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Photo Flash: Broadway's Alexandra Socha Leads ANNIE GET YOUR GUN At Bay Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2019


Bay Street Theater has announced the cast of Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (July 30- August 25) is now in rehearsal in New York City. The company will soon finalize rehearsals in Sag Harbor prior to the first preview on July 30. This show is one of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, based on the book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields and directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's Frost/Nixon).

BWW Interview: Lauren Imhoff, Director of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Mill Town Players
by Neil Shurley - Jul 11, 2019


The classic musical opens July 19. Mill Town Players will put their own spin on this classic musical in their new production opening July 19. We asked the director, Lauren Imhoff, to tell us a little about what to expect.

Alexandra Socha, George Abud Among Stars of Bay Street's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN; Full Cast and Creative
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019


Bay Street Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (July 30- August 25). One of the most beloved musicals of Broadway's Golden Age, the show features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, and is based on the book by Dorothy and Herbert Fields. Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's FrostNixon) directs.

Cody Theatre Welcomes Travelers to WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019


Traveling through the rugged vastness of Wyoming you may not expect to find a 3 time award winning 'Best Wild West Show'. Non the less, between Yellowstone and the Big Horns is the historic Cody Theatre that for the past 3 summers has housed 'Wild West Spectacular the Musical'. The West has always been unexpected and unpredictable and this musical is no exception.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Comes to Makua Lani Christian Academy 4/4 - 4/13!
by Alan Henry - Mar 18, 2019


ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is playing at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Hawaii from April 4 to 13, 2019.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Comes to Makua Lani Christian Academy 4/4 - 4/13!
by Alan Henry - Mar 4, 2019


ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is playing at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Hawaii from April 4 to 13, 2019.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 4- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Returns To Broadway With A Bang
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2019


On this day in 1999, an updated revival of the the classic musical Annie Get Your Gun opened at the Marquis Theatre!

Bay Street Theater Announces THE PROMPTER For The 2019 Mainstage Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019


Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the first show of the 2019 Mainstage Season will be the World Premiere of THE PROMPTER (May 28- June 16) a new comedy by Wade Dooley; directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street Theater's Artistic Director. The other two previously announced shows will be the World Premiere of SAFE SPACE, which will now run from June 25 - July 21. This new play is by Alan Fox and will be directed by three-time Tony Award Winner Jack O'Brien (All My Sons, Hairspray, The Coast of Utopia). The third show will be a bold new re-envisioning of Irving Berlin's classic musical ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, (July 30 - August 25) with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Herbert & Dorothy Fields. This production will be directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Bay Street's Frost/Nixon). The casts and creative teams will be announced soon. Subscriptions are available by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or online at www.baystreet.org.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Fires Off At Artisan Center Theater
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2019


ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opens at Artisan Center Theater on Friday, February 22, 2019 and runs through Saturday, March 30, 2019. The 196 seat theater-in-the-round is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst

Bay Street Theater to Present SAFE SPACE and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN This Summer
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018


Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce two of the three productions planned for the 2019 Mainstage Summer Season. The first will be the World Premiere of SAFE SPACE, which will run from May 28 - June 16. This new play is by Alan Fox and will be directed by three-time Tony Award Winner Jack O'Brien (The Hard Place, Hairspray, The Coast of Utopia).

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Players Centre
by Carolan Trbovich - Oct 2, 2018


Annie Get Your Gun Takes Over The Players Stage

Victoria Theatre Association Ends the 2018-2019 Cool Films Series with ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2018


Victoria Theatre Association ends the 2018-2019 Cool Films Series with the musical favorite ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Show times are Aug. 24-25 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 and passbooks of 10 tickets are $39. Be sure to use your passbooks because this is the last film of the series. To purchase tickets, visit Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, call 937-228-3630, toll-free 888-228-3630 or purchase online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

VIDEO: First Look at Broadway At Music Circus' SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018


Following a critically acclaimed, sold out run of Singin' in the Rain, the 2018 Broadway At Music Circus season continues with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, a show Broadway World called a 'daring, dazzling choreographic extravaganza.' With iconic choreography and a Tony®-nominated score, this rollicking musical based on the beloved MGM film features a crafty and assertive young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness. She attempts to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law, but her plan goes comically wrong. Featuring high-kicking dance numbers, heartfelt romance and soaring songs. Performances of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers are Tuesday, June 26 through Sunday, July 1 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway At Music Circus' SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2018


Following a critically acclaimed, sold out run of Singin' in the Rain, the 2018 Broadway At Music Circus season continues with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, a show Broadway World called a "daring, dazzling choreographic extravaganza." With iconic choreography and a Tony®-nominated score, this rollicking musical based on the beloved MGM film features a crafty and assertive young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness. She attempts to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law, but her plan goes comically wrong. Featuring high-kicking dance numbers, heartfelt romance and soaring songs. Performances of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers are Tuesday, June 26 through Sunday, July 1 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

5-Star Theatricals Appoints Patrick Cassidy New Artistic Director
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2018


5-STAR THEATRICALS (formerly Cabrillo Music Theatre) Board of Directors announced today that Patrick Cassidy will assume the responsibilities of Artistic Director for the critically acclaimed, award-winning organization effective immediately. Will North has resigned his position as managing director to pursue other creative opportunities. Comments 5-Star Theatricals Board Chair Bart Leininger, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are so excited to welcome Patrick Cassidy in his new role as Artistic Director after serving on our Executive Advisory Board for many years. Patrick brings a wealth of Broadway talent and experience to Thousand Oaks' own resident theater company. We would also like to thank Will for his many contributions to 5-Star Theatricals and we all wish him nothing but the best in his future creative endeavors."

THE MERRY WIDOW, ROCKING HORSE WINNER and More Set for Opera Saratoga's 2018 Summer Festival Program
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2018


Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced that the company's 2018 Summer Festival will feature new productions of four operas at The Spa Little Theatre in Spa State Park, along with a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events from May 26 through July 15 at venues throughout the region.

Carolee Carmello, Kara Lindsay, Ken Page and More Announced For 2018 Broadway At Music Circus Season in Sacramento
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2018


After auditioning performers in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento, Broadway Sacramento has confirmed casting for the six shows in the 68th Broadway At Music Circus season. The casts include a number of Broadway veterans-some of whom are making their Broadway At Music Circus debuts-and audience favorites from previous Broadway At Music Circus productions.

BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Det Ny Teater
by Erik-Kristian Husted - Apr 21, 2018


I have heard the Book of Mormon soundtrack, so many times, and I was excited to finally see it on stage.

Opera Saratoga Announces Complete Casting And Programs For 2018 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018


Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced the complete casting and programming for the company's 2018 Summer Festival, which will feature new productions of four operas at The Spa Little Theater in Spa State Park, along with a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events from May 26th through July 15th at venues throughout the region. Single tickets, as well as subscription packages, are on sale now at www.operasaratoga.org.

Heather Headley and Matthew Morrison to Host The Muny Centennial Gala Show
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018


The Muny announced today that Tony and Grammy Award- winning artist Heather Headley and Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated artist Matthew Morrison will serve as co-hosts for The Muny's historic Centennial Gala show, An Evening with the Stars, May 18, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. at The Muny.

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