BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre Rocks Three Decades of Music with 'The Beat Goes On'
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2023 The resilient Transcendence Theatre was not deterred when litigation between the California Park Rangers Association and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) threatened use of their usual performance space at Jack London State Historic Park. After performing for over a de...
Student Blog: I'm Beginning to See the Light
by Student Blogger: Zach Alderdice - February 27, 2023 I mentioned in my last blog post that I'm a writer, one who loves all things theatre. And that story, or rather, this story, is about how I wrote my first full length musical: Sincerely Yours....
Seattle Bound Presents BOUND, Based On A True Story, Explores The Contradictions Of The Immigrant Experience
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2022 Continuing its commitment to new works and today's stories, Seattle Opera presents Bound, a chamber opera by composer Huang Ruo and librettist Bao-Long Chu. Based on true events, Bound tells the story of Diane Tran, a 17-year-old honor student who spent a night in jail in 2012 for truancy when she m...
Review: THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC
by Lianna Albrizio - August 17, 2023 What did our critic think of THE LAUREL CANYON BAND at Axelrod PAC? Mark Hudson has achieved a lot in his lifetime. He was one-third 1970s sensation the Hudson Brothers and co-writer of Aerosmith’s Grammy-winning smash “Livin’ on the Edge” and Celine Dion’s “The Reason.” ...
Feature: VETSAID at Nationwide Arena
by Paul Batterson - November 09, 2022 For the last three days, Haiden (no last name given) and his mother have kept a lonely vigil at Used Kids records (2500 Summit St. in Columbus), waiting to meet guitar hero Joe Walsh....
LONE STAR Will Premiere Off-Broadway at Theatre Row This Fall
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2023 Ruth Stage has announced that the off-Broadway premiere of James McLure’s dark comedy Lone Star will play Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) this fall....
AWAY Comes to Theatre Works in July
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023 Grand theatricality, kitsch Australiana, larger-than-life characters, and kids we’ve all seen, known, and a lot of us once were - this July, Theatre Works brings one of Australia’s most iconic works back to the stage....
New Earth Theatre Pulls Play From Sheffield Crucible Over Staging of MISS SAIGON
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 22, 2022 British East and South East Asian Theatre Company, New Earth Theatre, has announced that they will longer be bringing their production of WORTH to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, due to the theatre's decision to stage Miss Saigon at the same time....
Short Story Theatre is Back With Five All True Stories Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023 Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park. ...
Lou Diamond Phillips to Star in MISS SAIGON at Casa Mañana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2023 Lou Diamond Phillips has joined the cast of Casa Mañana's Miss Saigon as The Engineer. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Review: 1776 MUSICAL SHINES A LIGHT ON THE PRESENT at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - May 17, 2023 What did our critic think of 1776 MUSICAL SHINES A LIGHT ON THE PRESENT at Broadway San Jose?...
American Theatre Of Actors Announces Season 47 & 'Raise the Curtain To 50' Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2023 The American Theatre of Actors has announced SEASON 47 and the RAISE THE CURTAIN TO 50 CAMPAIGN. ...
Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2023 Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival at Theatre Aspen featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Acad...
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023 Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Housto...
Video: HBO Releases THE SYMPATHIZER First Look
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 HBO has released the video teaser for the original limited series THE SYMPATHIZER. Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce. The new video footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer...
BABYLIFT By Anh Vo A Solo Performance in Memory of the Ghosts of the Vietnam War To Have Canadian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2022 A semi-naked body kneels in front of the iconic image of Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation (1963). An altar is carefully set up centre stage. Rituals are meticulously performed. Fragmented narratives unfold, interspersed with myriad historical and contemporary references. ...
PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023 Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Review: LEAVING VIETNAM, Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - March 21, 2023 Richard Vergette's one-man play is never less than engaging, but one wonders why here and why now?...
Student Blog: I'm Beginning to See the Light
by Student Blogger: Zach Alderdice - February 27, 2023 I mentioned in my last blog post that I'm a writer, one who loves all things theatre. And that story, or rather, this story, is about how I wrote my first full length musical: Sincerely Yours....
The American Theatre of Actors Explores Vietnam In A HOUSE IN THE SUBURBS
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2023 The American Theatre of Actors explores the American family during the Vietnam War with A House in the Suburbs by Bruce Lawder, directed by John DeBenedetto and featuring David Allard, Austin Boatwright, Richard Fisher, Amy Losi, Emmy Potter and Amanda Schussel....
Stratford Festival Mourns The Loss Of Marti Maraden
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023 Stratford Festival has shared news of the death of Marti Maraden, an artistic director, actor and director of rare skill, as well as a beloved colleague and mentor. She died Thursday, August 31, while visiting family in Sweden, having suddenly fallen ill. She was 78 years old. ...
FELLOW TRAVELERS Starring Matt Bomer & Jonathan Bailey Sets Premiere Date on Showtime
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 Fellow Travelers, Showtime's upcoming limited series starring Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked movie, Company) has announced a Showtime premiere date. The series also stars Jelani Alladin (Frozen on Broadway, Hercules), Allison Williams (Peter Pan Live,...
Sheffield Theatres Reveal Full Cast and Creative Team For New Reimagined Production of MISS SAIGON
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023 Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast and creative team for the first non-replica regional production of Miss Saigon. By special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, Boublil and Schönberg's hit musical retelling of Madame Butterfly set during the Vietnam war....
BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre Rocks Three Decades of Music with 'The Beat Goes On'
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2023 The resilient Transcendence Theatre was not deterred when litigation between the California Park Rangers Association and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) threatened use of their usual performance space at Jack London State Historic Park. After performing for over a de...
Review: HAIR- THE TRIBAL LOVE ROCK MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - July 24, 2023 'Hair' is well worth seeing especially for those who lived through the tumultuous times.... |