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Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 27-28- with Ashley Spencer, Kara Lindsay and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 27-28, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2021


Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 25- with Ashley Spencer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2021


Today (March 25) in live streaming: the premiere of Electric Island, AAPI Broadway unites on Stars in the House, Ashley Spencer visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 24- with Micah Stock, Danny Burstein, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2021


Today (March 24) in live streaming: The Chaos Twins celebrate Black Lady Magic, a Fiddler party on Stars in the House, Micah Stock visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 23- with Mandy Gonzalez, Kathryn Gallagher, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2021


Today (March 23) in live streaming: A #BeAnArtsHero Town Hall, ladies unite on Stars in the House, BKLYN is back, and more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 20-21- with Jackie Hoffman, Patti Murin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 20-21, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 19- with Michael James Scott, Ashley Brown, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2021


Today (March 19) in live streaming: a Little House on the Prarie reunion on Stars in the House, Jackie Hoffman visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 18- with Jackie Hoffman, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2021


Today (March 18) in live streaming: a Little House on the Prarie reunion on Stars in the House, Jackie Hoffman visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 17- with Rachel York, Bonnie Milligan, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2021


Today (March 17) in live streaming: a Head Over Heals reunion on Stars in the House, Irish Rep goes to The Aran Islands, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 16- with Kelli O'Hara, Keala Settle, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2021


Today (March 16) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates one year, The Last Five Years continues, and more!

Irish Rep Announces THE ARAN ISLANDS: A Performance on Screen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2021


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today that their next Performance on Screen digital production is The Aran Islands by J.M. Synge and adapted and directed by Joe O’Byrne. Starring Brendan Conroy, the virtual production of The Aran Islands will premiere on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at 7pm ET and run through Sunday March 28, 2021.

Free Entertainment Returns To The Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018


Live @ Peck Pavilion returns to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts grounds this summer. The season will run from July 5 through August 25 with each day of the series featuring a different program focus. Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park returns Peck Pavilion from July 5-21 with their presentation of King Lear featuring local favorite Jim Pickering in the title role. New to Live at Peck this year is Tribute Band Thursday. All events in Peck Pavilion are free and open to the public.

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Third Annual NEXTFEST: A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Launches This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2018


The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to  Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.

U.S. Premiere of THE ARAN ISLANDS Extends at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2017


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today an extension for the US premiere of THE ARAN ISLANDS, by John Millington Synge (The Playboy of the Western World). Adapted, and directed by Joe O'Byrne (Frank Pig Says Hello).

WOODY SEZ and THE ARAN ISLANDS Slated for Summer at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017


Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its Summer 2017 Season. On the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage will be WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE, directed by Nick Corley (Kissing Jessica Stein).

Music, Dance, Silent Films and More Slated for Schimmel Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Schimmel Center at Pace University is proud to announce the 2015 | 2016 season at The Schimmel Center at Pace University, located at 3 Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street in downtown Manhattan, adjacent to City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge.  Schimmel Center is a world-class performing arts and culture series with an emphasis on showcasing the globe's greatest talents in the areas of theatre, music, cabaret, dance, film and family entertainment. 

Pontine Theatre Premieres THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK & OTHER NONSENSE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015


Today 24 April - 10 May, Pontine Theatre premieres its original stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll's, The Hunting of the Snark. Pontine's Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, present a Victorian Toy Theatre extravaganza celebrating the master of English nonsense verse, Lewis Carroll (Charles L. Dodgson).

Pontine Theatre to Premiere THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK & OTHER NONSENSE This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015


24 April - 10 May, Pontine Theatre premieres its original stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll's, The Hunting of the Snark. Pontine's Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, present a Victorian Toy Theatre extravaganza celebrating the master of English nonsense verse, Lewis Carroll (Charles L. Dodgson).

Discovery Channel Announces 2015-16 Upfront Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015


Discovery Channel presents its 2015-2016 Upfront slate highlighted by the introduction of Elevation Weekend, a weekend of epic mountain climbing series and documentaries featuring the award-winning film VALLEY UPRISING

Austin Pendleton Directs Mississippi Mud's SEAGULL69, Now thru 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


Tony-nominated and Obie-winning Chekhov director Austin Pendleton helms and appears in Mississippi Mud Productions' SeaGull69, a new version of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, The SeaGull. This is a world premiere of an adaptation by Austin Pendleton and the acting company drawing on Marian Fell's translation. Set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, the play looks at family and friends pursuing the American dream of fame, love, and fortune in Hollywood, the land of dreams. Chekhov's sense of humor along with his tender and honest look at life is explored through the terrain of this family and their circle's life in Hollywood from 1969-1971. Tickets on sale online @ http://seagull69.brownpapertickets.com - $17 general admission, $14 student/senior.

Mississippi Mud Productions' SEAGULL69 Sets Talkbacks with Austin Pendleton
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 23, 2014


Tony-nominated and Obie-winning Chekhov director Austin Pendleton helms and appears in Mississippi Mud Productions' SeaGull69, a new version of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, The SeaGull. This is a world premiere of an adaptation by Austin Pendleton and the acting company drawing on Marian Fell's translation. Set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, the play looks at family and friends pursuing the American dream of fame, love, and fortune in Hollywood, the land of dreams. Chekhov's sense of humor along with his tender and honest look at life is explored through the terrain of this family and their circle's life in Hollywood from 1969-1971. Tickets on sale online @ http://seagull69.brownpapertickets.com - $17 general admission, $14 student/senior.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Mississippi Mud's SEAGULL69, 1/24-2/17
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 3, 2014


Tony-nominated and Obie-winning Chekhov director Austin Pendleton helms and appears in Mississippi Mud Productions' SeaGull69, a new version of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, The SeaGull. This is a world premiere of an adaptation by Austin Pendleton and the acting company drawing on Marian Fell's translation. Set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, the play looks at family and friends pursuing the American dream of fame, love, and fortune in Hollywood, the land of dreams. Chekhov's sense of humor along with his tender and honest look at life is explored through the terrain of this family and their circle's life in Hollywood from 1969-1971. Tickets on sale online @ http://seagull69.brownpapertickets.com - $17 general admission, $14 student/senior.

Alex Ling's New Novel, GOLDEN DREAMS OF BORNEO, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 14, 2013


From the imagination of author Alex Ling comes a swashbuckling tale of adventure, passion, romance and violence, set in the remote land of Sarawak, Malaysia. In the untamed expanses of the jungle, readers will follow a diverse cast as they are seduced by the prospects of fortune offered by a fertile land rife with danger and treachery. A crescendo of erotic intrigue and unrestrained warfare plays out in Ling's work of historical fiction, as his characters risk everything to pursue their Golden Dreams of Borneo.

THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK to Make World Premiere with Strawdog Theatre, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013


Anderson Lawfer, artistic director of Strawdog Theatre Company's Hugen Hall, is proud to announce the world premiere of The Hunting Of The Snark, based on the poem by Lewis Carroll and directed by Josh Sobel, May 6 - May 28 at Strawdog Theatre Hugen Hall, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Houston Grand Opera Takes First Mariachi Opera Across Atlantic
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011


Having commissioned the world's first Mariachi opera and premiered the work to great acclaim last season, Houston Grand Opera crosses the Atlantic with its pioneering creation for season-opening performances September 23-27 at the illustrious Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

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