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STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Goodman Theatre's GREAT WOMEN AT PLAY Series
by Stage Tube - Oct 21, 2013

Goodman Theatre introduces a new subscription package for 2014, 'Great Women at Play,' featuring works written and directed by a handful of the most popular female playwrights working in the American theater today. This special package for women-and men-includes five plays for the price of four, a complimentary visit to the exclusive Goodman Lounge and the opportunity to win a $100 gift certificate from the Goodman's preferred restaurant partner, Petterino's. Visit GoodmanTheatre.org/GreatWomen for more information, and check out a video of the artists involved below!

Laura Benanti Follows Up Debut Album with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Encores!, NURSE JACKIE and More in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2013

Laura Benanti - the Tony Award-winning actress and singer, also known for her TV roles on 'Go On,' 'The Playboy Club' and 'Law & Order: SVU' - will follow the recent release of her debut album, In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention with a slate of projects through the next year.

BWW Reviews: BRIGADOON at Hale Centre Theatre West Valley is Lovely and Genuine
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 18, 2013

BRIGADOON at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is a lovely and genuine production of the classic musical.

Larry Yando to Star in Goodman Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2013

The most wonderful time of the year is underway as rehearsals begin this week for Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, 'a joyous present for the entire family' (Chicago Sun-Times), in its 36th annual production. Directing the holiday favorite for the first time, Henry Wishcamper's production features all-new on stage magic-set elements, special effects and more. The cast of 27 (below, includes 14 new and 13 returning cast members) stars Larry Yando, who most recently appeared in Mary Zimmerman's production of The Jungle Book as Shere Khan, in his sixth turn as Ebenezer Scrooge and 8-year-old Matthew Abraham as Tiny Tim for the second year. A Christmas Carol runs November 16 - December 28 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre.

ABC Picks Up Modern MY FAIR LADY Pilot from Creator of SUBURGATORY
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2013

The single-camera comedy would follow 'a self-obsessed 20-something woman who is more concerned with 'likes' than Being liked. After suffering a public and humiliating breakup, she becomes the subject of a viral video and suddenly has more social media 'followers' than she ever imagined -- but for all the wrong reasons. She enlists the help of a marketing expert at her company to help repair her tarnished image.'

LES MISERABLES, WEST SIDE STORY & More Set for Drury Lane Theatre's 30th Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2013

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, celebrates 30 years of producing critically-acclaimed musicals and plays with its stellar 2014-2015 season. The internationally celebrated musical LES MISERABLES previews March 29, opens April 8, and runs through June 8; the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE previews June 19, opens June 26, and runs through August 17; the clever and suspenseful new play THE GAME'S AFOOT previews August 28, opens September 4 and runs through October 19; the legendary Broadway musical CAMELOT previews October 30, opens November 6 and runs through January 4, 2015; and the musical phenomenon WEST SIDE STORY previews January 15, opens January 22, and runs through March 15, 2015.

Dramatists Guild of America Launches 'Behind the Music-al' Conservatory Today with MUTUBE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2013

For the first DG Conservatory event of the fall, the Dramatists Guild is thrilled to team up with the writers who created Behind the Music-al, Kyle Ewalt and Michael Ian Walker, today, October 8, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Dramatists Guild's New York office, in the Frederick Loewe Room, 1501 Broadway (between 43rd and 44th Streets), Suite 710. This free seminar is opening a limited number of seats to the public and reservations are required.

WALDEN Musical Reading at Judson Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2013

Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading today, Monday, October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by Bert Draesel. Brian Maschka directs a cast of eleven including Drew Aber, Cole Burden, Tyrone Davis, Jr, Susannah Jones, Lisa CM Lamothe, Rob Langeder, Heather Lundstedt, Ronnie Nelson, Doug Shapiro, Thalia St. Hubert and Stephanie Umoh.

WALDEN Musical Gets 10/7 Reading at Judson
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013

Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading on Monday October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by Bert Draesel. Brian Maschka directs a cast of eleven including Drew Aber, Cole Burden, Tyrone Davis, Jr, Susannah Jones, Lisa CM Lamothe, Rob Langeder, Heather Lundstedt, Ronnie Nelson, Doug Shapiro, Thalia St. Hubert and Stephanie Umoh.

Dramatists Guild of America to Launch 'Behind the Music-al' Conservatory 10/8 with MUTUBE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2013

For the first DG Conservatory event of the fall, the Dramatists Guild is thrilled to team up with the writers who created Behind the Music-al, Kyle Ewalt and Michael Ian Walker, on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Dramatists Guild's New York office, in the Frederick Loewe Room, 1501 Broadway (between 43rd and 44th Streets), Suite 710. This free seminar is opening a limited number of seats to the public and reservations are required.

San Rafael's Sean O'Brien Cast in Spreckels Theatre Company's BRIGADOON
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2013

Sean O'Brien of San Rafael heads to a magical place this season for his featured role as Charlie Dalrymple in the Rohnert Park production of 'Brigadoon.'

Vital's PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL to Return to McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 9/28-11/9
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2013

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL will return to the McGinn/Cazale theatre for performances September 28th through November 9th, 2013. The one hour musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann and music, lyrics and orchestrations byJohn Gregor, is based on the popular children's book Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The musical adaptation is directed by Teresa K. Pond with choreography by Dax Valdes and musical direction byJad Bernardo with original direction by Suzu McConnell-Wood.

UNCLE VANYA Launches Guthrie's 2013-14 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2013

Guthrie Theater presents 12 mainstage shows in its 2013-2014 season. The theater's 51st season includes first-time Guthrie Productions of playwrights Beth Henley and Nina Raine, classics on the Wurtele Thrust Stage directed by Dowling and Marion McClinton, WorldStage Series presentations of returning companies Kneehigh Theatre and Out of Joint, as well as a summertime slate of a beloved musical and a Christopher Durang comedy that is currently a Broadway hit.

Arvada Center Extends CAMELOT Through 10/6
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2013

Due to high ticket demand, the Arvada Center has announced a one-week extension for the Tony Award winning musical Camelot. The show will now close on Sunday, October 6. Camelot is directed by Rod A. Lansberry, book and lyrics are written by Alan Jay Lerner, with music by Frederick Loewe. Camelot will run in the Main Stage Theater September 10- October 6, 2013. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, September 20 after the 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, September 25 after the 1:00 p.m. show. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/camelot-2013 or call 720-898-7200.

Spreckels Theatre Company to Present BRIGADOON, 10/11-27
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013

Spreckels Theatre Company presents BRIGADOON, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, from Oct. 11 to Oct. 27, 2013. The show will run 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Sep 1, 2013

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 1, 2013 - Sunday, September 1, 2013.

Carey Corp, Lorie Langdon Launch Book Series Inspired by BRIGADOON
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2013

From Broadway to books, Brigadoon is enchanting a brand new audience in the form of young adult fiction. Doon, by authors Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon, is the first book in a four book series based on the concept of the musical Brigadoon (used with permission from the Alan Jay Lerner Estate & the Frederick Loewe Foundation), now available from the brand new HarperCollins teen imprint BLINK.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/31- Alan Jay Lerner
by - Aug 31, 2013

Happy Birthday, Alan Jay Lerner! Lerner was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre for both the stage and on film. He won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors. Some of his best-know works include My Fair Lady, Briagadoon, Camelot, and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever.

Regional Theater of the Week: Arvada Center in Arvada, CO
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 28, 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: Arvada Center for the Arts in Arvada, CO

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