Theater Of War Productions Premieres THE INVESTIGATION
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Theater of War Productions and the Museum of Jewish Heritage a?" A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, will present readings of scenes from Peter Weiss' play The Investigation, a piece of documentary theater adapted from the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-65 when 22 mid- and lower-level Nazi officials were tried for crimes against humanity in the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex. The project will center on guided audience discussions about mass murder and its lasting impact upon individuals, families, communities, and countries throughout the world.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Theater of War Productions and the Museum of Jewish Heritage a?" A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, will present readings of scenes from Peter Weiss' play The Investigation, a piece of documentary theater adapted from the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-65 when 22 mid- and lower-level Nazi officials were tried for crimes against humanity in the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex. The project will center on guided audience discussions about mass murder and its lasting impact upon individuals, families, communities, and countries throughout the world.
The Jersey Tenors Return To CRT Downtown
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Boys are Back in Town! Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown welcomes back THE JERSEY TENORS, America's hottest rock/opera mash-up singing group.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Boys are Back in Town! Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown welcomes back THE JERSEY TENORS, America's hottest rock/opera mash-up singing group.
BWW Review: THE AMISH PROJECT by The Hummingbird Theater Company at MUCCC Wows
by Dan and Julie Izzo - November 07, 2019
Hummingbird Theater Company's slogan reads, 'hover in the moment.' That thoughtful pause describes perfectly the theatrical experience director/producer Donald Brian Bartalo creates with his latest venture, THE AMISH PROJECT, at MUCCC. This extraordinary one-person show written by Jessica Dickey fictionally explores the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting that fragmented the lives of families in and around an Amish community near Lancaster Pennsylvania in 2006. At lights up, the audience enters an unfamiliar world. There are no introductions or explanations. We meet a young Amish girl sitting at a school desk who is fascinated with hats. The actor then morphs into her older sister thrilled by the beauty of the world, then a non-Amish woman feverishly smoking. These transformations continue for seven disparate characters. Each is a fragment laid out and unexplained like the patches of a quilt waiting to be sewn together, to be made whole. And that is the dramatic structure Dickey deftly stitches over the next 90 riveting minutes. She lovingly and sympathetically presents each character's terror, goodness and beauty. Slowly, these characters, torn to pieces, are inextricably knotted together by chance or fate or God. Jessica Dickey quilts an absolute masterwork that warms with compassion and unflinching fellowship.
by Dan and Julie Izzo - November 07, 2019
Hummingbird Theater Company's slogan reads, 'hover in the moment.' That thoughtful pause describes perfectly the theatrical experience director/producer Donald Brian Bartalo creates with his latest venture, THE AMISH PROJECT, at MUCCC. This extraordinary one-person show written by Jessica Dickey fictionally explores the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting that fragmented the lives of families in and around an Amish community near Lancaster Pennsylvania in 2006. At lights up, the audience enters an unfamiliar world. There are no introductions or explanations. We meet a young Amish girl sitting at a school desk who is fascinated with hats. The actor then morphs into her older sister thrilled by the beauty of the world, then a non-Amish woman feverishly smoking. These transformations continue for seven disparate characters. Each is a fragment laid out and unexplained like the patches of a quilt waiting to be sewn together, to be made whole. And that is the dramatic structure Dickey deftly stitches over the next 90 riveting minutes. She lovingly and sympathetically presents each character's terror, goodness and beauty. Slowly, these characters, torn to pieces, are inextricably knotted together by chance or fate or God. Jessica Dickey quilts an absolute masterwork that warms with compassion and unflinching fellowship.
Photo Flash: First Look at QUEEN at Geva Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Geva Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Fielding Studio Series begins with Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The production begins performances on November 6 and runs in the Fielding Stage through November 24.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Geva Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Fielding Studio Series begins with Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The production begins performances on November 6 and runs in the Fielding Stage through November 24.
Becca Kufrin Will Co-Host Upcoming BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
a?oeBachelora?? franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host The Bachelor Live on Stage coming to The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on April 1, 2020 . The nationwide tour a?" which kicks off February 13, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona and will play in 66 cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta a?" brings the most successful romance reality series in the history of television to your hometown to help you find love. The Bachelor Live on Stage fits an entire season of a?oeBachelora?? drama into one evening, giving members of the audience the opportunity to find love in their own community, complete with rose ceremonies.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
a?oeBachelora?? franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host The Bachelor Live on Stage coming to The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on April 1, 2020 . The nationwide tour a?" which kicks off February 13, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona and will play in 66 cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta a?" brings the most successful romance reality series in the history of television to your hometown to help you find love. The Bachelor Live on Stage fits an entire season of a?oeBachelora?? drama into one evening, giving members of the audience the opportunity to find love in their own community, complete with rose ceremonies.
PROOF Will Play At The Kitchen Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Next up at Kitchen Theatre Company is Proof, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by David Auburn that explores what we inherit from our parents and what it takes to believe a woman when she doesn't have the physical proof to back up her words. Performances of Proof begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Saturday, November 23 and will run through Sunday, December 15. Thanks to the support of two sponsors and an anonymous donor, all three preview performances (11/23, 11/24, 11/25) will offer patrons the opportunity to 'Pay What You Want,' attending the performance for any price.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Next up at Kitchen Theatre Company is Proof, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by David Auburn that explores what we inherit from our parents and what it takes to believe a woman when she doesn't have the physical proof to back up her words. Performances of Proof begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Saturday, November 23 and will run through Sunday, December 15. Thanks to the support of two sponsors and an anonymous donor, all three preview performances (11/23, 11/24, 11/25) will offer patrons the opportunity to 'Pay What You Want,' attending the performance for any price.
Dickens's CHRISTMAS CAROL and Holiday Boutique Offer Festive Fun in Hudson Valley
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Visitors can get into the spirit of the holiday season with dramatic performances of Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' at the historic Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow on select weekends in December. Performances take place on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, at 3:30, 4:45, and 6pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Visitors can get into the spirit of the holiday season with dramatic performances of Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' at the historic Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow on select weekends in December. Performances take place on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, at 3:30, 4:45, and 6pm.
Pablo Cruise Announced At Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the smooth rock band Pablo Cruise on Sunday, November 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$59, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the smooth rock band Pablo Cruise on Sunday, November 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $39-$59, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
Geva Will Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
On November 27, a beloved Rochester tradition since 1985 returns to Geva Theatre Center on the Wilson Stage. The KeyBank Production of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' classic tale of redemption for the most despised man in London, will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit this holiday season. This production of A Christmas Carol premiered to great acclaim in 2010 and features a script adapted by Mark Cuddy from Dickens' novella with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, composer of Geva favorites, Five Course Love and Convenience.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
On November 27, a beloved Rochester tradition since 1985 returns to Geva Theatre Center on the Wilson Stage. The KeyBank Production of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' classic tale of redemption for the most despised man in London, will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit this holiday season. This production of A Christmas Carol premiered to great acclaim in 2010 and features a script adapted by Mark Cuddy from Dickens' novella with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, composer of Geva favorites, Five Course Love and Convenience.
The Minstrel Players Will Present Their Annual Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Come see The Minstrel Players present their adaptation of this timeless holiday classic! Ebenezer Scrooge is a stingy, miserly man, who has been hardened by life and who cares only about his money. He has shunned any possibility of a meaningful relationship, and distanced himself from everyone around him. On Christmas Eve, 1860, he is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Come see The Minstrel Players present their adaptation of this timeless holiday classic! Ebenezer Scrooge is a stingy, miserly man, who has been hardened by life and who cares only about his money. He has shunned any possibility of a meaningful relationship, and distanced himself from everyone around him. On Christmas Eve, 1860, he is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley.
BWW Review: DIVISION STREET at CenterStage
by Dan and Julie Izzo - November 04, 2019
Kudos and thank you to JCC's CenterStage Theatre and playwright Jason Odell Williams for staging the world premiere of DIVISION STREET in the Rochester area. It is a pleasure to participate as a member of the audience on a work of theatre that has not been curated and delivered here. The firsthand original experience of theatre is exciting, illuminating and authentic. Being an inaugural viewer requires a unique mindset and responsibility. It is the difference between being at a birth and receiving a phone call about a birth. Being one step removed from the situation doesn't dampen the joy but the experience is less visceral, and the emotional response is influenced by the enthusiasm or concern expressed by others. What a joy to be at the delivery! In his author notes, like a proud expectant parent, Williams muses about the birth of his play. He writes, 'I hope the play makes you laugh, makes you think and feel, but most of all, I hope it entertains you and gets you talking about everything the characters address in the play.' From opening night, I am happy to report his hopes fulfilled. The audience responded at curtain with a standing ovation and as they walked out the conversations started.
by Dan and Julie Izzo - November 04, 2019
Kudos and thank you to JCC's CenterStage Theatre and playwright Jason Odell Williams for staging the world premiere of DIVISION STREET in the Rochester area. It is a pleasure to participate as a member of the audience on a work of theatre that has not been curated and delivered here. The firsthand original experience of theatre is exciting, illuminating and authentic. Being an inaugural viewer requires a unique mindset and responsibility. It is the difference between being at a birth and receiving a phone call about a birth. Being one step removed from the situation doesn't dampen the joy but the experience is less visceral, and the emotional response is influenced by the enthusiasm or concern expressed by others. What a joy to be at the delivery! In his author notes, like a proud expectant parent, Williams muses about the birth of his play. He writes, 'I hope the play makes you laugh, makes you think and feel, but most of all, I hope it entertains you and gets you talking about everything the characters address in the play.' From opening night, I am happy to report his hopes fulfilled. The audience responded at curtain with a standing ovation and as they walked out the conversations started.
J.A.M.O.T: JUST A MATTER OF TIME Is Coming to the Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Mayhem, magic, and wonders ensue when Time disappears in the World Premiere of 'J.A.M.O.T: Just a Matter of Time - the Musical', a Dutton & Sheridan Creative Production coming to Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre for four performances only, November 14-17.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Mayhem, magic, and wonders ensue when Time disappears in the World Premiere of 'J.A.M.O.T: Just a Matter of Time - the Musical', a Dutton & Sheridan Creative Production coming to Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre for four performances only, November 14-17.
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! Will Play The Oncenter Carrier Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
'That Golden Girls Show!' is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. Coming to The Oncenter Carrier Theater on February 22nd and 23rd, Syracuse can experience the 'Golden Girl' charm live and in puppet version!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
'That Golden Girls Show!' is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. Coming to The Oncenter Carrier Theater on February 22nd and 23rd, Syracuse can experience the 'Golden Girl' charm live and in puppet version!
Elmira College Theatre Features Hungarian Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The Elmira College Theatre Program continues its 2019-2020 season with 'OPPROBRIUM: An Evening of Hungarian Short Plays.' Performances are scheduled November 14, 15, and 16 at 8:00 p.m., with a matinee November 17 at 2:00 p.m. in Watson Arena at Elmira College.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The Elmira College Theatre Program continues its 2019-2020 season with 'OPPROBRIUM: An Evening of Hungarian Short Plays.' Performances are scheduled November 14, 15, and 16 at 8:00 p.m., with a matinee November 17 at 2:00 p.m. in Watson Arena at Elmira College.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Continues Its Season With THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues its season with Arthur Miller's a?oeThe Cruciblea?? directed by faculty member Geri Clark. a?oeThe Cruciblea?? previews Nov. 8 and runs through Nov. 17 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues its season with Arthur Miller's a?oeThe Cruciblea?? directed by faculty member Geri Clark. a?oeThe Cruciblea?? previews Nov. 8 and runs through Nov. 17 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St.
Tramps Like Us–The Number One Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band in The World Is Coming To The Colonial Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is excited to present Tramps Like Usa?"The Number One Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band in The World at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Berkshire Theatre Group is excited to present Tramps Like Usa?"The Number One Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band in The World at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.
Jacob Burns Film Center Announces Executive Director Edie Demas Is Stepping Down
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center, announced today Edie Demas is stepping down as Executive Director.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural arts center, announced today Edie Demas is stepping down as Executive Director.
Geva's Fielding Studio Series Begins With QUEEN By Madhuri Shekar
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Geva Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Fielding Studio Series begins with Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The production begins performances on November 6 and runs in the Fielding Stage through November 24.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Geva Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Fielding Studio Series begins with Queen, written by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The production begins performances on November 6 and runs in the Fielding Stage through November 24.
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF Will Come to the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Five Towns College brings FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, to the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center beginning this Friday, November 1, 2019. Tickets are available now and cost $15, $12 for seniors & students.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Five Towns College brings FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, to the Five Towns College Performing Arts Center beginning this Friday, November 1, 2019. Tickets are available now and cost $15, $12 for seniors & students.
Patchogue Theatre Presents VINTAGE VINYL LIVE
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Vintage Vinyl Live, featuring The Joni Project performing Joni Mitchell's Blue and Jellyband performing Traffic's The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, on Saturday, November 2 at 8pm. Ticket prices range between $19 - $39, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Vintage Vinyl Live, featuring The Joni Project performing Joni Mitchell's Blue and Jellyband performing Traffic's The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, on Saturday, November 2 at 8pm. Ticket prices range between $19 - $39, plus applicable fees. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
An All-Student Cast Brings RIVER OF DREAMS To BST
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
A full month of family entertainment arrives at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre during November, kicking off with four performances of Frank Cuthbert and Hudson Talbott's musical pageant RIVER OF DREAMS on November 9th and 10th. This delightful, kid-friendly show offers an ideal (and affordable) way for the entire family to usher in the Thanksgiving season together.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
A full month of family entertainment arrives at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre during November, kicking off with four performances of Frank Cuthbert and Hudson Talbott's musical pageant RIVER OF DREAMS on November 9th and 10th. This delightful, kid-friendly show offers an ideal (and affordable) way for the entire family to usher in the Thanksgiving season together.
BWW Review: THE NICETIES at Geva Theatre Center
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - October 28, 2019
For thousands of years the theatre has been a place where storytellers go to evaluate the world around them and the people who inhabit it. Every period in history, every noteworthy event, near every moment of import has theatrical representation in one form or another, from Jesus to the Salem Witch Trials, the Nixon impeachment to the smartphone. The polarized and divisive times in which we're all currently living have been no exception, with playwrights and artists of all stripes stepping up and trying to make sense of the calamity of our politics and culture. 'The Niceties', currently playing at Geva Theatre Center, takes a sharp and assertive stance on the issues of race and class that have become a powder keg since 2016 (and long before), in one of the most searing and provocative commentaries written in recent years.
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - October 28, 2019
For thousands of years the theatre has been a place where storytellers go to evaluate the world around them and the people who inhabit it. Every period in history, every noteworthy event, near every moment of import has theatrical representation in one form or another, from Jesus to the Salem Witch Trials, the Nixon impeachment to the smartphone. The polarized and divisive times in which we're all currently living have been no exception, with playwrights and artists of all stripes stepping up and trying to make sense of the calamity of our politics and culture. 'The Niceties', currently playing at Geva Theatre Center, takes a sharp and assertive stance on the issues of race and class that have become a powder keg since 2016 (and long before), in one of the most searing and provocative commentaries written in recent years.
USITT — Giving Day Appeal Raises Thousands For Institute
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
USITT's first-ever Giving Day, a contribution challenge event held on Saturday, October 26, was a tremendous success. The event, a part of the Institute's Setting the Next Stage fundraising campaign, raised more than $54,000.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
USITT's first-ever Giving Day, a contribution challenge event held on Saturday, October 26, was a tremendous success. The event, a part of the Institute's Setting the Next Stage fundraising campaign, raised more than $54,000.
The Loading Dock Announces November Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces its November line-up at The Loading Dock - its backstage 'venue within a venue' showcasing music and stand-up comedy. The venue serves select beer and wine and now serves appetizers from PeraBell Food Bar.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announces its November line-up at The Loading Dock - its backstage 'venue within a venue' showcasing music and stand-up comedy. The venue serves select beer and wine and now serves appetizers from PeraBell Food Bar.
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