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THE DISAPPEARING MAN, POST-OP and More Slated for Musical Theatre Factory's Fall 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack, has announced its fall 2015 season which will support the development of over 15 new shows.

THE DISAPPEARING MAN, POST-OP and More Slated for Musical Theatre Factory's Fall 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2015


Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack, has announced its fall 2015 season which will support the development of over 15 new shows.

BIKE SHOP Opens Tonight at Theater for the New City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2015


Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, The Musical starring Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer starting at TNC's Cino Theater tonight, September 11th, and running thru September 27th. The libretto is by Elizabeth Barkan with lyrics by Caroline Murphy and music by Youn-Young Park. Gerry Deiffenbach is Musical Director.

Gina Beck and Michael Xavier to Star in SHOW BOAT at the Crucible This Winter; More Cast Announced!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 3, 2015


SHOW BOAT will sail into the Crucible this winter with a full crew this December!

Is THE STING Heading to Broadway by Creatives from URINETOWN and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE?
by Robert Diamond - Aug 21, 2015


According to Deadline, a new set of con-artists is on its way to Broadway. The Sting, the 1973 Academy Award-winning film, is being adapted into a stage show by Tony winners Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, Elf), Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann (Urinetown).

BIKE SHOP Opens 9/11 at Theater for the New City
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015


Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, The Musical starring Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer starting at TNC's Cino Theater September 11th and running thru September 27th. The libretto is by Elizabeth Barkan with lyrics by Caroline Murphy and music by Youn-Young Park. Gerry Deiffenbach is Musical Director.

BIKE SHOP Musical to Debut at Theater for the New City This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, A New Musical, created by Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer, running September 11th through September 27th, 2015.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Touring Cast to Host BC/EFA Benefit Concert in LA
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2015


 The cast of the spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Pantages Theater will present a one-night-only cabaret concert, 'Oscar Unmasked.' benefitting The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on Monday, July 20th at 7:30pm at the El Portal Theater, 5279 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, CA.

Moving Image Presents 20-Film Retrospective THE ESSENTIAL JOHN FORD, Now thru 8/2
by Movies News Desk - Jul 3, 2015


Starting fittingly on July Fourth weekend, Museum of the Moving Image will present The Essential John Ford, a tribute to the consummate American filmmaker. Ford made his reputation on westerns, but worked in many genres, creating films of depth, beauty, and ambiguity. From today, July 3 through August 2, the Museum will present 20 movies directed by Ford-all on film, with some restored archival prints-including his masterpieces Young Mr. Lincoln, My Darling Clementine, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

Moving Image to Present 20-Film Retrospective THE ESSENTIAL JOHN FORD, 7/3-8/2
by Movies News Desk - Jun 22, 2015


Starting fittingly on July Fourth weekend, Museum of the Moving Image will present The Essential John Ford, a tribute to the consummate American filmmaker. Ford made his reputation on westerns, but worked in many genres, creating films of depth, beauty, and ambiguity. From July 3 through August 2, the Museum will present 20 movies directed by Ford-all on film, with some restored archival prints-including his masterpieces Young Mr. Lincoln, My Darling Clementine, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Brandon Davidson, Brittany Hammond and More in Highlights of SDMT's SINGIN IN THE RAIN
by Christina Mancuso - May 29, 2015


San Diego Musical Theatre opened the second production of their 2015 season, Singin' in the Rain, May 22 - June 7, 2015, at the Spreckels Theatre on Broadway in downtown San Diego.  Check out a first look at highlights below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/19/15 - SHOW BOAT
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2015


Today in 1946, the second Broadway revival of Showboat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre, and ran for 418 performances. Show Boat is a musical in two acts with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was originally produced in New York in 1927 and in London in 1928, and was based on the 1926 novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. The plot chronicles the lives of those living and working on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River show boat, from 1880 to 1927. The show's dominant themes include racial prejudice and tragic, enduring love.

CHRISTOPHER TITUS: THE ANGRY PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
by TV News Desk - May 9, 2015


 Christopher Titus returns to Comedy Central with the uncensored world television premiere of “Christopher Titus: The Angry Pursuit of Happiness” debuting tonight, May 9 at Midnight ET/PT.

WOLF HALL, Bjork at MoMA and More Set for May Edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015


The May 2015 edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson from Roosevelt Island's FDR Four Freedoms Park, begins Today, May 8 (2015) at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm on CUNY TV*.

WOLF HALL, Bjork at MoMA and More Set for May Edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2015


The May 2015 edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson from Roosevelt Island's FDR Four Freedoms Park, begins Friday, May 8 (2015) at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm on CUNY TV*.

CHRISTOPHER TITUS: THE ANGRY PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Premieres 5/9 on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


 Christopher Titus returns to Comedy Central with the uncensored world television premiere of “Christopher Titus: The Angry Pursuit of Happiness” debuting on Saturday, May 9 at Midnight ET/PT.

Waa-Mu Show to Offer New Perks This Year
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015


"GOLD," Northwestern University's 84th Annual Waa-Mu Show -- an original full-length musical that tells the story of ambitious athletes on their quest for Olympic glory -- offers several bonuses this year. The production opens Friday, May 1.

RLT & RBC to Launch MOVIES IN THE GARDEN Series This Summer with INTO THE WOODS & More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


On four Sundays in July and August, Raleigh Little Theatre and Raleigh Brewing will offer free outdoor movies in the Stephenson Amphitheatre at RLT in a new series called "Movies in the Garden."

New York Philharmonic's BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY Adds 5/14 Performance
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2015


Due to popular demand, the New York Philharmonic and Warner Bros. will present an additional performance of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, a program celebrating classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons with the New York Philharmonic playing the music live while the animation is screened.

Daniel Evans to Direct SHOW BOAT at the Crucible This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015


The Daily Mail reports that Sheffield Artistic Director Daniel Evans will be directing SHOW BOAT at the Crucible this winter.

Theatre Group at SBCC Continues Season with LIGHT UP THE SKY, Now thru 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the hilarious comedy by Moss Hart, LIGHT UP THE SKY, directed by R. Michael Gros, in the Garvin Theatre, tonight, March 4-21, 2015.

Theatre Rhino to Present Hugh Whitemore's BREAKING THE CODE, Now thru 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


Breaking The Code by Hugh Whitemore will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere in this exclusive San Francisco production for a limited engagement - 15 performances only! The show plays tonight, March 4 - 21, 2015.

Theatre Group at SBCC to Continue Season with LIGHT UP THE SKY, 3/4-21
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 18, 2015


The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the hilarious comedy by Moss Hart, LIGHT UP THE SKY, directed by R. Michael Gros, in the Garvin Theatre, March 4-21, 2015.

BWW Reviews: SWEENEY TODD, the Demon Barber of State Street
by Amanda Finn - Feb 7, 2015


Emerging from the dark prisons of Fidelio comes a show with darker themes, a more sinister villain, and higher stakes. Madison Opera premiered their Sweeney Todd in Capitol Theatre last night to a crowd eager to see what they could do. Fans of the Stephen Sondheim musical in its original capacity, the 2007 film adaptation starring Johnny Depp, the 1998 version starring Ben Kingsley, or (even rarer still) those who are fond of the original 1936 film were clearly in attendance.

Theatre Rhino to Present Hugh Whitemore's BREAKING THE CODE, 3/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2015


Breaking The Code by Hugh Whitemore will have its Theatre Rhinoceros premiere in this exclusive San Francisco production for a limited engagement - 15 performances only! The show plays March 4 - 21, 2015.

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