Will Rogers News

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Bill Cosby, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Award for Humor recently, is bringing his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre for one night only, November 27. Showtimes are 7:30 and 10 p.m.

La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to announce the complete cast of its world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), with direction and musical staging by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!), playing November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, closes out its 44th season with a tribute to Cy Coleman and his contributions to musical theatre in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman, Thursday, November 5 through Sunday November 8 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

Houston's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 22 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, November 8. The opening night is Friday, October 23 at 8 p.m.

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce full casting for the Houston engagement of MARY POPPINS.

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Kimberly Whalen, recently seen in Lyric Stage's productions of West Side Story as Maria and Carousel as Julie, steps into the role of Luisa in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks tonight, November 5, 2009. She replaces Addi McDaniel, who played her final performance on October 18, 2009.

John McCutcheon plays McLean Community Center Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. $28/$23 district residents McCutcheon has been described as an incarnation of Pete Seeger, Mr. Rogers, Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen.

Acclaimed folk singer, songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller, John McCutcheon, will perform at McLean's Alden Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $28, $23 for McLean district residents.

Acclaimed folk singer, songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller, John McCutcheon, will perform at McLean's Alden Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $28, $23 for McLean district residents.

BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, closes out its 44th season with a tribute to Cy Coleman and his contributions to musical theatre in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman, Thursday, November 5 through Sunday November 8 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

John McCutcheon plays McLean Community Center Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. $28/$23 district residents McCutcheon has been described as an incarnation of Pete Seeger, Mr. Rogers, Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen.

Tommy Tune, the nine-time Tony Award-winning performer and choreographer will be honored as a 'Living Landmark' along with five other individuals in November by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Long Wharf Theatre announces the cast of its upcoming production of The Fantasticks, book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The play will run from October 7-November 1 on Mainstage.

First Folio Theatre will offer a special Halloween fundraising performances of The Castle of Otranto at the historic Mayslake mansion October 31 that will include a post-show cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception with members of the cast, as well as a silent auction.

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues).

Acclaimed folk singer, songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller, John McCutcheon, will perform at McLean's Alden Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $28, $23 for McLean district residents.