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WATCHER IN THE WOODS Musical Will Get Workshop in 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2023

Producer Douglas Thompson announced development of the musical WATCHER IN THE WOODS, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall, with music by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and directed by Saki Kawamura.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS To Open at Weathervane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023

The Weathervane Theatre will present the sexy and irreverent musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Sponsored by White Mountain International, LLC, this escapist fantasy plays in alternating rep at the Weathervane August 10 - 31, 2023.

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 14, 2023

The show stopping performance by triple threat Nathan David Smith seals the deal on Arizona Broadway Theatre's rousing production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Clayton Phillips and featuring an outstanding ensemble. The show runs through June 4th in Peoria, AZ.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Opens At Arizona Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023

Beginning Friday, May 5, take a trip to the French Riviera, as two conmen battle for the heart-and the wallet-of an American heiress, in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based off the critically-acclaimed 1988 MGM film. Arizona Broadway Theatre's (ABT) production of this musical extravaganza is based on a book by Jeffrey Lane and will run until June 4.

Performance Now Theatre Company Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

Performance Now Theatre Company presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels June 9 - 25 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas Reveals 2023-2024 Season: SECRETS, LIES, AND CHAOS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

After a momentous 50th anniversary season, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced their 2023-2024 season entitled “Secrets, Lies, and Chaos.” The season will begin with a production of the play Tigers Be Still - MainStage's first produced show at their downtown Irving venue, MainStage 222 - and continue with five productions each running for three weekends at Irving Arts Center – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The 39 Steps, Dear Brutus, Grand Hotel, the Musical, and The Children's Hour. 

Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at John W. Engeman Theater
by Melissa Giordano - Jan 26, 2023

What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at John W. Engeman Theater?

Photos: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 22, 2023

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened on Saturday, January 21st and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Performances run through Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Danny Gardner, Emily Larger & James D Sasser to Star in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

The John W. Engeman Theater announced the cast and creative team of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. See the full cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Wilson Jermaine Heredia to Lead World Premiere of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022

Syracuse Stage has announced casting for the world premiere of How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. How to Dance in Ohio’s fourteen-member cast includes Tony Award-winning RENT star Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Broadway veterans, and seven autistic actors. Learn all about the production here!

BWW Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Stageworks Theatre
by Luke Evans - May 23, 2022

Anyone looking for a light-hearted romp with verve to start off their summer would do well to make their way to Stageworks Theatre to see their delightfully fun production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Fred Grandy to Star in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Redhouse Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Redhouse will close its 2021-22 season with Tony Award nominated musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which will run from June 10-19, 2022. The show will be directed by Maha McCain and star Fred Grandy (The Love Boat) along with Broadway actor Richard Barth.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, and More Set For Engeman Theater's 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced its 2022-2023 Main Stage Season.  The new season includes one New York premiere, one Long Island premiere, a cherished holiday classic, a beloved family classic, a modern musical comedy, and a thrilling dramatic musical. Season tickets are on sale now. 

Centerstage Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022

Join Centerstage for an outrageously funny show two years in the making! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was set to open just weeks after the beginning of the pandemic, and now, exactly two years after its original slot, it's finally happening!

VIDEO: Recap the Broadway Career of Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz
by Team BWW - Feb 15, 2022

What do Fiyero, Alfred P. Doolittle, and Carl Hanratty have in common? They were all played by one of the brightest stars of stage and screen, Norbert Leo Butz. He has created some of Broadway's most beloved characters, and now Butz is lending his talents to Give or Take- a new movie that is in theaters now and arrives on DVD & Digital on February 22, 2022.

Sedos to Present DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Bridewell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2021

Sedos is continuing its long tradition of performing award-winning musicals with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a sexy and irreverent musical farce based on the film of the same name. The show plays 24 November-4 December at the Bridewell Theatre, where Sedos is the resident theatre company.

BWW Review: NORBERT LEO BUTZ SINGS TORCH SONGS FOR A PANDEMIC Is a Tonic For the Soul at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - Aug 22, 2021

Norbert Leo But is an actor who is hard to pin a label on. It’s hard to believe that Jamie Wellerstein, Alfie Doolittle, Paddy Chayefsky, Agent Carl Hanratty, Freddy Benson Edward Bloom, and Fiyero all came out of the same brain space. And yet, that very chameleon-like versatility has been the hallmark of his Broadway career. Tonight, at 54 Below, in his show NORBERT LEO BUTZ SINGS TORCH SONGS FOR A PANDEMIC, he had only one character to play, a charming, if sometimes complicated actor called Norbert. It was the music itself that displayed chameleon-like versatility tonight. It was mostly rock, but it ran the gamut from Bruce Springsteen to Neil Young, Ron Sexsmith, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, and Neil Diamond.

LISTEN: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Baseball And Broadway On BREAK A BAT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021

Listen to the full episode featuring the Tony Award winner, talking all things baseball and Broadway!

BWW Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Hale Centre Theatre
by Timothy Shawver - May 19, 2021

With DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Hale Centre Theatre treats the East Valley to an exquisite production of a rarely produced musical gem. It's delightful from moment one and impeccably staged by director/choreographer Cambrian James. It's full of skilled performances, but the design elements might be the greatest successes of the show.

Photo Flash: Hale Theater Center Orem Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2021

ale Center Theater Orem presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels the musical, playing from Feb. 26 through Apr. 10, 2021.

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