Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 10/15

By: Oct. 19, 2012
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At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we have launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'.

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of October 15 so sit back, catch up and enjoy all the latest regional features, reviews, interviews and more! 

Featured Story of the Week: 

BWW Reviews: The Fairy Tale Journey of A Noise Within's CYMBELINE 

by Ellen Dostal (Los Angeles) 

   

  

Atlanta
2012 BWW Atlanta Award Nominations Now Open
by Matt Tamanini


Austin
BWW Reviews: Austin Theatre Project’s BABY is a Bundle of Joy
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: A Hootenanny of Hijinks at Penfold Theatre Co’s MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: Last Act Theatre’s DOCTOR FAUSTUS Features Some Devilishly Good Performers
by Jeff Davis


Australia - Brisbane
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – The SOUTH PACIFIC Edition!
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Talk Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Stage Tube


Australia - Melbourne
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – The SOUTH PACIFIC Edition!
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Talk Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Stage Tube


Australia - Perth
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – The SOUTH PACIFIC Edition!
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Talk Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Stage Tube


Australia - Sydney
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre – The SOUTH PACIFIC Edition!
by Jacqueline Bublitz

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Talk Australia's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Stage Tube


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: BAD PANDA Goes Beyond Black and White at Iron Crow
by Giordana Segneri

BWW Reviews: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow


Boston
BWW REVIEWS: It's a Hard Knock Life on Boston Stages
by Jan Nargi

BWW Review: Get a Grip on A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE
by Nancy Grossman

STAGE TUBE: Michael Wilson, Christopher Shinn & Cast Go Behind the Scenes of Huntington Theatre's NOW OR LATER
by Stage Tube

BWW REVIEW: WAR HORSE Is a Simple Story Spectacularly Told
by Jan Nargi


Central New York
BWW Reviews: MOBY DICK Surges at Syracuse Stage
by Josh Austin

BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Still Flaunts the Grit and Glam of The Four Seasons
by Josh Austin


Central Pennsylvania
BWW Interviews: Katie McCreary on Musical Theatre, Opera, And Allenberry Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers


Chicago
STAGE TUBE: Inside First Folio's THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: A LOVE STORY
by Stage Tube

BWW TV: First Look at SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BroadwayWorld TV

STAGE TUBE: Preview Seanachai Theatre Company's IN PIGEON HOUSE, Opening 10/17
by Stage Tube

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 17th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper Visit WGN News
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: No Kinks Here, KINKY BOOTS is a Crowd-Pleaser
by Misha Davenport

BWW TV Chicago: First Look at New Musical Kinky Boots on Stage!
by BroadwayWorld TV


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: Emotional THE COLOR PURPLE at Karamu
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: Browns Win, So Does THE KARDIAC KID at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko


Connecticut
BWW TV: 'Behind the Screams' of Goodspeed's SOMETHING'S AFOOT - Video Blog #2
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Still Packs Power
by Sherry Shameer Cohen

Under The Streetlamp To Remember Romance, Romp and Radio in BEST CABARET, 10/27
by Patrick Nugent

BWW TV: 'Behind the Screams' of Goodspeed's SOMETHING'S AFOOT - Video Blog #3
by BroadwayWorld TV


Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: STOMP Tour Brings Lots of Noise, Lots of Funk
by Michael L. Quintos


Dallas
STAGE TUBE: ADDAMS FAMILY's Douglas Sills Talks Costumes, Revisions, and More on NBC5!
by Stage Tube


Denver
NOW ON SALE: Opera Colorado Announces Warehouse Sale 10/12 & 13
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Performance Now Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN thru 10/21
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Byers-Evans House Theatre Presents AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE thru 11/13
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: The Festival Playhouse Presents Elvis Presley, Stepson of Frankenstein thru 10/28
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE THREE MUSKETEERS - Energetic Enjoyment!
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Miners Alley's THE THREE PENNY OPERA Plays It Too Safe
by Michael Mulhern

BWW Reviews: Creede Reperatory's Presents Fantastic Whimsy Mark Twain's IS HE DEAD?
by Michael Mulhern

STAGE TUBE: Highlights of DCTC's THE GIVER
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: The National Tour of MEMPHIS at the Denver Center - Amazing Voices!
by Michael Mulhern

STAGE TUBE: Cast Members Bryan Fenkart and Felicia Boswell Talk MEMPHIS, Playing at Buell Theatre
by Stage Tube

THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Documentary to Be Screened at Starz Denver Film Festival
by Movies News Desk

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video of Square Product Theatre's 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS
by Stage Tube


Detroit
BWW Interviews: Basement Arts is Proud of Its Production of PROOF
by Katie Laban

BWW Interviews: Writers of FLOWERS UP HER ATTIC at The Ringwald Talk Show's Debut
by Katie Laban

BWW Reviews: Meadow Brook Theatre's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is Haunting Good Time
by Katie Laban

BWW Interviews: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH's Company Hopes to Bring Magic to the Stage
by Katie Laban

Sweet Spoonful of Sugar MARY POPPINS Comes to Detroit October 23-28
by Anton Anderssen


Fort Lauderdale
Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests


Ft. Myers/Naples
BWW Reviews: 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Justin Cowan

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by Contests


Houston
STAGE TUBE: Teaser Trailers - Country Playhouse's FRANKENSTEIN
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: MISSIONARY POSITION is Hilarious, Poignant, and Powerful
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Fight Call for Main Street Theater's LIFE IS A DREAM
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Heidi Stober Talks Playing Musetta in LA BOHÈME
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: The Alley's DEATH OF A SALESMAN is a Beautifully Tragic Pristine Production
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: First Look at The Royal Drummers of Burundi
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Country Playhouse's FRANKENSTEIN is a Dark, Thought-Provoking and Chilling Good Time
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Offers Camp Comedy But Lacks Vocally
by David Clarke


Indianapolis
STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff Sings WILD PARTY, LAST FIVE YEARS, and More at Indianapolis Concert!
by Stage Tube


Italy
WHAT'S ON: Il Teatro Brancaccio riapre le porte alla Capitale
by Antonino Pratticò


Jacksonville
Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests


Long Island
BWW Reviews: CM PAC's MAN OF LAMANCHA - It's Not Always What It Seems
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
BWW Interviews: Legendary Pop Singer Vikki Carr Talks About Her New Album Viva la Vida
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: The Fairy Tale Journey of A Noise Within's CYMBELINE
by Ellen Dostal

STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Gives Actors Fund Performance in LA
by Stage Tube

Industry Powerhouses Form Starvox Booking Representing Leading Performers & Projects Across North America
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Reviews: Coco & Ruby Variety Hour Makes Musical Past and Present Collide with Joy
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Group Rep Opens Collected Stories
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Rockin' with the Ages' THE BEAT GOES ON! Has Hot Pink Written All Over It
by Don Grigware

STAGE TUBE: Highlights of Ed Begley Jr, Felicity Huffman and More in Center Theatre/Mark Taper's NOVEMBER
by Stage Tube

Desert Favorite, Mara Getz To Bring A TRIBUTE TO MS. PEGGY LEE to The Arthur Newman Theatre, 10/28
by Patrick Nugent

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of HAIRSPRAY at 3-D Theatricals
by Stage Tube

Desert Theatre League Honors Coyote StageWorks with a Dozen Desert Star Awards
by David Green

THIS IS THE 60's Opens at McCallum Theatre Tonight, 10/18
by David Green

BWW TV: First Look at Jeff Goldblum and More in SEMINAR at the Ahmanson Theatre - Highlights
by BroadwayWorld TV

Hollywood Museum to Present 'Best of Television Memories' Exhibit, Beg. 11/7
by TV News Desk

Save $25 on Tickets to Michael Feinstein's 'The Sinatra Project'; Plays Segerstrom Hall 10/27!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: Felicity Huffman, Ed Begley, Jr. and More Talk Opening Night of NOVEMBER at the Taper
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: Interviews with John Hurt, Eric Idle and More in Opening Night of KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Center Theatre Group
by Stage Tube

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Susanna Hamnett in NEARLY LEAR
by Stage Tube


Mexico
STAGE TUBE: Richard M. Sherman Serenades Mexico's MARY POPPINS Cast Backstage
by Stage Tube


Miami
NBC 6 to Broadcast Only Live TV Debate in Florida's U.S. Senate Race
by TV News Desk

BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Entertains 80's Fans
by Jane Morales

BWW Interviews: Legendary Pop Singer Vikki Carr Talks About Her New Album Viva la Vida
by Don Grigware

Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests

BWW Reviews: GODSPELL Preaches Love at Actors' Playhouse
by Michelle Petrucci


Montreal
French Version of LITTLE WOMEN to Play Theatre de la Bordee, Dec 8-Jan 6
by Jack Latulippe


Nashville
Roxy Regional Theatre Revives THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Opening October 19
by Jeffrey Ellis

Lakewood Theatre Continues 2012 Season With THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: KIM THORNTON NYGREN Takes On The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: INTO THE DARKNESS Proves Halloween and Horror Can Be Charming and Funny
by Jeffrey Ellis

Photo Coverage: The First Night Robe Continues Its Journey Through Nashville Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis

Ambrister Directs Ira Levin's DEATHTRAP For Encore Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Next Up at Nashville Children's Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis

Brown Helms Renaissance Players' Production of INTO THE WOODS, Opens 10/19
by Jeffrey Ellis

Theresa Rebeck Named Latest Ingram New Works Fellow at Tennessee Rep
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Reviews: 35 Years After Its Broadway Debut, THE SHADOW BOX Still Engages
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: On Tour With Anything Goes' Time-Traveling RACHEL YORK
by Jeffrey Ellis

Brown Helms Renaissance Players' Production of INTO THE WOODS, Opening Tonight, 10/19
by Jeffrey Ellis

BWW Interviews: THE MIRACLE WORKER Cast and Crew Take On The Friday Five
by Jeffrey Ellis


New Jersey
STAGE TUBE: Kelly Bishop, Mitzi Hamilton and More Pay Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch at Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE
by Stage Tube


New Zealand
MARY POPPINS Flies to Auckland, October 19
by Katie Flood


Orlando
Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at StarStruck's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stage Tube


Philadelphia
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Jared Delaney and More in Luna Theater's SEVENTY SCENES OF HALLOWEEN
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: Arden Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL - Compelling, Intimate Musical Drama
by Marakay Rogers


Philippines
Stage Tube: Long-Awaited Revival of KATY! Holds Sneak Peek at The Podium
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Exclusive: In Rehearsal with the Cast of ANG BAGONG HARANA
by Oliver Oliveros

THE LITTLE MERMAID's Rachelle Ann Go Produces Own Concert, 10/26
by Oliver Oliveros

Breaking News: West End Revival of MISS SAIGON to Hold Auditions in Manila, 11/19-22
by Oliver Oliveros

Fil-Am Actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Joins The Jonas Brothers in the Philippines, 10/19-20
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Exclusive: ANG BAGONG HARANA Opens Tonight, 10/19
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Exclusive: In Rehearsal with the Cast of CARMEN; Laurice Guillen Directs
by Oliver Oliveros


Quebec
French Version of LITTLE WOMEN to Play Theatre de la Bordee, Dec 8-Jan 6
by Jack Latulippe


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: Raleigh Little Theatre's THE 39 STEPS is a Comedic Take on a Hitchcock Classic
by Larissa Mount


Rhode Island
BWW Reviews: Wilbury Group Presents Witty, Moving LUNGS
by Veronica Bruscini


Sacramento
BWW Reviews: Cirque's DRALION Works Best as Comedy with Acrobats Thrown In
by Harmony Wheeler


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: OLIVER! at Hale Centre Theatre West Valley Has Shades of Dark and Light
by Tyler Hinton

STUDENT CENTER: Westminster College Finds The Divine
by Megan Pedersen


San Antonio
BWW Interviews: Legendary Pop Singer Vikki Carr Talks About Her New Album Viva la Vida
by Don Grigware

BWW Interview: Merritt David Janes Looking Forward to Touring with CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Kathy Strain

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: The Real Frank Abagnale, Jr. Comes to the Majestic Theatre, 10/27
by Kathy Strain


San Francisco
STAGE TUBE: Director, Rob Melrose, Talks About THE GHOST SONATA
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: San Francisco Opera's New CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES is Breathtaking
by Harmony Wheeler

Regional Theater of the Week: Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, CA
by BWW Features

BWW Reviews: Cirque's DRALION Works Best as Comedy with Acrobats Thrown In
by Harmony Wheeler


Seattle
BWW Reviews: WICKED at the Paramount Still Wicked But Could Be Wickeder
by Jay Irwin

STAGE TUBE: Dee Roscioli and Patti Murin Sing WICKED's 'For Good'
by Stage Tube


Spain
El Lío cierra su temporada 2012 en Ibiza
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

Photo Flash: Concha, yo lo que quiero es bailar
by Laura Pelaez

BWW TV: Concha - Yo Lo Que Quiero Es Bailar (Highlights)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

'La vampira del Raval', entre los musicales favoritos de los Premios Butaca más austeros
by Nuria Alcalá

BWW TV: Entrevista a Concha Velasco (Teatro la Latina)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

¿Quieres conocer al autor original de Evil Dead, The Musical?
by Laura Pelaez

El ‘Vocal Coach’ Matthew Reeve llega por primera vez a España
by Nuria Alcalá

¡Se acercan los BWW Spain Awards 2012! ¿Has votado ya a tu favorito?
by Nuria Frutos


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: The Rep Stages Lovely DADDY LONG LEGS
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre Stages Dramatic LOST IN YONKERS
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio's Fascinating Production of GOOD
by Chris Gibson


St. Petersburg
Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests


Tampa
Save 30% off select tickets to JEKYLL & HYDE in Tampa!
by Contests


Toronto
STAGE TUBE: Des McAnuff Reflects on Time at Stratford Shakespeare Festival
by Stage Tube

Photo Flash: Theatre 20's BLOODLESS: The Trial of Burke and Hare
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Reviews: BLOODLESS: The Trial of Burke and Hare
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Interviews: George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber Dish on LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Kelly Cameron

The Ed Mirvish Theatre and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ Need Your Help To Build A Yellow Brick Road for SickKids
by Patrick Nugent


UK / West End
Breaking News: West End Revival of MISS SAIGON to Hold Auditions in Manila, 11/19-22
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Reviews: LOSERVILLE, Garrick Theatre, October 11
by Kate Finburg

Madalena Alberto, Dougal Irvine and Grant Olding Talk MERCURY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTS 20th Anniversary Gala
by Kathryn Pintus

Photo Flash: First Look at Marcus Lovett, Simon Thomas and More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by BWW

Review Roundup: West End's CABARET
by Review Roundups

STAGE TUBE: Former Spice Girls Melanie C and Emma Bunton Perform 'I Know Him So Well' from CHESS!
by Stage Tube

SWEENEY TODD Continues To Lead Way In 2012 BWW:UK Awards!
by Carrie Dunn

Douglas Hodge to Appear as Cyrano in London?
by Rialto Chatter


Washington, DC
SONGS OF MIGRATION, A Musical Tribute to South Africa, Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center, 10/17
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Theater J’s OUR CLASS Is Compelling, Insightful
by Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow



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