Due to illness, the previously announced performance dates for Cutting Ball Theater's productions of Eugenie Chan's BONE TO PICK and DIADEM will be pushed forward two weeks to allow actress Paige Rogers, who is featured in the one-woman plays, adequate time to get well. The shows will now start previews June 4 and will open June 10.
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater will close the once-extended production of it's roof-raising production of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, a new play by Marcus Gardley on April 25th.
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater announces the extension of it's roof-raising production of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, a new play by Marcus Gardley. The play, a hit with critics and audiences alike, will now play through April 25 (added shows on April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 8pm and April 18 and 25 at 5pm).
Back by popular demand, Cutting Ball Theater presents playwright Eugenie Chan's BONE TO PICK. Re-imagining the myth of Ariadne, Theseus, and the Minotaur in a postmodern exploration of love, war, and complicity, this incendiary play, nominated for the 2008 Glickman prize for Best New Play, received its World Premiere in Cutting Ball's Avant GardARAMA!, becoming a stand-out of the 2007-08 season. The San Francisco Chronicle dubbed the production 'richly rewarding right down to its marrow,' noting Paige Rogers' performance as 'riveting;' Rogers will reprise her tour de force role for this re-staging.
The very popular one woman show 'Trudeau Stories' comes to London's Grand Theatre for a short run beginning March 3rd, 2010. 'Trudeau Stories' is a heart-felt piece performed by Brooke Johnson, centering on her friendship with the former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau. BWW had the chance to talk with Brooke about what the show means to her.
Pacha NYC proudly presents the return of New York superstar DJ Boris for his fourth annual Valentine's Ball on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.
Pacha NYC proudly presents the return of New York superstar DJ Boris for his fourth annual Valentine's Ball on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater presents the second installation in this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, William Shakespeare's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. The betrayal of love. The absence of heroism.
The fall temperatures may be getting colder, but the DC area theatre scene is heating up with many musicals, including a new "intimate" production of a 1927 American classic, a Tony-Award Winning family saga, and so many choices - well - take a look for yourself at what this diverse theatre community has to offer in November. This is a great time to celebrate the upcoming holidays with your family, so bring the kids, grandparents, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins to see that Orphan girl and her dog, a Disney heroine, and enjoy an early Christmas, and many more shows to bring in the cheer and joy of the holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for this month, so come to our nation's capital and celebrate the joy of theatre with us!
The Fall theatre season in the DC area is in full bloom. As the leaves are turning, there is a colorful group of shows opening this month. There are so many, so where do I begin? Here are shows that I am looking forward to seeing, and remember I am a musical theatre lover who likes to sprinkle in a play or two - here and there - so don't get mad if I don't choose one of the plays you are looking forward to seeing. You have your chance at the end of this article to share your 'must sees' also with our readers. Hopefully, you'll make the trip down to the DC area to see some of these wonderful productions.
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater presents the second installation in this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, William Shakespeare's TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. The betrayal of love. The absence of heroism.
The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.
The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out is bigger and better than ever! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.
San Francisco?s cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater proudly announces the lineup for its 10th Anniversary season. The season opens in October with The Bald Soprano, Eugène Ionesco?s absurdist comic masterpiece, in a new translation by Cutting Ball Artistic Director Rob Melrose, who will also direct. The company is also poised to present ? And Jesus Moonwalks The Mississippi, a new play by Marcus Gardley, directed by Amy Mueller. Back by popular demand is Eugenie Chan?s retelling of the Ariadne myth, Bone to Pick, which received its World Premiere in Cutting Ball?s 2007-2008 season as part of Avant GardARAMA!; this provocative play, starring Paige Rogers, will be accompanied by a newly commissioned companion piece, Diadem, in May; both will be directed by Rob Melrose.
As part of the Arena Presents series, Maureen McGovern comes to Arena Stage with A Long and Winding Road, an entertaining and introspective theatrical concert based on her recent album of the same name. Co-conceived and written by McGovern and director Philip Himberg, with musical direction by Jeffrey D. Harris and production design by Clifton Taylor, A Long and Winding Road is a tribute to the early works of Jimmy Webb, Carole King, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Paul McCartney and other ground-breaking singer/songwriters from the 1960s and ?70s.
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater continues its 2008 season of critically acclaimed stage-work with Avant GardARAMA! Like Cutting Ball's 2004 edition of Avant GardARAMA!
For the Love of It is an evening of stories and song in which York celebrates her love of singing and performing. She includes numbers made famous by early inspirations, favorite show tunes from her Broadway career, jazz and pop standards from her solo album, Let's Fall in Love, and a few surprises that touch her heart in a special way. Critics have hailed her cabaret as 'crowd pleasing and purely delicious,' 'a blissful night of entertainment,' and 'an experience not to be missed.' Cabaret Scenes called it 'perfection.'
Go for the costumes, go for the music, and go for the amazing Zaza (aka James Beaman) - you'll have a ball without the beach
Gary Griffin - fresh from the success of his recent Broadway production, 'The Color Purple' - has returned to London (where his Donmar Warehouse production of Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures' won him a richly deserved Olivier Award in 2003) to present a revival of the 1950s musical, 'Kismet' at the London Coliseum for the ENO. The show, originally staged at the Ziegfield theatre in New York in 1953, has music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, adapted from musical themes by Borodin. The original book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis has been reworked by Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Griffin's colourful, energetic and beautifully paced production, magnificently complemented by the set design by Ultz and Wolfgang Gobbel's lighting design, breathes new life into a classic.
David Essex will headline an upcoming U.K. tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1989 musical Aspects of Love.
After making her Broadway debut in 'City of Angels' over 15 years ago, the talented Rachel York has starred in an impressive collection of shows, including 'Victor/Victoria,' 'Kiss Me, Kate,' and 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' Now as Guenevere in 'Camelot' (a role originated by her mentor, Julie Andrews), Rachel looks back on some of the successes and pivotal moments in her life and career on-stage and screen.
Music in Schools Today (MuST), an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting music education in the Bay Area, and the SF production of 'Love, Janis,' a musical about the legendary blues rocker Janis Joplin, announced a special partnership today: for each ticket purchased for performances from July 7 through 16, the producers of the show will donate $5 to MuST.
'Love, Janis,' a new musical celebrating the life and music of rock legend Janis Joplin, makes its Bay Area premiere at the Marines Memorial Theatre for a limited 8-week engagement beginning July 7, 2006.
'We're going to have a baby!' What five words could have more of a heart stopping, jaw dropping reaction?
After 15 years away from the Broadway stage, and well-known as a romantic lead, British star Michael Ball is making his return to Broadway in the most anti-type of roles - Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White. Before being buried under latex, and a fat suit for an evening show, the star gave BroadwayWorld the scoop.
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