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Hart Theatre Presents THREE DAYS OF RAIN 3/11 & 3/12
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2011

HART Theatre will be performing the second production of their Staged Reading Series, Three Days of Rain, by Richard Greenberg. Directed by Devan McCoy, Greenberg's Pulitzer nominated play, opens with Walker and Nan Janeway, siblings trying to reconcile their childhood in the aftermath of their fath...


Human Race Theatre Company Presents PERMANENT COLLECTION, Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2011

The Human Race Theatre Company will present Permanent Collection, a searing drama of conflict at an art museum at The Loft Theatre, 128 N. Main St., Dayton, April 14 through May 1, 2011....


WIZARD OF OZ Performance to Benefit Comic Relief, April 21
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2011

THE WIZARD OF OZ is set to host a special Comic Relief gala performance to benefit Comic Relief, starring Michael Crawford as The Wizard and Danielle Hope (winner of the BBC's smash hit Over the Rainbow) as Dorothy, and ‘Dangerous Dave' - BBC's Over the Rainbow's winning Toto. THe event will take pl...


Charlie Sheen Continues Expanding Tour: Houston & Vancouver Stops Added
by Kelsey Denette - March 17, 2011

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, Charlie Sheen has been adding dates to his 'Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option Tour'. Now, the Hollywood Reporter has announced two more additional dates: Houston, Texas (April 26), and Vancouver, BC (May 2)....


Hart Theatre Presents THREE DAYS OF RAIN 3/11 & 3/12
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2011

HART Theatre will be performing the second production of their Staged Reading Series, Three Days of Rain, by Richard Greenberg. Directed by Devan McCoy, Greenberg's Pulitzer nominated play, opens with Walker and Nan Janeway, siblings trying to reconcile their childhood in the aftermath of their fath...


STAGE TUBE: WIZARD OF OZ Celebrates Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch coverage from opening night!...


Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, 2/22-3/13
by Nicole Rosky - February 04, 2011

Al Jolson was once the most famous and highest-paid entertainer in the world - singer, dancer, actor, comedian, impresario, rebel, businessman, and star....


Idle Muse Theatre Co Presents DRACULA 2/3-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2011

Idle Muse Theatre Company, founded in 2005, ends its 2010-2011 Season with DRACULA, opening in February for a five-week run at the Side Project Theatre at: 1439 West Jarvis in Rogers Park, Chicago....


STAGE TUBE: Waddingham Sings 'Red Shoes Blues' From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch Hannah Waddingham singing 'Red Shoes Blues!'...


STAGE TUBE: Waddingham Sings 'Red Shoes Blues' From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to watch Hannah Waddingham singing 'Red Shoes Blues!'...


Human Race Theatre Company Presents PERMANENT COLLECTION, 4/14-5/1
by Meghan Schuler - March 23, 2011

The Human Race Theatre Company will present Permanent Collection, a searing drama of conflict at an art museum at The Loft Theatre, 128 N. Main St., Dayton, April 14 through May 1, 2011....


PBS to Debut First Episode of Ken Burns's Prohibition On Apps For iPad, iPhone
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2011

PBS announced today that the first episode of PROHIBITION, the much-anticipated film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, will premiere on the free PBS for iPad and PBS Apps for the iPhone and iPod touch beginning Friday, September 23....


Cast of WIZARD OF OZ Set for CD Signing at Dress Circle Today
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Dress Circle will welcome cast members from the production at the Covent Garden Store on Thursday ...


STAGE TUBE: First Look at Danielle Hope in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below for a sneak peek at the production which just opened in London!...


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'We're Off to See the Wizard!'
by Robert Diamond - March 23, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks WIZARD OF OZ on The One Show
by Robert Diamond - January 29, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wizard Of Oz's 'Dorothy' Danielle Hope spoke on BBC1's The One Show this Friday January 28th. The two discussed the show, which has begun rehearsals at the London Palladium. The first show preview is set for February 7....


Floyd Collins’ Book Acquired by Producer Peter R.J. Deyell
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011

Producer Peter R.J. Deyell (Road to Nowhere) has acquired the film rights to TRAPPED! THE STORY OF FLOYD COLLINS for an undisclosed sum....


Floyd Collins’ Book Acquired by Producer Peter R.J. Deyell
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011

Producer Peter R.J. Deyell (Road to Nowhere) has acquired the film rights to TRAPPED! THE STORY OF FLOYD COLLINS for an undisclosed sum....


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - Michael Crawford Sings Professor Marvel's 'Wonders of the World'
by Robert Diamond - March 29, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


Charlie Sheen Hits the Road: National Tour Launches in Detroit, 4/2
by Jessica Lewis - March 11, 2011

As reported on Deadline.com, troubled actor Charlie Sheen is hitting the road with his touring show, 'My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not An Option Show.' Sheen first announced the tour via his twitter....


STAGE TUBE: Michael Crawford Talks THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Lauren Wolman - August 21, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ, with new songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is now playing at The London Palladium. Joining Danielle Hope (BBC TV's Over the Rainbow winner) in the cast are Michael Crawford (Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), Edward Baker-Duly (Hickory/Tin Ma...


Grosse Pointe Theatre Closes Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011

Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Relativley Speaking, a witty, charming and beautifully constructed comedy of manners and mistaken identities from one of England's most popular playwrights, Alan Ayckbourn. The show opens with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, January 16 in the Fries Auditorium of the Gro...


BWW Reviews: RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE, The Charing Cross Theatre, June 8 2011
by Gary Naylor - June 09, 2011

Gary Naylor enjoys a stew with just enough spice to bite....


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow!'
by Robert Diamond - April 18, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present special footage from 'The Wizard of Oz' here on BroadwayWorld.com w...


STAGE TUBE: WIZARD OF OZ Cast Signs Albums at Dress Circle
by Nicole Rosky - June 02, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Dress Circle welcomed cast members from the production at the Covent Garden Store on Thursday 2nd ...






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