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Opened: June 1, 1996
Closing: June, 1996

Louisiana Purchase - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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The Actors' Gang Presents an Open Forum Featuring Sister Helen Prejean and Tim Robbins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017


The Actors' Gang will begin 2017 with a one night only special event, featuring Sister Helen Prejean, (Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty), and The Actors Gang Artistic Director Tim Robbins. The event is the first of Actors' Gang Axis Mundi 2017 season, a series of speaking events, lectures and documentaries intent on encouraging civic engagement and public dialogue. All Actors' Gang Axis Mundi evenings will be presented as " Pay What You Can Nights", a platform developed with the purpose of making performances accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status.

bergenPAC to Welcome Six-Time Grammy Winner Dr. John 6/8 in June
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2016


? Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Dr. John-Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

Pianist George Winston Coming to The Lincoln Theatre, 4/17
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 15, 2016


Inspired by the seasons and topographies, George Winston's concerts feature a variety of styles including melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano, and stride piano. This concert will feature Winston's 'Winter Show,' which will include melodic fall and winter type songs, some of Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces, works inspired by the New Orleans piano and stride piano traditions, and songs from his upcoming album, Spring Carousel - A Cancer Research Benefit, scheduled for release in 2016.

Toronto Based Playwright Hannah Moscovitch Wins $150k Literary Prize
by Toronto Newsdesk - Mar 1, 2016


The Windham-Campbell Prizes today announced the annual slate of nine prize recipients that have left their mark on the world of literature and theater or have been judged by their peers as exceedingly likely to do so.

ZEBRA Celebrates 40 Years with Special Thanksgiving Eve Performance in Patchogue Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015


Legendary Long Island Rock and Roll group ZEBRA celebrates 40 year anniversary with special Thanksgiving Eve performance, presented by WBAB 102.3 FM and D'Angelico Guitars, at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) tonight, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m.

ZEBRA to Celebrate 40 Years with Special Thanksgiving Eve Performance in Patchogue, 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015


Legendary Long Island Rock and Roll group ZEBRA celebrates 40 year anniversary with special Thanksgiving Eve performance, presented by WBAB 102.3 FM and D'Angelico Guitars, at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m.

TN Shakespeare Company to Present TENDERLY, THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2015


Tennessee Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre & Dance, presents its first developing musical reading on the U of M mainstage with Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Freidman on May 23 at 7:00 pm.

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Tony Winner Bernadette Peters Performs with the Houston Symphony Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


Tony Award-winning actress and singer Bernadette Peters, known for her decades-long career on the Broadway and television stage, will make her Houston Symphony debut tonight, February 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Tony Winner Bernadette Peters to Perform with the Houston Symphony Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2015


Tony Award-winning actress and singer Bernadette Peters, known for her decades-long career on the Broadway and television stage, will make her Houston Symphony debut on Friday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Offers Winter Weather Guarantee, Jan-March 2015
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2014


Million Dollar Quartet, the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, which has been extended through Spring 2015, announces an unprecedented Winter Weather Guarantee. From January-March 2015, Million Dollar Quartet will exchange previously purchased tickets if inclement weather makes it difficult, or impossible, to travel to the theater.

Oscar Nominated THE ACT OF KILLING Premieres Tonight on PBS
by Movies News Desk - Oct 6, 2014


Nominated for an Academy Award, The Act of Killing is as dreamlike and terrifying as anything that Werner Herzog (an executive producer) could imagine.

Oscar Nominated THE ACT OF KILLING to Premiere on PBS, 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2014


Nominated for an Academy Award®, The Act of Killing is as dreamlike and terrifying as anything that Werner Herzog (an executive producer) could imagine.

New Book 'Twinkle Bear Goes to Ballet' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 29, 2014


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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Extends Run Through Aug 31
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 5, 2014


Million Dollar Quartet, the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, has been extended through August 31, 2014. With over 2,000 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical recently set a new record for the longest-running Broadway musical in Chicago. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 7, 2014, at 10am.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Adds Holiday Performances, 'Run, Run, Rudolph' Song, Now thru 1/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, is celebrating the holidays by adding performance dates and a special number for a limited time. For the holidays only, the classic 1958 song 'Run, Run, Rudolph' has been added to the finale of the show.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Adds Holiday Performances, 'Run, Run, Rudolph' Song, 12/24-1/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2013


Million Dollar Quartet, now the longest-running Broadway musical production in Chicago's history, is celebrating the holidays by adding performance dates and a special number for a limited time. For the holidays only, the classic 1958 song "Run, Run, Rudolph" has been added to the finale of the show.

Pacific Northwest Ballet Presents AIR TWYLA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013


Curtains up! AIR TWYLA propels Pacific Northwest Ballet into its new season with a trio of works by its first artist-in-residence, renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp. The program includes the world premiere of Waiting at the Station with a commissioned score by New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint. Sharing the program with Waiting at the Station are the Scottish-inspired Brief Fling (a PNB premiere) and Tharp's homage to Ol' Blue Eyes and ballroom dance, the unforgettable Nine Sinatra Songs. AIR TWYLA runs for only seven performances, tonight, September 27 - October 6 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall.

Pacific Northwest Ballet Presents AIR TWYLA, 9/27
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 19, 2013


Curtains up! AIR TWYLA propels Pacific Northwest Ballet into its new season with a trio of works by its first artist-in-residence, renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp. The program includes the world premiere of Waiting at the Station with a commissioned score by New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint. Sharing the program with Waiting at the Station are the Scottish-inspired Brief Fling (a PNB premiere) and Tharp's homage to Ol' Blue Eyes and ballroom dance, the unforgettable Nine Sinatra Songs. AIR TWYLA runs for only seven performances, September 27 – October 6 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets start at $28 and may be purchased by calling 206.441.2424, online at pnb.org, or in person at the PNB Box Office at 301 Mercer Street. AIR TWYLA is made possible through the generous support of presenting sponsor The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Celebrate 2,000 Performances in Chicago Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013


Tomorrow marks an exciting landmark for Million Dollar Quartet. The Chicago production is celebrating 2,000 performances. To mark the occasion, original MDQ cast member (now on the National Tour) Kelly Lamont will join the company for a 'Sitting in with the Band' appearance during the encore. The company will celebrate with a specially-designed cake, courtesy of The French Pastry School.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Become Chicago's Longest-Running Broadway Musical, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013


Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Become Chicago's Longest-Running Broadway Musical, May 26
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013


Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago.

Hartt Community Division Presents Ballet SNOW WHITE in June
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 1, 2013


The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) presents Snow White Friday, June 14, at 7:00 PM; Saturday, June 15, at 7:00 PM; and Sunday, June 16, at 2:00 PM. All performances are held in Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Tickets will be made available to the public on April 20, 2013. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587, or visit hcd.hartford.edu, to purchase tickets. Admission to each performance is $30 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under; and $20 for students and senior citizens with ID. University of Hartford discount rates are not available for this production. Group rates may be available to organizations. Contact Amanda Kilpatrick, Hartt Community Division Dance Department, at 860.768.2491 for more information.

Letts, Coon, Morton Lead Signature's Edward Albee Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater continues its inaugural season this spring with an unparalleled tribute to one of the nation's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee.

Joe's Pub Announces The Secret Sisters And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Louisiana Purchase FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Louisiana Purchase have there been?
Louisiana Purchase has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1940, Broadway which opened in 1940 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1996.

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