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STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes at Merry Go Round Playhouse for CABARET!
by Kelsey Denette - September 21, 2012
CABARET, which ran at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, has been remixed with a new video - see clips from the show, behind the scenes and more below!
Peter Karrie Brings PHANTOM RETURNS to Clayton Opera House Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - September 20, 2012
'A Phantom Returns' is set for Thursday September 20th, 7:30pm, at the Clayton Opera House, Clayton, New York. Tickets: $20. To order call 315-686-2200 or visit www.PeterKarrie.com.
Composer Dominick Argento Announces Professorship Endowment at Eastman School of Music
by Kelsey Denette - September 20, 2012
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento, who celebrates his 85th birthday on October 27, has made a commitment through a charitable remainder trust to endow a professorship at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music to the value of $1.5 million. In honor of Argento, who received his Ph.D. in composition at Eastman in 1958, the endowed position will be named the Dominick J. Argento Professor.
Skidmore College Department of Theater Announces Fall 2012 Season
by Kelsey Denette - September 17, 2012
Skidmore College Department of Theater has announced the following events.
BWW Reviews: THE 25TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE e-n-t-e-r-t-a-i-n-s at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Josh Austin - September 16, 2012
Watching six kids all vying for a spelling bee championship title will make the audience realize that they are indeed, not smarter than a fifth grader.
TV: Scenes from Finger Lakes' SPELLING BEE at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 15, 2012
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival presents SPELLING BEE at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, now playing through September 29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Photo Flash: First Look at Finger Lakes' SPELLING BEE at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival presents SPELLING BEE at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, now playing through September 29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Blackfriars Theatre Opens [title of show], 9/14
by Kelsey Denette - September 14, 2012
Blackfriars Theatre, a professional, not-for-profit theatre located on Rochester, NY's "Theatre Row" keeps the beginning of the Rochester theatre season rolling with the premiere of "[title of show]," a musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, and book by Hunter Bell. This Tony Award nominated musical finds two struggling writers, Jeff and Hunter, who hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try and create something entirely new with the help of two of their best friends, Heidi and Susan. They make a pact to write up until the festival's deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. A tuneful love letter to the uniquely American art form.
Vassar College Presents TRUTH VALUES Tonight, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012
Vassar's Mathematics Department in cooperation with the Drama Department presents one performance only of the award-winning hit solo show, Truth Values. One Girl's Romp Through M.I.T.'s Male Math Maze, tonight, September 14, at 7:00pm in the Martel Theater of the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film. Free and open to the public, Truth Values, a project of Unexpected Theater, is written and performed by Gioia De Cari and directed by Miriam Eusebio. A panel discussion with De Cari and Vassar women science faculty will follow the performance. For reservations, email boxoffice@vassar.edu or call (845) 437-5599.
THE PIPER, HOPE AND GRAVITY and THE GOD GAME Win Capital Rep and Proctors' Next Act New Play Summit
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
After a call for new work that resulted in submissions of more than 120 plays, Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors announce the winning selections for the inaugural NEXT ACT NEW PLAY SUMMIT.
Peter Karrie Brings A PHANTOM RETURNS to Pickens Opera House in Heuvelton, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
'A Phantom Returns' is set for Friday September 14th 7pm at the Historical Pickens Opera House, Heuvelton, New York. Tickets: $20. To order call 315-344-7950.
The Emelin Theatre Announces Fall 2012 Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - September 11, 2012
The Emelin Theatre has announced its fall 2012 season. Celebrating 40 years this November, the Emelin brings the best in live performing arts to Westchester County with its high quality and affordable programs offering a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes. This fall the Emelin will present award-winning musicians; family favorites; outstanding comedy and theatre; a return of classical music featuring the world-renowned Juillard String Quartet; and more.
GOOD PEOPLE, DRAWER BOY and More Featured in Hampton Theatre Company's 2012-13 Season
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012
The Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue is all set to begin its 28th season, with four tremendously engaging and entertaining plays on the schedule from October through June 2013.
Vassar College Presents TRUTH VALUES, 9/14
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012
Vassar's Mathematics Department in cooperation with the Drama Department presents one performance only of the award-winning hit solo show, Truth Values. One Girl's Romp Through M.I.T.'s Male Math Maze, on Friday, September 14, at 7:00pm in the Martel Theater of the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film. Free and open to the public, Truth Values, a project of Unexpected Theater, is written and performed by Gioia De Cari and directed by Miriam Eusebio. A panel discussion with De Cari and Vassar women science faculty will follow the performance. For reservations, email boxoffice@vassar.edu or call (845) 437-5599.
Penguin Rep Theatre to Feature Peter Fogel, Cindy Miller and Stu Moss, 9/22
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012
Penguin Rep Theatre presents The Kosher Comedy Tour featuring three of today's funniest Jewish comedians Peter Fogel, Cindy Miller and Stu Moss, for one performance only, Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 pm at SUNY Rockland Community College's Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, New York.
Kitchen Theatre Announces Fall Acting Classes
by Kelsey Denette - September 10, 2012
This Fall, the Kitchen Theatre will offer a series of acting classes every Monday in October from 7-9PM. Geared for participants ages 15 and up, the classes will include a mix of theatre games and exercises along with detailed discussions and demonstrations on how to break down a script, how to establish objectives and beats, and how to build a character. Eventually, the group will take to the stage, rehearsing short scenes and exploring staging and how to play to an audience. The series will conclude with an informal gathering on October 29th.
Photo Flash: Susannah Berryman and More in Hangar Theatre's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012
The fifth production of the 2012 Hangar season is a true American classic, Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. This intensely moving and riveting story of acceptance and coming home again will be directed by the Hangar's Associate Artistic Director Stephanie Yankwitt (Hangar's Rounding Third) and features a cast of local favorites including Susannah Berryman (Hangar's Penelope of Ithaca, The Chalk Circle, Cabaret, and The Rainmaker) and Jesse Bush (Hangar's Ever So Humble, Disney's Beauty and the Beast). The Trip to Bountiful opens tonight, September 7, and runs through September 15th. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!
Susannah Berryman and Jesse Bush Lead Hangar Theatre's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Now thru 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012
The fifth production of the 2012 Hangar season is a true American classic, Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. This intensely moving and riveting story of acceptance and coming home again will be directed by the Hangar's Associate Artistic Director Stephanie Yankwitt (Hangar's Rounding Third) and features a cast of local favorites including Susannah Berryman (Hangar's Penelope of Ithaca, The Chalk Circle, Cabaret, and The Rainmaker) and Jesse Bush (Hangar's Ever So Humble, Disney's Beauty and the Beast). The Trip to Bountiful opens tonight, September 7, and runs through September 15th.
Blackfriars Theatre Presents LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2012
Blackfriars Theatre, a professional, not-for-profit theatre located on Rochester, NY's "Theatre Row" kicks of it's 2012-2013 season with a return engagement of the wildly successful Love, Loss, And What I Wore, by Nora and Delia Ephron.
BWW Reviews: CABARET Sizzles at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Josh Austin - September 01, 2012
CABARET at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse offers a sexy, depressing look at love and despair. This sizzling production offers an experience unlike any other as the sultry casts invties you to the Cabaret.
Susannah Berryman and Jesse Bush Lead Hangar Theatre's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, 9/7-15
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2012
The fifth production of the 2012 Hangar season is a true American classic, Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. This intensely moving and riveting story of acceptance and coming home again will be directed by the Hangar's Associate Artistic Director Stephanie Yankwitt (Hangar's Rounding Third) and features a cast of local favorites including Susannah Berryman (Hangar's Penelope of Ithaca, The Chalk Circle, Cabaret, and The Rainmaker) and Jesse Bush (Hangar's Ever So Humble, Disney's Beauty and the Beast). The Trip to Bountiful will preview September 6, and run September 7 through September 15th.
Photo Flash: First Look at John DeSilvestri and Christopher Scheer in CRT's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2012
Cortland Repertory Theatre serves up big laughs in the final show of their 41st annual summer season with the hysterical comedy/farce/thriller "The Mystery of Irma Vep", by master comedy writer, Charles Ludlam. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
Photo Flash: First Look at FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE at Kitchen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2012
As the temperature cools down in the city, the Kitchen Theatre Company heats up with the first play of the theater's 22nd season, FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE. Previews start tomorrow night, August 29, opening night is September 1, and the play runs through September 16, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
Geva Theatre Center Presents 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS, 9/22-10/6
by Kelsey Denette - August 28, 2012
Geva Theatre Center presents the Geva Theatre Conservatory production of 44 Plays for 44 Presidents by Andy Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Gevenvra Gallo Bayiates, Chloe Johnson and Karen Weinberg and directed by Sean Daniels in the Fielding Nextstage from September 22 - October 6, 2012.
Blackfriars Theatre to Present LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE, 9/6-16
by Nicole Rosky - August 24, 2012
Blackfriars Theatre, a professional, not-for-profit theatre located on Rochester, NY's "Theatre Row" kicks of it's 2012-2013 season with a return engagement of the wildly successful Love, Loss, And What I Wore, by Nora and Delia Ephron.

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