Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 11/5

By: Nov. 09, 2012
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At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we have launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'.

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of November 5. Sit back and catch up on all the latest theater happenings around the nation and the world!


Featured Story of the Week: 
BWW Reviews: A.C.T.'s ELEKTRA Rages Now thru November 18 

by Linda Hodges
San Francisco

Albuquerque

BWW Reviews: FREUD'S LAST SESSION Delivers an Entertaining Dose of Theatrical Therapy
by Anya Sebastian


Atlanta
Suzi Bass Awards- RESULTS
by Matt Tamanini

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Atlanta Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Austin
BWW Reviews: Capital T Theatre's THE PAIN AND THE ITCH - Enjoyable But Uneven
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM at The City Theatre is a Campy Treat
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: Austin's City Theatre Brings Another Hit with COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Melbourne
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – The SOUTH PACIFIC Edition (Part Two!)
by Jacqueline Bublitz

Voting Now Open for 2012 BWW Australian Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Australia - Sydney
Voting Now Open for 2012 BWW Australian Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: THE COMPLETELY FICTIONAL-UTTERLY TRUE-FINAL STRANGE TALE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: FOR THAT WHICH RETURNS Quite Literally Up in the Air
by Giordana Segneri

BWW Reviews: Lovestruck and Crazy Like Foxes: BUS STOP at Spotlighters
by Jack L. B. Gohn

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Baltimore Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: HEROES at Everyman Theatre
by Charles Shubow


Boston
BWW Review: Ah, Yes, I Remember It Well
by Nancy Grossman

BWW Review: Boston Premiere of BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Nancy Grossman

BWW Review: Bad Habit Offers 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS
by Nancy Grossman


Central New York
BWW Reviews: MOTHERHOOD: THE MUSICAL Delivers the Labor Pains of Being a Mom
by Josh Austin

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Central NY Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Central Pennsylvania
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Central PA Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Chicago
BWW Exclusive: I LOVE LUCY’s Sirena Irwin Talks Doing Justice to the Legendary Redhead
by Tyler Peterson

BWW Reviews: Art Institute of Chicago Showcases Video Art, Film with Steyerl, McQueen Exhibitions
by Raymond Hayen

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Chicago Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

PIAZZA, REEFER MADNESS, SUNDAY and ICEMAN: 81 Shows in All Nominated for the 2012 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards!
by Paul W. Thompson

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 7th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson


Cincinnati
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Cincinnati/Dayton Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Cleveland
What's On: Upcoming Shows in Cleveland and Akron - Nov 2012
by Vicky Croisant

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Cleveland Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Columbus
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Columbus Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Connecticut
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of Goodspeed's THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL
by Stage Tube

Little Theatre of Manchester's 1776 is Right On Time
by Jacques Lamarre

Lisa Brescia, James Barbour, Gabrielle Stravelli and Natalie Belcon Set For LEMPICKA Reading, 11/9
by Patrick Nugent

Ridgefield Theater Barn To Present Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION, 11/16 - 12/8
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Reviews: THE KITCHEN WITCHES Brew Up a Different Kind of Food Fight at Ivoryton
by Lauren Yarger

BWW Reviews: The Warner Theatre Ventures Down an Ambitious SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Jacques Lamarre

BWW Reviews: Yale Rep Takes a Revolutionary Look at MARIE ANTOINETTE
by Lauren Yarger

BWW TV: 'Behind the Screams' of Goodspeed's SOMETHING'S AFOOT - Video Blog #6
by BroadwayWorld TV


Costa Mesa
BWW Interviews: Felicia Boswell of MEMPHIS Tour Answers Our Silly Query
by Michael L. Quintos

STAGE TUBE: MEMPHIS Flash Mob at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: MTW Opens 60th Season with Tap-Tastic 42ND STREET Revival
by Michael L. Quintos


Dayton
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Cincinnati/Dayton Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Denver
THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Documentary Screened at Starz Denver Film Festival Today, 11/4
by Movies News Desk

Jewel to Headline Family-Themed Skating Show
by TV News Desk


Detroit
BWW Reviews: MEANWHILE BACK ON THE COUCH Runs Through Nov 17 at Baldwin Theatre
by Anton Anderssen


Fort Lauderdale
Voting Open for 2012 BWW South Florida Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Germany
BWW Reviews: FUNNY GIRL in Dortmund
by Marcel Konrath


Houston
BWW Reviews: MURDERING MARLOWE - Strong Cast and Crew Slayed By Clunky Script
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Emotionally Flat FLEAVEN Fizzles Instead of Pops
by David Clarke

Horse Head Theatre Co. To Present Houston Playwright, Abby Koenig's YOUR FAMILY SUCKS, 12/06 - 12/22
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Reviews: THE OLDEST PROFESSION is Fun and Full of Heart
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: LES MISERABLES - A Pristine, Perfect Production From Top to Bottom
by David Clarke


Italy
STAGE TUBE: Riesplode la GREASEmania, 15 anni di successo!
by Antonino Pratticò

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Italy Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

REVIEW: Quindici anni di GREASE in Italia, grande successo per la Compagnia della Rancia
by Antonino Pratticò


Las Vegas
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Las Vegas Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Long Island
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Long Island Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Runs 11/9-12; Broadway Sings for Pride Plays Closing Party
by Movies News Desk


Los Angeles
BWW Interviews: Felicia Boswell of MEMPHIS Tour Answers Our Silly Query
by Michael L. Quintos

Photo Coverage: 3-D Theatricals' HAIRSPRAY Opening Night & Curtain Call at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
by Lily Lim

STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON's Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner Announce Backstage Experience!
by Stage Tube

One Night Only: Barbara Cook at Walt Disney Concert Hall on 11/14; Save 20% on Select Seats!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: LOVING THE SILENT TEARS Charity Event at Shrine Auditorium - Highlights
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Theatre West's HANSEL AND GRETEL - A Magical Treat
by Ellen Dostal

THE KILL HOLE & More to Be Featured in NewFilmmakers LA November Festival
by Movies News Desk

BWW Reviews: IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER Provides Culturally Intriguing Entertainment
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Lorna Luft Riproaringly Opens the 22nd Season of PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Kritzerland Soars Once More with Rodgers and Hammerstein Evening
by Don Grigware

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of OC CAN YOU SING? 2012-13 at Pacific Symphony
by Stage Tube

Hollywood Museum Opens 'Best of Television Memories' Exhibit Today, 11/7
by TV News Desk

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Los Angeles Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: MTW Opens 60th Season with Tap-Tastic 42ND STREET Revival
by Michael L. Quintos

Enter to Win 2 Tickets to Barbara Cook at Walt Disney Concert Hall on 11/14
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: First Look at ROOM 105: THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF JANIS JOPLIN
by Stage Tube


Memphis
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Tennessee Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Miami
Voting Open for 2012 BWW South Florida Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


Nashville
BWW Reviews: Mason and Ashley Shine In Lipscomb Theatre's Sparkling PAJAMA GAME
by Jeffrey Ellis

PETER PAN Continues At Woodbury's Arts Center of Cannon County Through 11/17
by Jeffrey Ellis

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS Onstage At Cumberland County Playhouse For 15th Year
by Jeffrey Ellis

Colin Cahill Stars In JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Cumberland County Playhouse
by Jeffrey Ellis

Pulitzer-winning Composer Lang Will Be Special Guest for Nashville Opera Opening
by Jeffrey Ellis

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Tennessee Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Nashville Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

Actors Bridge Ensemble Stages World Premiere of Feehely's OUTSIDE PARADISE
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: The Amazing Creative Capabilities of Studio Tenn's MATT LOGAN
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: PAMM HOWARD is The Latest Actor to Tackle The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis


New Jersey
Photo Flash: Two Family Holiday Shows To Warm Audience Hearts At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre In November and December
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Interviews: Jim Vagias from The American Theater Group
by Gregory G. Allen


Philadelphia
BWW Reviews: InterAct Theatre's THE EXIT INTERVIEW Shows Talent and Versatility
by Rebecca Goering


Philippines
Paul Fleischman's MIND’S EYE Runs This Weekend, 11/9-10
by Oliver Oliveros

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Philippines Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

Paul Fleischman's MIND’S EYE Runs This Weekend, 11/9 & 10
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Review: Mario O’Hara’s STAGESHOW
by Oliver Oliveros


Pittsburgh
Opera Theater Presents Mildred Miller International Voice Competition, 11/3 & 4
by Alexandra Strycula


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Wows Durham
by Larissa Mount

Robin Williams, David Steinberg to Host Sit Down at DPAC, 1/26/2013
by Movies News Desk

BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Flies Into Raleigh
by Larissa Mount


Rhode Island
Regional Theater of the Week: The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre in Rhode Island
by BWW Features

BWW Reviews: PPAC Welcomes Christmas Season with Festive ELF
by Veronica Bruscini


Rockland / Westchester
BWW Interviews: Claudia Stefany of Elmwood Playhouse SPRING AWAKENING
by Gregory G. Allen


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: SWEENEY TODD - A Deliciously Macabre Nightmare
by Blair Howell

BWW Student Center Reviews: University of Utah's SWEENEY TODD Chills and Thrills!
by Megan Pedersen


San Antonio
Voting Open for 2012 BWW San Antonio Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW

BWW Reviews: NOVEMBER Gets the Vote at The Playhouse in San Antonio
by Jeff Davis


San Diego
BWW TV: Exclusive Interviews with Maroulis & Cox; Behind the Scenes and More of JEKYLL & HYDE
by Audra Stafford


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: A.C.T.'s ELEKTRA Rages Now thru November 18
by Linda Hodges

BWW Reviews: Clever CARMELINA at 42nd Street Moon Tells the Original MAMMA MIA Story
by Harmony Wheeler


Seattle
BWW Reviews: Riveting Lovers in Seattle Shakespeare Company's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by Jay Irwin

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Seattle Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


South Africa
BWW Reviews: Plenty of Laughs on the Cape Town Comedy Circuit with Oskar Brown and Pieter-Dirk Uys
by David Fick

BWW Reviews: Evocative and Memorable RED at Theatre on the Bay
by David Fick

BWW Reviews: Compelling Comedy with Martin Evans in FBPK at the Kalk Bay Theatre
by David Fick


Spain
BWW Interviews: EVIL DEAD, EL MUSICAL
by Laura Pelaez

El monólogo musical 'Lo mío no tiene nombre' llega este jueves a Madrid
by Nuria Frutos

¡Segunda ronda de votaciones para los Premios del Público Broadwayworld Spain 2012! Vota ya
by BWW

Conoce los nominados en la II Edición de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2012
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

Concursos BWWS: ¡Conoce a Juan Pablo di Pace!
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

El musical infantil 'Minuto, el bufón' llega al Teatro Arlequín de Madrid
by Nuria Frutos

IGNASI VIDAL: Nuevo disco y concierto en Barcelona
by Fernando Solla Rosell

Concha Velasco recibirá el Goya de Honor en 2013
by Roberto Rodriguez

Stage Entertainment busca al nuevo Valjean
by Roberto Rodriguez

'Evil Dead' aterrorizará Barcelona en 2013
by Roberto Rodriguez


Toronto
Photo Coverage: Danielle Wade Wins CBC's OVER THE RAINBOW!
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Interviews: Philip Riccio Talks Speaking in Tongues
by Kelly Cameron

BWW TV: Exclusive Interviews with Maroulis & Cox; Behind the Scenes and More of JEKYLL & HYDE
by Audra Stafford

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Toronto Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW


UK / West End
BWW Reviews: VICTOR/VICTORIA, Southwark Playhouse, Nov 1 2012
by Kate Finburg

SWEENEY TODD and MATILDA Continue To Battle In 2012 BWW:UK Awards!
by Carrie Dunn

The World Stage Premiere of FATHER CHRISTMAS Plays the Lyric Hammersmith, 30 Nov-5 Jan
by Sierra Fox

BWW Reviews: STEEL PIER, Union Theatre, November 6 2012
by Gary Naylor

BWW Reviews: BLACKTA, Young Vic, November 6 2012
by Sarah Flnton


Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: Folger Theatre’s THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS Is Mesmerizing
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: THE COMPLETELY FICTIONAL-UTTERLY TRUE-FINAL STRANGE TALE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Kensington Arts' NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (the musical) Shows Promise Despite Challenges
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: HEROES at Everyman Theatre
by Charles Shubow




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