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DOWNTON ABBEY's Samantha Bond Joins DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Savoy
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2013


The Daily Mail reports that Downton Abbey's Samantha Bond will join Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell at the Savoy Theatre.

Hilary Maiberger and Darick Pead to Star in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Segerstrom Center, 1/14-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2013


Casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from January 14 - 19, 2014.

Sydney's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS to Close 12/8 at Theatre Royal
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2013


The Sydney season of the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will end on December 8, it was announced today by producer George Youakim from James Anthony Productions. The season had already been extended due to popular demand and wide-spread critical acclaim; however all good things must come to an end, with the final performance on Sunday December 8 at the Theatre Royal.

Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley to Star in Jerry Mitchell-Helmed DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, March 2014 in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2013


The Daily Mail reports that Robert Lindsay will join Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell at the Savoy Theatre. The show begins in the West End on March 10 after runs at the Manchester Opera House (beginning February 12) and the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury (beginning February 26).

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Extends to December
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2013


Due to popular demand and wide-spread critical acclaim, producer George Youakim from James Anthony Productions today announced that the season of the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been extended to December 8 at Sydney's Theatre Royal. New performances go on sale on Friday. Sydney audiences are rolling in the aisles to what the Sydney Morning Herald has labelled 'the best new musical to hit Sydney this century.'

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and More Set for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Nov-Dec 2013
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013


Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center released their November and December Calendar listings, which can be found below, including Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, and Christmas shows galore.

Zoe Coppinger, Lisa Sontag and More Join Tony Sheldon in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Theatre Royal, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013


Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions previously announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical. Opening at Sydney's Theatre Royal tonight, 24 October 2013, it will play a strictly limited season.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and More Set for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Nov-Dec 2013
by Molly Tracy - Oct 22, 2013


Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center released their November and December Calendar listings, which can be found below, including Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, and Christmas shows galore.

BWW Interviews: This is your Brain On Musical Theatre with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' Matt Hetherington
by Jacqueline Bublitz - Oct 14, 2013


As he prepares for opening night of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Sydney's Theatre Royal, Matt Hetherington took some time out to share a little of his brain on musical theatre - and what it's like to play one of comedy's great roles.

Tickets to DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Preview Performances at Sydney's Theatre Royal Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2013


Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions today announced a week of previews at the special price of $69 for their upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical. Previewing at Sydney's Theatre Royal from 17 October and opening on 24 October, it will play a strictly limited season. Previews will go on sale from September 16.

Zoe Coppinger, Glenn Hill, Lisa Sontag and More Join DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Theatre Royal; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013


Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions today announced the rest of the cast for their upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical. Opening at Sydney's Theatre Royal on 24 October 2013, it will play a strictly limited season.

Regional Theater of the Week: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
by BWW Features - Aug 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ

Tony Sheldon Leads Australia's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 22, 2013


Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical is coming to Australia. Opening at Sydney's Theatre Royal on 24 October 2013, it will play a strictly limited season.

DM Playhouse Presents HONORING PLAYHOUSE LEGENDS Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2013


Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse in Honoring Playhouse Legends today, July 20. The event begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception. The program follows at 4:30 PM. Tickets for Honoring Playhouse Legends are $25 per person and may be reserved online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at515-277-6261.

DM Playhouse to Present HONORING PLAYHOUSE LEGENDS, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013


Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse in Honoring Playhouse Legends on Saturday, July 20. The event begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception. The program follows at 4:30 PM. Tickets for Honoring Playhouse Legends are $25 per person and may be reserved online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at515-277-6261.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Plays Dreamwrights Stage, Now thru 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2013


The hit Broadway musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, opens Today in York at DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre. The show, described as 'stylish, sexy, irreverent, and Broadway musical comedy heaven,' tells the story of two odd-couple-like con men living and swindling women on the French Riviera. The elegant Lawrence Jameson and slovenly Freddy Benson meet on a train and make an attempt at working together only to find the town is not big enough for both of them. What follows is a hilarious battle of cons, schemes, masquerades, and double-crosses that keep audiences 'laughing, guessing and humming to the very end.'

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Plays Dreamwrights Stage, 6/20-6/23
by Ben Peltz - Jun 18, 2013


The hit Broadway musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, opens Thursday in York at DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre. The show, described as "stylish, sexy, irreverent, and Broadway musical comedy heaven," tells the story of two odd-couple-like con men living and swindling women on the French Riviera. The elegant Lawrence Jameson and slovenly Freddy Benson meet on a train and make an attempt at working together only to find the town is not big enough for both of them. What follows is a hilarious battle of cons, schemes, masquerades, and double-crosses that keep audiences "laughing, guessing and humming to the very end."

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