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Fitz&Startz Productions, Theater for All Ages Presents AUNT MAE COMES TO TOWN
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2019
Fitz&Startz Productions, Theater for All Ages presents Aunt Mae Comes to Town, book & lyrics by Rachel Lampert, music by John Coyne at the Kitchen Theatre Company, 417 West MLK/State Street stage, on Saturday October 26 at 11am and 1pm and Saturday, November 2 at 11am and 1pm. Four performances only. Tickets are available online at kitchentheatre.org or fitzandstartzproductions.org, or by phone at 607 272-0570. Adults $12, children (under 14) $8.
Next At Bridge Street Theatre: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
As the final production in its 2019 Subscription Season, Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre presents a real American classic a?" Frank D. Gilroy's heartwarming 1965 Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES, coming to the theatre's Mainstage for eight performances only, October 17-27.
Cast Announced For Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA Onstage WPPAC
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce the cast for Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA, playing October 11-27, 2019.
Skidmore Theater Announces Fall Black Box Production THE HARVEST
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Skidmore Theater is pleased to announce its Fall Black Box Production,  The Harvest by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by artist-in-residence John Michael DiResta. Samuel D. Hunter is a contemporary playwright of such acclaimed plays as The Whale and A Bright New Boise, with The Harvest premiering in 2016 at Lincoln Center Theater. The New York Times praises, 'Mr. Hunter always handles his characters with the sensitivity of a gifted sculptor, or maybe a master whittler who shapes each with a razor-sharp knife.'
Courtroom Drama TWELVE ANGRY MEN to Play Syracuse Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Courtroom drama at its best fills the stage as the American classic a?oeTwelve Angry Mena?? continues the 2019/2020 Syracuse Stage season, Oct. 9 a?" 27.
Nominations Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: The Rev Theatre Company Presents a Breathtaking Production of LOCH NESS, A NEW MUSICAL in the Merry – Go – Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - September 30, 2019
The Rev Theatre Company has brought a new Broadway-bound musical to the Finger Lakes and specifically, Auburn's Merry – Go – Round Playhouse. Loch Ness, A New Musical features spellbinding performances, breathtaking artistry, and moving music under the superb direction of Marshall Pailet. The beauty, the detail, and unique presentation makes this like no other musical; it is truly something special.
Inaugural Shortie Film Festival Launches In October 2019
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
The inaugural Shortie Film Festival will be held October 3rd and 4th 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. Shortie is an independent, international festival for films 30 minutes or less. The festival fosters and propels emerging and provocative filmmaking with two days of screenings, Q&As, and afterparties for an audience seeking new voices and perspectives.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Opens Season with A CHORUS LINE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
The Syracuse University Department of Drama kicks off the 2019-2020 season with Michael Bennet's landmark musical a?oeA Chorus Line.a?? This production is directed and choreographed by faculty member Brian J. Marcum, who directed the Department's highly successful production of a?oeCrazy For You.a?? a?oeA Chorus Linea?? previews on Oct. 4, opens Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 13 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/ SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St.
The Kitchen Turns A Rom-Com on its Head
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
Kitchen Theatre Company continues its 2019-2020 season with The Two Kids That Blow Shit Up by Carla Ching, a hilarious, touching, and explosive romantic comedy about trying not to fall in love with your best friend. Performances of The Two Kids That Blow Shit Up begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Sunday, October 20 and will run through Sunday, November 3.
HBO Rents Lumberyard's Sound Stage Facilities For Production Of New Six-Part Miniseries
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
LUMBERYARD Center for Film and Performing Arts today announced that HBO signed a contract to rent LUMBERYARD's newly opened film production facility for a new miniseries, The Plot Against America. The show, adapted from Philip Roth's acclaimed novel, features a star-studded cast and crew including Winona Ryder, John Turturro, and Zoe Kazan, as well as David Simon and Ed Burns who will serve as writers and executive producers.
Blackfriars Theatre Presents DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
Blackfriars Theatre's second show of its 70th Anniversary Season comes from Dominique Morisseau, one of the top ten produced playwrights of the past two years. Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama (inspired by American history), Detroit '67 is the second installment of the playwright's acclaimed series, The Detroit Project (which also includes the plays Paradise Blue and Skeleton Crew). In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the '67 riots. Ms. Morisseau is also an Obie Award-winning playwright and the Tony nominated book writer of the current Broadway smash, Ain't Too Proud, The Life and Times of The Temptations.
CRT Downtown Presents Comedian Ross Bennett In The NEW YORK COUNTRY Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2019
On Friday, October 4, Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown provides some much needed laughs for Central New York with the return of stand-up comedian Ross Bennett on his a?oeNew York 'Country'a?? comedy tour.
Photo Flash: Get Spooked by THE SLEEPY HOLLOW EXPERIENCE
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2019
Historic Hudson Valley and Brian Clowdus bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience, a new signature Halloween event, to Sleepy Hollow Country's top-rated fall festivities this year. The interactive musical performance will premiere at Washington Irving's Sunnyside in Tarrytown in October 2019.
Jazz Night Comes to Hoff-Barthelson Music School
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2019
Members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Jazz Faculty take the stage to kick-off the 2019-2020 Faculty Concert Series on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 7:30 pm with Jazz Night! An evening of improvisations and jazz standards, listeners will be treated to performances by Ed Palermo, saxophone; Rolf Sturm, jazz guitar; Jamie Reynolds, piano; and Glenn Rhian, percussion. Come hear members of HB's amazing jazz faculty in performance! Mix and mingle with them at the post-concert reception, and learn about opportunities to join HB Jazz Ensembles for kids, youth and adults at all levels, study privately, learn jazz theory and more!
George Orwell's 1984 Announced At Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is proud to present the second play in its Live Edition education program, Aquila Theatre's national touring production of George Orwell's 1984, on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. The Live Edition program invites schools from across Long Island to see live productions of material studied in schools along with informative talkbacks.
Bethel Woods Announces All-Ages Fall Programming
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2019
This fall, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, will offer a plethora of museum education and creative arts programming apt for all ages.  Bethel Woods serves thousands annually and offers programs for children, families, teens and adults. These immersive and enriching programs focus on inspiring creativity and thoughtfulness through fun. 
Geva's Festival Of New Theatre 2019 Begins October 8
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Geva Theatre Center unveils its line-up for the Festival of New Theatre 2019 to be held in the Fielding Stage from October 8 a?" October 20. FONT 2019 is a vibrant and innovative mix of new works by some of the most exciting playwrights from across the country and around the corner and is part of Geva's ongoing commitment to developing and producing new work for the American theatre. 
Penguin Rep to Present Jazz Violinist Regina Carter
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, is bringing Grammy-nominated Regina Carter, one of the world's premiere jazz violinists, to our area in a rare local appearance at the Cultural Arts Center at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York on Saturday, October 26, at 8 p.m. 
Shadowland Stages Announces Casting For Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
SHADOWLAND STAGES today announced completion of casting for CRY IT OUT - the final production of the theatre's 2019 regular season.
One River Gallery Presents COLOR SPEAKS TRUTH, A One Man Show Of Works By Franck De Las Mercedes
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Opening in Larchmont, NY this Saturday at One River School of Art + Design Gallery, is a?oeColor Speaks Truth: A Solo Exhibition of Works by Franck De Las Mercedesa??.
Skidmore Announces Theater's Fall 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Announcing Skidmore Theater's Fall 2019 Season:
The Commonheart Comes to Bethel Woods For November 3rd Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, N.Y., today announced that nine-piece band The Commonheart will perform with special guest The Outcrops in the Event Gallery on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM.
Hangar Theatre Announces Annual Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
The Hangar Theatre Company fundraiser Bet Your Bottom Dollar: A Night in Monte Carlo will be taking place on Saturday, October 19, to benefit the Hangar's artistic and educational programming.  
Hoff-Barthelson's Great Composer Lectures Series Begins Oct. 11
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Great Composers Lecture Series begins Friday, October 11, 2019, at 11:00 am with Appalachian Spring at 75: Celebrating a?oeA Legend of American Living.a?? Three-quarters of a century ago this fall, two of America's most formidable artists a?" modern dance pioneer Martha Graham and a?oeDean of American Composersa?? Aaron Copland a?" undertook their only collaboration.

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