Central New York Newsroom Photo Flash: Robert Cuccioli Leads FUN HOME at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in Central New York BroadwayWorld has a first look at The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC)'s New York Regional Premiere of FUN HOME, playing through October 28, 2018. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, FUN HOME's story centers around graphic novelist Alison. When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. (more...)  LOVE IS BLONDE Starts Fundraiser To Finance Industry Reading In Spring 2019
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in Central New York LOVE IS BLONDE is launching its 'Taking Marilyn's Untold Truth to Broadway' fundraiser Thursday, October 18th on www.womenyoushouldfund.com. (more...)  Announcing LOSS OF BREATH: The Unfinished Life And Death Of Edgar Allan Poe
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Central New York The Suffolk University Theatre Department is proud to announce Wesley Savick's fantastical play, Loss of Breath: The Life and Death of Edgar Allan Poe. Loss of Breath weaves together Poe's stories and biography with sideshow illusion, puppetry, and Japanese Noh Theatre. The Puppet Showplace Theater has created puppets and masks to depict a realm between life and death, the dwelling place of Poe, his mother, spouse, Annabel Lee, ghosts and other ghastly creatures.…. and a middle-school English teacher from Indiana. (more...)  VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of ROCK OF AGES 10th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Central New York Leading the cast are Anthony Nuccio as 'Drew Boley,' Katie LaMark as 'Sherrie Christian,' John-Michael Breen as 'Lonny,' Sam Harvey as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Ryan M. Hunt as 'Dennis,' Chris Renalds as 'Franz,' Kristina Walz as 'Regina,' Kenya Hamilton as 'Justice,' and Andrew Tebo as 'Hertz.' The tour will also feature Michael Bojtos, Emily Croft, Kyle Jurassic, Mark LaDuke, Carlina Parker, Darrell Wayne Purcell, Stephen Rochet, Zoe Unkovich, and Brenna Wahl. (more...)  George Winston Comes to Emelin Theater 11/9
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Central New York Celebrated American pianist George Winston recently released a cancer research benefit album, Spring Carousel, on RCA Records on March 31, 2017 that debuted at #1 on Billboard's Jazz Chart. Spring Carousel features a collection of 15 solo piano compositions written by Winston while in recovery from a bone marrow transplant for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) at City of Hope, in Duarte, California, near Los Angeles. His doctor, Stephen J. Forman, Chairman of the Hematology Department at City of Hope, is one of the world's four foremost authorities on hematology and bone marrow transplants. Proceeds from sales of Spring Carousel will directly benefit cancer research at City of Hope. George Winston is available for interviews upon request. (more...)  BWW Review: Syracuse University's Department of Drama Modernizes INTO THE WOODS
by Natasha Ashley on October 15, 2018 in Central New York Over the weekend I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods reimagined at the Storch Theatre in the Syracuse Stage Complex. Director David Lowenstein brilliantly brings those fairy tale stories and characters to life as if they were written and created for present times. Lowenstein and his cast of Syracuse University Drama students offer up a refreshing and captivating production that relates back to modern day sociopolitical issues, the celebrities in the news etc. The numerous pop culture references add to the experience, not detract from it. (more...)  New Play Explores Why Immigrating Doesn't Always Mean Greener Grass
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Central New York This Fall, The Black Lady Theatre (TBLT) opens its second season with Stones in the Water, a new play by Nancy Fenelon which explores the ups and downs of immigration, relationships and mental health. Winner of TBLT's new writing competition, 'Foundations,' this world premiere play opens on November 8, 2018 for a one weekend run. (more...)  The Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra Comes to Orange County Community College
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in Central New York The Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra is coming to Orange County Community College [SUNY Orange] on Friday, October 19, 2018. The performance begins at 7:30pm in the William and Helen Richards Theatre at Orange Hall. The ensemble has a full big band sound thanks to its instrumentation: four trumpets, four trombones, five saxes, acoustic bass, piano, drums, vocalist, and leader Reeves whose instruments are trombone and alto flugelhorn. The featured vocalist, Carolyn Leonhart, was formerly a lead back-up vocalist with Steely Dan. For jazz enthusiasts, this is the real deal - an 18 piece big band of seasoned musicians who love what they do. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Oct. 14
by Audition Roundup on October 14, 2018 in Central New York Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, October 14, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  CRT Downtown Presents Stand-up Comedy With Moody McCarthy
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2018 in Central New York Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown presents an evening of hysterical standup comedy with the Cortland premiere performance of professional New York City comedian Moody McCarthy. This fantastic night of stand up comedy will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland on Friday, October 19 at 7:30 PM. (more...) CRT Hosts Trivia Night This Thursday
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2018 in Central New York The Cortland Repertory Theatre Youth Program hosts the second of their "Third Thursday Trivia Nights" this fall, to be held on Thursday, October 18 starting at 7:00 PM. This fund raiser for CRT's Youth Programs will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street, and will offer free snacks with a beer/wine cash bar. Trivia fans are asked to come in teams comprised of no more than 4 people; there is an admission charge of $5.00 per person. Six rounds will be played, with various subjects. Players are invited to sign up for a special email list, with which they will received hints about the upcoming trivia topics. Fun prizes are awarded for each round and a grand prize for the evening is presented, comprised of CRT theatre tickets and restaurant gift certificates. (more...)  BWW Review: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is a Web of Misses at The Central New York Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley on October 13, 2018 in Central New York The Central New York Playhouse has earned a reputation for taking on some shows that are not often seen in the community theater realm and they typically do those productions well enough. There are usually enough positive elements that make it easy to overlook the negative ones. Unfortunately, in the case of their present musical production of Kiss of The Spider Woman, there are more misses than wows. (more...)  Ying Quartet To Perform In Cooperstown
by BWW News Desk on October 13, 2018 in Central New York The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will conclude its twentieth anniversary season on Sunday, November 4 at 4pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel with a performance by the celebrated and exuberant Ying Quartet. (more...)  BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at MuCCC
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf on October 12, 2018 in Central New York Screen Plays, a unique gem within the Rochester theatre community, has brought to life one of the most iconic and ambitious works of the American theatre repertoire. Its famously heavy themes make it tough for any local theatre troupe to tackle, but the production currently playing at Rochester's Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC) is dynamic, well-staged, and impressively acted. (more...) EMPAC Presents Disability Arts Innovator Alice Sheppard & Kinetic Light In DESCENT
by BWW News Desk on October 12, 2018 in Central New York The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute presents choreographer and disability arts innovator Alice Sheppard, along with the Kinetic Light collaborative, in DESCENT, November 15 and 16. Performed on a custom-designed architectural ramp installation with hills, curves, and peaks, DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon. Combining dance, architecture, design, and technology, this new evening-length duet takes audiences on a transformative ride and obliterates cultural assumptions of what disability, dance, and beauty can be. (more...)  BWW Review: FORTUNE at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf on October 11, 2018 in Central New York Returning to Geva Theatre where her play Informed Consent premiered in 2014, Deborah Zoe Laufer brings us Fortune, a quirky love story that teaches us to leave our comfort zone and open ourselves up to others. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/12 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and More!
by BWW Special on October 12, 2018 in Central New York BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED, HAIR, and more! (more...) Elmwood Playhouse Presents SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2018 in Central New York Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "She Loves Me', written by Joe Masteroff (Book), Jerry Bock (Music), Sheldon Harnick (Lyrics), based on a play by Miklos Laszlos and directed by Larry Gabbard. 'She Loves Me' is considered the most charming musical ever written. 'She Loves Me' runs November 9th thru December 8th Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm with an additional Thursday performance on December 6th at 8pm and an additional matinee on Saturday December 8th at 2pm. Tickets are $29 / $27 Seniors and Students. (more...)  M&T Bank '18-19 Broadway Season To Start With Record-Breaking Subscription Numbers And Local Economic Boost
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2018 in Central New York The 2018-2019 M&T Bank Broadway Season, presented by RBTL and Albert Nocciolino, will open with the launch of the National Tour of A BRONX TALE at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre. (more...)  Frigid New York @ Horse Trade Presents I CAN KISS LIKE TED BUNDY
by BWW News Desk on October 11, 2018 in Central New York FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade AND Playful Substance ARE putting their mark on Halloween. Grant Harris' new play I Can Kiss Like Ted Bundy will have a 6 show run at The Kraine (85 E 4th Street, East Village, New York) October 11- 13 and October 18- 20. 7:00 PM shows. Tickets will be $20 each, and can be purchased in advance at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info (more...)  Hangar Theatre Co Presents BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2018 in Central New York The Hangar Theatre Company presents Bet Your Bottom Dollar, a new FUNdraiser to benefit the Hangar's artistic and educational programming. The event takes place on Saturday, October 13th at the Hangar Theatre located at 801 Taughannock Blvd. A pre-show VIP reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the start time of 6:30 p.m. for all attendees. (more...)  Harlem's Underground Rhythm King, Tap Dancer Omar Edwards Comes to MIST Harlem
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2018 in Central New York Harlem 's Underground Rhythm King , Broadway's Omar Edwards, will be bringing his new show HARLEM NIGHTS: The Music, The Song, The Dance back to MIST, Harlem's premier entertainment destination, on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Accompanied by his band, The K 360 Club, Edwards and company take the audience on a musical journey through a pool of sounds from jazz to reggae and back again. Edwards's tap shoes, combined with the seamless instrumentation of musicians, Jarred Barnes on keyboards, Wahkiba Julion on Drums and Shaine Wilson on Bass, provide a unique experience for an audience , in having the cadence and rhythm of Omar's feet , not voice expertly lead the band. (more...) The Make Comedy Great Again Tour Comes To Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 10, 2018 in Central New York Patchogue Theatre will welcome "The Make Comedy Great Again Tour," presented by CRTV and Stand-Up Global, on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. featuring comedians Jeff Allen, Ross Bennett, Earl David Reed and Tina Giorgi. (more...)  Tickets For The Syracuse Premiere A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk on October 09, 2018 in Central New York The producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists have brought together the world's greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible new holiday production - A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. This thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family world premiere event will play at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on December 11, 2018, 7:30pm. (more...)  A Spectacular World Premiere Closes Out The 2018 Season At Bridge Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 08, 2018 in Central New York Catskill's intimate Bridge Street Theatre will close out its 2018 Subscription Season with a major coup: the world premiere of Philadelphia-based playwright Michael Whistler's brilliant, funny, and touching "Casse Noisette" (The Nutcracker). The play, described by its author as being about "a very quiet man and some very loud music", masterfully interweaves the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with that of a deeply-closeted modern-day American high school teacher obsessed with Tchaikovsky's music. Sugar Plum Fairies and phone sex workers collide, and five actors play eleven different roles in two completely different time periods, in this tale about discovering the strength to be true to one's self, whatever the cost. (more...) |
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