BWW Review: Chance Theater presents Emotional, Intimate Staging of PARADE
by Michael Quintos
- Jul 24, 2017
It is nearly impossible not to be emotionally affected by the events depicted in PARADE, the stirring, Tony Award-winning 1998 musical inspired by shocking actual events surrounding the trial of a man accused of raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl. It's certainly a heavy, morose subject to wrap an entire musical around, which is probably why PARADE is so rarely produced, despite its high-caliber book by Alfred Uhry and gorgeous music by Jason Robert Brown. But when the material is executed with emotional heft and interesting staging---as it mostly is in Chance Theater's latest production---the results can be powerful, gut-wrenching, and, most importantly, thought-provoking.
Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Makes a Splash Tonight in the Windy City
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 21, 2017
Cirque du Soleil opens tonight in Chicago its delightfully imaginative and visually stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. Through September 3, 2017, audiences are invited to a redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at the United Center parking lot to escape to an imaginary Mexico - a sumptuous and vibrant world suspended between dreams and reality.
Tony Kushner on His New Trump Play- 'The Nightmare is in High Gear'
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 19, 2017
In a recent interview with the Daily Beast, playwright Tony Kushner opens up about his new play about the Trump presidency. 'The nightmare is in high gear,' says Kushner. 'It certainly feels like folly that I or anyone else has a definitive understanding or comprehensive understanding of what going on. I have my guesses like everyone else has, but it will take some time and a lot will depend on how it is resolved.'
BWW Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Cotuit Center For The Arts
by Heather Roberts
- Jul 17, 2017
Sunday in the Park with George is a musical about the "art of making art" and two artists' journeys of filling in a blank canvas. It tells the story of George, a fictionalized version of the real George Seurat, and the creation of his famous painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," and his great-grandson, who is also named George, and his struggle to create something meaningful and new. With a book by James Lapine and music by Stephen Sondheim, it is a musical experience one will not forget. The original Broadway Production opened in1984 at the Booth Theater, and went on to win two Tony Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1985. It's appropriate, then, to produce this show in a space that is surrounded by art.
Hudson Guild Theatre to Present MY STAGE DADDY
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 16, 2017
New Plays and Musicals can sometimes take years to nurture before making it to a professional stage with paying customers. One such play opening at the 2017 NY Summerfest July 31 at Hudson Guild Theatre has had a 15-year journey; Jack Dyville's "My Stage Daddy".
Comic Ron White Comes to MPAC 8/11
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 6, 2017
???????Comedian Ron White performs two shows at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 11 at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $49-$99. This event is for adults only.
Audience Plays Role in Hackmatack Playhouse's 'BUDDY'
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 5, 2017
There is a moment in the musical, 'Buddy,' when the audience realizes they are part of the show. They are not just the audience at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, Maine, but they are thrust into the Buddy Holly show itself as part of the audience at the Apollo Theater in New York.
BWW Review: Shimmering SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at the Guthrie Theater
by Karen Bovard
- Jun 28, 2017
Design. Pattern. Composition. Balance. Light. Dark. Harmony. These are the principles artist Georges Seurat-as imagined by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine-names in his struggle to paint in a new way. All these principles are present in the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. The current production in Minneapolis is a delight, visually scintillating, gorgeously sung and orchestrated, and successful at melding the two disparate acts into a satisfying whole.
BWW Review: Gentlemen Prefer Booty in Kirsten Childs' BELLA: AN AMERICAN TALL TALE
by Michael Dale
- Jun 24, 2017
The recent Signature Theatre revival of Suzan Lori-Parks' VENUS, based on the true story of Saartjie Baartman, depicted a 19th Century African woman who was subjected to exploitation because of white people's fascination with her prominent posterior. But the mood is considerably lighter over at Playwrights Horizons these days, where the title character of Kirsten Childs' joyfully old-fashioned, but sneakily subversive new musical, BELLA: AN AMERICAN TALL TALE, is a 19th Century African-American woman who celebrates the attention her queenly derriere receives and uses it as a source of empowerment.
The Players Salutes The American Spirit With AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: A PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 14, 2017
On Saturday, July 1, 2017, The Players pays tribute to the music and musicians that have characterized the American experience with "America the Beautiful: A Patriotic Celebration." This dynamic and captivating five-piece production will warm your heart, lift your spirit and make you "proud to be an American!" Starring nationally renowned pianist/vocalist and musical director Brian Gurl, vocalists Katherine Alexandra and Michele Pruyn plus The All Star Band, this captivating show celebrates America's independence with an exciting blend of popular songs, lush vocal harmonies and Gurl's awesome, one-of-a-kind musical arrangements.
Satisfying Summer Sips with Alto Adige's Three S's: Schiava, Sylvaner, and Sauvignon
by Marina Kennedy
- Jun 12, 2017
This summer, think twice about grabbing that standby bottle of rosé and enjoy a brisk taste of the Italian Alps with Alto Adige's Three S's of Summer: Schiava, Sylvaner and Sauvignon. Each bottle of Alto Adige wine brings scintillating complexity and refreshment that can't be matched by "summer water." You need not be a wine geek to enjoy these off-the-beaten path varietals. Like most Alto Adige wines, they pair effortlessly with food, so stick to the three S's for picnics in the park, rooftop dinners al fresco, and everything in-between. A chill summer vibe is guaranteed!
Creative Loafing's Tampa Bay Restaurant Week Kicks Off Next Week
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 8, 2017
Creative Loafing's Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is back for it's 10th year from June 15th through 25th with three-course prix fixe menus at more than 50 participating restaurants throughout Tampa Bay-and to kick it off, Creative Loafing will host the third annual Meet The Chefs on Thurs., June 15th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Vault (611 N. Franklin St. in downtown Tampa).
London Cast and Edinburgh Transfer Announced for NASSIM at the Bush Theatre Studio
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 7, 2017
The Bush Theatre is thrilled to announce that their production of Nassim written by Nassim Soleimanpour (While Rabbit Red Rabbit) and directed by Bush Theatre Associate Director Omar Elerian (One Cold Dark Night, Islands) will transfer to the Traverse Theatre for a full run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.
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