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Photo Flash: World Premiere of SLASHES OF LIGHT Opens Tonight at The Kitchen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
The Kitchen Theatre Company completes its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of a play set in Chicago's South Side during the turbulent 1960s. SLASHES OF LIGHT by Judy Tate is produced in collaboration with Civic Ensemble. This production connects Civic Ensemble's focus on community-based work by women and people of color with the Kitchen's two decades of producing bold, intimate work that starts 'important conversations.' Previews are June 11, 12 and 13, opening night is June 14, and the play closes on June 29. Check out a first look at the cast below!
CRT to Open Summer Season with BOEING BOEING, 6/4-14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre kicks off their 43rd season at the Little York Pavilion in Preble with the theatre's premiere production of the hysterical farce Boeing Boeing, written by French playwright Marc Camoletti, and translated to English by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. Performances will run from June 4th - 14th with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees are available on June 6th, 8th and 11th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The GPS address for the Little York Pavilion is 6799 Little York Lake Road in Preble.
2014 Tony Nominee Jarrod Spector to Close Landmark's 2013-14 Season, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Landmark on Main Street will welcome back 2014 Tony Nominee Jarrod Spector to close Landmark on Main Street's 2013-14 Season today, June 14, 2014 at 8 PM.
SUNSET BOULEVARD to Run 5/16-6/14 at Blackfriars Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit Broadway musical based on the classic Billy Wilder film comes to Blackfriars this May! Sunset Blvd. follows departed star of the silent screen era and tortured soul, Norma Desmond. Her glamour and fame have faded all but in her mind and she longs for her grand return to the silver screen. When she accidentally crosses paths with Joe Gillis, a struggling Hollywood screen-writer, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to a startling conclusion.
Hudson Stage Company to Present THE GOD GAME, 10/10-25
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Hudson Stage Company announces its fall production of a thrilling new play, THE GOD GAME, by Suzanne Bradbeer (FULL BLOOM, HSC's inaugural production in 2000) to be its first mainstage show in its new home at Whippoorwill Hall Theatre, North Castle Public Library, 19 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk, NY. Director is Giovanna Sardelli (HSC's world premiere of James McLindon's SALVATION). Producers Denise Bessette, Dan Foster and Olivia Sklar.
Cortland Repertory Theatre to Present ALL SHOOK UP, 6/18-7/5
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to grab their blue suede shoes and get ready to shake things up with their debut production of the rockin' and rollin' musical "All Shook Up". Performances of this high energy, family-friendly show will run from June 18 - July 5 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on June 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 and July 2 at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchase by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. Tickets are going fast, so CRT suggests calling early.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Highland Park Bowl, Beginning 7/5
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
The Shakespeare Players program of the Rochester Community Players will present eleven performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, July 5 to 19, 2014. Performances will be presented every night between July 5 and 19, except Mondays and Thursdays. All performance times are 8:00 PM. There is no admission charge for this FREE Shakespeare in the Park production (donations will be solicited). Check out a first look below!
Judi Jackson, Sarah K. Chalmers & More Lead Kitchen Theatre's SLASHES OF LIGHT, Now thru 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2014
The Kitchen Theatre Company and Civic Ensemble are excited to announce the casting of the world premiere of SLASHES OF LIGHT by Judy Tate. SLASHES OF LIGHT tells the story of an African American girl's coming-of-age in Chicago's South Side during the turbulent 1960s. This production connects Civic Ensemble's focus on community-based work by women and people of color with the Kitchen's two decades of producing bold, intimate work that starts 'important conversations.' Previews are today, June 11 and June 12 & 13, opening night is June 14, and the play closes on June 29.
Photo Flash: CRT Announces 2014 Pavilion Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
The winners for the twelfth annual Cortland Repertory Theatre 'Pavilion Awards' were announced on Monday, June 9, at the national historic Little York Pavilion, home to CRT. The awards, sponsored by First Niagara Bank, recognize outstanding achievement in local high school theatre during the 2013-14 school year. Scroll down for photos of the winners!
USITT Gains New Officers, Directors
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
An impressive group of performing arts experts start new roles in USITT leadership on July 1.
Disney's Tom Vazzana to Direct Blackfriars' NUNSENSE, 7/11-20
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
It's been twenty years since Rochester audiences have seen a full production of the smash hit off-Broadway sensation, Nunsense. This summer the wait is over as local star Phyl Contestable returns as the Reverend Mother Regina in Blackfriars production of Nunsense!
OTHELLO, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA and THE LIAR Set for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) announces the three plays that will run in repertory during the Company's 28th season: Othello, directed by Associate Artistic Director Christopher V. Edwards, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by HVSF newcomer Eric Tucker, and David Ives' hilarious adaptation of Pierre Corneille's comedy, The Liar, directed by HVSF veteran Russell Treyz.
Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Jesse Cook Supports Syracuse Stage with Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Flamenco guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook will perform in Syracuse one night only, tonight, June 7 to benefit Syracuse Stage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kitchen Theatre's SLASHES OF LIGHT, Begin. 6/11
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014
The Kitchen Theatre Company completes its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of a play set in Chicago's South Side during the turbulent 1960s. SLASHES OF LIGHT by Judy Tate is produced in collaboration with Civic Ensemble. This production connects Civic Ensemble's focus on community-based work by women and people of color with the Kitchen's two decades of producing bold, intimate work that starts 'important conversations.' Previews are June 11, 12 and 13, opening night is June 14, and the play closes on June 29. Check out a first look at the cast below!
Lion Tooth's Theatre Company Announces Summer Production of ROMEO AND JULIET, 6/19 - 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014
The Lion's Tooth Theatre Company is pleased to announce its first ever production, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This production is directed by Joan Lawson. Performances are June 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 &28. The performance starts at 6:00 pm at the SKIDMORE COLLEGE AMPHITHEATER, but please join us at 5:30 for a PRE-SHOW CARNIVAL!
Kitchen Theatre to Premiere SLASHES OF LIGHT, 6/11-29
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
The Kitchen Theatre Company completes its 2013-14 Season with the world premiere of a play set in Chicago's South Side during the turbulent 1960s. SLASHES OF LIGHT by Judy Tate is produced in collaboration with Civic Ensemble. This production connects Civic Ensemble's focus on community-based work by women and people of color with the Kitchen's two decades of producing bold, intimate work that starts 'important conversations.' Previews are June 11, 12 and 13, opening night is June 14, and the play closes on June 29.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cortland Rep's BOEING BOEING, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, kicks off its 2014 season with the high-flying, Tony Award winning farce BOEING BOEING, by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. The production runs tonight, June 4 - 14, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
Hangar Theatre to Present RED, 6/12-21
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
RED was first produced by the Donmar Warehouse, London in December of 2009. In March of 2010, the play was transferred to the John Golden Theater on Broadway where it won its six Tony Awards including Best Play.
CRT Opens Summer Season with BOEING BOEING Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre kicks off their 43rd season at the Little York Pavilion in Preble with the theatre's premiere production of the hysterical farce Boeing Boeing, written by French playwright Marc Camoletti, and translated to English by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. Performances will run from tonight, June 4th - 14th with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees are available on June 6th, 8th and 11th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The GPS address for the Little York Pavilion is 6799 Little York Lake Road in Preble.
Redhouse Arts, Appleseed and Rarely Done Kick Off 2nd Annual District Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
A year ago, three local arts organizations came together to create a new collaboration in order to build a performance-based infrastructure throughout Central New York. A year and a successful first season later, The Redhouse Arts Center lead by Executive Director Stephen Svoboda, Rarely Done Productions lead by Artistic Director Dan Tursi, and Appleseed Productions lead by Producing Artistic Director CJ Young, announce the second annual District Festival, today, June 4th-June 22nd.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, ON THE TOWN, THE PITCH and More Set for 2014 Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2014
The musicals are coming! Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival launches another highly anticipated season of 'Broadway in the Finger Lakes,' with a variety of regional premieres, Broadway classics, off-the-wall comedies, and the next generation of musical theater at three different theaters. The season opened on May 29 with 'Menopause The Musical' at MGR Downtown at the Auburn Public Theater in Auburn, New York. This hilarious musical is great for a ladies' night out and has kept millions of women laughing and celebrating the change.
Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Jesse Cook to Support Syracuse Stage with 6/7 Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2014
Flamenco guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook will perform in Syracuse one night only, Saturday, June 7 to benefit Syracuse Stage.
BWW Seeks Editors in Central NY
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Central NY.
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival Launches 2014 Season Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
The musicals are coming! Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival launches another highly anticipated season of "Broadway in the Finger Lakes," with a variety of regional premieres, Broadway classics, off-the-wall comedies, and the next generation of musical theater at three different theaters. The season opens on May 29 with "Menopause The Musical" at MGR Downtown at the Auburn Public Theater in Auburn, New York. This hilarious musical is great for a ladies' night out and has kept millions of women laughing and celebrating the change.
CRT to Open Summer Season with BOEING BOEING, 6/4-14
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre kicks off their 43rd season at the Little York Pavilion in Preble with the theatre's premiere production of the hysterical farce Boeing Boeing, written by French playwright Marc Camoletti, and translated to English by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. Performances will run from June 4th - 14th with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees are available on June 6th, 8th and 11th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The GPS address for the Little York Pavilion is 6799 Little York Lake Road in Preble.

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