening production of Il trovatore; the return of charming, family-friendly Cinderella, classic tragedy La bohème, and blockbuster musical West Side Story; Houstonians’ first-ever chance to see award-winning opera Breaking the Waves; and a lushly beautiful new production of Tannhäuser.
Previews: Tesseract Theatre Company's Production of THE INHERITANCE PARTS 1 & 2 at The Marcelle
by James Lindhorst - Mar 19, 2024
One of the most anticipated plays being produced in St. Louis this season is Matthew Lopez’s epic masterpiece THE INHERITANCE. Produced by Tesseract Theatre Company, THE INHERITANCE is a two-part play spanning three generations of gay men and the effect their relationships have on one another. Inspired by the novel “Howard’s End,” THE INHERITANCE debuted in London’s West End in March of 2018, before transferring to Broadway in November of 2019. THE INHERITANCE is the winner of countless awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Play, the Tony Award for Best Play, and was recognized as Best Play by London’s Evening Standard Theatre Award, Critic’s Circle Award, South Bank Sky Arts Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and GLAAD Media Award. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with the Director Stephen Peirick, and three members of his acting troupe, Tyson Cole, Jonathan Hey, and Jacob Schmidt, who will bring the regional premiere of this important work to audiences in and around the St. Louis Area.
Photo: Rita Moreno Honors Chita Rivera on The Oscars Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2024
Rita Moreno is paying tribute to the late Chita Rivera on the Oscars red carpet. The Oscar winner honored her West Side Story counterpoint on the Academy Awards red carpet with black hair. Rivera originated the role of Anita in West Side Story on Broadway in 1957. Moreno later took on the role for a film adaptation of the musical. See photos!
Grant Gustin's Theatre Roots: From GLEE to THE FLASH to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024
Grant Gustin, who is making his Broadway debut this season in Water For Elephants, is best known for his role on the successful series The Flash. But did you know that Grant Gustin got his start in the theatre? Learn more about Grant Gustin's theatre roots here!
Betty Buckley's Animated Short Film Sets Film Festival Debut
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024
Betty Buckley has created, wrote and narrated The Mayfly, an animated short film. Animated traditionally in 2D, The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her short life to music and dance. Her quest takes her from Central Park West to the Upper East Side's Carlyle Hotel.
Kara Young Joins THE APIARY For Final Week of Performances
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
Kara Young will reunite with her Clyde’s director, Kate Whoriskey, when she joins the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY on Wednesday evening, February 28th for the production’s final week of performances.
Feature: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HIGH SCHOOL
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 25, 2024
Isabella Nguyen and Bee Golleher have so much experience, and when they hit the stage, they command your attention. That also holds true for behind the scenes as well. So, whatever they choose to do, I know they will make an amazing mark in their worlds.
Gustavo Núñez se une al reparto de MOULIN ROUGE! en Colonia
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 19, 2024
El próximo 5 de abril la producción de Colonia de MOULIN ROUGE! DAS MUSICAL! dará la bienvenida a un nuevo elenco que incluirá entre su reparto al actor venezolano Gustavo Núñez, que ha participado en varias producciones en nuestro país.