'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 16th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 16, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award nominations, 'WSS' everywhere, 'The Baker's Wife,' dueling TYA 'Babes In Toyland' shows, a 'Seussical' and more....
Frankie Valli Comes to the Civic Center, Oct. 28
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
The original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli will headline a one-night-only concert for his first-time-ever appearance at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. With his three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, over 100 million records sold and a multi-decade career, iconic Frankie Valli, along with his The Four Seasons, demonstrate why they are still the hottest ticket in town with a catalog of hits like: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Rag Doll,' 'Grease,' 'Dawn,' 'Let's Hang On,' 'Sherry,' 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)' and so many more.
BLOOD KNOT, HURT VILLAGE, et al. Featured in Signature Center's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2011
Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin), announced today seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue), the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2012. Signature Center will allow the Company to expand its programming, introduce new initiatives, and build audiences. Featuring three intimate theatres, a studio theatre, rehearsal studio and a shared lobby with café and bookstore, Signature Center will be both a theatre community hub and a neighborhood destination.
Wilko Johnson's Nationwide UK Tour Kicks Off 9/15
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 15, 2011
Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, who has influenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini, starts his nationwide UK tour at the Edinburgh Caves on Thursday September 15th.
TACT Presents CHILDREN At Theatre Row Beckett Theatre, Opens 10/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011
TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Jenn Thompson, Co-Artistic Directors) the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' announces complete casting for Children, by A.R. Gurney, the first production of the company's 2011/12 season.
Wilko Johnson's Nationwide UK Tour Kicks Off 9/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011
Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, who has influenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini, starts his nationwide UK tour at the Edinburgh Caves on Thursday September 15th.
2nd Story Opens the Door to a Brand New Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011
2nd Story opens the door to its 2011-12 Season with a production of Alan Ayckbourn's Communicating Doors, a terrifyingly funny, film noir-esque comedy thriller that takes us on a time-travelling journey where regrets are reversed, past hurts are undone, mistakes are modified, and murder (yes, murder!) gets a make-over.
TACT to Present A.R. Gurney's CHILDREN And Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS in '11-'12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2011
TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced its 2011/2012 Season. The critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit will offer Mainstage productions of Children by A.R. Gurney, and Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row.
Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2011
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens July 8
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 1, 2011
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.