FEBRUARY, THE KILLDEER and More Set for Alumnae Theatre Company's 2012-13 Sesaon
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2012
2012/13 is a season of anniversaries and "firsts". It's Alumnae's 40th year in this historic building at 70 Berkeley Street. It's the 25th anniversary of the New Ideas Festival. And for those keeping track, the company is closing in on Alumnae's 100th birthday - February 2013 will mark # 95! Alumnae will officially celebrate its 100th season in 2019/2020 and present Moliere's Les Femmes Savantes, which was Alumnae Theatre's very first production, in February 1918.
IN STEP WITH: THE HOLDUP's Frank Vince at Spotlighters Theater
by Daniel Collins - Jul 25, 2012
his is the last week for director Michael Spellman's The Holdup, now at the Spotlighters Theater (www.spotlighters.org). I caught up with actor Frank Vince who portrays "The Outlaw" in this "inventive, picaresque play that mingles humor and sentiment," as noted on the Spotlighters website. I've had the opportunity to review Frank's work in the past, such as his performance as Roy Cohn in Angels in America, and have "strode the boards" with him when I played Jimmy Tomorrow to Frank's Rocky in the Fells Point Corner Theater production of "The Iceman Cometh' this past winter. In this interview, Frank discusses his love of acting, his time at the Spotlighters, and his role as "The Outlaw'
LES MIS, WICKED, WAR HORSE & More Set for Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series 2012-13
by James T Harding - Mar 12, 2012
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2012-13 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series season. Four of the productions on the five-show subscription series have never before been seen in Columbus, including Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Million Dollar Quartet, Green Day's American Idiot, and War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play. Disney's Beauty and the Beast, presented by NETworks, will also return to Columbus to kick off the new season. In addition to the five-show season package, season specials will include the return of Les Miserables and Wicked.
BWW Interviews: WAR HORSE's Melanie Doane
by Kelly Cameron - Mar 23, 2012
Canadian folk songstress Melanie Doane has been away from the theatre for many years pursuing a very successful solo career. She returns to the Toronto stage in the Mirvish production of WAR HORSE, currently on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Melanie spoke with BWW about the differences between her solo music and performing in an ensemble piece, her journey back to the theatre, social media and more.
Court Theatre Presents INVISIBLE MAN, 1/12-2/19
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 12, 2012
Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present the World Premiere of Invisible Man, adapted from Ralph Ellison's novel by Oren Jacoby, and directed by Christopher McElroen.
Court Theatre Presents INVISIBLE MAN, 1/12-2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2011
Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present the World Premiere of Invisible Man, adapted from Ralph Ellison's novel by Oren Jacoby, and directed by Christopher McElroen.
Soho Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2011
Artistic Director, Steve Marmion has announced the next season at Soho Theatre; with a vibrant and packed programme spanning Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret performed across three performane spaces (and the seminar room).
Shelby Company Presents SOUSEPAW: A Baseball Story
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 20, 2011
Shelby Company is proud to announce the world premier and tour of SOUSEPAW: 'A BASEBALL STORY' a new play by award winning playwright Jonathan A. Goldberg (Land Whale Murders, How to Shoot a Bull Moose) and directed by Luke Harlan (Shift, Fighting A Fish).
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Announces Mother's Day Contest Winners
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2011
Producer Daryl Roth has announced the winners of the Love, Loss and What I Wore Mother's Day story contest, which invited fans to write in stories about moms, daughters, grandmothers, and anyone else who is celebrated on Mother's Day, written in the style of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's show.
Paula Plum Rules as Cleopatra
by Nancy Grossman - May 4, 2011
Actors' Shakespeare Project inaugurates The Modern Theatre with William Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra, a treatise for the ages on love, passion, greatness, and political folly.
THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Comes To Berkeley Rep, Previews 11/26
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 26, 2010
This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is
Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.
THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Comes To Berkeley Rep, Previews 11/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010
This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is
Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.
BWW Interviews: Michael Hughes and Gabi Epstein Talk WEST SIDE STORY Suite
by Kelly Cameron - Jun 7, 2010
The West Side Story Suite began this weekend and is presented by the National Ballet of Canada. It is part of Luminato, The Toronto Festival for the Arts and Creativity. While it is primarily dance - the show features vocals from seven performers, including up and comers Michael Hughes and Gabi Epstein who talk to BWW about what someone can expect if they venture out to the ballet.
Auditorium Theatre Announces 2010 Cabaret Series Including Susan Werner & More
by BWW
News Desk - May 13, 2010
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) announces the 2010 Summer Cabaret Series. The first offering, 'On Stage with Susan Werner,' continues the Auditorium's tradition of seating the audience at tables of six on the stage with the performers for a unique, up-close-and-personal concert.