13th Annual Unofficial Gay Days Held At Disneyland, 10/1-10/3
by Michael L. Quintos - October 01, 2010
The 2010 Gay Days at Disneyland presented by Undergear are set to take place Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3. For its 13th year, the event is expected to attract more than 30,000 LGBT park-hoppers from California and all over the country.
by Michael L. Quintos - October 01, 2010
The 2010 Gay Days at Disneyland presented by Undergear are set to take place Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3. For its 13th year, the event is expected to attract more than 30,000 LGBT park-hoppers from California and all over the country.
South Coast Rep Presents IN THE NEXT ROOM (or The Vibrator Play), 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
South Coast Rep will present IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Casey Stangl, September 26 - October 17 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2010
South Coast Rep will present IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Casey Stangl, September 26 - October 17 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
South Coast Rep Presents BECKY SHAW, 10/22-11/21
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2010
A newly married couple finds their own relationship on the rocks after they set up their friends on a date from hell in Gina Gionfriddo's wicked comedy Becky Shaw, a West Coast premiere that will run Oct. 22 through Nov. 21 at South Coast Repertory.
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2010
A newly married couple finds their own relationship on the rocks after they set up their friends on a date from hell in Gina Gionfriddo's wicked comedy Becky Shaw, a West Coast premiere that will run Oct. 22 through Nov. 21 at South Coast Repertory.
Bandaloop Scales Segerstrom Hall to Start Center’s 2010 – 2011 Int'l Dance Series
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.
Bandaloop Comes To Segerstrom Hall to Kick Off OCPAC's International Dance Series
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.
UCI Presents 'ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM', 9/29-10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2010
A modern take on an ancient tale-ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM-follows an American college troupe as it takes its medieval English-bible play and all-male choir to the holy city of Jerusalem, hoping to find common ground among the city's Arab and Jewish populations. This new play is written and directed by Robert Cohen, Claire Trevor Professor of Drama. The World Premiere performs on Sept. 29 & 30; Oct. 1 & 2.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2010
A modern take on an ancient tale-ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM-follows an American college troupe as it takes its medieval English-bible play and all-male choir to the holy city of Jerusalem, hoping to find common ground among the city's Arab and Jewish populations. This new play is written and directed by Robert Cohen, Claire Trevor Professor of Drama. The World Premiere performs on Sept. 29 & 30; Oct. 1 & 2.
Photo Flash: threesixty's PETER PAN Set for OC Premiere, 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2010
threesixty° entertainment, in collaboration with the Orange County Performing Arts Center, is presenting the spectacular new threesixty° stage production of PETER PAN, J M Barrie's classic story performed in a state-of-the-art theater pavilion for a limited engagement, with previews starting on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 and continues through December 5.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2010
threesixty° entertainment, in collaboration with the Orange County Performing Arts Center, is presenting the spectacular new threesixty° stage production of PETER PAN, J M Barrie's classic story performed in a state-of-the-art theater pavilion for a limited engagement, with previews starting on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 and continues through December 5.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Costa Mesa - 9/26
by BWW - September 26, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/26 for Costa Mesa
by BWW - September 26, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/26 for Costa Mesa
SCR Presents IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, 9/26-10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
The Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY by Sarah Ruhl will heat up South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stage Sept. 26 through Oct. 17.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
The Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY by Sarah Ruhl will heat up South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stage Sept. 26 through Oct. 17.
CINDERALLA, MISALLIANCE, et al. Set for South Coast Repertory Season
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
The South Coast Repertory Theater has announced its upcoming schedule for August through November, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
The South Coast Repertory Theater has announced its upcoming schedule for August through November, 2010.
BECKY SHAW, NEXT ROOM, et al. Announced for South Coast Rep Season
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
South Coast Repertory has announced its upcoming season through November. They include the following productions.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2010
South Coast Repertory has announced its upcoming season through November. They include the following productions.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Closes at OCPAC 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE...and it's headed to the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 12 - 25 in Segerstrom Hall! Presented by Robert F.X. Sillerman and Brooks, The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is a spectacular new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony® Award winning smash The Producers and the winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE...and it's headed to the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 12 - 25 in Segerstrom Hall! Presented by Robert F.X. Sillerman and Brooks, The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is a spectacular new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony® Award winning smash The Producers and the winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical.
OCPAC ClosesYOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
To accommodate a change in the national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has rescheduled the show's visit to Sunday, September 12 through Saturday, September 25, rather than September 7 - 19, as originally announced.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2010
To accommodate a change in the national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has rescheduled the show's visit to Sunday, September 12 through Saturday, September 25, rather than September 7 - 19, as originally announced.
Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2010
Ready to have some F-U-N? Then come to the Costa Mesa Playhouse this fall when the theater presents the hit Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee October 16 - November 16, 2010.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2010
Ready to have some F-U-N? Then come to the Costa Mesa Playhouse this fall when the theater presents the hit Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee October 16 - November 16, 2010.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes To OCPAC 11/16-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center November 16 - 21. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage in Segerstrom Hall for a one-week-only engagement.
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2010
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center November 16 - 21. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage in Segerstrom Hall for a one-week-only engagement.
BWW Reviews: SCR's MISALLIANCE is a Sophisticated Delight
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
With its hilarious exchanges, high-brow pedigree, brisk direction, and impressively gorgeous set, South Coast Repertory's new revival of George Bernard Shaw's classic comedy MISALLIANCE-with performances continuing through October 10-is one sophisticated delight, a witty set of back-and-forth arguments punctuated by a plethora of very charming, winning performances. Somehow, though lacking a real plot in the traditional sense, MISALLIANCE creates a thoroughly engaging environment for multiple debates of ideas, which in turn produces a wonderful timeline for absurd comedy and droll contentions to play out over two very verbose acts.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
With its hilarious exchanges, high-brow pedigree, brisk direction, and impressively gorgeous set, South Coast Repertory's new revival of George Bernard Shaw's classic comedy MISALLIANCE-with performances continuing through October 10-is one sophisticated delight, a witty set of back-and-forth arguments punctuated by a plethora of very charming, winning performances. Somehow, though lacking a real plot in the traditional sense, MISALLIANCE creates a thoroughly engaging environment for multiple debates of ideas, which in turn produces a wonderful timeline for absurd comedy and droll contentions to play out over two very verbose acts.
The Laguna Playhouse presents 'I LOVED LUCY', 10/5-10/31
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
Comedienne Lucille Ball left an indelible imprint on fans throughout the world, but most saw only the public persona. Now, go behind the scenes and get a glimpse of the personal side of Lucy when The Laguna Playhouse presents the World Premiere of I LOVED LUCY by Lee Tannen, based on his best-selling memoir, October 5 - 31, 2010. The play is directed by Todd Weeks, and stars Broadway actors Diane J. Findlay as Lucille Ball and Jeffry Denman as Lee.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
Comedienne Lucille Ball left an indelible imprint on fans throughout the world, but most saw only the public persona. Now, go behind the scenes and get a glimpse of the personal side of Lucy when The Laguna Playhouse presents the World Premiere of I LOVED LUCY by Lee Tannen, based on his best-selling memoir, October 5 - 31, 2010. The play is directed by Todd Weeks, and stars Broadway actors Diane J. Findlay as Lucille Ball and Jeffry Denman as Lee.
UCI Presents 'ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM', 9/29-10/2
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
A modern take on an ancient tale-ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM-follows an American college troupe as it takes its medieval English-bible play and all-male choir to the holy city of Jerusalem, hoping to find common ground among the city's Arab and Jewish populations. This new play is written and directed by Robert Cohen, Claire Trevor Professor of Drama. The World Premiere performs on Sept. 29 & 30; Oct. 1 & 2.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
A modern take on an ancient tale-ABRAHAM AND ISAAC IN JERUSALEM-follows an American college troupe as it takes its medieval English-bible play and all-male choir to the holy city of Jerusalem, hoping to find common ground among the city's Arab and Jewish populations. This new play is written and directed by Robert Cohen, Claire Trevor Professor of Drama. The World Premiere performs on Sept. 29 & 30; Oct. 1 & 2.
Theatre Out Presents BOYS WILL BE BOYS, A New Musical, 10/15-11/20
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Southern California Premiere of the new musical BOYS WILL BE BOYS from Oct. 15 through Nov. 20 at the Empire Theatre in Santa Ana, CA.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 21, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Southern California Premiere of the new musical BOYS WILL BE BOYS from Oct. 15 through Nov. 20 at the Empire Theatre in Santa Ana, CA.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Costa Mesa - 9/19
by BWW - September 19, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/19 for Costa Mesa
by BWW - September 19, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 9/19 for Costa Mesa
South Coast Rep Presents IN THE NEXT ROOM (or The Vibrator Play), 9/26
by Molly Hagan - September 17, 2010
South Coast Rep will present IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Casey Stangl, September 26 - October 17 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
by Molly Hagan - September 17, 2010
South Coast Rep will present IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Casey Stangl, September 26 - October 17 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
BWW Reviews: Rita McKenzie Sings 'ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY'
by Michael L. Quintos - September 17, 2010
There is no mistaking what Ethel Merman brought to Broadway. A gifted comedienne, an accomplished actress, and a hurricane of a personality, Merman commanded attention from every stage she stood on with pure gumption and that incredibly booming voice. You may say the same thing about Rita McKenzie, the woman who bravely steps into Merman's persona for a one-woman tribute show titled (appropriately enough) 'ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY,' her hit off-Broadway musical tribute now playing at the Laguna Playhouse through September 19.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 17, 2010
There is no mistaking what Ethel Merman brought to Broadway. A gifted comedienne, an accomplished actress, and a hurricane of a personality, Merman commanded attention from every stage she stood on with pure gumption and that incredibly booming voice. You may say the same thing about Rita McKenzie, the woman who bravely steps into Merman's persona for a one-woman tribute show titled (appropriately enough) 'ETHEL MERMAN'S BROADWAY,' her hit off-Broadway musical tribute now playing at the Laguna Playhouse through September 19.
O.C.'s Maverick Theatre Closes THE HOBBIT, 9/17
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2010
The Maverick Theatre is bringing to the stage THE HOBBIT, the enchanting first installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's middle earth saga (and prelude to The Lord of the Rings). Director Nathan Makaryk's inspired use of visual effects produces mammoth creatures within touch of the audience, and maintains the high-stakes tone for title character Bilbo Baggins' journey across Middle Earth. Opens Aug. 6 and runs through Sept. 17.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2010
The Maverick Theatre is bringing to the stage THE HOBBIT, the enchanting first installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's middle earth saga (and prelude to The Lord of the Rings). Director Nathan Makaryk's inspired use of visual effects produces mammoth creatures within touch of the audience, and maintains the high-stakes tone for title character Bilbo Baggins' journey across Middle Earth. Opens Aug. 6 and runs through Sept. 17.
BWW Reviews: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Gets Re-Animated at OCPAC
by Michael L. Quintos - September 16, 2010
A wandering hump. Hyper-active hay rides. A tap-dancing, zipper-necked monster. One thing is clear: Mel Brooks is one silly man. In the world of comedy, silliness is definitely a positive trait. You certainly get a fair dose of his madcap genius in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, the stage musical adaptation of his cinematic cult classic, whose touring company continues performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through September 25. A well-intentioned adaptation that tries valiantly to reach its full summit, this musical mines most of its laughs from signature moments faithfully recreated from Brooks' 1974 genre-skewering film comedy of the same name.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 16, 2010
A wandering hump. Hyper-active hay rides. A tap-dancing, zipper-necked monster. One thing is clear: Mel Brooks is one silly man. In the world of comedy, silliness is definitely a positive trait. You certainly get a fair dose of his madcap genius in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, the stage musical adaptation of his cinematic cult classic, whose touring company continues performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through September 25. A well-intentioned adaptation that tries valiantly to reach its full summit, this musical mines most of its laughs from signature moments faithfully recreated from Brooks' 1974 genre-skewering film comedy of the same name.
BWW Interviews: Young Frankenstein's CORY ENGLISH
by Michael L. Quintos - September 13, 2010
This past year has certainly been a fun one for Cory English, the scene-stealing actor who portrays the lovably-humpbacked sidekick Igor (pronounced EYE-GOHR, mind you) in the first national tour of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Recently, while en route with his family to Costa Mesa-where the show will come to life at The Orange County Performing Arts Center for a two-week engagement starting September 12-English agreed to stop for a brief chat with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about life on the road, his first time on Broadway, and how much he loves musical comedy.
by Michael L. Quintos - September 13, 2010
This past year has certainly been a fun one for Cory English, the scene-stealing actor who portrays the lovably-humpbacked sidekick Igor (pronounced EYE-GOHR, mind you) in the first national tour of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Recently, while en route with his family to Costa Mesa-where the show will come to life at The Orange County Performing Arts Center for a two-week engagement starting September 12-English agreed to stop for a brief chat with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about life on the road, his first time on Broadway, and how much he loves musical comedy.
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God of Carnage
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