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BWW Reviews: AMERICAN IDIOT
by Teresa Rodrick - December 09, 2013
One may argue that AMERICAN IDIOT is a glorified concert. Or that it is just a medium for singing Green Day songs while swearing and making rude guestures, and I think a few members of the audience thought that as they left shortly after the first song. However, there is much more to the musical then just the music
Lauren Weedman to Return to BCT with BLAME IT ON BOISE, 1/10-11
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2013
Lauren Weedman, creator of two of the most popular shows in the history of BCT as well as the recent hit BOISE: YOU DON'T LOOK A DAY OVER 149, is returning to our stage with a new question: Is Boise to blame for everything? Weedman; whose extensive film and television credits include The Daily Show, Arrested Development, HUNG, Judd Apatow's A Five Year Engagement, and the upcoming HBO series, Looking, written by Michael Lannan; has a fondness for the City of Trees.
SHORTS IN WINTER Film Screening Set for BCT, 1/2
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2013
A First Thursday event at BCT! SHORTS IN WINTER is a one-time special screening of short films by local filmmakers. Start the New Year off right: come celebrate and support local filmmaking! Featuring films by Tracy Sunderland, Zach Voss, Andy Lawless and other talented filmmakers. January 2, 2014 at 7pm.
Boise Contemporary Theater's Children's Reading Series to Continue with CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY, 12/15
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2013
Boise Contemporary Theater's Children's Reading Series, will present CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY adapted by Dano Madden and Jenny Sternling from the short story by William Dean Howells on Sunday, December 15 at 2pm.
BWW Reviews: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Teresa Rodrick - December 06, 2013
Walking into the theatre, there are 1940's recordings of Christmas songs playing overhead, the set (the same from the last show with a few minor adjustments) is painted in holiday colors and decorations to help set the mood. They had a Foley table (for the artist who creates sound effects live) set upstage and center and three microphones spaced out across the stage. There were two light boxes labeled 'applause' centered to the audience on either side of center row.
BroadwayWorld Boise Awards Update 12/6 - Beatrice Eichmann Allen Leads!
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Voting is now underway for Boise! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
BWW Reviews: THIS WONDERFUL LIFE Performed By One Wonderful Actor
by Teresa Rodrick - December 05, 2013
Arriving at Boise Contemporary Theater, no matter what the weather is outside, is snowing with the wind howling. Once you walk down the hall into the lobby, you are greeted with the bridge set up for the audience to take photos. They even had snow rigged so that it could be snowing in the pictures.
BWW Reviews: IT'S A WONDRFUL LIFE- THE MUSICAL
by Teresa Rodrick - December 04, 2013
This is true with the production by Starlight Mountain Theatre of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE MUSICAL. Starlight Mountain Theatre's cast and crew are spread across the valley. For them to put together a show of any caliber is an incredible act and they put on a good Christmas show.
Celtic Thunder Brings MYTHOLOGY to Morrison Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2013
World-renowned Irish super-group Celtic Thunder returns to Boise this fall with their new show MYTHOLOGY, coming to the Morrison Center tonight, Sunday December 1, for a performance at 5:00 p.m.
Post-Turkey BroadwayWorld Boise Awards Update 11/29 - Mack & Foy Tied!
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2013
Voting is now underway for Boise! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Plays Stage Coach Theatre, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2013
Stage Coach Theatre will present DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW tonight, Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14, 2013.
BWW Reviews: Liquid Laughs Headliner HEATH HARMISON, Feature SHERRY JAPHET, and MC SEAN HANCOCK
by Teresa Rodrick - November 27, 2013
It was a Friday Night at Liquid Laughs this time and the house was full! It was only a month ago that I reviewed SEAN HANCOCK and HEATH HARMISON in a different show at Liquid Laughs and they are still funny.
BWW Reviews: INSERT FOOT: THE WRATH OF SEAN with Special Guest Sean Hancock
by Teresa Rodrick - November 26, 2013
Insert Minds. Recycled Foot? I was pondering this. Half of Recycled Minds, Sean Hancock joined Insert Foot on Thursday night for a night of improv.
BWW Reviews: THREE SISTERS Presented By Boise State Theatre Arts Department
by Teresa Rodrick - November 25, 2013
There was a live band of four playing Russian Folk Music to help set the mood: Anastasia Leonova on vocals/guitar, Gordon Reinhart on violin, Michael Baltzell on the balalaika, and Stitch Marker on guitar. It made for a wonderful transition into the world we were about to enter. They had a quality to them that could (almost should) be on CD.
Registration Is Now Open for CYT-North Idaho's Winter Session of Theater Arts Classes
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
Registration is now open for Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho's (CYT-North Idaho's) winter session of classes Jan 7th & 9th. Classes will meet at the CYT-North Idaho Campus at 2775 Howard Street, Suite 7, Coeur d' Alene, every Tuesday from 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. or every Thursday from 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. for ten weeks.
BroadwayWorld Boise Awards Update 11/22 - Blauer, Pufall Tied for Best Costume Design!
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2013
Voting is now underway for Boise! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
Company of Fools to Stage SHIPWRECKED!, 12/11-29
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013
This December Company of Fools (COF) invites you to set sail with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies' Shipwrecked! As part of the Center's multi-disciplinary project Wish You Were Here!, COF will present 15 public performances of this family-friendly adventure tale (recommended for children ages 7 and up). Performances run from December 11 through December 29.
Company of Fools to Welcome The Second City, Jan 9-10
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
Back by popular demand (because they always sell out!), Chicago's legendary comedy theatre company The Second City returns to the Liberty Theatre in Hailey with their Happily Ever Laughter! Tour on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, at 7pm.
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW to Play Stage Coach Theatre, 11/29-12/14
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013
Stage Coach Theatre will present DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14, 2013. Dashing Through the Snow is a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten and will be directed by Claudia Scott.
BWW Reviews: CHICKS N' GIGGLES A Cure For A Bad Week
by Teresa Rodrick - November 18, 2013
CHICKS N' GIGGLES is an improv comedy group made up of men and women, I guess the men are the 'giggles'? I was under the impression it was all women from the name, but nope, men were on the stage too. And they all worked well together.
MOMIX: BOTANICA Returns to Morrison Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
MOMIX: BOTANICA will return to the Velma V. Morrison Ceter for the Performing Srts tonight, November 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM.
Voting Open for 2013 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 12, 2013
After a record number of nominations and careful proofing by our local editors for eligibility, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Awards.
Random Acts of Theatre to Stage SPAMALOT, 1/16-2/2
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Spamalot, witten by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by John Du Prez, has rude frenchmen, cancan dancers, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the Knights who say 'ni' are just part of the adventures awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very, very, VERY round table in their quest for the holy grail.
BCT Theater Lab Presents Two New Plays, SEASICK and GRANDVIEW, Now thru 11/9
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Boise Contemporary Theater's education program, BCT Theater Lab, presents two new plays, SEASICK & GRANDVIEW written and performed by young artists of the Treasure Valley.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Diaz Comes to the Morrison Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2013
Named by The New Yorker magazine as one of the top 20 writers of the 20th century, author and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz, has been hailed as one of the most celebrated contemporary voices of our time. On November 5, local literary leader The Cabin welcomes Diaz to the Morrison Center as part of the annual Readings & Conversations series. The event will take place at 7:30 pm.

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