Peninsula Players Theatre's NUNSENSE Opens 9/9
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2015
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theater and Door County's theatrical icon, continues its 80th season with the hilarious musical comedy "Nunsense," with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin. The lighthearted musical has a six-week run starting Sept. 9 through Oct. 18. "Nunsense" received the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Music and Best Off-Broadway Musical.
Newnan Theatre Company's THE WIZARD OF OZ Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2015
On August 15, 1939, 'The Wizard of Oz' premiered in Hollywood while 10,000 fans lined the streets. Two days later it opened to the public, and the film industry changed forever. Every generation since has loved this film. A few found it terrifying. But no one has forgotten it.
THE FOREIGNER Returns to CC Playhouse This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015
September 4 through November 6, The Foreigner returns to the Cumberland County Playhouse Mainstage! Says director Weslie Webster (Smoke on the Mountain, Wizard of Oz),"Ever since it was first performed at CCP in 1987, The Foreigner has been the most requested title - and the most popular production - in Playhouse history. And I'm just thrilled that I once again get to work with all the amazing actors who made the show a smash hit last year."
Newnan Theatre Company's THE WIZARD OF OZ Begins 9/3
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2015
On August 15, 1939, 'The Wizard of Oz' premiered in Hollywood while 10,000 fans lined the streets. Two days later it opened to the public, and the film industry changed forever. Every generation since has loved this film. A few found it terrifying. But no one has forgotten it.
Salty Brine to Debut New Cabaret Inspired by DIRTY DANCING Soundtrack in July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2015
Salty Brine announces the premiere of a new cabaret, I Carried a Watermelon, as the next installment in his series, Salty Brine's Spectacular Living Record Collection Cabaret. Salty Brine's Spectacular Living Record Collection Cabaret, which performs on Wednesdays as part of Brine's residency at The Red Room (85 E. 4th St.), explores a different iconic album each month in a live cabaret setting. I Carried a Watermelon, inspired by the soundtrack to Dirty Dancing, will run on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 with doors opening at 7:30pm and shows beginning at 8:00pm.
Stages St. Louis Sets Casts for 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015
STAGES St. Louis has announced casting for its exhilarating 29th season: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Anything Goes, and The Full Monty. This season's exceptional talent voyages through songs and stories of diverse relationships, the bonds of friendship, and strength found in community. STAGES also announces the cast for its Theatre for Young Audiences production, the purrrrr-fect family classic, Disney's The Aristocats. All season and single tickets are on sale now.
Flat Rock Playhouse Adds to Board of Trustees
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015
Flat Rock Playhouse announced today the induction of five new members to its Board of Trustees: Clyde Allen, Brian Boughner, Henderson County Commissioner J. Michael Edney, Sue Fair and Paige Posey.
BWW Interviews: Dennis Setteducati is Having Fun Playing Moonface in ANYTHING GOES, Coming to Riverside
by Audrey Liebross - Nov 24, 2014
The national tour of ANYTHING GOES, Cole Porter's classic musical, will appear at Riverside's Fox Performing Arts Center for two performances, on Tuesday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Dennis Setteducati, who plays Moonface Martin, spoke to Broadway World.
BIG The Musical Run at The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014
Get ready to see the classic 1987 motion picture fantasy burst onto the Open Air Theatre stage when Big, the Musical comes to the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre stage for two weekends. Set to open tonight, September 12, performances continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm through September 21.
BIG The Musical to Run at The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, 9/12-21
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 7, 2014
Get ready to see the classic 1987 motion picture fantasy burst onto the Open Air Theatre stage when Big, the Musical comes to the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre stage for two weekends. Set to open on Friday, September 12, performances continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm through September 21.
Debbie Reynolds to be Honored with 2014 SAG Life Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 18, 2014
Debbie Reynolds – actor, singer, dancer, author, champion for the preservation of the artifacts of film history and for the understanding and treatment of mental illness – has been named the 51st recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor:
Photo Flash: First Look at Westchester Broadway Theatre's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2014
This enchanting musical tells the tale of Dorothy Gale (Devon Perry), who lives on a Kansas farm with her aunt and uncle and dreams of one day traveling 'Over The Rainbow'. One day, a tornado sweeps her house up into the sky and Dorothy and her little dog Toto suddenly find themselves in the magical Land of Oz! Dorothy joins Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion and they journey through the magical Land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts' desires.