BWW Previews: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson
- Feb 10, 2020
The classic C.S. Lewis tale The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe takes the stage at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts February 14-23. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe was first published in 1950 and became the first book in Lewis's acclaimed series The Chronicles of Narnia. The story has been adapted for television, film, and the stage, and it continues to captivate the imagination of readers and audiences.
Open Window Theatre Launches 2020 Redemption Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 23, 2020
After a 3-year hiatus, Open Window Theatre is launching its 2020 Season in a brand new space with U.S. and regional premieres and a monthly cultural series. It is rare for a theatre to shut down and then return with a larger space, an expanded staff, and more ambitious artistic programming, but Open Window Theatre's loyal audience raised $250,000 to re-launch, leasing a 9,600-square-foot space (30% larger than its previous home) and building a brand-new 170-seat black box theatre in the Salem Square Center. Open Window also hired its first full-time managing director, Cole Matson, Ph.D., and brought its box office manager back on board. a?oeThe journey has been painful but purifying,a?? says founder and Executive-Artistic Director, Jeremy Stanbary.
Open Window Theatre Launches 2020 Redemption Season
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 17, 2020
After a 3-year hiatus, Open Window Theatre is launching its 2020 Season in a brand-new space with U.S. and regional premieres and a monthly cultural series. It is rare for a theatre to shut down and then return with a larger space, an expanded staff, and more ambitious artistic programming, but Open Window Theatre's loyal audience raised $250,000 to re-launch, leasing a 9,600-square-foot space (30% larger than its previous home) and building a brand-new 170-seat black box theatre in the Salem Square Center. Open Window also hired its first full-time managing director, Cole Matson, Ph.D., and brought its box office manager back on board. 'The journey has been painful but purifying,' says founder and Executive-Artistic Director, Jeremy Stanbary.
2019 Year In Review: Fiona Scott's Best Of Theatre
by Fiona Scott
- Dec 24, 2019
In 2019, I reviewed 30 shows for BroadwayWorld, but I actually wrote more interviews - around 50 articles on my count. Here's my attempt to pick out some highlights alongside the other pieces of theatre I saw this year.
Alison Fraser, Lou Liberatore and More Join the Cast PARADISE LOST
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 11, 2019
Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today complete casting for the New York premiere of PARADISE LOST, written by award-winning playwright Tom Dulack (Incommunicado, Kennedy Center Prize for New American Drama; Road to Damascus) and directed by Michael Parva (Irena's Vow, Martin Luther on Trial). Performances begin on Wednesday, January 15, with opening night set for Wednesday, January 22, at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036) for a run through Sunday, February 23, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at www.FPAtheatre.com.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Will Embark On UK Tour In 2020
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 9, 2019
Sally Cookson's highly acclaimed stage production of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, which is currently playing to packed houses at the Bridge Theatre in London, and broke box office records when it premiered at Leeds Playhouse in 2017, will begin a major tour of the UK and Ireland at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury on 20 November 2020. It then travels to Cardiff, Salford, Dublin, Edinburgh, Canterbury, Glasgow and finally Nottingham in March 2021.
AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS Comes to Aronoff Center
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 25, 2019
Acclaimed actor David Payne stars in An Evening with C.S. Lewis: My Life's Journey at the Aronoff Center's intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater for four performances only: Friday, February 28 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, February 29 at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and March 1 at 2:00 PM. The one-man show is produced by Emery Entertainment, Inc. and is a part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2019-20 Season.
BWW Review: Alberta Theatre Projects Brings THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE to Life
by Vicki Trask
- Nov 25, 2019
Under direction by Artistic Director Darcy Evans, the story follows four children as they travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia where an eternal winter has been sent by the White Witch, but rumors of a prophecy and the return of the King: Aslan, the Lion, send them on an adventure to save everyone. Set in two acts, the show is filled with plenty of action, magic, and words of wisdom a?" mostly delivered by the two-man puppet Aslan.
BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson
- Nov 24, 2019
The production really comes together as a whole-from the lights to the sound to the costumes to the set and even the set changes, everything has been carefully designed and choreographed to give the audience the sense of wonder and magic that should accompany any telling of Narnia.
Dare 2 Defy Productions Presents NARNIA The Musical
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 20, 2019
Dare 2 Defy Productions is thrilled to present a Dare 2 Inspire production of 'Narnia', based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Book by Jules Tasca. Lyrics by Ted Drachman. Music by Thomas Tierney.
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Vicki Trask
- Nov 12, 2019
Alberta Theatre Projects welcomes you to the magical world of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Based on the classic children's novel by C.S. Lewis, adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette and directed by Alberta Theatre Projects Executive & Artistic Director Darcy Evans, this bigger-than-life adventure runs from Nov. 22 - Dec. 29 at the Martha Cohen Theatre.
Photo Flash: Flat Rock Playhouse Presents THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 11, 2019
Explore a mysterious land full of adventure, friends, and foes at Flat Rock Playhouse's final Studio 52 Series Production of 2019, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Set off on an unforgettable journey this November 8th - 17th on the Leiman Mainstage, as Flat Rock Playhouse presents a classic childhood tale like you've never seen it before. Celebrate the strength of family, bravery, and faith this holiday season with The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
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