BWW Reviews: THE GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at the Peabody Opera House
by Chris Gibson - December 03, 2014 I guess when you're are a writer of Stephen King's stature you can't help be subject to expectations that are often simply too hard to live up to. Most of the criticism directed at THE GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY centers around the book he's cooked up for the show. He and composer (and rock ic...
Photo Coverage: Inside AIRLINE HIGHWAY's Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2015 Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Airline Highway, the new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour (Detroit), directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Casa Valentina, Take Me Out), opened last night, April 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Frie...
Photo Flash: First Look at MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2015 Winner of the 2014 NYMF Developmental Reading Series, this Latin infused American musical is inspired by the true story of a Princeton Undergrad who was an undocumented child immigrant from the Dominican Republic. When Manuel gets a scholarship to study at Oxford, he's faced with the realization tha...
Alliance Theatre Premieres Phillip DePoy's EDWARD FOOTE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015 The Alliance Theatre is pleased to present the world premiere production, EDWARD FOOTE, by award-winning Atlanta playwright and author Phillip DePoy. EDWARD FOOTE, a Gothic murder mystery set to haunting Appalachian folk song, will premiere on the Hertz Stage now through April 19, 2015. Opening nigh...
START DOWN Wins 12th Alliance/Kendeda Competition; Takes the Stage Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016 The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists. Start Down, the 12th competition winner, will premiere on the Hertz Stage Februar...
Alliance Theatre Selects Three Projects for 2015 Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015 The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the three artistic projects chosen for development during its second annual Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab. Each project will receive $10,000 to use toward further exploration and development, as well as access to the Alliance's artistic, educational and prod...
NYMF's MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Gets Extension
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 19, 2015 Mannyville LLC, Dramatic Question Theatre and the New York Musical Theatre Festival are proud to announce the extension of the musical Manuel versus The Statue of Liberty which will begin performances this Tuesday, July 21....
Discovery Channel Announces New Survival Adventure Series THE WHEEL
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2016 Discovery is taking the survivalist genre to the next level with THE WHEEL, the network's newest series from Pilgrim Media Group....
Tony-Nominated AIRLINE HIGHWAY to Close One Week Early
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015 BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's AIRLINE HIGHWAY will be closing early on June 7. The play received four 2015 Tony Award nominations....
The Alliance Theatre and Dad's Garage Present Holiday Improv on the Hertz Stage, 11/28-12/20
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2014 The Alliance is pleased to partner with Dad's Garage to present the holiday themed production, It's a Wonderful Laugh. The award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble will parody the quintessential Christmas story It's a Wonderful Life with a fun rotating cast of familiar and not-so-familiar characters. I...
Stephen King on Bringing New Supernatural Musical GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014 'if a bunch of angels said, 'We want to put this on Broadway with special effects and a big band,' we would probably say, 'F-- off.' No cat suits.'...
SCANDAL's Jeff Perry Helms A STEADY RAIN, Opening Tonight at the Alliance
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2015 The Alliance Theatre's production of A STEADY RAIN, a contemporary crime drama by writer and producer Keith Huff (Mad Men, American Crime), is directed by Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Jeff Perry (who currently plays White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene on ABC's SCANDAL). A STEADY RAIN runs on th...
Photo Coverage: Manhattan Theatre Club's AIRLINE HIGHWAY Cast Meets the Press; Broadway Previews Begin in April!
by Walter McBride - March 17, 2015 Rehearsals began last week for Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation ofSteppenwolf TheatreCompany's production of Airline Highway, the new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour (Detroit), directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Casa Valentina, Take Me Out). The limited engagement...
AIRLINE HIGHWAY Opens This Evening at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015 Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Airline Highway, the new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour (Detroit), directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Casa Valentina, Take Me Out), opens tonight, April 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman...
SCANDAL's Jeff Perry to Helm A STEADY RAIN at the Alliance This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2015 BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Alliance Theatre's upcoming production of A STEADY RAIN, a contemporary crime drama by writer and producer Keith Huff (Mad Men, American Crime), will be directed by Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Jeff Perry (who currently plays White House Chief of Staff Cyrus...
START DOWN, 12th Alliance/Kendeda Competition Winner, Takes the Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016 The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists. START DOWN, the 12th competition winner, will premiere on the Hertz Stage February...
BWW Reviews: Chris Gibson's Best of 2014 in St. Louis
by Chris Gibson - January 16, 2015 I thought it was time to start compiling my best of 2014 since this past year was such an exceptional time for theatre in St. Louis. Although we lost the wonderful contributions of the now defunct HotCity Theatre, there are still new companies starting up and producing quality productions in our reg...
SCANDAL's Jeff Perry Helms A STEADY RAIN, Opening Tonight at the Alliance
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2015 The Alliance Theatre's production of A STEADY RAIN, a contemporary crime drama by writer and producer Keith Huff (Mad Men, American Crime), is directed by Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Jeff Perry (who currently plays White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene on ABC's SCANDAL). A STEADY RAIN runs on th...
SIDE SHOW's Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner to Reunite in Provincetown, 9/1-2
by Tyler Peterson - August 24, 2015 In 1998, Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner became the first actresses ever nominated together for a Best Actress Tony Award, for their performance as the conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton in the original Broadway production of 'Side Show.' On September 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM, Mark Cortale will reunite...
Stephen King on Bringing New Supernatural Musical GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014 'if a bunch of angels said, 'We want to put this on Broadway with special effects and a big band,' we would probably say, 'F-- off.' No cat suits.'...
Reality TV Hits the Stage in DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL, Beginning Tonight in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015 Based on the best-selling book The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson, preview performances for DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL begins tonight, April 8. The production makes its world premiere at the Crown Theater inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on April 15. The talented cast features Br...
Alliance Theatre Premieres Phillip DePoy's EDWARD FOOTE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015 The Alliance Theatre is pleased to present the world premiere production, EDWARD FOOTE, by award-winning Atlanta playwright and author Phillip DePoy. EDWARD FOOTE, a Gothic murder mystery set to haunting Appalachian folk song, will premiere on the Hertz Stage now through April 19, 2015. Opening nigh...
Destination America Unveils 2016-2017 Upfront Programming
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016 As the only network dedicated to all-American entertainment, Destination America showcases programming about myths, legends, food, adventure, natural history, or iconic landscapes from Alaska to Appalachia....
TV Exclusive: Attached at the Hip- Emily Skinner & Alice Ripley Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below; Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - February 04, 2016 They could never leave you. Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner are performing together in NYC for the first time in nearly nine years. The duo received a Tony Award co-nomination for their role(s) as the conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton, in the original Broadway production of Side Show; separat...
Broadway Veterans Among Cast of Las Vegas' DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2015 ?After a nationwide search, full casting for the highly anticipated production, DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL, is now available.... |