BWW Interviews: Q&A with James Venhaus, Playwright of THE HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. James Venhaus recently answered some of BroadwayWorld's questions about his daring play.
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. James Venhaus recently answered some of BroadwayWorld's questions about his daring play.
Mary Moody Northen Theatre Opens THE SECRET GARDEN, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward's University professional theatre training program, concludes its 40th anniversary season with The Secret Garden, music by Lucy Simon, book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and directed by Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg, running June 13 - 30, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward's University professional theatre training program, concludes its 40th anniversary season with The Secret Garden, music by Lucy Simon, book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and directed by Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg, running June 13 - 30, 2013.
BWW Previews: Trailer for Last Act Theater's HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. BroadwayWorld is pleased to share a short preview of this Austin premiere production of THE HAPPY COUPLE.
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. BroadwayWorld is pleased to share a short preview of this Austin premiere production of THE HAPPY COUPLE.
BWW Blog: Derek Vandi on Rehearsals for Last Act Theater's THE HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. The entire rehearsal process has been documented by cast member Derek Vandi via his blog on the Last Act Theater Company website which he has allowed us to post below. BroadwayWorld extends its gratitude to Mr. Vandi and the Last Act Theater Company for sharing this content with us.
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. The entire rehearsal process has been documented by cast member Derek Vandi via his blog on the Last Act Theater Company website which he has allowed us to post below. BroadwayWorld extends its gratitude to Mr. Vandi and the Last Act Theater Company for sharing this content with us.
BWW Interviews: Scot Friedman and Suzanne Balling of Last Act's HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. Michael Meigs of AustinLiveTheatre.com recently sat down with the Happy Couple themselves, Austin favorites Scot Friedman and Suzanne Balling, to discuss this thrilling production. We are grateful to Mr. Meigs for sharing this content with BroadwayWorld.
by Jeff Davis - May 01, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. Michael Meigs of AustinLiveTheatre.com recently sat down with the Happy Couple themselves, Austin favorites Scot Friedman and Suzanne Balling, to discuss this thrilling production. We are grateful to Mr. Meigs for sharing this content with BroadwayWorld.
Photo Flash: Trouble Puppet's Upcoming CRUEL CIRCUS
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
BroadwayWorld is pleased to share images from Trouble Puppet Theater Company's upcoming production, THE CRUEL CIRCUS, an original play by Connor Hopkins.
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
BroadwayWorld is pleased to share images from Trouble Puppet Theater Company's upcoming production, THE CRUEL CIRCUS, an original play by Connor Hopkins.
BWW Interviews: Karen Alvarado, Director of Last Act's THE HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. BroadwayWorld Contributing Editor Jeff Davis recently interviewed the production's director, Karen Alvarado, who shared lots of interesting information about this Austin premiere.
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. BroadwayWorld Contributing Editor Jeff Davis recently interviewed the production's director, Karen Alvarado, who shared lots of interesting information about this Austin premiere.
BWW Interviews: Video Interview with James Venhaus, Playwright of THE HAPPY COUPLE
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. Michael Meigs of AustinLiveTheatre.com recently sat down with James to discuss this thrilling production. We are grateful to Mr. Meigs for sharing this content with BroadwayWorld.
by Jeff Davis - April 30, 2013
Austin's Last Act Theater Company continues their 2012-2013 Season with THE HAPPY COUPLE by Texan playwright James Venhaus. Michael Meigs of AustinLiveTheatre.com recently sat down with James to discuss this thrilling production. We are grateful to Mr. Meigs for sharing this content with BroadwayWorld.
BWW Interviews: Half & Half Productions Founders M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Wright Dish on Inaugural Show PASSING STRANGE
by Jeff Davis - April 29, 2013
Here's what Half and Half's founders, M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Wright, have to say about their love for theater, the challenges with starting a new company, and why they decided on PASSING STRANGE as their inaugural production.
by Jeff Davis - April 29, 2013
Here's what Half and Half's founders, M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Wright, have to say about their love for theater, the challenges with starting a new company, and why they decided on PASSING STRANGE as their inaugural production.
PASSING STRANGE to Make Texas Premiere with Half & Half Productions, 5/2-12
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
Following nearly a decade of acclaimed works, big and small, with the students of McCallum Fine Arts Academy, Zilker Theatre Productions, Second Youth Family Theatre, and others, Co-Directors M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Elizabeth Wright bring to Austin the Texas Premiere of the groundbreaking, genre smashing, rock'n'roll performance art piece cum musical PASSING STRANGE.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
Following nearly a decade of acclaimed works, big and small, with the students of McCallum Fine Arts Academy, Zilker Theatre Productions, Second Youth Family Theatre, and others, Co-Directors M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Elizabeth Wright bring to Austin the Texas Premiere of the groundbreaking, genre smashing, rock'n'roll performance art piece cum musical PASSING STRANGE.
BWW Reviews: Austin Playhouse Stages Riotous Comedy NOISES OFF
by Jeff Davis - April 29, 2013
There is an old adage in the theater: "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard." Comedy is certainly harder when the material is Noises Off, the ridiculously funny farce by Michael Frayn which was named "One of the Funniest comedies ever written" by the New York Post. Still, if the cast and crew at the Austin Playhouse had any difficulty with the neo-classic comedy, it certainly doesn't show. Their polished production is uproariously funny with each moment better than the last.
by Jeff Davis - April 29, 2013
There is an old adage in the theater: "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard." Comedy is certainly harder when the material is Noises Off, the ridiculously funny farce by Michael Frayn which was named "One of the Funniest comedies ever written" by the New York Post. Still, if the cast and crew at the Austin Playhouse had any difficulty with the neo-classic comedy, it certainly doesn't show. Their polished production is uproariously funny with each moment better than the last.
Texas Performing Arts Announces 2013-2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas Performing Arts continues a legacy of presenting world-class performances to the University of Texas at Austin and Central Texas audiences with the unveiling of the 2013-2014 season. This season highlights talent from around the world in an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance, and conversation.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas Performing Arts continues a legacy of presenting world-class performances to the University of Texas at Austin and Central Texas audiences with the unveiling of the 2013-2014 season. This season highlights talent from around the world in an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance, and conversation.
Texas A&M University's MSC OPAS Announces Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas A&M University's MSC OPAS has announced the events coming to the 2013-14 "Sparks Will Fly" season. The organization unveiled a roster of performances to be presented from September 2013 to April 2014 that includes eight events on the Ann Cobb Wiatt Main Stage series, five on the Intimate Gatherings series, two on the OPAS JR series and two on the new OPAS Family series.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas A&M University's MSC OPAS has announced the events coming to the 2013-14 "Sparks Will Fly" season. The organization unveiled a roster of performances to be presented from September 2013 to April 2014 that includes eight events on the Ann Cobb Wiatt Main Stage series, five on the Intimate Gatherings series, two on the OPAS JR series and two on the new OPAS Family series.
Texas Performing Arts Announces 2013-2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas Performing Arts continues a legacy of presenting world-class performances to the University of Texas at Austin and Central Texas audiences with the unveiling of the 2013-2014 season. This season highlights talent from around the world in an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance, and conversation.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Texas Performing Arts continues a legacy of presenting world-class performances to the University of Texas at Austin and Central Texas audiences with the unveiling of the 2013-2014 season. This season highlights talent from around the world in an eclectic mix of music, theatre, dance, and conversation.
NOISES OFF Runs at Austin Playhouse, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, Noises Off, this award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through troubled rehearsals, a dreadful first night, and a disastrous final performance.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, Noises Off, this award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through troubled rehearsals, a dreadful first night, and a disastrous final performance.
Austin Playhouse Opens NOISES OFF Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2013
Enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, this award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through troubled rehearsals, a dreadful first night, and a disastrous final performance.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2013
Enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, this award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through troubled rehearsals, a dreadful first night, and a disastrous final performance.
Summer Camp Scholarships Available at Lake Worth Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2013
The Lake Worth Playhouse is pleased to announce an opportunity for two exceptional campers to receive full paid tuition for Lake Worth Playhouse's three week summer camp programs. One camper would be sponsored for the Annie Jr. camp, running from June 10, 2013 - June 29, 2013, and a second for Guys and Dolls Jr. camp, running July 15, 2013 - August 3, 2013. These three week camps will be provided free of charge to the qualified candidates.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2013
The Lake Worth Playhouse is pleased to announce an opportunity for two exceptional campers to receive full paid tuition for Lake Worth Playhouse's three week summer camp programs. One camper would be sponsored for the Annie Jr. camp, running from June 10, 2013 - June 29, 2013, and a second for Guys and Dolls Jr. camp, running July 15, 2013 - August 3, 2013. These three week camps will be provided free of charge to the qualified candidates.
Doctuh Mistuh Productions Presents REEFER MADNESS, 6/6-30
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2013
Doctuh Mistuh Productions has announced its upcoming production, REEFER MADNESS, THE MUSICAL. The production will be directed by Michael McKelvey (B. Iden Payne Award, Sweene...y Todd and Assassins) with set design by Joe Carpenter (Mary Moody Northen Theatre) and costumes by Glenda Barnes (B. Iden Payne Award, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). The performance location and additional production staff will be announced shortly.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2013
Doctuh Mistuh Productions has announced its upcoming production, REEFER MADNESS, THE MUSICAL. The production will be directed by Michael McKelvey (B. Iden Payne Award, Sweene...y Todd and Assassins) with set design by Joe Carpenter (Mary Moody Northen Theatre) and costumes by Glenda Barnes (B. Iden Payne Award, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). The performance location and additional production staff will be announced shortly.
Blue Lapis Light's HEAVEN~EARTH~ONE to Play Encore at Long Center, 5/19-26
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Heaven~Earth~One, a site-specific aerial dance work from Blue Lapis Light returns May 19th - 26th, 2013 at Long Center City Terrace.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Heaven~Earth~One, a site-specific aerial dance work from Blue Lapis Light returns May 19th - 26th, 2013 at Long Center City Terrace.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN Opens 5/16 at Austin's City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Just one vote stands between the guilt and innocence of a young man. That's the suspenseful puzzle of intrigue and courage at play in the City Theatre's summer season opener Twelve Angry Men, a riveting courtroom drama about the effect one voice can have on a jury. The show runs May 16 through June 9, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Just one vote stands between the guilt and innocence of a young man. That's the suspenseful puzzle of intrigue and courage at play in the City Theatre's summer season opener Twelve Angry Men, a riveting courtroom drama about the effect one voice can have on a jury. The show runs May 16 through June 9, 2013.
Tony Kushner in Conversation with Evan Smith Set for Texas Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Texas Performing Arts and The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner in conversation with Evan Smith tonight, April 22, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with The Department of Theatre and Dance and L Style G Style.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
Texas Performing Arts and The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies present Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner in conversation with Evan Smith tonight, April 22, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with The Department of Theatre and Dance and L Style G Style.
BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE is a Timely Tribute to Bostonian Resilience
by Jeff Davis - April 20, 2013
While this week's tragic Boston Marathon Bombing definitely changes the effect the story and characters have on the audience, the cast and crew at Different Stages make no apologies for doing a play about Boston at such a critical time in the city's history. Instead, they celebrate the city and the people in it, turning Good People into an unashamedly honest celebration of the Bostonian spirit.
by Jeff Davis - April 20, 2013
While this week's tragic Boston Marathon Bombing definitely changes the effect the story and characters have on the audience, the cast and crew at Different Stages make no apologies for doing a play about Boston at such a critical time in the city's history. Instead, they celebrate the city and the people in it, turning Good People into an unashamedly honest celebration of the Bostonian spirit.
BWW Reviews: TSU-San Marcos Presents Wonderfully Silly URINETOWN
by Jeff Davis - April 19, 2013
While Urinetown may have an unconventional subject matter (you'd be hard pressed to think of another musical that focuses so heavily on bodily functions), it doesn't kill the show at all. This may not be your grandma's musical, but (please forgive the litany of bad puns you're about to read) it's a piss-your-pants funny show. Joke after joke whiz by as the show flushes musical theater conventions down the drain.
by Jeff Davis - April 19, 2013
While Urinetown may have an unconventional subject matter (you'd be hard pressed to think of another musical that focuses so heavily on bodily functions), it doesn't kill the show at all. This may not be your grandma's musical, but (please forgive the litany of bad puns you're about to read) it's a piss-your-pants funny show. Joke after joke whiz by as the show flushes musical theater conventions down the drain.
Martin Burke Stars in Pulitzer Prize-Winning HARVEY at Topfer Theatre 5/15-6/16
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
In the first season on the Karen Kuykendall Stage in the new Topfer Theatre, ZACH Theatre presents Harvey. Previews are May 15-22, with opening set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception with the stars of show. Performances continue through June 16, 2013 every Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
In the first season on the Karen Kuykendall Stage in the new Topfer Theatre, ZACH Theatre presents Harvey. Previews are May 15-22, with opening set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception with the stars of show. Performances continue through June 16, 2013 every Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Steely Dan to Play Bass Concert Hall, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
Legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have announced that Steely Dan will hit the road again in 2013, taking their Mood Swings: 8 Miles To Pancake Day Tour throughout North America. Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes Steely Dan to Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
Legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have announced that Steely Dan will hit the road again in 2013, taking their Mood Swings: 8 Miles To Pancake Day Tour throughout North America. Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes Steely Dan to Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Box Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.
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