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McCallum Theatre Announces Star-Studded 2016-17 Season
by David Green - Apr 4, 2016

The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup of world-class entertainment scheduled for the 2016-2017 season that includes Broadway hits Mamma Mia, The Sound Of Music and Chicago, concerts with Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, family-friendly musicals and entertainment, holiday surprises, comedy legends and solid gold memories, all part of a very full and exciting roster.  Subscriptions go on sale on Tuesday, April 5th at 8am for the Broadway Blockbuster Series, Broadway and Beyond Series, Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum Series, Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Series, as well as a Create-Your-Own Series which allows patrons to mix, match, and program one performance or a full season of entertainment tailored to their own individual tastes. 

Julia Duffy to Star in SEX AND EDUCATION at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016

Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham is thrilled to announce the fifth show in the Laguna Playhouse 2015-2016 season, Julia Duffy starring in SEX AND EDUCATION, written by Lissa Levin and directed by Andrew Barnicle.

Showtime Gives New Series DICE Special Launch, Releasing Full Season 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2016

For the first time in network history, SHOWTIME will hold a special launch for a new series, releasing all six episodes of the new comedy DICE at once to its subscribers.

VIDEO: Showtime Shares First Look at New Series DICE, Premiering 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME announced that its new comedy series DICE will premiere on Sunday, April 10th at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, on-air, on demand and over the internet.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Honors Olivia Newton-John as 2016 Woman of the Year at 32nd BLACK & WHITE BALL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2016

Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) will honor the multi-talented actress, singer, philanthropist and Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John as Woman of the Year for the 32nd Annual BLACK & WHITE BALL.

FIRST LOOK: Showtime Releases Key Art for New Comedy DICE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME debuted the key art for its new scripted, semi-autobiographical series DICE. The six episode series will follow the life of renowned comedian, Andrew Dice Clay.

Photo Flash: ACT 3... at Laguna Playhouse
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 10, 2016

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to announce the third show in their 2015-2016 season, the U.S. Premiere of Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy starring in ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman.

BWW Review: ACT 3... - 2 Actors Portraying 3 Characters in 1 Winning Play to See!
by Gil Kaan - Jan 11, 2016

The US premiere of ACT 3...  features the smart, witty writing of David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens performed with the assured talents of Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy. Martin Bergman (Rudner's husband) smoothly directs these two performing veterans as they quite believably essay a modernistic couple not quite in sync with each other's needs.

Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy Lead U.S. Premiere of ACT 3..., Opening Tonight at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2016

The third show in Laguna Playhouse's 2015-2016 season will be the U.S. Premiere of ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman. Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy will star.

Pride Films & Plays to Present 'JUDY GARLAND AND LIZA MINNELLI'
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016

Pride Films and Plays will enliven the New Year by bringing back two leading actresses from its recent acclaimed production of the musical The Boy From Oz in a new show entitled Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli - Once in a Lifetime: The London Palladium Concert - a Tribute, featuring Nancy Hays (as Judy Garland) and Michelle Lauto (as Liza Minnelli), with music direction and orchestral arrangements by Robert Ollis (co-producer).  This loving musical tribute recalls the historic concert by these two famous performers at the London Palladium, just as Liza's singing career was beginning to take off. The Boy from Oz veterans Cameron Turner (choreography) and John Nasca (costume design) will round out the creative team for this dynamic new show.

Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy Lead U.S. Premiere of ACT 3..., Starting Tonight at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016

The third show in Laguna Playhouse's 2015-2016 season will be the U.S. Premiere of ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman. Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy will star.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG Set for Laguna Playhouse, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham have announced that legendary comedian David Steinberg, will perform his acclaimed one-man show for two nights only in AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG today, November 21 & Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre to Stage THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, 11/6-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, the star crossed lovers who defy their families and marry in secret in THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, which comes to Laguna Playhouse Moulton Theatre November 6 - 15. Family feuds and miscommunication lead to street fighting, the death of trusted kinsman's, banishment and finally the suicide of both Romeo and Juliet.

Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy to Lead U.S. Premiere of ACT 3... at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015

The third show in Laguna Playhouse's 2015-2016 season will be the U.S. Premiere of ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman. Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy will star.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG Set for Laguna Playhouse, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham have announced that legendary comedian David Steinberg, will perform his acclaimed one-man show for two nights only in AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG on Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre to Stage THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, 11/6-15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2015

The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, the star crossed lovers who defy their families and marry in secret in THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, which comes to Laguna Playhouse Moulton Theatre November 6 - 15. Family feuds and miscommunication lead to street fighting, the death of trusted kinsman's, banishment and finally the suicide of both Romeo and Juliet.

Gretchen Cryer and Rex Smith Star in Laguna Playhouse's 'I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER', Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015

The Laguna Playhouse presents the west coast premiere musical event, I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and taking it on the road...,music by Nancy Ford, lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and performed and directed by Gretchen Cryer.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Appoints Olivia Newton-John as 2016 Woman of the Year for Black & White Ball
by Matt Smith - Sep 29, 2015

LAS VEGAS, NV (September 28, 2015) Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today that it will honor the multi-talented actress, singer, philanthropist and Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John as Woman of the Year for the 32nd Annual Black & White Ball.  With more than 100 million albums sold, her successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People's Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits (including “Physical,” which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks) and more than 15 top 10 singles. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in “Grease” catapulted her into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time.  Newton-John's many contributions to the performing arts and entertainment industry as well as her tireless charitable efforts will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23 at Wynn Las Vegas.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Names Olivia Newton-John 2016 Woman of the Year for 32nd BLACK & WHITE BALL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015

Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today that it will honor the multi-talented actress, singer, philanthropist and Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John as Woman of the Year for the 32nd Annual BLACK & WHITE BALL.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/17/2015 - OLD TIMES with Clive Owen, THE CHRISTIANS, CRY-BABY and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 17, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: OLD TIMES brings Clive Owen to Broadway, THE CHRISTIANS takes faith off-Broadway, and CRY-BABY has a reunion!

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