BLACK ODYSSEY to Return to Cal Shakes Next Fall
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 25, 2018
California Shakespeare Theater announced today the return of its record-breaking hit play black odyssey for a special limited engagement, September 25 through October 7, 2018 at the Bruns Amphitheater. Marcus Gardley's music-filled journey through African-American folklore garnered box office records, critical acclaim, sold-out houses, and standing ovations during its initial August 2017 run.
Further Venues Announced For Alexandra Burke In THE BODYGUARD Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2018
Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Alexandra Burke will play the role of 'Rachel Marron' in the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD when it plays the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (28 May - 8 June 2019), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (11 - 22 June 2019), Newcastle Theatre Royal (23 July - 3 August 2019) and Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin (7 - 17 August 2019). Full list of all the venues Alexandra Burke will play the role of 'Rachel Marron' are listed below.
Disney's ALADDIN JR. Opens Kid's Series At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2018
Kids of all ages will be enchanted by the WST for Kids' production of Disney's ALADDIN, JR.. Based on the classic 1992 Disney movie, and updated to include Alan Menken's new songs written for the 2014 Broadway production, this hour-long musical will be performed LIVE at Walnut Street Theatre September 22 - 30, 2018.
Anne Bogard And SITI Premiere Euripides' THE BACCHAE as Part of Next Wave Festival
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018
SITI Company, the internationally acclaimed ensemble theater co-founded by American director Anne Bogart, presents Bogart's stunning direction of Euripides' tragedy The Bacchae. Presented as part of BAM's Next Wave festival, the production will celebrate its New York premiere on Wednesday through Saturday, October 3 through 6, 2018, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 PM for 5 performances at the BAM Harvey Theater. Tickets are $30, 45, 65 (weekday); $35, 50, 75 (weekend). Single tickets for all Next Wave Festival shows go on sale August 9. To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.
Alexandra Burke Returns To Starring Role Of Rachel Marron In UK Tour Of THE BODYGUARD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2018
Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Alexandra Burke will return to the starring role of 'Rachel Marron' in the forthcoming tour of the international smash hit production of the award-winning musical THE BODYGUARD opening at Glasgow Theatre Royal on Monday 3 December 2018 where it plays until Saturday 29 December 2018 before visiting Hull New Theatre(8 - 19 January 2019), Southend Cliff's Pavilion (22 January - 2 February 2019), Grand Opera House Belfast (6 - 16 February 2019) Liverpool Empire (26 February - 9 March 2019), Milton Keynes Theatre (12 - 23 March 2019), Bristol Hippodrome (26 March - 6 April 2019), Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff (16 - 27 April 2019), Norwich Theatre Royal (30 April - 11 May 2019) and Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (14 - 25 May 2019).
TV: Michael Ball Talks CHESS with Neil Sean!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2018
West End and recording star Michael Ball earned Olivier Awards for Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. Now starring in the new version of the 80's mega smash " Chess" by the Abba boys Benny & Bjorn plus Sir Tim Rice in this new and exclusive interview he reveals all about Chess, interviewing Hollywood legend Doris Day, turning Down Sunset Boulevard and so much more!
BLACK ODYSSEY to Return to Cal Shakes Next Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
California Shakespeare Theater announced today the return of its record-breaking hit play black odyssey for a special limited engagement, September 25 through October 7, 2018 at the Bruns Amphitheater. Marcus Gardley's music-filled journey through African-American folklore garnered box office records, critical acclaim, sold-out houses, and standing ovations during its initial August 2017 run.
Cal Shakes presents West Coast Premiere of BLACK ODYSSEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2017
California Shakespeare Theater continues its 43rd Season with the West Coast premiere of black odyssey, a thrilling and music-infused new play that mashes up Greek mythology and African-American folklore. black odyssey marks the Cal Shakes debut of Oakland native Marcus Gardley (The House That Will Not Stand at Berkeley Rep), and is only the second production ever of the play, which is being re-set in Oakland for Cal Shakes. Directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Eric Ting, fresh from directing Berkeley Rep's smash hit An Octoroon, the production will also feature vocal compositions by Linda Tillery and Molly Holm.
Brand New Version of BLONDEL to Premiere at Union Theatre this June
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
A brand new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel, which follows the trials and triumphs of an ambitious minstrel in King Richard the Lionheart's court, will get its London premiere at the Union Theatre from Wednesday 21 June - Saturday 15 July.
Chess in the Schools to Host 30th Anniversary Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2017
Chess in the Schools, the nonprofit educational organization empowering New York City's inner-city students through chess,will host its 30th Anniversary Benefit Celebration Monday, May 8 at Guastavino's (409 E 59th Street, NYC).
BWW Review: SISTER ACT, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Gregor Dickson - Apr 7, 2017
Alexandra Burke leads a strong ensemble in director Craig Revel Horwood's re-imagining of the hit West End and Broadway musical, which features a tuneful score by Alan Menken.
Anne Bogart and More Set for CHESS MATCH NO. 5 Talkbacks at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017
Abingdon Theatre Company, under the Artistic Direction of Tony Speciale, offers talkbacks following performances of SITI Company's world premiere CHESS MATCH NO. 5 on March 21 and 22 at 7:00PM with co-stars Will Bond (Bob) and Ellen Lauren (Room); and on March 30 at 7:00PM and March 31 at 8:00PM with director Anne Bogart at Abingdon's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street).
Photo Flash: John Cage's Words Come to Life in CHESS MATCH NO. 5
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2017
Abingdon Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Tony Speciale, presents the world premiere of CHESS MATCH NO. 5, conceived and directed by Anne Bogart, with text arranged by Jocelyn Clarke from the words of John Cage. Created by SITI Company, CHESS MATCH NO. 5 began previews March 9, with an official press opening March 19, in Abingdon's June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street).