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Last Chance! Lighthouse Youth Theatre's Jr. Cast of SUESSICAL Plays Final Performance TODAY—Senior Cast Begins Performances This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2016
Now one of the most beloved shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Who's.
Photo Flash: First Look at Bridge Street Theatre's HOLIDAY MEMORIES
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2016
Holiday Memories plays at Bridge Street Theatre through Dec 18. Two perennial holiday classics by Truman Capote, "The Thanksgiving Visitor" and "A Christmas Memory," come to vivid theatrical life this December when Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre presents Russell Vandenbroucke's heartwarming stage adaptation "Holiday Memories" playing Thursdays through Sundays now through December 18.
Photo Flash: LONELY PLANET Celebrates Opening at the Gene Frankel Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2016
Greasepaint Productions' revival of the Steven Dietz AIDS drama, Lonely Planet opened Thursday, December 8th at the Gene Frankel Theatre in downtown Manhattan, New York. The production is directed by Nick Brennan and stars Daniel Clayton Smith and Chad Ryan. For tickets and information please visit the official website.
CRT Downtown Presents THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2016
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown invites children of all ages to celebrate the holiday season with a special "one performance only" of THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE on Today, December 10 at 2:00 PM.  This production, aimed primarily for children, will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland.  Admission is $7.00 per person. The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company will perform this funny and interactive interpretation of the popular Christmas story.  Charles Dickens' classic tale is re-imagined with just two actors and participation by the children in the audience.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Themed Gift Shop to Mark the Holidays in Hudson Valley
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2016
Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will be performing at Historic Hudson Valley's holiday event, Dickens's 'Christmas Carol,' on four December dates. In addition, HHV's Holiday Gift Shop is open weekends through Dec. 18. Scroll down for more details!
Scenic and Media Designer Bryce Cutler Announced As Winner Of The 2017 Rising Star Award
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
The Rising Star Award, established by LDI/LiveDesign magazine, is given annually to a young professional at the beginning of his or her career. The award recognizes excellence and artistic achievement in scenic, lighting, sound, projection design, and convergence of these design disciplines.
Hangar Announces Spring Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
The Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY is presenting two diverse performances in early 2017 as part of their CabarETC series.
Buckle Up For The Thruway Killers: A Rollicking Commentary On Greed, Murder And Mayhem
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016
When values collide and money is thrown in the mix, anything can happen. Author Harvey Havel is back with The Thruway Killers (America Star Books), a delightfully fast-paced crime novel that also points out the absurdities of our times.
BWW Review: CAMELOT at Capital Repertory Theatre
by Gianluca Russo - December 07, 2016
Beautiful melodies fill Capital Repertory Theatre with director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill's staging of Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner's "Camelot." The musical's score is composed of lush, romantic, and memorable tunes that help to move along the somewhat flawed book.
Photo Flash: Broadway Legacy Celebrates HAIRSPRAY Live! Star, Tony Winners and More
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016
Christian Dante White has teamed with Brent Dundore to create Broadway Legacy, a photographic and editorial exhibition that celebrates African-American achievement in the Broadway industry. Broadway veteran John Eric Parker serves as styling consultant. 
The Kavinoky Theatre to Present GROUNDED
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2016
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, continues its 37th season with the production of GROUNDED by George Brant.
Porter Carroll, Jr. to Visit New York's Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Porter Carroll, Jr. Singer, songwriter, drummer, percussionist and founder of Newban (later changing it's name is Atlantic Starr), the Rhythm and Blues hit machine from the 70's and 80's. As a drummer and one of four singers/creator of Atlantic Starr, Porter helped make hits that made the group and it's amazing vocals and energetic performances famous world wide. He has worked with chart topping recording artists through the years including Shania Twain, Spyro Gyra, Melba Moore, Donny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Howard Hewett, Marion Meadows and Bob Baldwin. Porter has also worked as a composer for Sony Publishing, where he evoked the heart of R & B and pop with thought provoking song arrangements, of which top artists like Luther Vandross and The Temptations have covered his much sought after compositions.
CRT Downtown Presents THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown invites children of all ages to celebrate the holiday season with a special "one performance only" of THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE on Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 PM.  This production, aimed primarily for children, will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland.  Admission is $7.00 per person. The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company will perform this funny and interactive interpretation of the popular Christmas story.  Charles Dickens' classic tale is re-imagined with just two actors and participation by the children in the audience.
Photo Flash: ANNA CHRISTIE, Directed by Peter Richards, at The Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece ANNA CHRISTIE, a gripping drama of a woman torn between the expectations of men and the secrets of her past, gets a timely retelling in Working Barn Productions' staging, directed by Peter Richards.
The Gateway Announces Holiday Spectacular On Ice
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice.  This enchanting musical celebration opens Thursday, December 15 and runs through January 1. Kids' tickets are half price!
BWW Review: MARY POPPINS Soars at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - December 04, 2016
'EBENEZER SCROOGE', SANTALAND DIARIES and More Slated for CRT Downtown This December
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2016
Cortland Repertory Theatre invites one and all to celebrate the holiday season at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland with a number of December events, aimed to provide fun and festivities for everyone, no matter how they feel about the holidays! 
Riverdale Rising Stars Presents LES MISERABLES: SCHOOL EDITION
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION comes to the Riverdale YM-YWHA stage in a production performed entirely by the talented teens of the award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars.  The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption will be presented for six performances only:
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Opens at Elmwood Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
The Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting 'The Velveteen Rabbit', written by James Still adapted from the story by Margery Williams and directed by Derek Tarson. 'The Velveteen Rabbit' is a funny, lovely, and adorable family show for children ages 4 to 104. "The Velveteen Rabbit" runs December 9th thru December 18th Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 General Admission.
Civic Ensemble to Present BAH HUMBUG! A RHINER COMMEDIA CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
Civic Ensemble, in collaboration with The History Center, presents Bah Humbug! A Rhiner Commedia Carol, a mashup of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Ithaca's own history of the Rhiners and performed in the style of Commedia Dell'Arte.
Long Beach Playhouse Announces New Staff
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
Andrew Vonderschmitt, Executive and Producing Artistic Director at the Long Beach Playhouse is leaving for an exciting new position as Program Director for the Arts Council of El Dorado County. On Monday, November 28, the Playhouse board of directors voted to name Madison Mooney its Executive Director.
Former Refugee Youth Perform FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
A production of the musical Fiddler on the Roof, performed by Our Lady of Hope Youth Choir, will take place in the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre at the Jewish Community Center on Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.
Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors to Perform Special Holiday Concert on Long Island
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Anthony Kearns of the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, is giving a Christmas concert with accompanist David George and the St Joseph's Chamber Choir at Kings Park's St. Joseph's Church on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. (Ticket information below).

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