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Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

NCPA Mumbai to Host ANANDA - HINDI NATYA UTSAV 2013, May 3-5

(4/25/2013) - The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai, India's premiere arts and culture institution will host the third edition of its annual theatre festival Ananda - Hindi Natya Utsav 2013 from May 3 to 5.

National Centre for the Performing Arts Presents Saz-e-Bahar – Festival of Indian Instrumental Music, 4/12-4/13

(4/2/2013) - Celebrating the treasure-trove of India's rich instrumental music tradition this month, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA Mumbai), the country's premiere art and culture institution, presents its third edition of Saz-e-Bahar - Festival of Indian Instrumental MusicThis year, the two-day festival features Saskia Rao de Haas on the cello, Shubhendra Rao on the sitar, celebrated instrumentalist N. Ravikiran on the chitravina and Sabir Khan on the tabla - renowned performers and instruments from different categories - string-bowed (cello), string-plucked (sitar),drums-percussion (tabla) and string-slide (chitravina), on April 12 & 13, 2013, 6:30pm at the Experimental Theatre.

The Goa Project Hosts Two-Day Arts Conference, March 28-29

(3/28/2013) - Today, March 28th and tomorrow the 29th, thought leaders from various disciplines will convene in Goa for an event that promises to bring confluence among interesting and diverse people. The Goa Project is a two day unconference, made up of six tracks - entrepreneurship, film, society, performing arts and music, fringe, and visual arts.

NCPA Presents VASANT: GUJARATI NATYA UTSAV, Now thru March 24

(3/22/2013) - In the last few years, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, India's premiere art and culture institution, has initiated and sustained a cultural movement, by encouraging quality indigenous and regional theatre, expanding the scope of its reach and providing a springboard to reach diverse audiences. Principal among these has been NCPA Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav, NCPA Ananda Hindi Theatre Festival, NCPA Cheer! Comedy Festival, NCPA Centrestage Theatre Festival for premiering plays and Vasant: Gujarati Natya Utsav.

BWW Seeks Editors Internationally!

(3/19/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, India, Israel, Luxembourg, Monoco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Quebec, Scotland, and Sweden.

NCPA to Present VASANT: GUJARATI NATYA UTSAV, March 22-24

(3/12/2013) - In the last few years, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, India's premiere art and culture institution, has initiated and sustained a cultural movement, by encouraging quality indigenous and regional theatre, expanding the scope of its reach and providing a springboard to reach diverse audiences. Principal among these has been NCPA Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav, NCPA Ananda Hindi Theatre Festival, NCPA Cheer! Comedy Festival, NCPA Centrestage Theatre Festival for premiering plays and Vasant: Gujarati Natya Utsav.

The Goa Project Two-Day Arts Conference Set for March 28-29

(3/12/2013) - On March 28th and 29th, thought leaders from various disciplines will convene in Goa for an event that promises to bring confluence among interesting and diverse people. The Goa Project is a two day unconference, made up of six tracks - entrepreneurship, film, society, performing arts and music, fringe, and visual arts.

NCPA Presents Ballads, Stories and Songs from Rajasthanat Experimental Theatre, 3/1-3/2

(2/26/2013) - For centuries now, Rajasthan has had a strong and vibrant musical tradition ranging from the Maand which was part of the court tradition, to a range of music performed by hereditary musicians and performers, who have a role in the ceremonial, devotional, entertainment, and everyday lives of the people. Among these hereditary castes are the Manganiars and Langas who inhabit the western desert regions in the districts of Barmer.

Kingdom of Dreams Presents ZANGOORA, Now Playing Thru April 30

(2/25/2013) - Zangoora - the Gypsy Prince, is playing at the Kingdom of Dreams through April 30, 2013.

Naresh Fernandes Talks TAJ MAHAL FOXTROT for NCPA Today

(1/16/2013) - As a part of library positioning activity, the NCPA has initiated monthly event at which a book on/about the performing arts will be discussed. It could be an author-talk series, book discussion, reading session, book review or book launch, among other things. To start with, the organization has invited Mr. Naresh Fernandes to talk about his award-winning book Taj Mahal Foxtrot: The Story of Bombay's Jazz Age today, 16th January, 2013, 6-7 PM.

Naresh Fernandes to Talk TAJ MAHAL FOXTROT for NCPA, Jan 16

(1/14/2013) - As a part of library positioning activity, the NCPA has initiated monthly event at which a book on/about the performing arts will be discussed. It could be an author-talk series, book discussion, reading session, book review or book launch, among other things. To start with, the organization has invited Mr. Naresh Fernandes to talk about his award-winning book Taj Mahal Foxtrot: The Story of Bombay's Jazz Age on Wednesday, 16th January, 2013, 6-7 PM.

NCPA Hosts 4th Edition of ONE WORLD MANY MUSICS Tonight

(1/11/2013) - The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), India's premiere arts and culture institution, is back with the fourth edition of One World Many Musics (OWMM): Celebrating Artistic Plurality, featuring the renowned and much-loved Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal and her band, Koshish tonight, January 11, 2013 at 7 pm at the Tata Theatre, NCPA.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts to Present One World Many Musics, January 11

(12/31/2012) - The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), India's premiere arts and culture institution, is back with the fourth edition of One World Many Musics (OWMM): Celebrating Artistic Plurality, featuring the renowned and much-loved Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal and her band, Koshish on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 7 pm at the Tata Theatre, NCPA.

NCPA Announces 4th Edition of ONE WORLD MANY MUSICS, 1/11

(12/28/2012) - The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), India's premiere arts and culture institution, is back with the fourth edition of One World Many Musics (OWMM): Celebrating Artistic Plurality, featuring the renowned and much-loved Indian vocalist, Shubha Mudgal and her band, Koshish on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 7 pm at the Tata Theatre, NCPA.

BWW's Top India Theatre Stories of 2012

(12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of India in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Bruce Kimmel's OUTSIDE THE BOX Web TV Series to Air Exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com

(11/19/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its line-up of exclusive, engaging, star-filled TV programs. To get fans caught up, and fired up for the new show, the entire first season's episodes begin airing now, with Season 2 slated to premier November 25, followed by it's regular presentation schedule of every other Sunday.

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!

(11/18/2012) - After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards.

Wisdom Digital Media Announces Spin-Off from BroadwayWorld.com of New Web Sites Dedicated to Movies, TV, Fashion, Books, Music, Opera & More!

(11/8/2012) - 10 New Sites Launch Devoted to Arts, Culture, Fashion & Entertainment

BWW World Premiere EXCLUSIVE: Michael Crawford and Susan Boyle Duet on 'The Music of the Night'!

(10/31/2012) - A few weeks ago, we premiered Donny Osmond and Susan Boyle singing 'This is the Moment' and we're back to bring you another exclusive first listen to a second highly-anticipated duet from her upcoming album - 'The Music of the Night!' Featuring original Phantom star Michael Crawford himself alongside Boyle, it's a must-listen!

BroadwayWorld's Industry Leading App Just Updated for iPhone 5!

(10/5/2012) - Just a few weeks back, Apple released their iPhone 5, with a bigger and better than ever screen and now, BroadwayWorld.com's App has been optimized to take full advantage of it. The screen now fits more news, more posts -- and even more great Broadway (and beyond) content.

Arena Stage's Voices of Now Program Heads to India

(8/7/2012) - Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's Community Engagement department has been selected to participate in a pilot program with the United States Department of State to set up theater education workshops in cities across India this fall. These workshops are based on theVoices of Now program, a drama program created 10 years ago at Arena Stage that offers young artists the unique opportunity to devise and perform a piece of theater based on their own writing. Four members of Arena Stage's Community Engagement department will leave October 8 for a two-and-a-half-week journey to four cities in India.

NEW! Slew of Feedback Driven Updates Added for Personalized BroadwayWorld DB - News, Recommendations & More!

(7/13/2012) - Since then, usage has exploded (thank you!) and our suggestion box has been filling up as well. Here's some of the features that you asked for, and we delivered!

BWW Seeks Editors in Select Areas Worldwide

(7/9/2012) - The theater-lover knows no holiday and BroadwayWorld is in full summer swing, with many exciting features, expanded coverage, new mobile apps and more on the plate. Larger now than ever before, BroadwayWorld has opened up new contributing editor positions in select locations worldwide and we invite YOU to apply to become part of our international network of published authors!

BroadwayWorld Releases Updates for iPhone, iPad & Android Apps!

(7/6/2012) - Today, July 6, we've released updates to our applications for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices which now feature an improved login system (login once and forget it), multitasking improvements, speed improvements, an updated player for BWW radio, access to your BWIDB Personalized News Feed and other miscellaneous fixes and enhancements.

Just in Time for the Tonys; BroadwayWorld Releases New iPhone, iPad & Android Apps!

(6/8/2012) - Available just in time for Sunday night's Tony Awards, are brand-new (and free!) BroadwayWorld.com apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android Devices.

BroadwayWorld Unveils Revolutionary BWDB Upgrade - Including Personalized News, Recommendations & More!

(5/30/2012) - Now, while the eyes of the world are on the theatre scene for next weekend's 2012 Tony Awards, BWW is excited to announce that we've taken our biggest leap forward yet - introducing the brand-new personalized BroadwayWorld DB. Click here to visit the new BroadwayWorld DB homepage, register and login to get started. All throughout the site's extensive show and performer listings are new 'Become a Fan' buttons. Clicking those buttons for the shows and performers that you enjoy will begin to build your personal BWW DB homepage. As you add both, your new custom BWW DB homepage will start to form, and populate with recommendations of other related stars/shows, a custom news feed featuring BWW content JUST about your favorites and more.

Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) - The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Woodstock School Closes AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

(4/15/2012) - The Woodstock International School's Drama Program presents Mark Brown's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS April 13-15, directed by the school's drama instructor and former professional Atlanta actress Bethany (Irby) Okie.

Woodstock School Presents AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 4/13-15

(4/13/2012) - The Woodstock International School's Drama Program presents Mark Brown's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS April 13-15, directed by the school's drama instructor and former professional Atlanta actress Bethany (Irby) Okie.

Follow BroadwayWorld on Pinterest!

(3/13/2012) - Are you one of the thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com, the biggest theatre site on the net on Twitter and Facebook?

Woodstock School Presents AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 4/13-15

(2/28/2012) - The Woodstock International School's Drama Program presents Mark Brown's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS April 13-15, directed by the school's drama instructor and former professional Atlanta actress Bethany (Irby) Okie.

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings

(1/27/2012) - We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

U.S. Comedy Show Make Chai Not War to Tour India

(1/19/2012) - Three U.S. comedians of South Asian ancestry are heading to India for a 7-city tour in January, by invitation of the U.S. Department of State, as part of a goodwill program to promote better relations among diverse countries and religious faiths.

Prithvi Theatre Presents THE LONG WAY HOME, Jan.16

(1/16/2012) - Prithvi Theatre presents Evam's (CHENNAI) THE LONG WAY HOME (English) as a part of Rage's Writers' Bloc-3 Festival on Mon. 16th Jan. at 07:00 pm and 09:30 pm.

National Centre Performing Arts Presents FAMOUS LAST WORDS, Jan.14-15

(1/14/2012) - National Centre Performing Arts presents Famous Last Words, a Banyan Tree production, from Sat. 14th January 2012 at 07:00 PM to Sun. 15th January 2012 at 07:00 PM.

Prithvi Theatre Presents English-Language SATELLITE CITY, 1/10

(1/10/2012) - Prithvi Theatre will present Quaff Theatre's SATELLITE CITY, January 10th.

National Centre Performing Arts Presents FAMOUS LAST WORDS, Jan.14-15

(1/9/2012) - National Centre Performing Arts presents Famous Last Words, a Banyan Tree production, from Sat. 14th January 2012 at 07:00 PM to Sun. 15th January 2012 at 07:00 PM.

Prithvi Theatre Presents THE LONG WAY HOME, Jan.16

(1/9/2012) - Prithvi Theatre presents Evam's (CHENNAI) THE LONG WAY HOME (English) as a part of Rage's Writers' Bloc-3 Festival on Mon. 16th Jan. at 07:00 pm and 09:30 pm.

U.S. Comedy Show Make Chai Not War to Tour India

(1/4/2012) - Three U.S. comedians of South Asian ancestry are heading to India for a 7-city tour in January, by invitation of the U.S. Department of State, as part of a goodwill program to promote better relations among diverse countries and religious faiths.