STAGE TUBE: Trailer for Raven Theatre's VIEUX CARRE
by Diana Heisroth
- May 12, 2014
Raven's revival of this later play by Tennessee Williams that was 'rediscovered' in acclaimed productions in London and New York is an autobiographical play that Williams first began writing around the time he started The Glass Menagerie. It concerns a young writer who in 1938 moves to a ramshackle French Quarter rooming house that's home to an assortment of desperate and eccentric characters. The New York Times said Vieux Carre is, along with The Glass Menagerie, Williams' other autobiographical memory play, one of two 'critical bookends' to Williams' career. Scroll down to see a trailer for the production!
Photo Flash: First Look at Raven Theatre's VIEUX CARRE
by Diana Heisroth
- May 12, 2014
Raven's revival of this later play by Tennessee Williams that was 'rediscovered' in acclaimed productions in London and New York is autobiographical play that Williams first began writing around the time he started The Glass Menagerie. It concerns a young writer who in 1938 moves to a ramshackle French Quarter rooming house that's home to an assortment of desperate and eccentric characters. The New York Times said Vieux Carre is, along with The Glass Menagerie, Williams' other autobiographical memory play, one of two 'critical bookends' to Williams' career. Scroll down to see some pictures of the cast in action!
Ty Olwin, Will Casey & More to Star in Raven's VIEUX CARRE; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 15, 2014
Complete casting has been announced for Raven's revival of this later play by Tennessee Williams that was 'rediscovered' in acclaimed productions in London and New York. An autobiographical play that Williams first began writing around the time he started The Glass Menagerie, it concerns a young writer who in 1938 moves to a ramshackle French Quarter rooming house that's home to an assortment of desperate and eccentric characters. The New York Times said Vieux Carre is, along with The Glass Menagerie, Williams' other autobiographical memory play, one of two 'critical bookends' to Williams' career.
James Osbon Releases Fictional Biography SAND RIVER
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 6, 2013
A small, horsey, winter resort town, Aiken, South Carolina, is forced through a major upheaval when the United States Atomic Energy Commission announces and then constructs a massive nuclear weapons plant during the beginning of the Cold War. The project is enormous in every respect, requiring 8,000 people to build it and as many as 22,000 employees to run it when completed. When it began operations, it encompassed 310 square miles and occupied a significant portion of two existing South Carolina counties.
BWW Reviews: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Rocks the Hippodrome But Lacks Story
by Giordana Segneri
- May 8, 2013
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong, who wrote this rock opera's lyrics, and his punk rock band that created its unstoppably vibrant music weren't going for "comfortable." They were aiming, along with co-creator and director Michael Mayer (who picked up a Tony for his direction of Spring Awakening), to offer a musical production that breaks ground for its in-your-face punk rock approach to storytelling and its entirely unapologetic tale of sex, drugs and (punk) rock n' roll. And while there's lots of all of the above-and all very well done-there's not so much in the way of a plot with any depth.
BWW Reviews: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Gets You Out of Suburbia
by Lisa Norris
- Mar 20, 2013
Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day's vocalist/guitarist wrote the lyrics for 'American Idiot' in the rock opera style of 'The Who', with songs that follow three disenfranchised young men- Johnny (Alex Nee), Will (Casey O'Farrell), and Tunny (Thomas Hettrick) as they attempt to leave their stifling suburban selves in the hopes of not becoming another 'American Idiot'.
Raven Theatre Opens BOY GETS GIRL, 1/20
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 17, 2012
Raven Theatre's 30th season continues with Rebecca Gilman's dark drama, Boy Gets Girl. Two opening nights are scheduled for Sunday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177.
Whole Backstage Theatre Presents WHITE CHRISTMAS, Beginning 11/30
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 22, 2012
This Holiday Season, the Whole Backstage Theatre of Guntersville is pleased to present "White Christmas". "Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace (Joe Whitaker of Huntsville, AL) and Phil Davis (Will Casey of Birmingham/formerly of Albertville, AL) have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters (Melissa Blackburn and Sharon Glenn both of Guntersville, AL) en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander (Phil Kelley of Guntersville, AL)." - Rogers and Hammerstein website for "White Christmas."
ABC Family's 'Greek' Graduates in Series Finale on Monday, March 7
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 7, 2011
ABC Family's longest running hit original series, 'Greek,' wraps up its final season on Monday, March 7, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Viewers will learn the roads their favorite Cypress Rhodes students will take in the series finale, 'Legacy,' when Casey and Evan are pitted against the KTs in a fight for their fraternity house. 'Legacy' is directed by Michael Lange and written by Patrick Sean Smith & Matt Whitney.
ABC Family's 'Greek' Graduates in Series Finale on Monday, March 7
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 23, 2011
ABC Family's longest running hit original series, 'Greek,' wraps up its final season on Monday, March 7, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Viewers will learn the roads their favorite Cypress Rhodes students will take in the series finale, 'Legacy,' when Casey and Evan are pitted against the KTs in a fight for their fraternity house. 'Legacy' is directed by Michael Lange and written by Patrick Sean Smith & Matt Whitney.
Whole Backstage Presents JOSEPH 11/26-12/2
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 26, 2010
Any dream will do at the Whole Backstage. Do you dream of owning a multicolored coat? Hear a crash of drums, see a flash of light? You can see all these at the holiday production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR COAT.
Whole Backstage Presents JOSEPH 11/26-12/2
by Sophie Schulman
- Nov 19, 2010
Any dream will do at the Whole Backstage. Do you dream of owning a multicolored coat? Hear a crash of drums, see a flash of light? You can see all these at the holiday production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR COAT.
« prev 2
|
|