American Classic is a comedy about a man desperately trying to save himself, his family, and his hometown in the only way he knows how—by putting on a show. Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean suffers a spectacular public meltdown, and decides to return home to the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he's shocked to find that his brother, and his brother's wife (who also happens to be his former lover), have turned his temple of art into a dinner theater—with the emphasis on dinner.
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Colorado Symphony to Present Masterworks Edition of PORGY AND BESS
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2014
Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton and George Gershwin go way back. As conductor, performer and recording artist, Litton has carried his love of Gershwin with him to every podium. He's recorded Gershwin's music with the Bournemouth Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmoni...
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2014
Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton and George Gershwin go way back. As conductor, performer and recording artist, Litton has carried his love of Gershwin with him to every podium. He's recorded Gershwin's music with the Bournemouth Symphony, the Bergen Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmoni...
George Sanchez, Mary Pauley & More Lead Le Petit's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning script to be produced by Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre in recent memory, takes the stage on May 9 for eleven performances....
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning script to be produced by Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre in recent memory, takes the stage on May 9 for eleven performances....
South Bend Civic Theatre to Present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, 5/30-6/8
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014
From the pages of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Harper Lee's American classic To Kill a Mockingbird performs at South Bend Civic Theatre. The book, based on themes of justice, equality, morality, ethics and compassion, is considered one of the most influential novels and best sellers in recent h...
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014
From the pages of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Harper Lee's American classic To Kill a Mockingbird performs at South Bend Civic Theatre. The book, based on themes of justice, equality, morality, ethics and compassion, is considered one of the most influential novels and best sellers in recent h...
U.S. Premiere of James MacMillan's SINCE IT WAS THE DAY OF PREPARATION Set for St. Bart's, 5/4
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2014
Great Music at St. Bart's will present the American Premiere of James MacMillan's Since it was the Day of Preparation on Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 pm....
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2014
Great Music at St. Bart's will present the American Premiere of James MacMillan's Since it was the Day of Preparation on Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 pm....
George Sanchez, Mary Pauley & More to Lead Le Petit's DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2014
Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning script to be produced by Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre in recent memory, takes the stage on May 9 for eleven performances....
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2014
Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning script to be produced by Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre in recent memory, takes the stage on May 9 for eleven performances....
Local Students Attend Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Center Today
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014
During Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's visit to Segerstrom Center, there will be a special bus-in performance for 2,800 Southern Californian students from grades 3 - 12 today, March 28 at 10 a.m....
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014
During Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's visit to Segerstrom Center, there will be a special bus-in performance for 2,800 Southern Californian students from grades 3 - 12 today, March 28 at 10 a.m....
WIZARD OF OZ & Judy Garland Expert to Speak at Oakland University, 4/1
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2014
Internationally renowned Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland expert John Fricke will visit Oakland University for a lively and engaging talk from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 in Oakland Center Banquet Room A. The author, entertainer and historian has written several books on the iconic film and actress, i...
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2014
Internationally renowned Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland expert John Fricke will visit Oakland University for a lively and engaging talk from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 in Oakland Center Banquet Room A. The author, entertainer and historian has written several books on the iconic film and actress, i...
Local Students to Attend Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Center, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2014
During Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's visit to Segerstrom Center, there will be a special bus-in performance for 2,800 Southern Californian students from grades 3 - 12 on March 28 at 10 a.m....
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2014
During Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's visit to Segerstrom Center, there will be a special bus-in performance for 2,800 Southern Californian students from grades 3 - 12 on March 28 at 10 a.m....
Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 3/15-4/6
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2014
Black Swan State Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first mainstage production of the year - Tennessee Williams' American classic A Streetcar Named Desire in the Heath Ledger Theatre at the State Theatre Centre of WA from 15 March to 6 April 2014....
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2014
Black Swan State Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first mainstage production of the year - Tennessee Williams' American classic A Streetcar Named Desire in the Heath Ledger Theatre at the State Theatre Centre of WA from 15 March to 6 April 2014....
Great Music at St. Bart's to Welcome Apple Hill Chamber Players & Dorian Quintet, 3/23
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014
Great Music at St. Bart's will present The Apple Hill Chamber Players and the Dorian Quintet in Concert on Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 pm....
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2014
Great Music at St. Bart's will present The Apple Hill Chamber Players and the Dorian Quintet in Concert on Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 pm....
Grove Theatre Presents David Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
One of Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet's defining works, American Buffalo* opens at The Grove Theatre tonight, February 28th. In 1977, when American Buffalo opened on Broadway, it was hailed as a new American classic, nominated for a Tony Award and won both an Obie Award, and a New York Critics Ci...
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
One of Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet's defining works, American Buffalo* opens at The Grove Theatre tonight, February 28th. In 1977, when American Buffalo opened on Broadway, it was hailed as a new American classic, nominated for a Tony Award and won both an Obie Award, and a New York Critics Ci...
Surfside Players Stage TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Surfside Players announces its production of an American classic: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, based on the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Andrew Villain. The show will run tonight, February 28 - March 16, 2014....
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Surfside Players announces its production of an American classic: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, based on the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Andrew Villain. The show will run tonight, February 28 - March 16, 2014....
Black Swan State Theatre Company Presents Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 3/15-4/6
by Courtnie Mele - February 13, 2014
Black Swan State Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first mainstage production of the year - Tennessee Williams' American classic A Streetcar Named Desire in the Heath Ledger Theatre at the State Theatre Centre of WA from 15 March to 6 April 2014....
by Courtnie Mele - February 13, 2014
Black Swan State Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first mainstage production of the year - Tennessee Williams' American classic A Streetcar Named Desire in the Heath Ledger Theatre at the State Theatre Centre of WA from 15 March to 6 April 2014....
Surfside Players to Stage TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, 2/28-3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Surfside Players announces its production of an American classic: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, based on the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Andrew Villain. The show will run February 28 - March 16, 2014....
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Surfside Players announces its production of an American classic: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, based on the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Andrew Villain. The show will run February 28 - March 16, 2014....
The Cleveland Orchestra to Offer CASABLANCA Concert & Showing, 2/14
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014
In a special concert on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, at 8:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra presents the romantic cinematic masterpiece Casablanca, shown on a giant screen above the stage in Severance Hall, with the Orchestra performing the film score. The concert is part of the Orchestra's...
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014
In a special concert on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, at 8:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra presents the romantic cinematic masterpiece Casablanca, shown on a giant screen above the stage in Severance Hall, with the Orchestra performing the film score. The concert is part of the Orchestra's...
University of Kent's SWEET CHARITY Comes to The Marlowe Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The University of Kent Musical Theatre Society are to take to The Marlowe Studio stage with the musical Sweet Charity....
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
The University of Kent Musical Theatre Society are to take to The Marlowe Studio stage with the musical Sweet Charity....
University of Kent's SWEET CHARITY Comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Jan 24-25
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The University of Kent Musical Theatre Society are to take to The Marlowe Studio stage with the musical Sweet Charity....
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The University of Kent Musical Theatre Society are to take to The Marlowe Studio stage with the musical Sweet Charity....
FACTION OF FOOLS, PLAYWRIGHTS' ARENA and More Set for Arena Stage's Kogod Cradle Series in 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2014
The 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series continues in the new year with the Helen Hayes Award-winning Commedia dell'Arte troupe Faction of Fools, who are bringing their devilish sense of humor and trademark masked comedy style to Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town. The following month, award-winning Resident...
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2014
The 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series continues in the new year with the Helen Hayes Award-winning Commedia dell'Arte troupe Faction of Fools, who are bringing their devilish sense of humor and trademark masked comedy style to Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town. The following month, award-winning Resident...
FACTION OF FOOLS, PLAYWRIGHTS' ARENA and More Set for Arena Stage's Kogod Cradle Series in 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2014
The 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series continues in the new year with the Helen Hayes Award-winning Commedia dell'Arte troupe Faction of Fools, who are bringing their devilish sense of humor and trademark masked comedy style to Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town. The following month, award-winning Resident...
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2014
The 2013/14 Kogod Cradle Series continues in the new year with the Helen Hayes Award-winning Commedia dell'Arte troupe Faction of Fools, who are bringing their devilish sense of humor and trademark masked comedy style to Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town. The following month, award-winning Resident...
Great Music at St. Bart's to Welcome William K. Trafka for New Year's Concert
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2013
For the 18th straight year, Great Music at St. Bart's will present organist William K. Trafka in an organ recital to usher in the New Year. The concert will take place on Tuesday, December 31 at 11 pm. Trafka, St. Bart's Organist and Director of Music since 1995, has performed this concert since New...
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2013
For the 18th straight year, Great Music at St. Bart's will present organist William K. Trafka in an organ recital to usher in the New Year. The concert will take place on Tuesday, December 31 at 11 pm. Trafka, St. Bart's Organist and Director of Music since 1995, has performed this concert since New...
Baritone Jeff Morrissey to Perform Christmas Concert at South Chapel of St. Bartholomew's Church, 12/20
by Tyler Peterson - December 06, 2013
Baritone Jeff Morrissey performs an eclectic Christmas program inspired by the elegant paintings found in the South Chapel of St. Bartholomew's Church on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 pm....
by Tyler Peterson - December 06, 2013
Baritone Jeff Morrissey performs an eclectic Christmas program inspired by the elegant paintings found in the South Chapel of St. Bartholomew's Church on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 pm....
CONVICTION World Premiere and THE LITTLE FOXES Set for Bay Street Theatre in 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
While his tenure has not officially begun, new Artistic Director Scott Schwartz has already announced the start of his plans for a newly reinvigorated Bay Street Theatre for 2014, complete with a World Premiere and an American classic....
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2013
While his tenure has not officially begun, new Artistic Director Scott Schwartz has already announced the start of his plans for a newly reinvigorated Bay Street Theatre for 2014, complete with a World Premiere and an American classic....
convergence-continuum to Close 2013 Season with FOOL FOR LOVE, Begin. 11/29
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013
convergence-continuum closes its 2013 Season, Ruled by Passion, with its modern American classic presentation for the season: Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE....
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013
convergence-continuum closes its 2013 Season, Ruled by Passion, with its modern American classic presentation for the season: Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE....
Arion Press Publishes Porgy and Bess with Illustrations by Kara Walker
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2013
Arion Press announces its eagerly awaited edition ofPorgy & Bess, the libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, illustrated by Kara Walker. This artist book is the occasion for Walker's first series of lithographs. The book contains 16 lithographs, with another four available separately in a port...
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2013
Arion Press announces its eagerly awaited edition ofPorgy & Bess, the libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, illustrated by Kara Walker. This artist book is the occasion for Walker's first series of lithographs. The book contains 16 lithographs, with another four available separately in a port...
Traubert Productions & 2046 Productions to Present A LIE OF THE MIND, Begin. 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2013
Traubert Productions and 2046 Productions will present Sam Shepard's 'A Lie of the Mind'. First produced in New York in 1985, Shepard's play has endured as a genuine American classic....
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2013
Traubert Productions and 2046 Productions will present Sam Shepard's 'A Lie of the Mind'. First produced in New York in 1985, Shepard's play has endured as a genuine American classic....
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