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BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to the Morrison Center this Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Boise premiere at the Morrison Center November 29 - December 3, 2016. To purchase tickets, visit MorrisonCenter.com, call 208-426-1110 or visit the Morrison Center Box Office. Ticket prices start at $40.
Denise Simone to Step Down at Company of Fools
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016
After 25 years helping to lead Company of Fools, founding member and Core Company Artist Denise Simone will step down from her full-time staff position on October 31, 2016. Simone is leaving to refocus her professional life away from day-to-day management in favor of more artistically focused projects.
Alley Rep Announces 2016/2017 Series: KILL THE DARLINGS
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Call it celebrity culture or just old-fashioned idolatry, but when we lavish more attention on characters and avatars than flesh-and-blood human beings, something essential is lost. In KILL THE DARLINGS, Alley Repertory Theater's 2016/2017 series, three comedic plays will confront the idols of politics, mythology, and pop in hopes of rediscovering our shared humanity.
Pakistani Visual Artist Mahwish Chishty to Design Drone Art for Company of Fools Production of GROUNDED
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
This fall, Company of Fools (COF) will present Grounded, the gripping drama by award-winning playwright George Brant. The play will run Sept. 28-Oct. 13 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Hailed by The New York Times as "A scorching, sharp-eyed, timely script … (that) lets no one off easy," this heartbreaking, beautiful, and necessary story is one of courage, motherhood and modern warfare. COF's production of Grounded is part of the larger BIG IDEA project, Rayguns, Robots, Drones: Technology's Peril and Promise, that will be presented Jan. 13-March 25, 2017 by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.
Company of Fools Presents GROUNDED by George Brant
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
This fall, Company of Fools (COF) will present Grounded, the gripping drama by award-winning playwright George Brant. The play will run Sept. 28-Oct. 13 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Hailed by The New York Times as "A scorching, sharp-eyed, timely script … (that) lets no one off easy," this heartbreaking, beautiful, and necessary story is one of courage, motherhood and modern warfare. COF will present this play with the audience seated onstage in the round, and seating is limited to 60 patrons at each performance.?
Steve Martin & Martin Short to Bring 'AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET' to Morrison Center
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016
Longtime comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will play a one-night only show at the Morrison Center on Friday, October 21.
Operatini is Tomorrow!
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Come listen to the cast of South Pacific in concert sing some of their favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein songs, including: Jason Detwiler singing 'Billy's Soliloquy' from Carousel and Leslie Mauldin singing 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man of Mine' from Showboat. Show will include selections from Camelot, Flower Drum Song, Oklahoma!, and some wonderful surprises.
BCT Invites Boise to Go Glam at its 21st Season Opening Gala Celebration
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) is adding a whole lot of GLAM to its upcoming 21st Season Opening Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.
Winter Jam Tour to Stop at Boise's Taco Bell Arena This November
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
The mega Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is set to return to the West Coast in November with GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriters Matthew West and Crowder leading an all-star lineup.
Morrison Center presents The Monkees - Good Times: The 50th Anniversary Tour, BODYTRAFFIC, and the Velma V. Morrison Family Theatre Series
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
The Morrison Center is excited to announce five new and diverse offerings, including The Monkees, BODYTRAFFIC, and the signature Velma V. Morrison Family Theatre Series. These performances provide an opportunity to experience the magic of live, professional entertainment at highly affordable prices in a one-of-a-kind facility. As the premier performing arts center of Idaho, the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is committed to providing access and opportunity to all socio-economic levels via highly affordable ticket pricing, as well as a limited supply of complimentary tickets to qualified non-profits that serve children and families in need. Study guides are available for each of the three family performances and can be found on our Education Page. Additional support for all five shows provided by the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation.
Recycled Minds Comedy Hosts A WOMEN IN COMEDY WORKSHOP
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2016
Local comedy company, Recycled Minds, invites women of all ages to attend a 'Women in Comedy' workshop August 13th, 2016 at the Hub Student Center in Boise.
ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE Set for Morrison Center Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced 'Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science' (www.altonbrownlive.com) will visit an additional 40 cities in 2017 including Boise's Morrison Center on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8:00 PM.
Really Rosie - MTI Summer Workshop Performance
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
Music Theatre of Idaho's 2016 workshop for young performers presents 'Really Rosie' Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for juniors (under 12).  Performances Friday, July 29 at 7 pm and Saturday July 30 at 2pm and 7 pm.
Don Barnhart Brings Hypnotic Hilarity To Canyon County Fair
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
Just back from entertaining the troops with his popular Battle Comics Tour, comedian and hypnotist Don Barnhart brings his hysterical comedy hypnosis show to Caldwell, ID July 28th - 31st.
Boise Contemporary Theatre Announces New Board of Trustees for 16|17
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) announced today the roster of new and returning Members to its Board of Trustees. BCT is about to embark on its 21st Season, and welcomes this highly accomplished, generous and competent group to help advise and guide the company in the 2016|2017 Season.
Company of Fools Artist John Glenn Receives Excellence in the Arts Governor's Award
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Company of Fools and Sun Valley Center for the Arts are pleased to announce that Core Company Artist John Glenn is among the 2016 recipients of the Governor's Awards in the Arts. Governor C. L. Butch Otter and First Lady Lori Otter announced this year's honorees in August.  Glenn received the Excellence in the Arts distinction.  This is the third award from Idaho's Governors in Company of Fools' 21 year history - Denise Simone, Core Company Artist, received the 2014 Excellence in the Arts and in 2004 Company of Fools was awarded the same distinction.
WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR TROUSERS to Open This Summer at Stage Coach Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
'When Did You Last See Your Trousers': A British Farce by Ray Galton and John Antrobus is playing through September 10th at Stage Coach Theatre. Based on a story by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the production is directed by Karl Gautschi. 
Sun Valley Downs Nampa, Boise Beats Eagle at Idaho Improv League
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Standings crowd further as Sun Valley downs Nampa, and Boise beats Eagle at the Idaho Improv League.
Company of Fools Will Present ART
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
?This summer Company of Fools (COF) will present the chic, short, and wickedly funny comedy ART by award-winning playwright Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. The play, which won both the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, will run August 9-13 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.
Josh Ritter and JJ Grey & Mofro Set for Idaho Botanical Garden This July
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Josh Ritter will set out on an extensive U.S. headlining tour in 2016 in support of his latest album Sermon On The Rocks (out now out now via Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers). Joined by The Royal City Band, this run of dates will include performances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia and more.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Plays in Spokane Valley for One Weekend Only This July
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Miracle of miracles! Fiddler on the Roof, winner of a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical, is playing in Spokane Valley just months before it returns to Broadway.  Christian Commjunity Theater North Idaho, part of CYT North Idaho, is bringing Fiddler on the Roof to University High Theater, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley, July 14-17, 2016.  CCT, unlike CYT, casts child and adults in their shows.  Fifty local actors are busy in final rehearsals for this family classic
Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson Coming to Outlaw Field, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
CMoore Live presents Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson with special guests, A Great Big World coming to Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden on July 14, 2016. Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 1st at 10am and can be purchased at Taco Bell Arena box office, Idaho Botanical Garden admin office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 208-426-1766.
Mary Chapin Carpenter Coming to Morrison Center in September
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2016
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter will be taking the stage at the Morrison Center Saturday, September 17th at 8:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Morrison Center Box Office, MorrisonCenter.com, or by calling (208)426-1110. She will be performing timeless hits from her expansive and beloved 14-album catalog and new songs from her upcoming record The Things That We Are Made Of (May 6, Lambent Light Records).
Rodney Carrington's 'Here Comes the Truth' Tour Set for Morrison Center, 9/9
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Rodney Carrington will be taking the stage at the Morrison Center Friday, September 9th at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Morrison Center Box Office, MorrisonCenter.com, or by calling (208)426-1110.

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