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Firebrand Theatre Announces Inaugural Production LIZZIE Photo Firebrand Theatre Announces Inaugural Production LIZZIE
by Julie Musbach - October 13, 2017

Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to present its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Liz...
40 Whacks, a Lizzie Borden Murder Musical At The Annoyance Theater Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2010

The Annoyance Theatre, Chicago's home for absurd and outrageous comedy, has announced the premiere of 40 Whacks, a darkly humorous musical based on the notorious 1892 Borden murder case....
MIDWINTER MADNESS SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL Set for 2/10-3/2
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2014

The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival, like its more intimate sibling, the Short Play Lab, presents one-act works no more than 60 minutes in length, presented in repertory over a three-week period, at Roy Arias Studios Stage II, 300 W. 43rd St. 4th fl., New York City beginning Monday, February 1...
Took An Axe's LIZZIE BORDEN Plays The Living Theater 9/10-10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009

Took An Axe Productions proudly presents a special limited 6-week engagement of the rock musical LIZZIE BORDEN. ...
NAMT Announces 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals 10/21-22
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2010

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the selections for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2010 in New York City....
Village Theatre Announces 12th Annual Village Originals Festival, 8/10 -12
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2012

Over one jam packed weekend, August 10-12, six new musicals will be brought to life with help from more than 100 artists and one dozen directors and authors from across the country....
40 Whacks, a Lizzie Borden Murder Musical At The Annoyance Theater Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 16, 2010

The Annoyance Theatre, Chicago's home for absurd and outrageous comedy, has announced the premiere of 40 Whacks, a darkly humorous musical based on the notorious 1892 Borden murder case....
LIZZIE Rock Musical to Make Chicago Premiere as Firebrand's Inaugural Show Photo LIZZIE Rock Musical to Make Chicago Premiere as Firebrand's Inaugural Show
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017

Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to present its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-murderess Liz...
Rock Musical LIZZIE Now Available for Licensing
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2016

The creators of LIZZIE, the hard rock musical that tells the story of Lizzie Borden, America's favorite double axe-murderess and Victorian hometown girl, have announced that rights are now widely available to theaters and schools to produce the show. Requests may be submitted through their web site:...
2014 MIDWINTER MADNESS Short Play Festival to Kick Off Feb 10
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014

The Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival, like its more intimate sibling, the Short Play Lab, presents one-act works no more than 60 minutes in length, presented in repertory over a three-week period, at Roy Arias Studios Stage II, 300 W. 43rd St. 4th fl., New York City beginning Monday, February 1...
Took An Axe's LIZZIE BORDEN Plays The Living Theater 9/10-10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009

Took An Axe Productions proudly presents a special limited 6-week engagement of the rock musical LIZZIE BORDEN. ...
BWW Exclusive Details on TUTS Underground's 2013-14 Season
by David Clarke & Kristina Nungaray - July 27, 2013

Back in February, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) announced their 2013-2014 season, Bruce Lumpkin, TUTS' Artistic Director, gave BroadwayWorld an exclusive heads up about an exciting development that was occurring within the organization. Now TUTS is ready to announce their exhilarating new proj...
BWW Spotlight: Village Originals' 2012 Festival of New Musicals
by Jay Irwin - August 16, 2012

Village Theatre was back this last weekend with their 12th Annual Village Originals Festival of New Musicals. A weekend packed with five new musicals presented as script in hand, staged reading workshops; the festival aids in the fostering and growth of these exciting new works. Some previous work...
Eden Espinosa and More Slated for NAMT's THE 46TH MINUTE Concert Tonight Photo Eden Espinosa and More Slated for NAMT's THE 46TH MINUTE Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre kicks off the 29th Annual Festival of New Musicals with its celebrated The 46th Minute concert tonight, October 18th, at 6:30 pm directed by Branden Huldeen and produced for NAMT by Ciera Iveson with Karin Nilo....
BWW Reviews: LIZZIE BORDEN - An Intense Evening at 14th Street Theatre
by Roy Berko - April 02, 2012

"Lizzie Borden took an ax, gave her mother forty whacks, when she saw what she had done, gave her father forty-one." That line from a caustic poem not only attempted to describe the 1892 murder of Borden's parents, but became a limerick used gleefully by girls for jumping rope. ...
BWW Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Thinking Cap Theatre Photo BWW Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Thinking Cap Theatre
by John Lariviere - October 29, 2017

Thinking Cap Theatre presents a raucous, rock retelling of the tale of alleged axe murderess Lizzie Borden, with Lizzie: the Musical. Written in the style of Riot Girl, the musical features music by Steven Cheslik DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt, lyrics by Tim Maner and Steven Cheslik DeMayer, and b...
BWW Preview: LIZZIE at Out Of The Box Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - October 25, 2016

Teenage Riot: Out of the Box Brings the LIZZIE BORDEN murder to the Stage...
BWW Review: A Murderess Is Made In A/C Theatre's LIZZIE
by Erin Kong - August 18, 2016

A/C Theatre Company takes the reigns from creators Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt, and depicts LIZZIE: The Musical, a phenomenon with head-banging rock music, haunting four-part harmonies, and refreshing feminist motifs. Directed by Kim Richard and Tim Shawver, A/CTC's pr...
BWW Exclusive Details on TUTS Underground's 2013-14 Season
by David Clarke & Kristina Nungaray - July 27, 2013

Back in February, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) announced their 2013-2014 season, Bruce Lumpkin, TUTS' Artistic Director, gave BroadwayWorld an exclusive heads up about an exciting development that was occurring within the organization. Now TUTS is ready to announce their exhilarating new proj...
BWW Review: Jobsite Theater's LIZZIE: A KILLER ROCK MUSICAL at the Jaeb - It's To Die For!
by Peter Nason - October 31, 2016

The leading ladies sing their hearts out in this incredibly dark, hard rockin' musical treat....
Eden Espinosa and More Slated for NAMT's THE 46TH MINUTE Concert Photo Eden Espinosa and More Slated for NAMT's THE 46TH MINUTE Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017

National Alliance for Musical Theatre will kick off the 29th Annual Festival of New Musicals with its celebrated The 46th Minute concert on October 18th at 6:30 pm directed by Branden Huldeen and produced for NAMT by Ciera Iveson with Karin Nilo....
Firebrand Theatre Announces Casting for the Chicago Premiere of LIZZIE
by Rebecca Russo - May 19, 2017

Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage, is pleased to announce casting for its inaugural production, the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, the rock musical based on the true-life story of accused axe-...
Took An Axe Productions Presents LIZZIE BORDEN At The Living Theatre 9/10-10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009

Took An Axe Productions proudly presents a special limited 6-week engagement of the rock musical LIZZIE BORDEN. Written by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner with Alan Stevens Hewitt and directed by Tim Maner, this production will play Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, October 17 at The Liv...
NAMT Announces 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals 10/21-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 08, 2010

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the selections for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2010 in New York City....
Ray of Light Theatre Sets 15th Anniversary Season: 'ROCKY HORROR,' 'SUPERSTAR' & LIZZIE
by Tyler Peterson - February 02, 2015

Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, today announced its 15th anniversary season. A collection of theatre favorites and a Bay Area premiere, three shows round out this season of rock musicals: Jesus Christ Superstar, LIZZIE and a special one-week-only engagement ...





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