Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 12/10
By: BWW Special Coverage Dec. 14, 2012
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'.
In this week's edition of 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week', we take you around the country - and beyond - with the most-read theater stories for the week of December 10! Scroll below to see what made news in your area!
Featured Story of the Week:
Austin
BWW Reviews: Georgetown Palace Production of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is Pure Holiday Magic
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: Capital City Men's Chorus Spreads Christmas Cheer with THE YULE OF COOL
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: Palindrome Theatre Presents an Exciting New Work in ATTIC SPACE
by Jeff Davis
BWW Reviews: Billy Dances, But BILLY ELLIOT Stumbles
by Jeff Davis
Save on Tickets to FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at AT&T Center in Dallas, 12/27-30
by Contests
BWW Reviews: Phantom-Famed Actor Ramin Karimloo Comes 'Home to Texas' with His Unique Broadgrass Style
by Kathy Strain
Photo Flash: The Ballet Girls of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
by Kathy Strain
Australia - Brisbane
International Opera Company of the Month: Outcast Opera Company
by BWW Features
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Lucy Durack
by Jacqueline Bublitz
Australia - Melbourne
International Opera Company of the Month: Outcast Opera Company
by BWW Features
BWW Reviews: GENESIS TO BROADWAY - Creatively Flawed
by Tim Carney
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Lucy Durack
by Jacqueline Bublitz
Australia - Perth
International Opera Company of the Month: Outcast Opera Company
by BWW Features
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Lucy Durack
by Jacqueline Bublitz
Australia - Sydney
International Opera Company of the Month: Outcast Opera Company
by BWW Features
This Is Your Brain On Musical Theatre - 7 Questions with Lucy Durack
by Jacqueline Bublitz
Baltimore
BWW Reviews: PULLMAN PORTER BLUES at Arena Stage - Hop on Board
by Charles Shubow
BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Charles Shubow
BWW Reviews: BUS STOP Arrives at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow
BWW Reviews: The Pumpkin Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - This Beast is a Beauty
by Tina Saratsiotis
BWW Reviews: PINOCCHIO Engages All Ages
by Lori Weglein
Boston
BWW Review: Idioms On the Loose in CHINGLISH
by Nancy Grossman
BWW Review: Reagle Music Theatre's CHRISTMAS TIME
by Nancy Grossman
Huntington Theater Company Presents OUR TOWN, 12/7-1/13
by samantha vega
BWW REVIEW: 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' IS A TIMELESS TRADITION AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
by Jan Nargi
BWW Review: HOLIDAY MEMORIES to Warm a Winter's Night
by Nancy Grossman
Brazil
SHREK Arrives in Brazil, Dec 14
by Paulo Afonso De Lima
Central Pennsylvania
BWW Reviews: EPAC Sails Into Christmas With ANYTHING GOES
by Marakay Rogers
Chicago
STAGE TUBE: THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER's Opening Night at Mercury Theater
by Stage Tube
Studio BE and 4 Days Late Productions Add Two More Performances of IT'S A WONDERFUL PRO-LIFE, 12/22, 12/29
by Sierra Fox
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 12th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
BWW TV: Ben Carlson, Deborah Hay and More in Highlights of CST's SCHOOL FOR LIES
by BroadwayWorld TV
Cleveland
BWW Reviews: Dorothy Silver and Strong Cast Takes Audience 4000 MILES at Dobama
by Roy Berko
BWW Reviews: ANNIE Lights up the Stage at Beck Center
by Roy Berko
BWW Reviews: THE SECRET SOCIAL Holds Special Meeting at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko
What's On: Upcoming Shows in Cleveland - Dec 2012
by Vicky Croisant
Columbus
BWW Interviews: Ohio Natives David Ayers and Angela Gaylor Return to Present Master Class at CCT, 12/17
by Lisa Norris
Comedy
Comedy Central Premieres GARY GULMAN: IN THIS ECONOMY Tonight
by TV News Desk
Andrew Dice Clay's First Stand-Up Special in 17 Years to Air Dec. 31 on Showtime
by TV News Desk
STAGE TUBE: The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Opening Night Party
by Stage Tube
Quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Week of 12/3
by TV News Desk
San Jose Stage Company To Host Will Durst's BIG FAT YEAR END KISS OFF COMEDY SHOW XX, 12/31
by Patrick Nugent
BWW Seeks Editors Specializing in Comedy
by BWW
truTV's Hit Series IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Returns Today
by TV News Desk
VIDEO: COLBERT REPORT Airs Series Mash Up 'Breaking Abbey'
by TV News Desk
Connecticut
Town Players Make English Christmas Pantomime New Canaan Tradition in LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, Now thru 12/16
by Sherry Shameer Cohen
BWW Reviews: Not Dead Yet: THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE at Long Wharf Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen
BWW Reviews: Playhouse On Park's DRIVING MISS DAISY a Comfortable Ride
by Jacques Lamarre
BWW Reviews: Sarah Ruhl's DEAR ELIZABETH, Play About Poets, is Poetry Itself
by Lauren Yarger
BWW Reviews: CONNetic Dance's NUTCRACKER SUITE & SPICY More Mild Than Wild
by Jacques Lamarre
Dallas
BWW Reviews: Phantom-Famed Actor Ramin Karimloo Comes 'Home to Texas' with His Unique Broadgrass Style
by Kathy Strain
Save on Tickets to FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at AT&T Center in Dallas, 12/27-30
by Contests
Des Moines
Regional Theater of the Week: Des Moines Community Playhouse in Des Moines, IA
by BWW Features
Detroit
BWW Reviews: Sensational FOREVER CHRISTMAS Plays Avon Players Through Dec 15
by Anton Anderssen
Michigan State University's Wharton Center Presents A CHRISTMAS CABARET, 12/14-12/16
by Sierra Fox
Michigan Philharmonic Presents HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Through Dec 15
by Anton Anderssen
Michigan State University's Wharton Center Presents A CHRISTMAS CABARET, Now thru 12/16
by Sierra Fox
Fort Lauderdale
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video and 25th Anniversary Wishes to Actors Playhouse and THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Stage Tube
France
STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT le musical - Le Confessionnal
by Stage Tube
Ft. Myers/Naples
Florida Studio Theatre Extends LET'S TWIST AGAIN: WITH THE WANDERERS and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Sierra Fox
Germany
STAGE TUBE: Cast off for Udo Jürgens Musical - Highlights of the Premiere with Aleksandra Bechtel
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Opening Night of Stuttgart's SISTER ACT
by Stage Tube
The English Theatre of Hamburg Presents Benfield's TOUCH AND GO, Now Playing!
by Patrick Nugent
STAGE TUBE: Die Highlights der himmlischen Premiere von SISTER ACT in Stuttgart!
by Stage Tube
Houston
BWW Reviews: One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Theatrical Brilliance
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: NSFW: THE OFFICE PLAYS - Where OFFICE SPACE Meets SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: YOUR FAMILY SUCKS - A Brilliant and Darkly Humorous Examination of Game Show Culture
by David Clarke
BWW Reviews: VIV! is Entertaining and Insightful
by David Clarke
Save on Tickets to FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at AT&T Center in Dallas, 12/27-30
by Contests
BWW Reviews: PETER PAN is a Family Friendly Theatrical Treat
by David Clarke
LEAVING SAN JACINTO Premieres at The Country Playhouse,2/28-3/3
by samantha vega
Ireland
Nomad Theatre Network and Livin' Dred Theatre Company Present RIDE ON!, Dec 14 & 15
by samantha vega
Italy
On This Day 12/8 - Aggiungi un posto a tavola
by Antonino Pratticò
BWW Reviews: My Fair Lady, la favola più bella
by Antonino Prattico
BWW Interviews: Stefano Brondi
by Antonino Prattico
Las Vegas
Shania Twain Proves She's 'Still The One' With A Beautiful Show
by Ellen Sterling
Long Island
Bay Street Theatre Presents The Legends Series CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Film, 12/21
by Movies News Desk
BWW Reviews: CM PAC Presents Madison Square Garden's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL
by Melissa Giordano
Los Angeles
STAGE TUBE: The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Opening Night Party
by Stage Tube
Photo Coverage: Troubadour Theater Opens RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDOORS at Falcon Theatre
by Lily Lim
STAGE TUBE: Kongit Farrell on Creating LANDING OF THE URBAN REBELS 2012, Playing Flight Theatre, 12/13-23
by Stage Tube
BWW TV: On the Red Carpet with Donny & Marie Osmond at their LA Christmas Concert
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans
Barry Manilow Gives A GIFT OF LOVE This Christmas and is BACK ON BROADWAY in 2013!
by David Green
Zephyr Theater Presents DEEP THROAT SEX SCANDAL, 1/24-2/17
by samantha vega
BWW Reviews: Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES Blazes with Hidden Fires at MTF
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: Norris Theatre Offers Entertaining WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: Troubies' RUDOLPH Lights Up Falcon Stage
by Don Grigware
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Talks New Year's Eve Show, Answers Fan Questions During Google+ Hangout
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Talks New Year's Eve Concert, Family and More on GOOD DAY LA
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: Cortes Alexander Wishes One and All a SWELL HOLIDAY at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal
by Don Grigware
BWW Reviews: 7th Consecutive Upright Cabaret BROADWAY CHRISTMAS a Winner
by Don Grigware
BWW Interviews: Eden Espinosa on Her Debut Album LOOK AROUND; Release Party Set for Dec 17
by David Green
STAGE TUBE: Kongit Farrell on Creating LANDING OF THE URBAN REBELS 2012, Playing Flight Theatre, Now thru 12/23
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS!
by Stage Tube
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Michael Weston, Jeannie Berlin and More in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Stage Tube
Miami
BWW Reviews: Love Unwinds in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Actors' Playhouse
by Michelle Petrucci
Montreal
French Version of LITTLE WOMEN to Play Theatre de la Bordee, Now thru Jan 6
by Jack Latulippe
Nashville
Nashville Ballet Receives NEA Grant to Support New Contemporary Dance Work
by Jeffrey Ellis
Nashville Children's Theatre Selects Project Linus For Holiday Charity 2012
by Jeffrey Ellis
Matt Chiorini Directs MACBETH To Open 2013 For Nashville Shakespeare Festival
by Jeffrey Ellis
Playhouse Nashville's Slate of New 10-Minute Plays Continues Tonight
by Jeffrey Ellis
GroundWorks Theatre Preps DADDY WENT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS For Darkhorse Run
by Jeffrey Ellis
Matriarch of Chaffin Family, of Barn Dinner Theatre Fame, Dies in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis
Netherlands
It's On Again: LOVE STORY to Tour the Netherlands
by Dutch Reporter
New Jersey
Regional Dance Company of the Week: Nimbus Dance Works, NJ
by BWW Features
New Orleans
BWW Interviews: MARY POPPINS' Karen Murphy
by Heidi Scheuermann
Omaha
BWW Reviews: YESTERDAY AND TODAY Rocks the Omaha Community Playhouse
by Cole Snider
Philadelphia
Tickets On Sale for JEKYLL & HYDE at The Forrest Theatre, 12/26-12/30
by Contests
Philippines
BWW TV Exclusive: Lea Salonga Talks Upcoming LES MIS Movie, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman & More!
by Audra Stafford
Breaking News: Confirmed! Cameron Mackintosh to Restage MISS SAIGON in 2014
by Oliver Oliveros
Pittsburgh
Tickets On Sale for JEKYLL & HYDE at The Forrest Theatre, 12/26-12/30
by Contests
Quebec
French Version of LITTLE WOMEN to Play Theatre de la Bordee, Now thru Jan 6
by Jack Latulippe
Raleigh
BWW Reviews: Keeping With Tradition at Raleigh Little Theatre's CINDERELLA
by Larisa Mount
Rhode Island
BWW Reviews: OSTC Christens New Location with Jolly WINTER WONDERETTES
by Veronica Bruscini
Salt Lake City
BWW Reviews: Empress Theatre's THE CHRISTMAS BOX is a Labor of Love
by Tyler Hinton
San Antonio
Save on Tickets to FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at AT&T Center in Dallas, 12/27-30
by Contests
San Diego
BWW Blog: Steve Blanchard of Old Globe's GRINCH - Who is Carol? And Why is She Linging?
by Guest Blogger: Steve Blanchard
BWW Blog: Steve Blanchard of Old Globe's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - More Grinchy News
by Guest Blogger: Steve Blanchard
San Francisco
BWW Reviews: A.C.T.'s A CHRISTMAS CAROL Delights!
by Linda Hodges
BWW Reviews: Center Rep's CHRISTMAS CAROL One of a Kind
by Harmony Wheeler
BWW Reviews: Hillbarn Theatre Lights Up the Bay Area with Technicolor JOSEPH
by Harmony Wheeler
San Jose Stage Company To Host Will Durst's BIG FAT YEAR END KISS OFF COMEDY SHOW XX, 12/31
by Patrick Nugent
Seattle
BWW Reviews: Adorable Joy at 5th Avenue's ELF Abounds
by Jay Irwin
BWW Reviews: Two Very Different Holiday Treats With BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT and SANTALAND at SPT
by Jay Irwin
South Africa
BWW Reviews: Effusive Fun at the Kalk Bay Theatre with FACE THE MUSIC 2
by David Fick
South Bend
STAGE TUBE: Wagon Wheel Theatre's OLIVER! Parodies Fergie's 'London Bridge'
by Stage Tube
South Carolina
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina's ANYTHING GOES
by Stage Tube
Spain
'La Barraca del Zurdo' se estrena en La Cuarta Pared
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
PHOTO FLASH: Photocall 'El último jinete'
by Javier A. Gabrielssön
BWW TV: Conoce a 'Minuto, el bufón'
by Javier A. Gabrielssön
BWW TV:¡Exclusiva! El nuevo videoclip de Juan Pablo di Pace
by Javier A. Gabrielssön
BWW TV: Entrevista con los protagonistas de 'El Último Jinete'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
Los ancianos más marchosos vuelven al Poliorama de Barcelona
by Roberto Rodriguez
Photo Flash: Presentación de Blancanieves Boulevard
by Laura Pelaez
Júlia Jové se incorpora a 'Pegados'
by Roberto Rodriguez
BWW TV: Blancanieves Boulevard se presenta en la Gran Vía
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
Sorteos BWW: Te invitamos a ver 'Los Miserables' en cine
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
St. Louis
BWW Reviews: The New Jewish Theatre Stages Lovely TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Chris Gibson
BWW Reviews: Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre's Clever STUPEFY! THE 90 MINUTE HARRY POTTER
by Chris Gibson
BWW Reviews: The Reduced Shakespeare Company's THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (Abridged)
by Chris Gibson
Regional Opera Company of the Week: Winter Opera St. Louis
by Scott Frost
St. Paul
Now Playing: ELF-THE MUSICAL Ushers in the Holiday Season at the ORDWAY
by Kristin Frosch
Toronto
BWW Interviews: Christmas Cabaret with Chris Tsujiuchi
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Interviews: Micah Barnes on SINGER'S PLAYGROUND
by Kelly Cameron
Canadian Opera Company Music Director Johannes Debus Will Conduct TRISTAN UND ISOLDE; Other Casting Changes
by Sierra Fox
BWW Interviews: IT'S A WONDERFUL TORONTO with Matt Baram
by Kelly Cameron
BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Finnie Jesson leads a fine cast in this reproduction of the original 1959 version.
by Mark Andrew Lawrence
STAGE TUBE: The Making of Stratford Festival 2013 Visitor's Guide
by Stage Tube
UK / West End
BWW TV Exclusive: Lea Salonga Talks Upcoming LES MIS Movie, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman & More!
by Audra Stafford
Breaking News: Confirmed! Cameron Mackintosh to Restage MISS SAIGON in 2014
by Oliver Oliveros
STAGE TUBE: On the Red Carpet - Michael Ball Hosts LES MISERABLES Movie World Premiere in London!
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: SEUSSICAL, Arts Theatre, December 9 2012
by Gary Naylor
BWW:UK Awards 2012: Winners To Be Announced Tomorrow!
by Carrie Dunn
Photo Coverage: First Look at Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER in the West End!
by BWW
BWW:UK Awards 2012: Winners Include SWEENEY, MATILDA, ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS and More!
by Carrie Dunn
BWW TV: Video Highlights from VIVA FOREVER! The New Spice Girls Musical!
by BroadwayWorld TV
Review Roundup: PRIVATES ON PARADE at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Review Roundups
Review Roundup: VIVA FOREVER! Opens in the West End
by Review Roundups
STAGE TUBE: Spice Girls Reunite at VIVA FOREVER Opening!
by Stage Tube
BWW Reviews: Simon Bailey, LOOKING UP
by Jenny Antill
STAGE TUBE: VIVA FOREVER! World Premiere Footage - Red Carpet, Opening Night Party and More!
by Stage Tube
GREAT EXPECTATIONS To Open in West End, Feb 6
by BWW
Washington, DC
BWW Reviews: PULLMAN PORTER BLUES at Arena Stage - Hop on Board
by Charles Shubow
Regional Opera Company of the Week: Opera Lafayette
by Scott Frost
BWW Reviews: Synetic's A TRIP TO THE MOON is Innovative, Stylistically Interesting
by Jennifer Perry
Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to LES MISERABLES at the National Theatre in DC!
by Contests
BWW Reviews: BUS STOP Arrives at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow
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