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BrightSide Theatre Announces Its 2018-19 Season - DREAMERS & SCHEMERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018


Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak are proud to announce BrightSide Theatre's 2018-2019 Season - "Season Eight- Dreamers & Schemers" From a musical theatre favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat complete with a full children's choir, to the laugh out loud comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, to the musical farce Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, this season has something for everyone!

Local Theatre And Middle School Collaborate To Introduce Hundreds Of Students To Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018


FAME is the second annual co-production between The Highwood Theatre in Silver Spring and Loiederman Middle School. Funded in part by a Wheaton Cultural Arts Grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, this project was specially designed for Loiederman as the performing arts magnet school of Montgomery County - the perfect chance to showcase talent from all artistic disciplines and backgrounds.

Annie Golden, Justin Keyes Star In TALENT SPRINGS ETERNAL: FAME FOREVER Developmental Reading
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


Conceived and developed by David De Silva of the original 'FAME' film and the subsequent musical, 'Talent Springs Eternal - Fame Forever' is a new musical that features the next generation of New York's famed High School of the Performing Arts in a developmental reading of a new musical starring Annie Golden (Orange Is the New Black), Justin Keyes (How To Succeed), and Q. Smith (Come From Away) with direction by Jeff Whiting (Bullets Over Broadway).

FAME THE MUSICAL Tour to Stop at Harris Center This January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017


It began as an Academy Award-winning film, then an Emmy-winning TV series and then on to the stage as riveting musical theatre-all conceived and developed by David De Silva.

FAME THE MUSICAL Tour to Stop at Harris Center This January
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2016


It began as an Academy Award-winning film, then an Emmy-winning TV series and then on to the stage as riveting musical theatre-all conceived and developed by David De Silva.

FAME National Tour to Dance Into Hershey's Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016


After reaching some sixty million people in over 30 countries, Fame - the Musical, based on the Academy Award winning film and Emmy Award winning TV series will be at Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater, Gettysburg PA today, September 24, 2016 at 8:00p.m.

FAME National Tour to Dance Into Hershey's Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2016


After reaching some sixty million people in over 30 countries, Fame - the Musical, based on the Academy Award winning film and Emmy Award winning TV series will be at Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater, Gettysburg PA on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:00p.m.

National Tour of FAME - THE MUSICAL Dances Into Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2016


After reaching some sixty million people in over 30 countries, Fame - the Musical, based on the Academy Award winning film and Emmy Award winning TV series will be at Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater, Gettysburg PA on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:00p.m. This high octane live show will have you dancing in your seat as the special relationships unfold for the lucky youngsters given a chance to develop their talent at the famous School for the Performing Arts in New York City. 

Bijou Theatre to Stage FAME as Part of the Summer Stock Series
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2015


The Bijou Theatre in Bijou Square, Bridgeport, presents the musical "Fame," based on the 1980 film.  "Fame" is part of The Bijou's Summer Stock Series for students 14-22 years old, which debuted last year with "In the Heights." 

Photo Flash: Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy Visits FAME School
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2015


The cast of FAME: The Musical from Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy took a break from rehearsal on Sunday to visit the original FAME School on West 46th Street. Scroll down for a photo!

Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy to Present FAME in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2015


Amas Musical Theatre's Donna Trinkoff (Artistic Producer) Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy will present FAME: The Musical, based on the 1980 musical film conceived and developed by David De Silva, with a book by Jose Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy, and music by Steve Margoshes (Title song 'Fame' by Dean Pitchford & Michael Gore). Directed by Christopher Scott and David Drake (Associate Director), choreography by Monica Johnson and musical direction by Trevor Bachman, the production will feature 29 members of 'The Teen Academy.' Performances will begin on Friday, May 1, 2015 (and continue through May 10) at The Theatre at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street - between 1st & 2nd Aves). Tickets are $20(adults) and $17 (students & seniors) and can be purchased by calling Ovation Tix at (212) 352-3101 or by visitinghttps://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/943381. For more information please call (212) 563-2565 or visit amasmusical.org.

FAME Sequel to Play West End's Lyric Theatre One Night Only Before Launching UK Tour in September
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2014


Fame Forever, the official sequel to the smash hit musical Fame, will receive its professional world premiere in a fully staged production at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End for one night only on Monday 8th September 2014 ahead of an anticipated 2015 / 2016 UK tour.

David De Silva's Sequel to FAME Gets Broadway Demo Cast Recording
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2013


FAME FOREVER - Talent Springs Eternal, a mystical musical for all ages, has been in development for 7 years with 7 directors and 7 choreographers in 7 different amateur productions in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Now for the first time, it's receiving its first professional exposure with a Demo Cast recording performed by Broadway professionals. Recorded at Kilgore Sound in New York City under the direction of Rick Hip-Flores. The cast includes Justin Keyes, Emily Vasquez, Annie Golden, Sara Schmidt, Jared Joseph, Caesar Samayoa, Regina Le Vert, David Perlman, Amy Decker, Gabrielle Ruiz, Britney Coleman, Nicholas Rodriguez and Marshal Carolan.

Bill Kenwright Limited Bringing THE SOUND OF MUSIC, FAME & More to West End in 2014?
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2013


According to the Stage, Bill Kenwright Limited is looking into transferring ten shows to the West End in 2014, including the UK tour of Fame and the Regent's Park Open Air production of The Sound of Music. Other musicals in the running include the Marti Pellow and Madalena Alberto-led touring production of Evita, and Cabaret, starring Will Young.

Theater Basel Premieren und Spielplan Nov. 2013
by Joseph OHern - Oct 1, 2013


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen nachstehend und im Anhang die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im November 2013 vor.

Photo Coverage: Myrna and Freddie Gershon Host 30th Anniversary Celebration for Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at 54 Below
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2013


Myrna and Freddie Gershon hosted a full house at 54 Below on Thursday the 26th of September for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Carollwood Players to Present FAME JR, Host Live Singing Competition, & More this Month
by Devin MacDonald - Aug 5, 2013


Since 1981, Carrollwood Players, Tampa's oldest community theatre company, has provided quality entertainment for the Tampa Bay area. In addition to special events, Carrollwood Players produces nine plays as part of their main stage season: dramas, bedroom farces, mysteries and much more. Season productions typically run for four weekends. Tickets start at $18 and customers can reserve the seats online; season tickets are also available. Carrollwood Players also offers a range of ticket options for those looking for culture and great local theater.

Carrollwood Players Announce 2013-14 Season: NOISES OFF, NUNSENSE, & More!
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013


The Carrollwood Player have announced their 2013-14 season, featuring nine shows, and two additional musicals. Check out the full schedule below!

THIS IS FOREVER To Receive World Premiere Production at The Joyce in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 29, 2012


This Is Forever, a new modern ballet inspired by Mildred Cram's 1935 novella Forever, will receive its television premiere on November 30 and December 2, 2012 in advance of its world premiere production at The Joyce Theatre.

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