BWW Blog: The Trojan Players' NEXT TO NORMAL - Another Day Part 2, 2/17
by Guest Blogger: NEXT TO NORMAL - February 17, 2014 Meet Charlie H. Ray and Maggie Jorgenson, who are playing the roles of Gabe and Natalie in Next to Normal. Find out why they're in love with the show, and what it's been like to live inside the dream that is Next to Normal!...
WICKED at the Fox Theatre Goes On Sale 9/15
by Kelsey Denette - August 30, 2012 After breaking box office records in the three previous engagements, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Fox Theatre this holiday season from December 12, 2012 through January 6, 2013. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, September 15. Internet sales through ...
Photo Flash: Raven Theatre Presents The Price
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2012 Raven Theatre will present Arthur Miller's drama, The Price, directed by Michael Menedian. Opening is Sunday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby....
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 7th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - August 07, 2013 The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. BIC's Summer Concert, Lyric casts 'Sound Of Music,' Munster's 'Godspell,' youth productions of 'Ragtime' and 'Legally Blonde,' '48 Hour Musicals,' the world ...
Rufus Wainwright Requests Funds for New Opera, PRIMA DONNA
by Christina Mancuso - March 12, 2014 Opera singer, songwriter and composer, Rufus Wainwright, has released this personal request to his fans to raise funds to record his Bastille Day-set opera Prima Donna, with hopes of a touring concert version to follow....
Dramatists Guild Releases Statement on Making Unauthorized Revisions
by Nicole Rosky - June 23, 2014 Just last week, controversy erupted when TUTS Underground got caught presenting HANDS ON A HARDBODY, but with significant and unapproved changes to the show. The Huston-based Theatre was forced by theatrical licenser Samuel French, Inc. to cancel the rest of its run. Just days later, Milwaukee's Alc...
THE LEGEND OF YAUNA Runs 2/21-22 at BAM Fisher
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2014 On the nights of Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22, theatre-goers will experience the mind-bending fantasy and unique musical experience of THE LEGEND OF YAUNA, an incredible tale created by the Grammy award-winning composer/music director Chris Berry and staged by director/choreographer...
Shakespeare Theatre to Stage Reading of LIFE IS A DREAM at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014 SPAIN arts & culture and The Shakespeare Theatre Company present a staged reading of Life is a Dream (La vida es sueño) by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, newly translated by Helen Edmundson. In this special presentation at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, the philosophical masterpiece ...
UWM Department of Dance Announces Second Four Year Cycle of New Work Award Program
by Kelsey Denette - October 15, 2012 The UWM Department of Dance has announced the second four-year cycle of the New Work Award program, made possible by the generous contribution of an anonymous local donor for the amount of $20,000. This award will allow us to continue with two important missions of the UWM Department of Dance - supp...
Profiles Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014 Profiles Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus and featuring Amy J. Carle and Laura Hooper. The production runs tonight, January 17 - March 9, 2014 at The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. Plea...
BWW Interviews: Joe Iconis and THE BLACK SUITS - After Barrington a Future Off-Broadway Musical?
by Stephen Hanks - August 31, 2012 Originally written in 2003 and given a New York workshop reading in 2005, the Joe Iconis musical, The Black Suits, is concluding a mid-summer run at the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA. Could the next stop for this energetic Rock and Roll musical about a Long Island garage band be Off-Bro...
Chronicle of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth is Released
by Christina Mancuso - November 19, 2013 Over 350 full color photographs from Zeffirelli's movie, Jesus of Nazareth, help the new publication, 'Chronicle of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth,' bring Jesus to life for modern readers as never before....
BWW Reviews: THE RECOMMENDATION Explores American Myth of a Classless Society at the Flea
by Jonathan Mandell - September 05, 2013 The chance meeting between privileged Feldman and imprisoned Dwight sets in motion this well-acted if implausible play by Jonathan Caren that considers the nature of friendship, and attempts to offer us a glimpse at the class system in America....
C. Winnie Wenglewick's sex.NOW! to Play Denver's Dangerous Theatre, 5/3-6/8
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013 'sex.NOW!' written and performed by C. Winnie Wenglewick, will run May 3 - June 8, 2013 at Denver's Dangerous Theatre....
BWW Recap: THE WALKING DEAD: When Abraham Met Eugene
by Jennifer McHugh - November 10, 2014 I've come to learn whenever there is laughing or smiling of any kind on THE WALKING DEAD, it is just the calm before the storm. And tonight's episode was no exception. At least the cast members acknowledged Eugene's mullet and as it turns out, they think it's just as funny as we do....
Annie Ross Performs Tribute & CD Release Show at The Metropolitan Room, 10/14
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 04, 2014 The concept of tribute in jazz has become as common as the use of 4/4 time. But when a tribute is paid to a giant by an artist who has earned her own right to tribute through her personal accomplishments, an entirely new dimension is in play. Such is the case with Annie Ross' stunning To Lady with...
New BWW Series: TRANSLATING SPORTS: Sports Headlines for Theater Fans
by Matt Tamanini - August 23, 2013 Growing up, I had three passions, theatre, sports, and pro wrestling; today, in my inaugural “Translating Sports” column, I am going to discuss all three. Now, I can either look at this as the culmination of all of my childhood hopes and dreams, or as if my tastes and maturity level has not progress...
Parenting Press Releases Bargain Books
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013 Parenting Press is cleaning out the warehouse. Supplies of these titles are limited, so order soon by phoning (800) 992-6657, Ext. 101. Be sure to mention 'Icy.'...
BWW Reviews: A Strong TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Harrisburg Shakespeare Co.
by Marakay Rogers - October 30, 2012 Harrisburg Shakespeare Company presents a riveting production of the Harper Lee inspired play....
Mildred's Umbrella and Wordsmyth Theatres Present MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION VI, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2013 Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company and Wordsmyth Theatre present Museum of Dysfunction VI: A SHOWCASE OF SHORTS. The sixth installment of our annual short play festival features pieces by new playwrights from across the nation and produced by the wonderfully talented Mildred's Umbrella Company and f...
BroadwayGirlNYC: Road Show: Broadway Music for Travel
by BroadwayGirl NYC - December 23, 2012 A night in the theatre can seem to go by in an instant. A fabulous cast album can have the same effect - which is why I never travel without an ipod loaded up with lots. I asked via twitter: 'What are your favorite cast albums when you're traveling?' Responses flowed in. Needless to say, I'm not t...
C. Winnie Wenglewick's sex.NOW! Plays Denver's Dangerous Theatre, Now thru 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013 'sex.NOW!' written and performed by C. Winnie Wenglewick, will run tonight, May 3 - June 8, 2013 at Denver's Dangerous Theatre....
BWW Reviews: World Premiere Musical 'Anatole' Illuminates Honor in the City of Light
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - February 26, 2014 Fantastique! Magnifique! Milwaukee's First Stage garnered these praises from the audience after their World Premiere musical Anatole opened in the Todd Wehr Theater last weekend. Set in Paris, the City of Light, the classic children's stories written by Eve Titus with illustrations by Paul Galdone i...
Stearns Matthews to Offer Sneak Peek of Album at The Duplex, 6/17 & 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014 Stearns Matthews is a three-time MAC Award nominee in three different categories (Best Male Debut, 2009; Best Male Vocalist, 2011; Best Musical Comedy Performer, 2013), has appeared twice at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and was the first-ever fir...
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 17th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - July 17, 2013 The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Spelling Bee,' 'The Bee Gees,' 'The Jungle Book' and 'Phantom' extend, 'Cabaret,' 'Uptown Opera' the Aguilars in 'Double Trouble,' 'Elf' and more!... |
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