Video: First Look At Theater Latté Da's Production Of THE COLOR PURPLEApril 10, 2024Get a first look at THE COLOR PURPLE, running now through May 5 at Theater Latté Da. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, THE COLOR PURPLE is a stirring family chronicle following the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope, to discover her own unique voice and place in the world.
Video: Get A First Look At The Return of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met OperaApril 8, 2024Get a first look at Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones' return to the Met stage. The production's remount begins performances on April 8 for seven performances. Its 2021 premiere made history as the first opera by a Black composer to be presented at the Met and won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording.
BWW Q&A: Jonathan Kline on ART with Brampton On StageApril 8, 2024We chat with Jonathan Kline on Art at Brampton On Stage. Curtain up on a piece of modern art: A white painting. A white canvas, with white background. White lines. How much would you pay for it? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art?
Canada's Theater Festivals Face Cancellations and Cutbacks Amid Financial StrugglesApril 8, 2024Canada's theater festivals are announcing cancellations or significant cuts due to ongoing financial difficulties. Festival organizers across the country report the compounded effects of recovering from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, rising inflation, increased competition, and dwindling corporate sponsorships as key factors straining their operations.
BWW Q&A: caryn desai of What the Constitution Means to Me at International City TheatreApril 4, 2024International City Theatre will present the fun, personal, and thought-provoking play that has been buzzing across America since its first premiere in March of 2019 on Broadway. Come join ICT from May 1-19 for this unforgettable theatrical event you don’t want to miss! International City Theatre is located at the Beverly O’ Neill Theater on 330 East Seaside Way in Long Beach.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of LES MISERABLES in TorontoApril 4, 2024Les Misérables has made its triumphant return to the Toronto stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The stars were out to support the show and celebrity guests were everywhere. Go inside the magical night in an all-new video.