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Enjoy A Beer & A Block Party At Phoenix Theatre's Brew-Ha-Ha Microbrew Fest 6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 15, 2009
The Phoenix Theatre will hold its 14th annual microbrew festival, Brew-Ha-Ha, on Saturday, June 27, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm. The event is open to individuals aged 21 and older. Sample the region's finest microbrews and craft beers, relax to live music all afternoon long, and enjoy great food at Indy's original beer sampling event. Proceeds from Brew-Ha-Ha support the educational outreach programs of the not-for-profit Phoenix Theatre.
Radio Disney 98.3 FM To Appear Live At Beef & Boards In Indianapolis 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 15, 2009
Radio Disney, 98.3 FM in Indianapolis, will be live at Beef & Boards on Saturday, May 23, from noon to 1:30 p.m. -- just before the matinee performance of Annie!
THE FULL MONTY 'Takes It All Off' At Arts United Center 5/15-5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009
The Full Monty runs May 15-31, 2009 at the Arts United Center. Six Men. With Nothing to Lose. 2001 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominee for best musical, The Full Monty tells the tale of six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers
Indiana University's The Virtuosi Travel To Perform In France 5/25-6/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
The Virtuosi, a collection of nine young violinists, violists and cellists in the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music's Pre-College String Academy, will leave May 25 to perform a series of concerts across France, returning June 8.
Photo Flash: Buck Creek Players Present GREY GARDENS
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
The fascinating true story of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis' eccentric relatives comes to life in the form of a musical as the Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all-volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, continues their 2008-2009 Award-Winning Season with the U.S. Community Theater Premiere of Grey Gardens: The Musical.
Geoffrey Wade To Star In LINCOLN At Lincoln Amphitheatre, Opens 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009
A veteran television actor with Broadway credentials has been chosen to portray President Lincoln in the upcoming production of LINCOLN. Geoffrey Wade, of Los Angeles, California, is a familiar face to audiences of such television shows as Numb3rs, ER, Law & Order, Scrubs, Brothers & Sisters, The King of Queens, and Monk.
Photo Flash: THE ZIPPERS OF ZOOMERVILLE At Phoenix Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 2009
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will produce the world premiere of Jack O'Hara and Tim Brickley's The Zippers of Zoomerville, or 200 Laps and a Lass: a mini-mockeretta in the Frank & Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix May 7 through June 6, 2009.
CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To The Theatre At The Center 5/7 - 6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as ?They Can?t Take That Away from Me,? ?Embraceable You,? and ?I Got Rhythm.? Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music. That is, until Ken Ludwig stepped in more than 50 years after George Gershwin died to rework the story behind the Gershwin?s Girl Crazy (1930). The result was the 1992 Tony Award winning?including Best Musical?Broadway smash hit musical Crazy for You, which will be on the Theatre at the Center stage, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 7 through June 14. Press opening will be May 14 at 8 p.m.
Tony Award Winning CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Indiana 5/7-6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.' Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Auditions Held At Bloomington Civic Theatre 5/19, 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 06, 2009
Bloomington Civic Theatre auditions for The Light in the Piazza (directed and choreographed by Joe Chvala, music direction by Anita Ruth) will be Tues., May 19 (6:00 p.m., Black Box Theater) and Sun., May 24 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). Callbacks will be Sun., June 7 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). If a dance audition is needed it will take place at callbacks.
South African And IU Students Perform THE TEMPEST At Lee Norvelle Theater 5/6-9
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2009
A cast of student actors from South Africa and Indiana University's Department of Theatre and Drama will perform William Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center from May 6 through May 9.
GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL Comes To Buck Creek Players In Indianapolis 5/29-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2009
Grey Gardens: The Musical (The U.S. Community Theater Premiere), presented by the Buck Creek Players at 11150 Southeastern Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46259
Indiana University's Annual Spring Concert With Soul Revue Held 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2009
Indiana University's African American Arts Institute will present the annual spring concert by the IU Soul Revue Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114. E. Kirkwood Ave.).
CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To Theatre At The Center Stage In Indiana 5/7-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 01, 2009
Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as 'They Can't Take That Away from Me,' 'Embraceable You,' and 'I Got Rhythm.'
Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2009
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.
THE FULL MONTY 'Takes It All Off' At Arts United Center 5/15-5/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 29, 2009
The Full Monty runs May 15-31, 2009 at the Arts United Center. Six Men. With Nothing to Lose. 2001 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominee for best musical, The Full Monty tells the tale of six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers
Chazz Palminteri's A BRONX TALE Makes Its Debut At Hennepin's State Theatre 6/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009
A Bronx Tale, the funny and touching memoir written by and starring Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, will debut in Minneapolis at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre June 2-7, 2009.
'The Sun Will Come Out' At Beef & Boards When ANNIE Takes The Stage 5/21-7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009
America's favorite orphan finds a home in Indianapolis as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents Annie as its 2009 family show. A winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Annie is live on stage May 21 through July 3.
Florence Henderson and Shirley Jones Team for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concerts
by Eddie Varley - April 27, 2009
HERE'S A STORY ... Shirley Jones and Florence Henderson have cornered the market as AMERICAN FAMILY ICONS. Arriving on Broadway back in the 50's, they were both discovered in the hit works of Rodgers & Hammerstein as well as a host of other musical vehicles that were to carve out two industry perennials.
Clarkville Little Theater Holds Auditions For THE SPELL OF SLEEPING BEAUTY 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2009
Clarksville Little Theatre at 301 East Montgomery Ave., Clarksville, Box Office: (812) 283-6522 Will hold auditions at the theatre for the upcoming children's show THE SPELL OF SLEEPING BEAUTY By Vera Morris and directed by Debra Rice Endris
Indiana Univ Hosts BIG BAND EXTRAVAGANZA With David N Baker, Brent Wallarab 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2009
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music will host its annual Big Band Extravaganza, featuring IU jazzmen David N. Baker and Brent Wallarab, Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center.
THE ZIPPERS OF ZOOMERVILLE Premieres At Frank & Katrina Basile Theater 5/7-6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 24, 2009
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will produce the world premiere of Jack O'Hara and Tim Brickley's The Zippers of Zoomerville, or 200 Laps and a Lass: a mini-mockeretta in the Frank & Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix May 7 through June 6, 2009.
Soprano Olivia Hairston Of IU Jacob School Of Music Wins Campus Super Star
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 24, 2009
Soprano Olivia Hairston, a graduate student at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, took home the grand prize of $5,000 from the 2009 Indiana Campus Super Star competition held on April 19 at the historic Madame Walker Theatre in downtown Indianapolis.
CRAZY FOR YOU Comes To The Theatre At The Center 5/7 - 6/14
by Reynard Loki - April 21, 2009
Their music became the soundtrack for the Twentieth Century and saw America through some of her darkest days of the Great Depression and the tumultuous years of World War II. George and Ira Gershwin, the song-writing brothers penned such standards as ?They Can?t Take That Away from Me,? ?Embraceable You,? and ?I Got Rhythm.? Unfortunately, the books behind the musicals for which they were writing could not hold a candle to the music. That is, until Ken Ludwig stepped in more than 50 years after George Gershwin died to rework the story behind the Gershwin?s Girl Crazy (1930). The result was the 1992 Tony Award winning?including Best Musical?Broadway smash hit musical Crazy for You, which will be on the Theatre at the Center stage, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, May 7 through June 14. Press opening will be May 14 at 8 p.m.
WEST SIDE STORY & More Set For IU Opera & Ballet Theater's 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2009
Comedy, tragedy, magic, madness, jealousy, deceit and fantasy all will take center stage at IU Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2009-2010 season.

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