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Photo Flash: Media Theatre Presents SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2019


The Media Theatre has 'Saturday Night Fever: The Musical' live on stage now through June 9. The show is based on the classic 1977 film that catapulted John Travolta into super-stardom and kept disco alive with huge (and still relevant) hits from The Bee Gees.

Photo Flash: Arizona Broadway Theatre presents SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2017


Humble paint store clerk by day, stallion dance king by night, Tony Manero lives for Saturday night at the disco! Based on the 1977 film that became a cultural phenomenon starring John Travolta, this mega-musical explodes with breathtaking and dazzling choreography and songs from the chart-topping soundtrack including "If I Can't Have You" and "Disco Inferno." Catch the fever all over again!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at the Riverside Center
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 14, 2017


The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to present the disco musical, Saturday Night Fever starring Michael Notardonato as Tony Manero. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday March 15th and run until Sunday May 7th.

BWW Review: Strut and Hustle to Riverside To Catch SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER And You'll Feel Like Dancing
by Jeffrey Walker - Apr 14, 2017


While not landmark piece of musical theatre, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER delivers a few hours of escapist fun and a slew of 1970's disco tunes that will likely take some audience members back to their days in bell bottoms, platform shoes, and hustling the night away. With strong leading performances, a strong emphasis on disco moves, and 20-plus songs from the Bee Gees and other tunes from the era, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER provides some escapist fun for a few hours. Riverside Center's production opened March 15 and continues through May 7, 2017.

Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2017


The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to present the disco musical, Saturday Night Fever starring Michael Notardonato as Tony Manero. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday March 15th and run until Sunday May 7th.

Stage Door Theater to Present SWEET CHARITY This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016


Charity Hope Valentine, Dance Hall Hostess, unlucky romantic, and eternal optimist, continuously searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical which will open at Broward's Stage Door Theatre on November 4th and run through December 11th at the Broward Stage Door Theatre.

Stage Door Theater to Present SWEET CHARITY This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016


Charity Hope Valentine, Dance Hall Hostess, unlucky romantic, and eternal optimist, continuously searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical which will open at Broward's Stage Door Theatre on November 4th and run through December 11th at the Broward Stage Door Theatre.

Emily Larger to Star in Skyline Theatre Company's EVITA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, announces its 15th anniversary 2016-2017 season featuring both a Tony Award winning musical and play.

Emily Larger to Star in Skyline Theatre Company's EVITA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2016


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, announces its 15th anniversary 2016-2017 season featuring both a Tony Award winning musical and play.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cortland Rep's A CHORUS LINE, Opening Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016


Cortland Repertory Theatre's third production in their 45th anniversary summer season is the CRT debut of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical 'A Chorus Line'. Conceived, originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, this nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical boasts a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performances of CRT's production will be held at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, and run from July 13 - 30 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on July 15, 17, 20, 24, and 27 at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org.

Cortland Rep to Present A CHORUS LINE
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2016


Cortland Repertory Theatre's third production in their 45th anniversary summer season is the CRT debut of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical 'A Chorus Line'. Conceived, originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, this nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical boasts a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performances of CRT's production will be held at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, and run from July 13 - 30 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on July 15, 17, 20, 24, and 27 at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cortland Repertory Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2016


For the second production in their 45th anniversary season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the world renowned American musical West Side Story, with a book by Arthur Laurents, based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and music byLeonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Cortland Rep's WEST SIDE STORY Begins This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2016


For the second production in their 45th anniversary season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the world renowned American musical West Side Story, with a book by Arthur Laurents, based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Performances of this stirring and exciting show will run from June 22 - July 9 with evening performances at 7:30. 

Check Out The Complete Video Playlist For The Hit Concert Series IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE
by Michael Dale - Apr 21, 2016


How many of these great songs do you know from underappreciated musicals?

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents WEST SIDE STORY
by Herbert Paine - Oct 19, 2015


Arizona Broadway Theatre's well-executed staging of WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Kiel Klaphake, stays true to its creators' vision and features a compelling performance by Melissa Rapelje as Anita.

SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES Comes to Houston Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2013


Featuring everyone's favorite characters from one of television's longest-running animated series, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES is coming to Houston's Jones Hall tonight, June 1, at 2 & 6 p.m., presented by Society for the Performing Arts.

SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES Comes to Houston, 6/1 & 2
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2013


Featuring everyone's favorite characters from one of television's longest-running animated series, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES is coming to Houston's Jones Hall on Saturday, June 1, at 2 & 6 p.m., presented by Society for the Performing Arts.

SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES Comes to Houston, 6/1 & 2
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013


Featuring everyone's favorite characters from one of television's longest-running animated series, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES is coming to Houston's Jones Hall on Saturday, June 1, at 2 & 6 p.m., presented by Society for the Performing Arts.

Richard H. Blake, Debra Monk, et al. Set for IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 10 Tonight, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012


If It Only Even Runs A Minute 10 is the tenth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds.

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