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Make no mistake about it: the current production of Mamma Mia!, the musical theater hit now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall is just as entertaining, just as over-the-top in all its ABBAesque glory that audiences cannot help but be awestruck by the sheer theatricality of the piece, enthralled by the cavalcade of songs that provide the show's score and delighted by the efforts of the company's talented and eager-to-please and generally eye-poppingly gorgeous ensemble.

As BroadwayWorld exclusively reported earlier this week,  RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th Anniversary production that promises to be as impactful and exciting as the original. Now we've got the scoop on how to audition! Joy Dewing Casting will be holding open calls on February 15-16 in NYC and February 17-19 in Nashville. Readers can visit www.joydewingcasting.com for additional information on how to audition.

BroadwayWorld has just exclusively learned that RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th Anniversary production that promises to be as impactful and exciting as the original.

Starting April 10, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) brings a children's book character and the world's most-famous pen pal project to life when it presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.

Starting April 10, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) brings a children's book character and the world's most-famous pen pal project to life when it presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.

Flat Stanley has travelled all over the world, and now, for the first time, this beloved character is coming to Main Street Theater!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2014-15 Programs for Young Audiences series with Dallas Children's Theater on Tour's The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. This 60-minute, fun-filled musical adventure is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Performances are Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, with book by Timothy Allen McDonald, music by Jonathan K. Waller, David Weinstein, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel, and lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller, will play Talento Bilingue de Houston. Directed by Andrew Ruthven with music direction by Eduardo Guzman, the production is presented by Main Street Theater.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) has announced the last two productions in its 2014-15 Season: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley in April 2015 at VYT and Into the Woods in June 2015 at the Herberger Theater Center.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, with book by Timothy A. McDonald, lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald & Jonathan K. Waller, music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy A. McDonald & Stephen Gabriel, based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, will be directed and choreographed by Rob Winn Anderson at Orlando Shakespeare Theater, tonight, October 23, through November 22, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents its Fall Children's Series offering, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, from today, October 23 - November 22, 2014 in the Margeson Theater.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents its Fall Children's Series offering, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, from October 23 - November 22, 2014 in the Margeson Theater. Based on the books by Jeff Brown with illustrations by Scott Nash, the production is written by Timothy A. McDonald and features music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy A. McDonald, and Stephen Gabriel, and lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald and Jonathan Waller. Tickets to The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley ($9 - $15) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Fans of the hit Green Day musical American Idiot will be happy to hear that after the national tour closed in May, plans were put into motion to bring the rock show to the college level-apropos to its age demographic and subject matter. Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, known for its dedication to pop/rock voice training will be the first school to premiere the work on the non-professional level. According to Musical Theatre International's website, it is currently the only licensed production of the show.

Fans of the hit Green Day musical American Idiot will be happy to hear that after the national tour closed in May, plans were put into motion to bring the rock show to the college level-apropos to its age demographic and subject matter. Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, known for its dedication to pop/rock voice training will be the first school to premiere the work on the non-professional level. According to Musical Theatre International's website, it is currently the only licensed production of the show.

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents its Fall Children's Series offering, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, from October 23 - November 22, 2014 in the Margeson Theater. Based on the books by Jeff Brown with illustrations by Scott Nash, the production is written by Timothy A. McDonald and features music by Jonathan Waller, David Weinstein, and Stephen Gabriel, and lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald, Jonathan Waller, and David Weinstein. Single tickets to The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley ($9 - $15) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director PJ Albert announced the 10 productions that will comprise Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF's upcoming 2014-2015 Season. Featuring a mix of Shakespeare favorites, popular stories for children of all ages, daring new plays, and a musical event of epic proportions, the celebrated Theater's 26th Season offers something for every audience in Central Florida and beyond.

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, with Book by Timothy Allen Donald, Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller, and Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel, is based on the Book FLAT STANLEY by Jeff Brown and will be directed by Kevin Cochran at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, February 1-16, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The MainStreet Theatre Company is delighted to announce its 2013/2014 season - the 8th for Rancho Cucamonga's resident company for children and families. The three-show season includes a world premiere, a west coast premiere, and a family friendly musical, all based on children's literature. All three shows will be performed in the company's home, the beautiful City owned and operated 536 seat Lewis Family Playhouse.