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Fox Cities P.A.C. Welcomes Ailey II 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2010
This November, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's Boldt Arts Alive! Series features a feast for the eyes onstage with renowned modern dance company Ailey II on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m....
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2010
This November, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's Boldt Arts Alive! Series features a feast for the eyes onstage with renowned modern dance company Ailey II on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m....
Balboa Theatre Presents DRUMLINE LIVE, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2010
The high-energy DRUMLINE LIVE will bring the American Marching Band experience to historic Balboa Theatre ~ Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM! DRUMLINE LIVE's versatile group of 39 musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds; equally at home with the ...
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2010
The high-energy DRUMLINE LIVE will bring the American Marching Band experience to historic Balboa Theatre ~ Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM! DRUMLINE LIVE's versatile group of 39 musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds; equally at home with the ...
Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces Playwriting Contest
by Nicole Rosky - October 04, 2010
Each year Kumu Kahua Theatre co-sponsors a playwriting contest with the University of Hawai'i at M?noa Theatre and Dance Department in its effort to bring new and exciting drama to the stage. Entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, January 3, 2011, to qualify....
by Nicole Rosky - October 04, 2010
Each year Kumu Kahua Theatre co-sponsors a playwriting contest with the University of Hawai'i at M?noa Theatre and Dance Department in its effort to bring new and exciting drama to the stage. Entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, January 3, 2011, to qualify....
Jubilee Theatre Presents HOME, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
Jubilee Theatre is excited to announce the beginning of its 30th Anniversary Season with HOME previewing October 1 and running through October 31. HOME first debuted at Jubilee Theatre in 1983. Bringing this coming of age tale back to the Jubilee stage is an exciting, poignant way to begin the celeb...
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
Jubilee Theatre is excited to announce the beginning of its 30th Anniversary Season with HOME previewing October 1 and running through October 31. HOME first debuted at Jubilee Theatre in 1983. Bringing this coming of age tale back to the Jubilee stage is an exciting, poignant way to begin the celeb...
Balboa Theatre Presents DRUMLINE LIVE, 10/13
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2010
The high-energy DRUMLINE LIVE will bring the American Marching Band experience to historic Balboa Theatre ~ Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM! DRUMLINE LIVE's versatile group of 39 musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds; equally at home with the ...
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2010
The high-energy DRUMLINE LIVE will bring the American Marching Band experience to historic Balboa Theatre ~ Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30PM! DRUMLINE LIVE's versatile group of 39 musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds; equally at home with the ...
Dora Award Winner, ASSASSINS Returns to Toronto in 2011
by Molly Hagan - September 24, 2010
In June, Birdland Theatre and Talk Is Free Theatre's co-production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS won the prestigious Dora award for Outstanding New Musical. The companies have announced that they will bring the production back the Theatre Centre in Toronto in January 2011. Rumor has it that most ...
by Molly Hagan - September 24, 2010
In June, Birdland Theatre and Talk Is Free Theatre's co-production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS won the prestigious Dora award for Outstanding New Musical. The companies have announced that they will bring the production back the Theatre Centre in Toronto in January 2011. Rumor has it that most ...
Raven Presents DATING WALTER DANTE, 8/23-8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
Raven Presents DATING WALTER DANTE, 8/23-8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
Raven Presents DATING WALTER DANTE, 8/23-8/25
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2010
Raven Theatre is pleased to present a workshop production of Dating Walter Dante, a dark comedy penned by Jon Steinhagen. An award winning writer and Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, Jon was last seen as Felix Unger in Raven's hit comedy, The Odd Couple....
Show Boat Kicks Off at The Muny Aug. 9
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2010
Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy). ...
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2010
Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy). ...
2010 Muny Season To Feature Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, et. al
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
2010 Muny Season To Feature Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, et. al
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
Tracie Thoms' Final Performance in BEAUTY IS A RARE THING at Illusion Theater 7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
Tracie Thoms Set for BEAUTY IS A RARE THING at Illusion Theater, 7/8-7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
Tracie Thoms Set for BEAUTY IS A RARE THING at Illusion Theater, 7/8-7/11
by Lauren Wolman - July 04, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
by Lauren Wolman - July 04, 2010
Illusion Theater is pleased to announce that actress Tracie Thoms, best known for her work on the television series Cold Case and her role in the final cast and film version of Rent, will be a member of the Company performing BEAUTY IS A RARE THING....
Music Theatre of Wichita Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 6/23-6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010
The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season....
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010
The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season....
Music Theatre of Wichita Opens SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 6/23
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2010
The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season....
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2010
The Music Theatre of Wichita will present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE from June 23rd to 27th as part of its 2010 Broadway Season....
2010 Muny Season To Feature Beach, Block, et. al; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2010
The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more....
Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...
Norristown Celebrates Emancipation Day with a Tour of Downtown 6/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010
The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010
The Norristown NAACP Youth Council and Iron Age Theatre Present A Celebration of Black History In Norristown: Juneteenth, to run June 19 from 11am to 2 pm...
Ebersole, Stephenson & Sheehan Round Out BRIGADOON Concert Cast, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010
Tony-winner Christine Ebersole, Don Stephenson and Ciaran Sheehan are set to join Len Cariou, Melissa Errico and Jason Danieley in the Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala's concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Brigadoon at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 ...
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010
Tony-winner Christine Ebersole, Don Stephenson and Ciaran Sheehan are set to join Len Cariou, Melissa Errico and Jason Danieley in the Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala's concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Brigadoon at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 ...
Irish Rep to Present BRIGADOON Concert as Part of Benfit Gala, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala will feature a concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 at 7 PM. ...
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala will feature a concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 at 7 PM. ...
Ebersole, Stephenson & Sheehan Round Out BRIGADOON Concert Cast, 6/14
by Mary Hanrahan - May 24, 2010
Tony-winner Christine Ebersole, Don Stephenson and Ciaran Sheehan are set to join Len Cariou, Melissa Errico and Jason Danieley in the Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala's concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Brigadoon at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 ...
by Mary Hanrahan - May 24, 2010
Tony-winner Christine Ebersole, Don Stephenson and Ciaran Sheehan are set to join Len Cariou, Melissa Errico and Jason Danieley in the Irish Repertory Theatre Annual Benefit Gala's concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's Brigadoon at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on Monday, June 14 ...
Raven Theatre Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Opens 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
Spend an evening with America's favorite bachelors at The Odd Couple, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening is Sunday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in the Raven lobby sponsored by Anteprima....
Seattle Opera Performs New Opera AMELIA, 5/8-5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010
Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010
Seattle Opera's 2009/10 season comes to a conclusion this spring with the world premiere of AMELIA, an original American story that explores our fascination with flight and the powerful bonds between parent and child. Performances at McCaw Hall run from May 8 through 22, 2010....
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