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Rover Dramawerks Presents WRENS, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014
Rover Dramawerks will present the award-winning World War II drama WRENS by Anne McGravie at their new theatre venue in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of Parker and 75. Performances are today, May 15 - June 7, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Brandon Potter Joins DTC's Resident Acting Company
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014
Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty has announced the new member of DTC's Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company - Brandon Potter.
Amphibian Stage Announces Cast for 'THE NOSEMAKER'S APPRENTICE', Running 7/10-8/10
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014
Amphibian Stage Productions today announced casting for its third main stage production of the 2014 season, The Nosemaker's Apprentice: Chronicles of a Medieval Plastic Surgeon. Jay Duffer, John Forkner, Alexandra Lawrence, Brandon Murphy and Scott Zenreich will star in this comedy, running Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, August 10 at Amphibian's Berlene T. & Jarrell R. Milburn Theatre at 120 S. Main Street. David A. Miller will direct the production.
Mandy Patinkin, Ben Vereen, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and More Highlight Eisemann Center Presents' 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014
The Eisemann Center and the City of Richardson announced the 2014-2015 Season of Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) at the Annual Season Preview Party on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The season will include the popular Theatre Comedy Series with four productions and 23 performances; the Methodist Richardson Family Theatre Series with five productions and Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations with a total of four concerts. In addition, there are eight MainStage Shows featuring a diverse mix of programming and artistic disciplines. Some of the more popular productions and artists from the past twelve years are returning to join the season - Mandy Patinkin, Steve Solomon, the Paul Taylor Dance Company and The Church Basement Ladies. They will be joined by some outstanding new artists and shows for the Eisemann Center, including Ben Vereen, Darlene Love, Dennis DeYoung, Arlo Guthrie, Taylor Mac, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie, and Maureen McGovern.
Lake Country Playhouse's GHOSTS THE MUSICAL Opens 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014
The second production of the 2014 Lake Country Playhouse season, 'Ghosts The Musical' ' will open Friday May 23rd at the Historic Select Theater in Mineola, Texas .
Jason Robert Brown to Join Betty Buckley for Master Classes in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate - an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director and performer - best known for his dazzling scores to several of the most renowned musicals of his generation, including the recently nominated The Bridges of Madison County, The Last Five Years, his debut song cycle Songs for a New World, and the seminal Parade, for which he won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Score.
BONNIE & CLYDE, SWEET CHARITY and More Set for WaterTower Theatre's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Terry Martin, WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, today announced the Company's 2014-2015 Main Stage season at a special VIP Sneak Preview held at the Addison Theatre Centre in the Studio Theatre.
DTC Announces Recipients of Project Discovery Distinguished Educators of the Year
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Dallas Theater Center announced today the two recipients of the 2013-2014 Project Discovery Distinguished Educator of the Year Award. Shawn Brentham from Irving High School and Catherine Hopkins from W. H. Adamson High School are the first ever co-recipients of the award. The educators have been involved with Project Discovery for five years and together have brought 2,500 students to 28 productions at DTC.
Pegasus Theatre Presents WHITE PEOPLE, Now thru 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014
WHITE PEOPLE by J.T. Rogers will be presented by Pegasus Theatre as a Churchmouse production at the Bath House Cultural Center today, May 8 - May 25, 2014. WHITE PEOPLE will be directed by Chad Cline and the cast includes Jack O'Donnell as Martin, Charissa Lee as Mara Lynn, and Jason Folks as Alan. Churchmouse Productions is the non-black and white arm of Pegasus Theatre. The plays selected for Churchmouse are generally riskier, edgier, contemporary fare and WHITE PEOPLE certainly meets those objectives.
THE UNMENTIONABLES to Play Stage West, 5/15-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014
What happens when four people who firmly believe they are just trying to do good in the world crash into a wall of cultural differences? And what will they do when one of them appears to be in great danger? That's what they must figure out in Bruce Norris's searing dramatic comedy The Unmentionables, beginning a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West on Thursday, May 15.
Jim Crawford, Jessica Cavanagh & More to Lead WaterTower Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE, 6/6-29
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014
WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People, running June 6 - June 29, 2014 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The ensemble cast stars Jessica Cavanagh as Margaret, Jim Crawford as Mike, Michelle Courtney Schwartz as Jean, Pam Dougherty as Dottie, JuNene K. as Kate and David Price as Stevie.
Rover Dramawerks to Present WRENS, 5/15-6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2014
Rover Dramawerks will present the award-winning World War II drama WRENS by Anne McGravie at their new theatre venue in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of Parker and 75. Performances are May 15 - June 7, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Help MBS Productions Reach Their Fundraising Goal
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2014
I wanted to take a moment and thank you for making our theatre company MBS Productions one of the most critically acclaimed companies in the North Texas area.
Uptown Players Present Regional Premiere of THE LYONS, Now thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2014
Uptown Players continues its 2014 season with the regional premiere of the Nicky Silver comedy, The Lyons. The production runs tonight, May 2 through May 18, 2014, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
Tickets to JERSEY BOYS at Bass Performance Hall Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2014
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents the Fort Worth premiere of Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at Bass Performance Hall on June 3-15. Tickets start at $38.50 and are on sale NOW!
Second Thought Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for BOOTH, 5/21-6/14
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2014
Second Thought Theatre Co-Artistic Director Steven Walters announced today the complete cast and creative team for BOOTH, the brand new play by Walters with story and research assistance from Erik Archilla about the man behind one of the most tragic assassinations in American history. BOOTH, which Walters will also direct, beings with previews on Wednesday, May 21 and runs through Saturday, June 14. All performances of BOOTH will take place at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Theater campus, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets to BOOTH are on sale now at 2TT.co and by calling (866) 811-4111.
Luke Longacre, Brian Mathis and Alexandra Lawrence to Lead Amphibian Stage's LEBENSRAUM Reading, 6/8-9
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2014
Amphibian Stage Productions today announced casting for its second staged reading of the 2014 season, Lebensraum by Israel Horovitz. Luke Longacre, Brian Mathis and Alexandra Lawrence will star in this drama, running Sunday, June 8 and Monday, June 9 at Amphibian's theater at 120 S. Main Street. Lisa Devine will direct the reading.
The Royal Ale Festival Highlights 2014 Scarborough Renaissance Festival This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2014
Scarborough Renaissance Festival's 34th season is highlighted by the Royal Ale Festival today, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.
Dance Council for North Texas Announces Workshop for Dance Instructors and Healthcare Workers on 6/8
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014
Dance Council of North Texas (DCNT) announces an Adaptive and Inclusive Dance Workshop for Instructors and Healthcare Workers Sunday, June 8 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. The workshop will be held in Meadows Hall of the Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX. 75219.
Dallas Theater Center Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE, Starring Chamblee Ferguson, Now thru 5/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2014
Dallas Theater Center brings the world's greatest detective to the stage in Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, written by Steven Dietz and directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. Audiences will be thrilled by Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, which is based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle and opens in previews tonight, April 25 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through May 25 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre.
The Royal Ale Festival to Highlight 2014 Scarborough Renaissance Festival, 4/26-27
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Scarborough Renaissance Festival's 34th season is highlighted by the Royal Ale Festival this Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The Royal Ale Festival will feature tastings of assorted beers along with appetizers and a variety of lively Scarborough entertainment for only $10 (in addition to admission to the festival) from 1-3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday in Scarborough's scenic Crown Pavilion. Beer varieties will include 90 Shilling, Elissa IPA, Murphy's Red, Franconia Koelsch and others. Participants must be 21 to attend and tickets may be purchased in advance at http://www.srfestival.com/ or at the ticket office on Saturday or Sunday.
Uptown Players to Present Regional Premiere of THE LYONS, 5/2-18
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
Uptown Players continues its 2014 season with the regional premiere of the Nicky Silver comedy, The Lyons. The production runs May 2 through May 18, 2014, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
DTC Awarded NEA Grant
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced yesterday that Dallas Theater Center is one of 886 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. DTC is recommended for a $15,000 grant to support The Neighborhood Initiative.
La Vie Theaters to Present 1st Annual Short Film Red Carpet Event with THE TRUTH BEHIND THE CHORDS, 7/13
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
LA VIE THEATERS presents THE 1ST ANNUAL SHORT FILM RED CARPET EVENT featuring THE TRUTH BEHIND THE CHORDS. Produced by Shandell King, Co-Produced by Angel Light Pictures Antonio Saillant, Composed by Shandell King and Grammy Award Winner Joel Diamond and Directed by Jared Cline. The event will start on Sunday, July 13th 2014 at 4:30pm; General Admission $15, VIP $35. for more information please visit www.facebook.com/dallasredcarpetfilmevent. Event will be held at The Aldredge Mansion, 5500 Swiss Avenue. To purchase tickets, visit www.laviefilmeventbrownpapertickets.com
PROJECT YOUTH Returns to MCL Grand Theater, 4/30-5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
The NEW musical, Project Youth, book by Stephanie Riggs, music by Jeff Kinman and Adam C.Wright, lyrics by Stephanie Riggs and Adam C.Wright, will run at the MCL Grand Theatre, 100 North Charles Street, April 30, May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 and 4 at 3:00 p.m.

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