He's a jingle writer; she's a full-time temp. Stood up and fed up, they decide to cheat fate and fall in love…whether they like each other or not. A quirky two-hander direct from Canada.
The number one news story of 2007, for this critic, is the arrival of a fresh, daring new theatre company.
Joining Joseph Marcell in the cast for Kwame Kwei-Armah's Let There be Love, will be Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Lydia Leonard. Let There be Love, also directed by Kwei-Armah, runs at the Tricycle Theatre from January 17 - February 16, 2008, with press night on January 21.
Kwame Kwei-Armah has both written and will direct the world premiere of Let There be Love running at the Tricycle Theatre from January 17 - February 16, 2008. Starring Joseph Marcell, Let There be Love is an immigrant's tale of beginnings, endings and Britishness set against the music of Nat King Cole.
Set your DVRs. This Friday, Former New York Times Theatre Critic, Frank Rich, who was once known as 'the Butcher of Broadway' will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman...
We talk to, and hear from, the wonderful Stephanie Block! Most recently seen as Grace O' Malley in The Pirate Queen, you might also remember her as Liza Minnelli from The Boy from Oz, with Hugh Jackman. Add to that a 2006 Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Actress for her performance as Elphaba in the First National Touring Company of Wicked, Stephanie is it -- what we love about our leading ladies: ever graceful, humble, and sharp as a tack. Oh yes, and she can sing pretty well, too
We also play songs from two of her shows: 'She Loves to Hear the Music' from The Boy from Oz, and 'Woman' from Pirate Queen
Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone welcomes Jonathan Crombie back to the Marquis Theatre as 'Man in Chair' on Tuesday, August 21
Action hero and sex symbol of 50-plus movies and more than a dozen television series, Lorenzo Lamas talks about making the leap to the musical theater stage in 'The King and I' at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine
This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours!
It takes a special talent to have an intimate conversation with 20,000 people, and though chances are Barbra Streisand was not on a first name basis with everyone who attended her 2006 concert tour, some of the most fascinating sounds produced by this legendary interpreter of the American popular song on her newly released concert CD is the personal dialogue she has with the waves and pockets of screams and squeals as she traverses the 360 degree stage.
WHO: Fells Point Corner Theatre WHAT: Burn This WHEN: Fri, Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM through April 15 HOW MUCH: $15.00, $12.00 with BWW Discount
Lately, it's been Spring (Awakening) Fever on Broadway with audiences, fans and celebrities coming to see the new show - not to mention that it has received the best reviews of any musical so far for the 2006/2007 theatre season. I checked in with another of the show's talented young stars - Jonathan Groff, who plays the role of Melchior in Spring Awakening.
6 men and 6 women who are on the rise in Baltimore’s theatre scene
The 10 biggest theatre-news stories in Baltimore in 2006.
Pull out the fiddle and rosin up the bow, because we all might just be able to go home and discover we are a country boy, or girl, at heart after seeing Back Home Again: A John Denver Holiday Concert...
OUT TAKES Dallas presents its seventh annual lesbian and gay film festival. Feature films, documentaries and shorts will be screened.
Columbia Stages, the award-winning producing arm of Columbia University's Theatre Division, has announced its 2006-2007 season.
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Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival
Williamstown Theatre Festival scores big with East Coast Premiere
In this edition: Exclusive discount for BWW readers from Spotlighters! Hairspray disappointment! [title of show] on CD! Contest winners on Footloose! Playwright’s Festival update…
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'This season, you'll leave the theatre feeling good about the world', says artistic director Ed Shea.
The American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco has announced its 2006-07 season in their 40th Annivesary of award-winning and celebrated theatre in the Bay Area.
WHAT: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story WHERE: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia WHEN: Now through September 3, 2006 TIMES AND PRICES: Contact Toby's. See end of review.
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