Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 9/24

By: Sep. 28, 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 are launching a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'.

Below you'll find a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 24. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Featured Story of the Week: BWW Reviews: RED is a Brushstroke of Genius at PlayMakers Repertory Company by Larissa Mount (Raleigh) 

 

Albuquerque
BWW Reviews: The Capitol Steps Delivers the Best Musical Satire in Washington
by Anya Sebastian


Argentina
'Casi Normales' y 'Alicia en Frikiland' arrasaron con los Premios Hugo
by Florencia Nijensohn

BWW TV: Cuadro de apertura de los Premios Hugo
by Florencia Nijensohn

BWW TV: Los testimonios de los ganadores de los Premios Hugo
by BroadwayWorld TV


Austin
BWW Reviews: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Georgetown Palace is Perfection
by Jeff Davis

CAPITAL CITY MEN'S CHORUS is Ready to Be Heard
by Jeff Davis

BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks into Austin, Texas
by Kathy Strain


Australia - Brisbane
Music By The Sea Presents Sydney's Acacia Quartet Performing Elena Kats-Chernin, Lyle Chan Works, 10/6
by 30 Days of NYMF 2012

STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube


Australia - Melbourne
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube


Australia - Perth
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube


Australia - Sydney
BWW Interviews: David Harris (Emmett) Ahead of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL's Opening Night
by Emma Cambey

STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: Cameron Daddo (Callahan) Ahead of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL'S Opening Night
by Emma Cambey


Baltimore
BWW Reviews: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2012 Concert a Huge Success
by Charles Shubow


Belgium
New UK Tour of CATS to Cross the Channel and Play Belgium in 2013
by Dutch Reporter


Boston
Amanda McBroom Returns To Barrington Stage Company with BREL IN THE BERKSHIRES! at Spice Dragon, Now Thru 9/23
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Review: THE FAKUS: A NOIR at BCA
by Nancy Grossman


Buffalo
BWW Reviews: Arresting, Emotionally Charged NEXT TO NORMAL at Classical Theatre Company
by Nathan Miller

BWW Reviews: Looking through a Different Lens in ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Buffalo Laboratory Theatre
by Nathan Miller

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for TOY's KNUFFLE BUNNY, A Cautionary Musical
by Stage Tube


Central New York
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes at Merry Go Round Playhouse for CABARET!
by Stage Tube


Central Pennsylvania
BWW TV: First Look at THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV

BWW Reviews: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Rocks Lieber and Stoller at Allenberry
by Marakay Rogers

BWW Reviews: ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST Ka-POWS! Its Way Onto York Little Theatre Stage
by Marakay Rogers

STAGE TUBE: Megan Hilty Sings at Hershey Park!
by Stage Tube


Chicago
mun2 to Hold Chicago Auditions for REVENTION Guest DJ, 9/29
by TV News Desk

BWW Interviews: THE MAGIC PARLOUR's Dennis Watkins Gets into the Theatrics of Magic
by Tyler Peterson

BWW TV: First Look at ABT's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BroadwayWorld TV

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 26th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson


Cleveland
BWW Reviews: LOMBARDI Kicks a Field Goal at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: XANADU at Beck Center Turns Bad Script Into Funky Fun
by Roy Berko

BWW Reviews: Must-See PROOF at Lakeland Theatre
by Roy Berko


Costa Mesa
BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler

California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner

BWW Reviews: SCR Revives Brit Comedy ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Michael L. Quintos


Dallas
BWW Reviews: FREUD'S LAST SESSION Ignites Conversation at Theatre Three
by Lauren Smart


Delaware
Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES Tour Stops at DuPont Theatre, 10/30 - 11/04
by Patrick Nugent


Denver
BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Comedic Perfection!
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: The Edge Theatre Presents 'boom' thru 10/21
by Michael Mulhern

NOW PLAYING: Local Theater Company Presents ELIJAH: An Adventure - thru 10/6
by Michael Mulhern


Detroit
BWW Interviews: Randolph Mantooth Talks SUPERIOR DONUTS at The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Katie Laban

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Returns to The City Theatre, 10/4 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Interviews: Lili Whiteass Says LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is 'Not To Be Missed' at Fisher Theatre
by Katie Laban

The Hilberry Theatre Company's THE MOUSETRAP Does Justice to the Longest Running Play
by Katie Laban

BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Has a Spectacular Opening at the Fisher Theatre
by Katie Laban

BWW Reviews: HAMTOWN RACES at the Planet Ant Theatre is a Must-See Production!
by Katie Laban

BWW Reviews: The Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN an Intense Experience
by Katie Laban


Ft. Myers/Naples
Regional Theater of the Week: TheatreZone in Naples, FL
by BWW Features


Germany
Saison-Eröffnung in der Werkstatt in der Staatsoper Berlin im Schillertheater
by Marcel Konrath

Udo Jürgens auf wahnsinns Tournee! Die Erfolgstour geht weiter
by Marcel Konrath

BWW Reviews: Westernhagen Live in Berlin
by Marcel Konrath

BWW Reviews: Demokratie im Deutschen Theater Berlin
by Marcel Konrath

Barbara Obermeier ist Elle Woods in 'Natürlich blond' im Wiener Ronacher
by Marcel Konrath


Houston
BWW Interviews: Constantine Maroulis Gives Inside Scoop on JEKYLL & HYDE
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: LIFE IS A DREAM is a Sensational Tour de Force
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's WOMEN@ART is Exquisite and Engaging
by David Clarke

BWW Interviews: Steven Fales Talks MISSIONARY POSITION, Mormon Boy Triology and Solo Perfromance
by David Clarke

STAGE TUBE: First Look at CTC's MISS JULIE
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: NETworks BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Passably Pleases Return Audiences, Truly Impresses New Audiences
by David Clarke

BWW Reviews: Classical Theatre Company's MISS JULIE - A Delightful Feat of Skillful Prowess
by David Clarke


Italy
BEHIND THE CURTAINS: 'Il Vizietto - La Cage Aux Folles'
by Antonino Pratticò

Photo Coverage: W ZORRO, Press Conference
by Antonino Pratticò

Stage Tube: W ZORRO - Medley
by Antonino Pratticò


Kansas City
Review Roundup: PIPPIN at KC Rep - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups


Long Island
CMPAC's Upcoming Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL - My Journey Continues
by Melissa Giordano


Los Angeles
STAGE TUBE: HAVA Calendar 2012: September; Last Show at Gardenia Supper Club Set for 9/26
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler

BWW Reviews: Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista Offers Magnificent SWEENEY TODD
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: Original Musical JUSTIN LOVE Rocks Celebration Theatre
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Continues to Enthrall at Hayworth Theatre
by Don Grigware

Sternin and Fraser Go UNDER MY SKIN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Don Grigware

BWW Reviews: LA's Next Great Stage Star 2012 Chelsea Emma Franko is The Girl from Apple Valley
by Don Grigware

California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner

Want to See Jeff Goldblum in SEMINAR at the Ahmanson in LA? Enter to Win Tickets!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: PSA - Unlikely Heroes Recognizing Heroes Benefit Set for 10/5
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: SCR Revives Brit Comedy ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Michael L. Quintos


Mexico
Regresa Lylo El Cocodrilo - Breve temporada
by Clemente Sanchez

La Compañía de ArtEstudio presenta su versión de West Side Story
by Clemente Sanchez


Miami
Broadway Smash ROCK OF AGES To Rock The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins


Minneapolis
BWW Reviews: Opening of TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD Marks 50th Year of the Guthrie Theater
by Kristin Frosch

STAGE TUBE: First Look at POWER BALLADZ
by Stage Tube


Nashville
BWW Reviews: Logan's Concept Makes SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE More Than Just a Revue
by Jeffrey Ellis

STAGE TUBE: Blackbird Theater's RED Trailer
by Jeffrey Ellis

Dance Theatre of Tennessee's CARMEN Launches Ballet in the Park
by Jeffrey Ellis

Boiler Room Theatre Revives ROCKY HORROR SHOW Just in Time For Halloween Season
by Jeffrey Ellis


Netherlands
Dutch Dates Announced for WWRY 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour
by Dutch Reporter


New Jersey
BWW Interviews: Skyline Theatre Company's CABARET Managing Artistic Director Sam Scalamoni
by Gregory G. Allen

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of David T. Little's DOG DAYS Opera
by Stage Tube

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE- Plus a Performance Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV

Photo Coverage: Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE Cast Meets the Press!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Mona Hennessy and Rachel Black Spaulding in Rehearsals for Luna Stage's VITA AND VIRGINIA
by Stage Tube

BWW Interviews: The Growing Stage Executive Director Stephen L. Fredericks Talks about PETER PAN
by Gregory G. Allen

The Barn Theatre Celebrates 85 Seasons of Producing
by Gregory G. Allen


New Zealand
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube


Omaha
The Rose Theatre Reveals THE BORROWERS, 10/19 - 11/04
by Patrick Nugent

BWW Interviews: Omaha Community Playhouse's 'Elle Woods' Leanne Hill Carlson
by Cole Snider


Philippines
Review Roundup: Atlantis Productions' NINE, Now thru Oct 7
by Review Roundups

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Kids Acts Philippines’ PETER PAN, Show Opens 9/28
by Oliver Oliveros

BWW Interviews: BONA's Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman
by Oliver Oliveros

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Kids Acts Philippines’ PETER PAN, Opening Tonight, 9/28
by Oliver Oliveros


Portland
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD at the Portland Center Stage
by Stage Tube

BWW Reviews: THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Broadway Rose, a Well-Casted, 1950s B-Movie Romp
by Barrett Johnson


Raleigh
BWW Reviews: RED is a Brushstroke of Genius at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Larissa Mount


Sacramento
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner


Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: Adventuresome Cast Makes VERNON GOD LITTLE Loopy Fun
by Blair Howell


San Diego
Twitter Watch: Telly Leung-'Backstage @allegiancebway with Spock and Sulu!'
by BWW

California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner

BWW TV Exclusive: Telly Leung, Lea Salonga & George Takei Talk Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE at The Old Globe
by Audra Stafford

BWW Reviews: Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista Offers Magnificent SWEENEY TODD
by Don Grigware

Final Performances of The Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 9/27 - 9/30
by E.H. Reiter


San Francisco
BWW Reviews: BATMAN LIVE Stays True to Comics, Makes a Good Time for Kids and Fans
by Harmony Wheeler

HEROES AND OTHER STRANGERS Comes to Stage Werx, 9/24-25
by BWW

California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner


Santa Barbara
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner


Seattle
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS at 5th Avenue is Back and, in Some Ways, Better
by Jay Irwin

BWW Reviews: Gripping Performances in the Confusing DISCO PIGS at Sound Theatre Company
by Jay Irwin

THE LATE NOW Avant-Variety Talk Show Premieres for One Night Only in Seattle, 10/5
by TV News Desk


Spain
‘Mi madre, Serrat y yo’ retoma su exitoso vínculo con el Plot Point de Madrid
by Nuria Alcalá

BWW Interviews: Susan Egan en concierto
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

SORTEOS BWWS: Te invitamos a MACABARET
by Javier A. Gabrielssön

PHOTO FLASH: Broadway In Spain The Masterclass Series! Presenta a Susan Egan
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

PHOTO FLASH: Susan Egan En Concierto en el Compac Gran Vía
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

PHOTO FLASH: Llegada de Invitados al concierto de Susan Egan
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

PHOTO FLASH: Estreno de Sonrisas y Lágrimas en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez

BWW TV: Noche de Estreno - Sonrisas y Lágrimas (Teatro Coliseum)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez


St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Ken Haller's Delightful Cabaret - THE TV SHOW!
by Chris Gibson

BWW Reviews: Dramatic License Productions Offers Engaging DINNER WITH FRIENDS
by Chris Gibson

STAGE TUBE: Interviews with Taylor Pietz, Zak Farmer and D. Mike Bauer of New Line's BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson
by Stage Tube


St. Paul
Women of Substance Presents Joss Stone's THE SOUL SESSIONS TOUR, 10/4
by Nicole Rosky


Tempe
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Lemon Andersen
by Stage Tube


Thousand Oaks
California Central Coast Fall 2012 Theatre Performances - SHEER-LUCK HOLMES and More!
by Curt Miner


Toronto
STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Inspiration for EVITA on 'George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight'
by Stage Tube

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU, CLYBOURNE PARK & More Set for New Off-Mirvish Series
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Special: Sam the Record Man Passes Away at 92
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Interviews: MacKenzie Greenwell on TAP DOGS, Dancing and Plan B
by Kelly Cameron

BWW Interviews: Andrea Martin on Mentoring Dorothys for CBC's Over the Rainbow
by Kelly Cameron


UK / West End
BWW Reviews: THE RAIN THAT WASHES, Leicester Square Theatre, September 20 2012
by Gary Naylor

BWW Reviews: Chris Thatcher, JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR
by Jenny Antill

BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Arena Tour, O2, September 21 2012
by Carrie Dunn

BWW Reviews: CABARET SAUVIGNON, Trafalgar Studios, September 22 2012
by Gary Naylor

Photo Coverage: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At The O2 - Production and After-Party!
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of '41N 50W' at St. James Studio Theatre, Based on 1912 Titanic US Senate Hearings
by Stage Tube

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London's O2 Arena- All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups

Photos and Video: Inside Opening Night of FINDING NEVERLAND in Leicester - Plus a Special Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV

New LOVEtheatre Offers! Save up to 55% on West End Shows!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season Today, Sept 26
by Stage Tube

Save Over 37% on Top Seats to OUR BOYS Now Playing at the Duchess Theatre
by Contests

Save up to 28% on RSC's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Meera Syal!
by Contests

STAGE TUBE: Promo - LOSERVILLE Musical Heads to the West End This October!
by Stage Tube

Full Cast Announced for New Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER!
by BWW

STAGE TUBE: UK Tour Of AMERICAN IDIOT!
by Stage Tube


Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at the Best Little Theater in Virginia
by Charles Shubow

BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater’s Wordless JEKYLL AND HYDE Offers Unique Take on Classic Tale
by Jennifer Perry




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