EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL To Make World Premiere at Chicago's Historic Water Tower Works 6/16 - 7/29
by Katie Flood - May 11, 2012
Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of EASTLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, written by Artistic Director Andrew White with music by Ben Sussman and Artistic Associate Andre Pluess and directed by Amanda Dehnert. The production runs June 6 - July 29, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Hutchinson, Rainey, et al. Lead WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST at Alley Theatre, Now thru 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd previously announced the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's new production of Theresa Rebeck's WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST, part of the Alley Theatre's New Play Initiative. WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST runs on the Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage tonight, May 11 through June 12, 2012.
PINKALICIOUS Extends Through 7/1 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
by Kelsey Denette - May 1, 2012
PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL today announced extended performances at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center now on sale through July 1st, 2012 with performances Saturdays and Sundays at 11am. The show is appropriate for children ages 2 to 10. Tickets are $29.50 for regular seats and $49.50 for premium seats and can be purchased by visiting www.pinkaliciousthemusical.com or by calling (212) 579-0528. The Manhattan Movement & Arts Center is located at 248 West 60th Street between Amsterdam and West End Avenue.
Hutchinson, Rainey, et al. Lead WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST at Alley Theatre, 5/11 - 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's new production of Theresa Rebeck's WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST, part of the Alley Theatre's New Play Initiative. WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST runs on the Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage May 11 through June 12, 2012.
Rep Stage Closes 19th Season with LAS MENINAS, 4/18-5/6
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 18, 2012
Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), concludes its 19th season with "Las Meninas," playwright Lynn Nottage's account of the seduction of Louis the XIV's queen, Marie-Therese, and the consequences of her scandalous relationship with Nabo, her African servant. Nottage weaves an imaginative tale based on a fascinating but forgotten time in history that examines truths about women and race. Eve Muson, who helmed last season's "Speech & Debate," directs a large cast in this rarely produced play. "Las Meninas" opens April 18 with a limited run through May 6, 2012, in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA) on the campus of HCC.
Jeffrey Bean, James Black and More Set for Alley Theatre's THE SEAFARER, 4/6-4/29
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 6, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of the Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER. The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson and directed by Gregory Boyd, begins previews Friday April 6, opens Wednesday April 11 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on the Hubbard Stage. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.220.5700 and asking for the group sales department.
Rep Stage Closes 19th Season with LAS MENINAS, 4/18-5/6
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 2, 2012
Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), concludes its 19th season with "Las Meninas," playwright Lynn Nottage's account of the seduction of Louis the XIV's queen, Marie-Therese, and the consequences of her scandalous relationship with Nabo, her African servant. Nottage weaves an imaginative tale based on a fascinating but forgotten time in history that examines truths about women and race. Eve Muson, who helmed last season's "Speech & Debate," directs a large cast in this rarely produced play. "Las Meninas" opens April 18 with a limited run through May 6, 2012, in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA) on the campus of HCC.
Jeffrey Bean, James Black and More Set for Alley Theatre's THE SEAFARER, 4/6-4/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of the Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER. The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson and directed by Gregory Boyd, begins previews Friday April 6, opens Wednesday April 11 and runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on the Hubbard Stage. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.220.5700 and asking for the group sales department.
Upright Cabaret Presents THE TROUBADOURS 1/27
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 27, 2012
CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' second show of their 3rd Season, THE TROUBADOURS, starring American Idol's JACKIE TOHN, MATT WOLPE (The Buddy Holly Story) YVETTE CASON (Dreamgirls, Play On!, Stormy Weather) and JAKE SIMPSON (Star Search Grand Champion, Arena: Born to Rock, Oprah favorite) celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, Carole King and James Taylor!
