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Three Rivers Music Theatre Announces Cast And Music Director For LADIES NIGHT!
by BWW News Desk on September 09, 2019 in Fort Wayne Three Rivers Music Theatre announces the cast of LADIES NIGHT! The cast includes Bobbi Jo Carroll, Jensen Davis, Jana Debusk, Amanda Gilbert, Renee Gonzales, Lauren Harter, Kayley Hinen, Holly Lofland, Stephanie Longbrake, Lauren Nusbaum, Stephanie Patterson, Makenna Porter. Olivia Spangle, Melissa Terhune, Alayna Thornton, Lydia Tremaine, and Chrissy Weadick. (more...) 
BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at First Presbyterian Theater
by Tara Olivero on September 08, 2019 in Fort Wayne (more...) 
BWW Interview: Leslie Beauchamp of SWEENEY TODD at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
by Tara Olivero on September 07, 2019 in Fort Wayne (more...) 
BWW Previews: Prepare for 'Earnest' Laughter at First Presbyterian Theater's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Tara Olivero on August 29, 2019 in Fort Wayne First Presbyterian Theater always provides Fort Wayne with a stellar spread of theatrical offeringsa?' comedies, tragedies, new plays, Shakespeare, you name it. The first show of their 2019-2010 season is THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, which is sure to live up to the high expectations of their audiences. (more...) 
NAMT Festival Of New Musicals To Accept Applications Free Of Charge
by BWW News Desk on August 27, 2019 in Fort Wayne National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) has announced that beginning with the 2020 Festival of New Musicals, all writers can submit an application to be considered for the Festival free-of-charge. In keeping with previous years, submissions to the Festival will require an endorsement from an industry professional, but for the first time there will be no cost associated with on-time submissions regardless of who is endorsing the piece. NAMT's the current strategic plan aims to expand the musical theatre network by broadening and lengthening the development pipeline, a goal that will be accomplished in part through increased access and inclusivity. By removing submission fees and streamlining the Festival application process, NAMT aims to remove a potential barrier to entry for writers interested in applying to the Festival. Applications for the 32nd Annual Festival of New Musicals will open on October 24th, and information about the application process can be found on the NAMT website at namt.org/festapp. (more...) 
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2019 in Fort Wayne Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber who returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. (more...) 
THE CHOIR OF MAN Returns to U.S. for Second North American Tour
by Kyle Christopher West on August 15, 2019 in Fort Wayne Back by popular demand, the runaway international hit is coming back to the states! Known across the globe as a?oethe ultimate-feel good show, THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up 90 minutes of indisputable joy! It's a party. It's a concert. It's a pint-filled good time that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and foot-stomping choreography. The multi-talented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything a?' pub tunes, pop, Broadway, classic rock a?' all to roof-raising heights. It's the best singing, dancing, stomping, concert pub-crawl you'll ever attend. (more...) 
Beth Turcotte To Direct THE WILD PARTY at Three Rivers Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 07, 2019 in Fort Wayne Three Rivers Music Theatre announces that renowned theatre director and educator, Beth Turcotte, will be directing their upcoming production of THE WILD PARTY. (more...) 
BWW Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
by Tara Olivero on August 01, 2019 in Fort Wayne Walking into the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I watched the 1968 movie exactly once in my childhood, and all that I remembered was having nightmares about the Childcatcher. That said, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the show. Whether people decide to see it out of a love of old-fashioned musicals or whether they're looking for a fun afternoon or evening with their kids, chances are high that audience members will delight in this whimsical production. (more...) 
BWW Previews: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
by Tara Olivero on July 24, 2019 in Fort Wayne Get ready to fly high at the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre's summer musical, opening this weekend. Following up from last year's crowd-pleasing and high-energy production of NEWSIES, this year's fare is the family-friendly CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, based on the beloved 1968 film and with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. (more...) 
MAMMA MIA! to Sparkle at Honeywell Center
by BWW News Desk on July 15, 2019 in Fort Wayne Wabash Area Community Theater has a dream, many songs to sing as they present Mamma Mia! Sept. 27-29 at Honeywell Center. (more...) 
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Opens At Civic July 27
by BWW News Desk on June 28, 2019 in Fort Wayne Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst wants the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher. Filled with amazing stage spectacles and unforgettable songs, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure. (more...) 
PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE to Come On Down to Embassy Theatre
by BWW News Desk on June 24, 2019 in Fort Wayne 'Come on down' to the Embassy Theatre for The Price is Right Live on Nov. 13! (more...) 
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre
by Tara Olivero on June 22, 2019 in Fort Wayne 'Could it be? Yes it could. Something's coming, something good, If I can wait,' sings Tony in the famous Leonard Bernstein number. Well, something good's already here in Fort Wayne this month. What is it, you ask? This year's Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre cast, playing their own version of WEST SIDE STORY this weekend and next at South Side High School. (more...) 
GLEN MILLER ORCHESTRA to Play at Embassy Theater
by BWW News Desk on June 20, 2019 in Fort Wayne (more...) 
RUMORS to Play at Arena Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk on June 10, 2019 in Fort Wayne Neil Simon's classical farce, Rumors runs June 14-29 at Arena Dinner Theatre. The play, directed by Jordan Plohr, will conclude Arena Dinner Theatre's 2018-19 season. (more...) 
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG to Play at Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk on June 05, 2019 in Fort Wayne Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play at the Civic Theatre July 27 through August 11. (more...) 
THE COLOR PURPLE to Play Embassy Theater Fall 2019
by BWW News Desk on May 29, 2019 in Fort Wayne The national tour of the highly acclaimed Broadway revival, The Color Purple will play the Embassy Theater for one night only on Oct. 29, 2019. (more...) 
Casting Announced For Three Rivers Music Theatre's Production Of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on May 13, 2019 in Fort Wayne Three Rivers Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of their upcoming Fort Wayne Premiere production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. (more...) 
BWW Review: MAMA MIA! Dances in at Fort Wayne Civic
by The Marriage Matinee on May 02, 2019 in Fort Wayne Based on songs by ABBA, Mamma Mia! is established in a Greek island where a young lady named Sophie Sheridan is about to get married. Getting married without her birth father giving her away is deeply troubling her, so she sets to remedy that. However, she really has zero clue who he is, so she invites three men who were amorously involved with her mother some 20 years ago to the wedding. When they arrive on the island, Sophie's mother, Donna Sheridan, is brought back memories of love and heartbreak. (more...) 
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Three Rivers Music Theatre is a MUST-SEE
by Tara Olivero on May 01, 2019 in Fort Wayne I was lucky enough to be able to attend the opening night of Three Rivers Music Theatre's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND last weekend, and let me tell you, this production is special. In most local Fort Wayne productions, you hand over your ticket, sit down, watch as the lights go down, and take in the show; the lights come back on, and you walk out, typically satisfied. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But this show offered so much more, and now that I've experienced it, I don't know that I'll ever be satisfied with anything less. (more...) 
Capri Parrish Williams to Choreograph Three Rivers Music Theatre's CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on May 01, 2019 in Fort Wayne Three Rivers Music Theatre shares that Fort Wayne Professional Artist and Dance Educator, Capri Parrish Williams, will be choreographing their upcoming production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. (more...) 
BWW Review: PIPPIN Enchants at Arena Dinner Theatre
by Tara Olivero on May 01, 2019 in Fort Wayne Arena Dinner Theatre's production of Pippin opened last weekend amidst a flurry of glitter and sequins. As a whole, the show was thoroughly enjoyable, if hit-and-miss at times. (more...) 
BWW Interview: Andy Planck on the Fort Wayne premiere of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Three Rivers Music Theatre
by Tara Olivero on April 22, 2019 in Fort Wayne Three Rivers Music Theatre's final show for their 2018-2019 season is the much anticipated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, which opens this weekend at Wunderkammer on Fairfield Avenue. Andy Planck, executive artistic director of TRMT and the director of the show, sat down with BroadwayWorld to talk about his vision for the production and what he sees as its value in today's world. (more...) 
BWW Feature: TREASURE ISLAND from Fort Wayne Youtheatre finds publishing home at Theatrefolk
by Tara Olivero on April 21, 2019 in Fort Wayne The Fort Wayne Youtheatre's adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND will be published by Theatrefolk in May of this year. Originally performed at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab in October of 2018, TREASURE ISLAND was adapted from its source material by executive artistic director Todd Espeland. (more...) |
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