Photo Flash: First Look at Atlanta Lyric Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 14, 2016
How far would you go for true love? Atlanta Lyric Theatre explores that question with one of the most powerful and tragic love stories in American theatre, West Side Story. The show is filled with electrifying dance numbers based on Jerome Robbins' original ground-breaking choreography.
Photo Coverage: Barbara Tarbuck's STOPPING BY at the Edgemar Center for the Arts
by Jessica Fallon Gordon
- Jun 13, 2016
Barbara Tarbuck's funny, touching 'Stopping By' will be presented at the Edgemar Center for the Arts this June. Actress Barbara Tarbuck's loving, touching and often hilarious solo show about a 74-year-old woman who sets out to take her husband's ashes to Burning Man, where she encounters the vast open space, violent dust storms, glowing night skies and uninhibited joy of thousands.
Aurora Theatre Adds THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to 2016-17 Signature Series
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 13, 2016
As part of its 2016-17 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series, Aurora Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of two-time Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, playing March 9- April 16! Based on the popular novel by Robert James Waller, the highly anticipated production will star two of the region's leading actors Travis Smith (MEMPHIS and CHRISTMAS CANTEEN) and Kristin Markiton (INTO THE WOODS). Directed by Aurora's Associate Artistic Director Justin Anderson, musical direction will be led by Aurora co-founder and Associate Producer Ann-Carol Pence.
BWW Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is Gaudy and Grand at Signature Theatre
by Barbara Johnson
- Jun 13, 2016
'Life's not worth a damn 'til you can say, 'Hey world, I am what I am!' In a world where so many are still struggling to be who they are, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, as well as its iconic anthem of authenticity 'I Am What I Am,' is as relevant today as it was on Broadway in 1983. It's a gift that Matthew Gardiner is directing Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman's award-winning musical as Signature Theatre's season finale.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Atlanta Lyric's WEST SIDE STORY
by Louisa Brady
- Jun 12, 2016
How far would you go for true love? Atlanta Lyric Theatre explores that question with one of the most powerful and tragic love stories in American theatre, West Side Story. The show is filled with electrifying dance numbers based on Jerome Robbins' original ground-breaking choreography. The score, written by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents, features some of the most exuberant and romantic songs ever written, including "Somewhere (There's A Place For Us)," "Maria," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty," and "America." West Side Story will run from June 10-26 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Tickets are on sale NOW at www.AtlantaLyric.com or by calling 404-377-9948!
Samuel D. Hunter's New Drama THE HEALING Heads Off-Broadway Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 11, 2016
Theater Breaking Through Barriers will present the World Premiere of THE HEALING by Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise). It will be directed by Stella Powell-Jones. Previews begin June 11 at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre with opening night slated for June 22.
Drama Book Shop to Livestream Conversation with INDECENT's Paula Vogel & Rebecca Taichman
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 10, 2016
The Drama Book Shop, now celebrating its 99th year, will welcome playwright Paula Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman, the creative forces behind Indecent, for a discussion about the play. The event will take place on Friday, June 10th at 5:00PM. It is free to the public. For those unable to attend, the Tony Award-winning Drama Book Shop will live-stream the conversation on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/dramabookshop) and on their Periscope channel @dramabookshop.
Samuel D. Hunter's THE HEALING Begins Tomorrow at Clurman Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 10, 2016
Theater Breaking Through Barriers presents the World Premiere of THE HEALING by Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise). It is directed by Stella Powell-Jones. Previews begin June 11 at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre with opening night slated for June 22.
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks �" Washington,DC!
by Jeffrey Walker
- Jun 9, 2016
Warmer temperatures, longer days, vacations and stay-cations - it must be summer time. The summer months offer many options for live theatre and entertainment for the entire family. Here are our top picks for the hottest performances in the DMV. Musicals, literary classics, family fare and Fringe are all lighting up the stages in the DC-Metro area.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Signature Theatre's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 8, 2016
Signature Theatre presents La Cage aux Folles, directed and choreographed by Signature Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew Gardiner (Signature's West Side Story, Sunday in the Park with George). With an iconic score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly; Mame), featuring "I Am What I Am" and "The Best of Times," and a book by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Newsies), this musical comedy runs through July 10 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre. Watch highlights below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Bobby Smith, Brent Barrett & More in Signature Theatre's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 8, 2016
Signature Theatre presents La Cage aux Folles, directed and choreographed by Signature Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's West Side Story, Sunday in the Park with George). With an iconic score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly; Mame), featuring 'I Am What I Am' and 'The Best of Times,' and a book by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Newsies), this musical comedy runs through July 10 in Signature Theatre's intimate MAX Theatre. Check out a first look below!
Jennifer Sunshine Appointed New Development Director of The Drama League
by Marianka Swain
- Jun 8, 2016
The Drama League announced today that Jennifer Sunshine has been appointed the company's new Development Director, beginning July 11th, 2016. Ms. Sunshine is the final new addition to The Drama League's leadership, three of whom were announced last month: Associate Producer Travis LeMont Ballenger, Program Director Sherri Eden Barber, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, whose position was expanded to Executive Artistic Director. The announcement caps a transformative season for The Drama League, in which the organization broke fundraising records, served over 3,000 artists, and celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Paula Vogel Coming to Playwrights' Center, 6/20
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 7, 2016
Celebrated playwright and teacher Paula Vogel will spend two days at the Playwrights' Center in June as part of the Dramatists Guild Fund's Traveling Masters Program. Vogel's visit will conclude with a public conversation on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Playwrights' Center, 2301 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. Reservations for this free event are encouraged: pwcenter.org/vogel, info@pwcenter.org or (612) 332-7481.
Photo Flash: First Look at Five on a Match's SEEN / BY EVERYONE at HERE
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 7, 2016
Five on a Match presents the world premiere of Seen / By Everyone, directed by Kristin Marting, co-conceived by Amir Darvish and Meg MacCary, and co-written by Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Meg MacCary, Enormvs Munoz and Jen Taher. Seen / By Everyone runs from June 4 - 25, 2016 in a limited engagement at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City. Previews begin June 4 for a June 6 opening.
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