A Year with Frog and Toad

WBT Presents THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER 12/2-27

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present THE CHRISTMAS VOYAGER A Holiday Musical Adventure by Bob Fitzsimmons December 2 - 27, 2009, Direction and Choreography by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Angela Howell (more...)

Photo Flash: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL National Tour

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, the eagerly anticipated new stage production of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL -- with Melissa Gilbert as "Ma" -- kicks off a two-year, 26-city national tour at The Ordway Theatre in St. Paul. (more...)

Photo Coverage: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL - In Rehearsal

On Wednesday, September 2nd, the cast and creative team of the upcoming national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL, including Melissa Gilbert as Caroline "Ma" Ingalls, Steve Blanchard as Charles "Pa" Ingalls and Kara Lindsay as Laura Ingalls -- plus director Francesca Zambello, choreographer Michele Lynch and more held a sneak peek rehearsal performance of select scenes from the musical followed by a meet and greet with the cast. (more...)

Photo Coverage: The Cast Of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!

On Wednesday, September 2nd, the cast and creative team of the upcoming national tour of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL, including Melissa Gilbert as Caroline "Ma" Ingalls, Steve Blanchard as Charles "Pa" Ingalls and Kara Lindsay as Laura Ingalls -- plus director Francesca Zambello, choreographer Michele Lynch and more held a sneak peek rehearsal performance of select scenes from the musical followed by a meet and greet with the cast. (more...)

Broadway's Danielle Ferland Accentuates the Positive in BCT Master Class

The original "Red" in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" shares her wit and wisdom with 100-plus students of the Boston Children's Theatre Summer Studio Program held at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts (more...)

ArtsWest's Summer Musical Theater Adventures Camp Presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD 8/5-9

ArtsWest's Summer Musical Theater Adventures Camp presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Kids for 6 performances only. Performed by students ages 8-12, this enchanting musical based on the beloved stories by Arnold Lobel runs August 5-9. (more...)

Photo Coverage: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! At WBT

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the laugh-inducing, award-winning musical comedy about love in the suburbs, is often described as "Seinfeld set to music". It's a hilarious look at love and relationships that is as touching and insightful as it is humorous. Four actors play over forty roles scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships. The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak - and everything in the relationship process that you have ever secretly thought about, but were afraid to admit - are cleverly explored. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'Looped' Star Valerie Harper At Capital Pride Parade

Valerie Harper serves as Grand Marshal in D.C.'s Capital Pride Parade. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'LOOPED' Backstage

Arena Stage in association with Tony Cacciotti and David Steiner presents Looped starring four-time Emmy Award winner Valerie Harper (Rhoda, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) at the Lincoln Theatre. (more...)

Photo Exclusive: 'LOOPED' At Arena Stage - Curtain Call

Arena Stage in association with Tony Cacciotti and David Steiner presents Looped starring four-time Emmy Award winner Valerie Harper (Rhoda, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) at the Lincoln Theatre. (more...)

Photo Flash: Dames At Sea At Saint Michael's Playhouse

The smash hit Off-Broadway musical," Dames at Sea opens the Saint Michael's Playhouse summer 2009 season Tuesday, June 16, and runs through June 27, starring Broadway musical talent top to bottom. Tickets for the show are discounted 20% through the run of the show if bought as part of a four-play season subscription. Performances of "Dames" are Tuesday, June 16 through Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. each evening and Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m., on the stage of the McCarthy Arts Center on the campus of Saint Michael's College. (more...)

Photo Flash: Disney's New 'MERMAID' Chelsea Morgan Stock

Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce CHELSEA MORGAN STOCK as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Stock will begin performances on Tuesday, June 2 (8pm show). (more...)

Photo Flash: The Brand New Kid At South Coast Repertory, Runs 5/29 - 6/14

South Coast Repertory will present The Brand New Kid, a musical lesson in tolerance and acceptance, adapted from Emmy Award-winning author Katie Couric's book, as part of its Theatre for Young Audience (TYA) series. Directed by Shelley Butler, with book by Melanie Marnich, music by Michael Friedman and lyrics by both, The Brand New Kid will run May 29 through June 14 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available May 29 - June 5. Opening day is June 6. Press performance is May 31 at 2:00 p.m. All children who attend the 11:00 a.m. Target Family Performance on Saturday, June 6 will receive a free gift. Tickets to The Brand New Kid may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office. (more...)

Photo Flash: The Brand New Kid At South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory will present The Brand New Kid, a musical lesson in tolerance and acceptance, adapted from Emmy Award-winning author Katie Couric's book, as part of its Theatre for Young Audience (TYA) series. (more...)

MSMT Announces Three Children's Musicals For Upcoming Season

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) will present three children's musicals during its 2009 season. Prior seasons have included two musicals under the title Theatre for Young Audiences, but due to the enormous popularity of the children's shows MSMT is expanding its kid friendly entertainment to three titles for 2009. (more...)

RIALTO CHATTER: Is 'Ariel' Role 'Part' of Chelsea Morgan Stock's 'World'? 'LITTLE MERMAID' Ensemble Member Rumored as New Lead

Online sources are reporting that The Little Mermaid ensemble member Chelsea Morgan Stock has won the leading role of Ariel and will be replacing current star Sierra Boggess when Boggess leaves the production to create the role of Christine Daae in the upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, 'LOVE NEVER DIES'. Stock has some experience playing the lovelorn Ariel as she has understudied the role since the hit show opened on Broadway. Reports indicate that Chelsea Morgan Stock will take over in June 2009. (more...)

'Frog and Toad:' Big Show in a Little Pond

Stoneham Theatre's production of this Tony Award-nominated musical adaptation of Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books demonstrates the power of heart over histrionics, showing that sometimes less is more (more...)

Photo Flash: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at South Coast Rep

The South Coast Rep presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD with Music by Robert Reale, Book and lyrics by Willie Reale and Based on the books by Arnold Lobel. The show will be Directed by Nick DeGruccio. (more...)

Photo Flash: Musical Theater West's Production of 'THE PRODUCERS'

THE PRODUCERS runs at Musical Theatre West through February 15th. Michael Kostroff, best known as Maurice Levy in the HBO series The Wire is playing conniving theatrical producer Max Bialystock. (more...)

Photo Flash: YOU, NERO At South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory starts off the New Year with the World Premiere of You, Nero, a comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Freed. Commissioned by SCR, You, Nero imagines a meeting during the declining years of the Roman Empire between Scribonius, a put-upon playwright, and Emperor Nero, the all-powerful, narcissistic arbiter of art. The Roman romp stars Danny Scheie as Nero and John Vickery as Scribonius. Produced in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and directed by Sharon Ott,You, Nero will run from Jan. 4 through Jan. 25, 2009 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available from Jan. 4 through Jan. 8. Opening night is Jan. 9. Press night is Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets to You, Nero may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office. (more...)