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Vineyard Theatre Presents THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE METAL CHILDREN 6/11
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010

Obie Award-winning playwright Adam Rapp, along with Joan E. Bertin (Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship) and Brett Gary (Associate Professor at New York University) will discuss 'The Real Story Behind THE METAL CHILDREN: Censorship and Literature' at a public forum presen...


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/16-1/29
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 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...


Identity Productions Presents the World Premiere of EROSION, 1/13-1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2010

Identity Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Nicholas Linnehan's, EROSION, directed by Andrew Rothkin. EROSION will play a three-week limited engagement at the Spoon Theater (38 West 38th Street, 5th Fl.) Performances begin Wednesday, January 13th and continue through...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of West End's 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!...


Tickets Now On Sale For West End's WIZARD OF OZ
by Charlie Piane - May 07, 2010

Today, Saturday 8th May, 2010, tickets go on sale for Andrew Lloyd Webber's much anticipated West End adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. There'll be no place like The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical, where the brand new show will premiere in early 2011, with tickets going on ...


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!...


Idle Muse Presents Dracula At Side Project Theater 2/3-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2011

Announcing the cast of Dracula, adapted by Steven Dietz, presented by Idle Muse...


Grosse Pointe Theatre Presents Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 1/16-1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 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...


Photo Flash: Michael Crawford Set as 'The Wizard' for Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ in London!
by Robert Diamond - September 24, 2010

Michael Crawford is to star as The Wizard in ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of West End's 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!...


Second Week of FRINGE at the Bakehouse Theatre Begins 3/2
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2010

The second week of the Fringe at the Bakehouse kicks off tonight (Tuesday), with Renegade Productions having arrived from Perth and NIDA graduates from Sydney. ...


Andrew Lloyd Webber, Danielle Hope Set For BBC1's The One Show Jan 28
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wizard Of Oz's 'Dorothy' Danielle Hope are set to speak on BBC1's The One Show this Friday January 28th....


Identity Productions Presents the World Premiere of EROSION, 1/13-1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 06, 2010

Identity Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Nicholas Linnehan's, EROSION, directed by Andrew Rothkin. EROSION will play a three-week limited engagement at the Spoon Theater (38 West 38th Street, 5th Fl.) Performances begin Wednesday, January 13th and continue through...


CNBC Features BILLIONAIRES' ROAD TRIP, et al. This Christmas Eve
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2010

CNBC will feature the following programming for Friday, December 24th (Christmas Eve): ...


Vineyard Theatre Presents THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE METAL CHILDREN 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010

Obie Award-winning playwright Adam Rapp, along with Joan E. Bertin (Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship) and Brett Gary (Associate Professor at New York University) will discuss 'The Real Story Behind THE METAL CHILDREN: Censorship and Literature' at a public forum presen...


WORLD OF JEWTOPIA Heads to Kimmel Center for Christmas; Broadway to Follow?
by Rialto Chatter - October 27, 2009

World of Jewtopia, the Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson play, will be making it's Philadelphia debut at the Perelman Theatre at the Kimmel Center from December 24 - December 27. According to the show's official billing by the Kimmel Center, this will be the last production prior to a Broadway 2010 openi...


Charlie Sheen Adds April Dates to Tour; Will Include Radio City Music Hall
by Kelsey Denette - March 15, 2011

The Hollywood Reporter announced today that Charlie Sheen has added additional dates to his one-man touring show, 'Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option Tour'....


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!...


BWW First Listen - Danielle Hope Sings 'Over the Rainbow' from Upcoming THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast Album
by Robert Diamond - March 07, 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 a 'first listen' to Danielle singing 'Over the Rainbow' from the sh...


CNBC Announces Programming For 7/5
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2010

NBC Announces Programming For 7/5...


Complete Cast Announced for West End WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW - January 07, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new The Wizard of Oz promises to be the biggest theatre event of the year, combining all the much-loved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score with new songs. Now, the full cast for the much anticipated show has been revealed. Joining the previously announced MICHAEL CRAWFORD...


Idle Muse Presents Dracula At Side Project Theater 2/3-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2011

Announcing the cast of Dracula, adapted by Steven Dietz, presented by Idle Muse...


BWW First Listen - Danielle Hope Sings 'Over the Rainbow' from Upcoming THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast Album
by Robert Diamond - March 07, 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 a 'first listen' to Danielle singing 'Over the Rainbow' from the sh...


Michael Crawford to Return to West End as the Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Robert Diamond - September 23, 2010

It's just been announced in the UK Daily Telegraph that Michael Crawford will return to the West End Stage starring as The Wizard in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. ...


Idle Muse Theatre Co Presents DRACULA 2/3-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 09, 2010

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....






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