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A WILDER CHRISTMAS Director to Appear on WPKN Radio This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2015


This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. The show's Obie Award-winning director, Dan Wackerman, will be this week's special guest on Richard Pheneger's popular WPKN Radio (89.5 FM) program 'State of the Arts' Friday, November 27th at noon. The segment can also be heard at www.wpkn.org. Performances of A WILDER CHRISTMAS are set to begin next Thursday, December 3rd, with the Opening on December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

New JETHRO TULL Tour Coming to Omaha in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


The new JETHRO TULL concert tour, in which Ian Anderson celebrates the life and times of English agriculturalist Jethro Tull, comes to Omaha for the first time since 1977 for a concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Fox Cities P.A.C. to Welcome Jethro Tull in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015


NiteLite Promotions is proud to welcome the new Jethro Tull concert tour to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 8 p.m..

Ian Anderson Brings JETHRO TULL - THE ROCK OPERA to Kimmel Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is honored to joinIan Anderson in celebrating the life and times of the English Agricultural inventor, Jethro Tull, with the announcement ofJethro Tull - The Rock Opera at the Academy of Music tonight, November 7 at 8 p.m. The Philadelphia exclusive engagement is part of an eight city U.S. tour.

Rehearsals Start Today for Peccadillo Theater's A WILDER CHRISTMAS; Opens This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015


This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Peccadillo Theater Company to Present A WILDER CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015


This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA. Performances are set to begin December 3rd, with the Opening on Tuesday, December 8th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)

Melbourne's Watch This Stages COMPANY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015


With two-time Green Room Award nominee Nick Simpson-Deeks as Robert and Sally Bourne as Joanne. One of the most beloved and ground-breaking works in the Sondheim cannon, Watch This will present along awaited season of Company at fortyfivedownstairs. Company is a musical comedy, which explores love, relationships and the struggle for intimacy - the original production was nominated for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards and won six.

BWW Interview: Ahead of WatchThis' Production of COMPANY, BWW Chats To Director Kat Henry and Cast Members Nick Simpson-Deeks and Sally Bourne.
by Jade Kops - Sep 13, 2015


Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY will soon be presented by Watch This at Fortyfivedownstairs. BWW had the opportunity to ask Director Kat Henry and cast Nick Simpson-Deeks (Robert) and Sally Bourne (Joanne) a few questions ahead of opening night.

Melbourne's Watch This to Stage COMPANY in Upcoming Season, 9/17
by Matt Smith - Aug 25, 2015


With two-time Green Room Award nominee Nick Simpson-Deeks as Robert and Sally Bourne as Joanne. One of the most beloved and ground-breaking works in the Sondheim cannon, Watch This will present along awaited season of Company at fortyfivedownstairs. Company is a musical comedy, which explores love, relationships and the struggle for intimacy - the original production was nominated for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards and won six.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/27/15 - PAL JOEY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2015


Today in 1976, the second Broadway revival of Pal Joey opened at the Circle in the SquareTheatre, where it ran for 73 performances. Pal Joey is a musical with a book by John O'Hara (from his novel of the same title) and music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart based on a character and situations O'Hara created in a series of short stories published in The New Yorker. The original 1940 Broadway production was directed by George Abbott and starred Gene Kelly. There have been several revivals since, including a 2008-09 Broadway run, and a 1957 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. The 1976 cast featured: Christopher Chadman (Joey), Harold Gary (Mike), Terri Treas (Kid), Janie Sell (Gladys), and Gail Benedict (Gail).

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for June 24th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Jun 24, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'On Your Feet!' and 'City Of Angels' rake in the reviews, while Bette plays the UC. Kristin and Idina plan concerts here, outdoor movies light up the summer, and the 'Beautiful' tour and 'Charlie Brown' are slated for Christmas. By summer's end: 'The Boy From Oz,' 'Glory Days' and 'Triassic Parq!'

BWW Reviews: John O'Hara Brings Late Night Calls to “The Love God” To The Cabaret Stage in DEDICATIONS
by Jade Kops - Jun 11, 2015


DEDICATIONS shares the lives and loves of 'The Love God's' listeners as they call in to a Late Night Radio program inspired by Sydney Radio personality Richard Mercer's 'Love Song Dedications'.

Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season Continues Tonight with John O'Hara and More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015


?Week two of the Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season continues next week with some of Australia's most distinguished musical theatre and cabaret personalities. John O'Hara begins starts the week off with his performance Dedications, which explores relationships and connections through the familiar music of stars like Celine, Lionel and Whitney.

Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season Continues Next Week with John O'Hara and More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2015


?Week two of the Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season continues next week with some of Australia's most distinguished musical theatre and cabaret personalities. John O'Hara begins starts the week off with his performance Dedications, which explores relationships and connections through the familiar music of stars like Celine, Lionel and Whitney.

DEDICATIONS with John O'Hara Set for Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015


Dedications - Starring John O'Hara will play two shows only as part of Hayes Theatre Co's Cabaret Season on June 9 and 10.

BWW: Hayes Theatre Second Half 2015 Season Launch
by Jade Kops - May 12, 2015


The Program Launch for the second half of 2015 shows that the Independent Music Theatre team comprising Luckiest Productions (David Campbell, Lisa Campbell and Richard Carroll), Neglected Musicals (Michelle Guthrie), and Neil Gooding Productions, the driving force behind Hayes Theatre Company, have no intention of slowing down are staying true to their vision to provide a permanent home for small-scale musical theatre and cabaret.

Ian Anderson Bringing JETHRO TULL - THE ROCK OPERA to Kimmel Center, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is honored to joinIan Anderson in celebrating the life and times of the English Agricultural inventor, Jethro Tull, with the announcement ofJethro Tull - The Rock Opera at the Academy of Music onSaturday, November 7 at 8 p.m. The Philadelphia exclusive engagement is part of an eight city U.S. tour.

JETHRO TULL - THE ROCK OPERA to Play Fox Theatre in November
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2015


Ian Anderson celebrates the life and times of the English Agricultural inventor, Jethro Tull, with the announcement of a new series of concert tours beginning September 2015; including a performance at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/25 - PAL JOEY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 25, 2014


Today in 1940, Pal oey opened at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Pal Joey is a musical with a book by John O'Hara (from his novel of the same title) and music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart based on a character and situations O'Hara created in a series of short stories published in The New Yorker. It includes two songs that have become standards: 'I Could Write a Book' and 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered'.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/18- PAL JOEY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2014


Today in 2008, the third Broadway revival of Pal Joey opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 85 performances. Pal Joey is a musical with a book by John O'Hara (from his novel of the same title) and music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart based on a character and situations O'Hara created in a series of short stories published in The New Yorker. The original 1940 Broadway production was directed by George Abbott and starred Gene Kelly. There have been several revivals since, including a 2008-09 Broadway run, and a 1957 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak.

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