Polarity Ensemble Theatre to Debut NEVER THE BRIDESMAID, 2/26-4/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013
Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of Never the Bridesmaid, a sweet, funny, life-affirming comedy by Chicago playwright Bill Jepsen. Directed by award-winning director Richard Shavzin, Never the Bridesmaid runs at the Polarity space at the Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell St. in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, February 26 through April 7, 2013.
Tommy Lee Jones Among Donostia Award Honorees at San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2012
The 60th edition of the San Sebastian Festival will this year bestow its Donostia Awards on actors John Travolta, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones and the Special 60th Anniversary Donostia Award going to director Oliver Stone. In 1969, Jones made his Broadway debut in John Osborne's A Patriot for Me. His other Broadway appearances include Four on a Garden and Ulysses in Nighttown.
Musical Theatre West Adds REINER READING SERIES to 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 21, 2012
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, along with Michael Betts and David Lamoureux, producers of the REINER READING SERIES, are proud to announce the 2012-2013 season at the University Theatre on the campus of California State Long Beach.
Christopher Meloni Set to Join HBO's TRUE BLOOD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2011
According to EWonline, actor Christopher Meloni is set to become a series regular in HBO's Season 5 of its hit drama, 'True Blood'. According to the report, the actor will take on the role of an "ancient, powerful vampire who holds the fate of Bill and Eric in his hands."
Northern Stage Presents Romeo and Juliet 9/28-10/23
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 28, 2011
Romeo and Juliet-the timeless story of passion, intrigue and generational discord-opens the landmark 15th Season of professional theater at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT.
Northern Stage Presents Romeo and Juliet 9/28-10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011
Romeo and Juliet-the timeless story of passion, intrigue and generational discord-opens the landmark 15th Season of professional theater at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT.
David Hyde Pierce to Lead THE LANDING at Vineyard Theatre; Scott Ellis to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2011
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce has been cast in the Vineyard Theatre's Developmental Lab Production of THE LANDING (previously titled 'Andra') -- a collection of three related one-act musicals written by the celebrated composer John Kander and his new collaborator, Greg Pierce - to be directed by Scott Ellis, with David Loud as musical director, it has been announced by artistic director Douglas Aibel and co-artistic director Sarah Stern. THE LANDING will be presented in the spring of 2012 at The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.).
Michael Kosarin, David Holcenberg, et al. Join NEWSIES Creative Team!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011
Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the full creative team behind its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the 1992 live-action Disney feature film musical. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.
WaterTower Theatre Presents THE TRAVELING LADY, 4/1-5/1
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 1, 2011
WaterTower Theatre's entry in the city-wide Horton Foote Festival, THE TRAVELLING LADY, will be presented April 1 - May 1, 2011. Directed by Dr. Marion Castleberry, tickets are $22 - $40 and can be purchased a www.watertowertheatre.org
WaterTower Theatre Presents THE TRAVELING LADY, 4/1-5/1
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2011
WaterTower Theatre's entry in the city-wide Horton Foote Festival, THE TRAVELLING LADY, will be presented April 1 - May 1, 2011. Directed by Dr. Marion Castleberry, tickets are $22 - $40 and can be purchased a www.watertowertheatre.org
THE RAINMAKER Opens At Northern Stage 3/16
by Kassie Rivera - Mar 11, 2011
As the region emerges from a long and difficult winter, Northern Stage taps into the eternal optimism of the American spirit with N. Richard Nash's acclaimed comedy-drama-romance The Rainmaker, on stage from March 16 through April 3 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.
McCartney, MacLaughlin Return to PHANTOM 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2010
Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.
McCartney, MacLaughlin Set For PHANTOM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2010
Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.
Schreiber & Carpenter Lead GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at 2nd Stage in 2011; Ellis Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2010
Second Stage Theatre will present the New York premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries featuring Pablo Schreiber and Jennifer Carpenter in 2011, the New York Times reveals today. Scott Ellis will direct. Preview will begin on January 5, 2011, with an opening night scheduled for January 31, 2011.
Dr. Marion Castleberry To Direct WaterTower's THE TRAVELING LADY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2010
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced that he has hired director Dr. Marion Castleberry to direct the Company's production of The Traveling Lady, WaterTower Theatre's entry into the Dallas/Fort Worth Foote Festival.
Gleason Heads THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA At Benedum Center, Closes 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Benedum Center, August 25-September 19, 2010, has announced casting for the production's farewell Pittsburgh engagement.
North Coast Repertory Theatre's SPELLING BEE Ends
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present The San Diego Premiere of a two-time Tony Award winning musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, directed by Rick Simas