A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tour in November!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011
This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
The Gallery Players Presents OLIVER! Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
The Gallery Players proudly announces cast and creative team for the final production of its 44th season; Lionel Bart's Oliver!. Directed by The Gallery Players' Executive Director, Neal J. Freeman and produced by the theatre's Artistic Director Heather Siobhan Curran, Oliver! will close on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
Barrett, Harris Lead SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2011
Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris are set to head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
New Productions of NEXT TO NORMAL, THE WIZ, & More Lead Arkansas Rep Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest professional nonprofit theatre, is proud to announce its 36th MainStage Season. The new season has been specially prepared for a newly renovated theatre, and will include new musicals and dramas, plus timeless classics to form a season that exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.
WICKED, AMERICAN IDIOT, & More Headline Broadway in Detroit 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 7, 2011
In celebration of the Fisher Theatre's 50th anniversary, a solid gold line-up of six sensational shows will headline the 2011-2012 Broadway In Detroit Subscription Season. For subscription ticket information (renewals and new subscriptions) please visit www.BroadwayInDetroit.com or call the Fisher Theatre at (313) 872-1000, ext. 0.
Broadway In Detroit Announces 2011-2012 Subscription Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011
It's a golden jubilee of crowd-pleasing, hit Broadway shows! In celebration of the Fisher Theatre's 50th anniversary, a solid gold line-up of six sensational shows will headline the 2011-2012 Broadway In Detroit Subscription Season.
SHREK Comes To Devos Performance Hall 6/21-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play DeVos Performance Hall, for one week only, June 21-26, 2011.
Vital Theatre Co Presents Angelina Ballerina the Musical at Seneca Valley HS 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents award-winning Vital Theatre Company in the Pittsburgh premiere of Angelina Ballerina the Musical which will close on January 30, 2011 at Butler: Seneca Valley Senior High School, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. Citizens Bank is the season sponsor of Pittsburgh International Children's Theater.
Vital Theatre Co Presents Angelina Ballerina the Musical, Opens 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2011
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents award-winning Vital Theatre Company in the Pittsburgh premiere of Angelina Ballerina the Musical from January 23-30, 2011 at six performance locations throughout the area.
New Rep Theatre's AFTERLIFE: A GHOST STORY, Opens 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2011
New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is excited to be a part of the National New
Play Network Rolling World Premiere of afterlife: a ghost story. Steve Yockey's poetic play follows a young couple in the process of grieving, who tumble into
an alternate reality, are forced to confront the ghosts that haunt them, and ultimately must decide what their afterlife will be. Directed by Kate Warner,
afterlife: a ghost story will open for the press on Monday, January 17, 2011 and run through Sunday, February 6, 2011 in the Charles Mosesian Theater.
Artist Series Announces the 2010-2011 BAA/Jacksonville Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011
The Artist Series announces its INCREDIBLE 2010-2011 Broadway Across America - Jacksonville/The Artist Series' Broadway Season. Experience the best Broadway has to offer this 2010-2011 season with such extraordinary productions as the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, LEGALLY BLONDE, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and our subscriber special CATS!
Pacific Theatre and MTC Present CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR, 12/10-1/1
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 1, 2011
With Lucia Frangione's CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR as its holiday offering, there won't be a Grinch or Scrooge out at Pacific Theatre this Christmas! Frangione's merry little Christmas show overflows with the warmest sentiments of the holiday season.
Children's Theatre Co Presents A Christmas Story 11/19-12/31
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 31, 2010
Since the 1983 film debut, Jean Shepherd's holiday classic A Christmas Story has warmed hearts nationwide with visions of leg lamps and Midwestern children dressed in their overstuffed winter parkas, longing for the infamous Red Rider BB gun-much to their parents' consternation.