Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/6

By: May. 10, 2013
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If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 6!

Featured Story of the Week:

BWW Reviews: EPAC Presents a Rollicking, Raunchy AVENUE Q

by Marakay Rogers (Central Pennsylvania)

Austin
BWW Reviews: A Chick and A Dude Productions Revives Dark Drama HIT
by Jeff Davis

BWW Interviews: Wade McCollum of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Tour Discusses Touring and Performing in High Heels
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: Half & Half's PASSING STRANGE is a Funky, Fun Inaugural Production
by Jeff Davis

BWW Interviews: Jeffrey Eckstein Discusses Conducting Ballet Austin's GISELLE
by Jeff Davis

Photo Flash: More Photos of Trouble Puppet's Upcoming CRUEL CIRCUS
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: PRISCILLA Is Anything But a Drag
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Brisbane
Idina Menzel Adds Australian Tour Dates
by Pat Cerasaro


Australia - Melbourne
BWW Reviews: BLAK
by Tim Carney

Idina Menzel Adds Australian Tour Dates
by Pat Cerasaro

AUDIO: Preview Australia's KING KONG Musical Score, Featuring Sarah McLachlan's 'What's It Gonna Take?' and More!
by Stage Tube


Australia - Perth
Idina Menzel Adds Australian Tour Dates
by Pat Cerasaro


Australia - Sydney
Idina Menzel Adds Australian Tour Dates
by Pat Cerasaro


Baltimore
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of Everyman's TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Stage Tube

Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays the Kennedy Center, 5/12
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Rocks the Hippodrome But Lacks Story
by Giordana Segneri


Boston
BWW Review: ALMOST BLUE Almost Works
by Nancy Grossman

Keith Lockhart Discusses the Boston Pops 2013 Season
by Joseph F. Panarello

BWW Reviews: Into the World of D&D with Company One's SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Alexandra Lonati

BWW Interviews: Ramin Karimloo Hosts Master Class at University of Texas Austin
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: One for the Kids with Wheelock Family Theatre's PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
by Alexandra Lonati


Brazil
THE LION KING Wins Brazilian Audience
by Marilia Di Dio and Michelle Camhaji


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Reviews: EPAC Presents a Rollicking, Raunchy AVENUE Q
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: 2013 FULTON FOLLIES Brings Back the Variety Show for a Cause
by Marakay Rogers


Chicago
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Northwestern's 2013 Waa-Mu Show FLYING HOME
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Ashley Brown, John Cudia and More in Highlights of Lyric Opera's OKLAHOMA
by Stage Tube

BWW TV: First Look at Gregory Wooddell, Christina Pumariega and More in CST's HENRY VIII - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: What a Glorious Feeling - Getting a Glimpse Into the Silver Screen's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Paul W. Thompson

STAGE TUBE: Mona Golabek and More at THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Opening
by Stage Tube

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 8th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with HAIR at Actors Training Center Rep
by Stage Tube


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: Creatively Conceived and Thought-Provoking WORKING at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: LOVE STORY, THE MUSICAL Showcases BW Talent at the 14th Street Theatre
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: NEW GROUND...New. Theatre. Festival, Light up Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko


Columbus
BWW Reviews: Otterbein Production of HOW TO SUCCEED Succeeds
by Paul Batterson

BWW Reviews: WHIPPING MAN Leaves its Mark
by Paul Batterson


Comedy
VIDEO: Steve Martin Visits Last Night's Jimmy Fallon
by TV News Desk

Showtime to Premiere Richard Pryor: OMIT THE LOGIC Documentary, 5/31
by TV News Desk

History Premieres ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY Tonight
by TV News Desk

Russell Brand & More Added to TBS's JUST FOR LAUGHTS CHICAGO
by TV News Desk


Connecticut
BWW Reviews: Broad Brook Opera House's NEXT TO NORMAL Challenges and Rewards
by Jacques Lamarre

BWW Reviews: Goodspeed Scores Good Fun with GOOD NEWS to Field 50th
by Lauren Yarger

BWW Reviews: THE DINING ROOM at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen

BWW Reviews: It's a Recording Session from Hell When the Star Gets LOOPED
by Lauren Yarger


Denver
BWW Reviews: Quick Take of MARY POPPINS National Tour in Denver
by Michael Mulhern

STAGE TUBE: Sue Charles and Ashlie-Amber Harris Talk THE COLOR PURPLE at the Aurora Fox
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Town Hall Arts Center Presents Perfect Comedic Timing with THE 39 STEPS
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: The Arvada Center's DIVIDING THE ESTATE - Amusing but Not Hilarious
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Interviews: Scott RC Levy, Max Ferguson and Cory Moosman Discuss Fine Arts Center's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Christi Esterle


Des Moines
Find Music and Laughter in Des Moines Theaters This May
by Brooke Bridenstine

BWW Reviews: BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Should Be Your Next Stop
by Brooke Bridenstine


Detroit
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lead Dominic Fortuna Bringing Excitement to Hometown of Detroit
by Katie Laban


Hawaii
2013 Maoli Film Festival Comes to Kumu Kahua Theatre Today
by Movies News Desk


Houston
BWW Reviews: Bayou City Theatrics' AIDA - An Entertaining Nile-Themed Gem in the Rough
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Mildred's Umbrella Theater's RAVENSCROFT is A Genre-Bending, Gothic Mystery
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Standing Room Only Production's FEELING ALRIGHT is Rollicking, Uplifting, and Feel Good Fun
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: Black Lab Theatre's Director and Cast of CHINGLISH Talks Abut the Show
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: The Texas Repertory Theatre Company's TRIBUTE is Heart Warming Escapism
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Bayou City Concert Musicals' ALONE TOGETHER: THE MUSIC OF Arthur Schwartz is a Magically Enchanting Cabaret
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: The Alley Theatre's WARRIOR CLASS is Edgy, Poignant, and Thrilling
by David Clarke


Kansas City
STAGE TUBE: Unicorn Theatre Announces Extension of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Through May 19
by Stage Tube


Los Angeles
BWW Reviews: RUTHLESS! Offers a Musical Parody of The Bad Seed with Tons of Talent and Lots of Fun!
by Shari Barrett

BWW Interviews: Denise Devin on Researching RICHARD III for Zombie Joe's Underground
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: Neil LaBute's Riveting Adaptation of MISS JULIE Commands the Geffen
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Wild, Bawdy and Ferociously Playful British Farce WHAT THE BUTLER SAW will Have You Shaking with Laughter
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: The Roar of Kritzerland as They Salute Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse
by Don Grigware

BWW Interviews: Actor/Singer Robert Yacko Talks 3DTheatrical's PARADE, Opening 5/11
by Don Grigware

STAGE TUBE: Mockumentary Promo - Antaeus Company's THE CRUCIBLE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: EXPERIENCE THE BEATLES WITH RAIN Revisits the 1960's World of Peace and Love
by Shari Barrett

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at Mark Taper Forum
by Stage Tube

Win Tickets to THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS at the Ahmanson in LA!
by Contests

Photo Flash: Kentwood Players' CALIFORNIA SUITE Opens Tonight
by Shari Barrett

BWW Reviews: The Porters of Hellsgate Plummet the Depths of TIMON OF ATHENS
by Ellen Dostal

BWW Reviews: MY MOTHER'S KEEPER Shares Memories of Four Generations of Women in a Show Business Family
by Shari Barrett


Minneapolis
BWW Interviews: Broadway First-Timer Alex Finke Finds First National Tour is De-Lovely
by Kristen Hirsch Montag


Nashville
BWW Reviews: THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER at The Wesley Arena Theatre Through 5/11
by Cara Richardson


Netherlands
West End To Welcome Another Dutch Fantine, Na-Young Jeon
by Dutch Reporter

Defying Gravity In Three Languages
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
Schola Cantorum on Hudson Holds SPIRIT EARTH Concert, 5/19
by Samantha Vega

BWW Interviews: F.I.T.R. PRODUCTIONS' Priyank Rastogi & Laura Moss
by Gregory G. Allen

BWW Reviews: THE 39 STEPS at Skyline Theater
by Gregory G. Allen


New Orleans
BWW Interviews: WICKED National Tour's Curt Hansen
by Heidi Scheuermann


Philadelphia
BWW Interviews: Jeffrey Coon Discusses His Cabaret and LEND ME A TENOR at Act II Playhouse
by Kelli Curtin

BWW Interviews: Ramin Karimloo Hosts Master Class at University of Texas Austin
by Kathy Strain


Portland
BWW Reviews: ARI-MARIA, An Operatic Musical at Triangle Productions
by Patrick Brassell


Raleigh
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Clay Aiken and Beth Leavel in Rehearsals for NCT's DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Stage Tube

BWW TV Exclusive: On the Road with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT- Episode 12!
by BroadwayWorld TV

STAGE TUBE: Clay Aiken, Beth Leavel and More in Highlights of NCT's DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Raleigh Natives Shine in NC Theatre's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Larisa Mount

BWW Blog: Paige Faure - A Very DROWSY Opening
by Guest Blogger: Paige Faure


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: Pioneer Theatre Company's LES MISERABLES is Impressive
by Tyler Hinton


San Antonio
BWW Interviews: ADDAMS FAMILY'S KeLeen Snowgren Talks Family and Ties to Texas
by Kathy Strain

BWW Reviews: PICNIC Heats Up The Playhouse
by Jeff Davis

Photo Flash: First Look at PICNIC at The Playhouse
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Moves into the Majestic
by Erin Privratsky


San Diego
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at SDMT's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Stage Tube

BWW TV: Behind-the-Scenes of Billy Elliot Tour in San Diego
by Audra Stafford


Scotland
BWW Reviews: TAYLOR MAC, The Arches, May 5 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue

BWW Reviews: HAIRSPRAY, Kings Theatre, Glasgow, May 7 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue


Seattle
BWW Reviews: TEAM OF HEROES 3 at Annex Suffers Lack of Pace and Plot
by Jay Irwin


South Africa
BWW TV: South African Cast of JERSEY BOYS Sings 'Happy Birthday' to Frankie Valli
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: Provocative BROTHERS IN BLOOD at the Artscape Arena
by David Fick

BWW Reviews: BETWEEN Startles and Unsettles at Alexander Upstairs
by David Fick


South Carolina
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Steve Blanchard, Meredith Inglesby and More in Arts Center of Coastal Carolina's SPAMALOT
by Stage Tube


Spain
'Sonrisas y Lágrimas' se despide de Madrid el 2 de junio
by Roberto Rodriguez

Memory celebra su 18 cumpleaños con un gran concierto
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'Madhouse', un musical insano
by Siscu Valenzuela

¡Ay, Carmela! El Musical prorroga su estancia en el Reina Victoria
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'The Hole' convoca audiciones para actrices y acróbatas
by Roberto Rodriguez

'Por los ojos de la Meller', un adiós para evitar el olvido
by Siscu Valenzuela

BWW Interviews: Dani Anglés habla sobre Lluny de Broadway, La Bella y la Bestia, audiciones y más
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Black Rep's Premiere Production of SMASH/HIT!
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: HotCity Theatre's Intriguing Production of MAPLE AND VINE
by Chris Gibson


St. Paul
BWW Interviews: Broadway First-Timer Alex Finke Finds First National Tour is De-Lovely
by Kristen Hirsch Montag


Sweden
BWW TV Exclusive: Swedish Superstar Peter Joback Joins Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by BroadwayWorld TV


Tampa
BWW Reviews: BEHIND THE GATES - SHALOM! and Shalom
by Jimmy Ferraro

STAGE TUBE: Sneek Peek at Asolo Rep's PULSE
by Stage Tube


Toronto
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Interviews: Jeremy Kushnier Talks Stratford Festival's TOMMY
by Frances Fong-Lee

BWW Review: The Lower Ossington Theatre's RENT
by Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues

Betty Buckley Performs Tonight at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Arts
by Alan Aronshtam


UK / West End
STAGE TUBE: Watch West End's ONCE Cast in Action!
by Stage Tube

Review Roundup: THE TEMPEST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Review Roundups

STAGE TUBE: Michael Ball Performs 'Love Changes Everything' at 2013 Olivier Awards
by Stage Tube

Peter Polycarpou Picks Up His 2012 BWW:UK Award For SWEENEY TODD!
by Carrie Dunn

BWW Reviews: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Trafalgar Studios, May 7 2013
by Gary Naylor


Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: GHOST-WRITER Showcases Lynskey's Acting Talent at MetroStage
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Constellation Theatre's GILGAMESH a Highlight of the Spring Theatre Scene in Washington, DC
by Andrew White

Brian Stokes Mitchell Plays the Kennedy Center, 5/12
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Keegan Delights Audiences with THE FULLY MONTY
by Jennifer Perry


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