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Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Montana There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. (more...) 
National Dance Company of Siberia Brings Dance Tradition to the WYO
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Montana The WYO presents the thrilling and majestic National Dance Company of Siberia Tuesday November 5 at 7:30pm. Performing traditional Siberian dances with dash and vigor and adorned in classic and colorful Siberian dress this is one spectacle you won't want to miss. (more...) 
Brian Regan Comes To Casper
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2019 in Montana Brian Regan is coming to Casper Events Center on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020. Tickets start at $41.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, October 18th at 10AM. (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Santino Fontana!
by Ben Rimalower on October 14, 2019 in Montana In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album 'Wildflowers.' They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' Motown, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and Leonard Cohen. Stephen talks about the conception and creation of a number of his works, including 'Wicked,' 'Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Baker's Wife,' 'Working,' 'Rags,' and 'The Prince of Egypt.' He tells stories about working with artists such as Howard Ashman, Charles Strouse, Steven Spielberg, and Whitney Houston, and talks about collaborating with Alan Menken, with whom he wrote the songs for the hit Disney films 'Pocahontas,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Enchanted.' (more...) 
Bridger MT Big Band Announced At The Ellen Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 07, 2019 in Montana The Montana Jazz Collective presents a night of swing Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 PM. Adam Greenberg heads THE BRIDGER MT BIG BAND with featured vocalist Jeni Flemming. These high energy musicians celebrate the music of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more. (more...) 
Booze & Bacon Festival Returns To Casper For 2nd Year
by BWW News Desk on October 07, 2019 in Montana Spectra Venue Management has teamed up with Backwards Distilling Company and Townsquare Media for the second annual Booze and Bacon Festival at the Casper Events Center this December. The event will feature bacon-filled dishes from a variety of local restaurants and samples of beer and liquor from national and local reps. All samples are included with admission. (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Stephen Schwartz!
by Ben Rimalower on October 07, 2019 in Montana In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about Judy Collins' 1967 album 'Wildflowers.' They also discuss Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, The Supremes, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,' Motown, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and Leonard Cohen. Stephen talks about the conception and creation of a number of his works, including 'Wicked,' 'Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Baker's Wife,' 'Working,' 'Rags,' and 'The Prince of Egypt.' He tells stories about working with artists such as Howard Ashman, Charles Strouse, Steven Spielberg, and Whitney Houston, and talks about collaborating with Alan Menken, with whom he wrote the songs for the hit Disney films 'Pocahontas,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' and 'Enchanted.' (more...) 
ATP Kids Launches Largest Production Ever with FROZEN JR.
by BWW News Desk on October 04, 2019 in Montana The best selling animated film of all time comes to life on stage with over 180 local students in the upcoming production of Frozen JR presented by ATP Kids, Alpine Theatre Project's theatre education program, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center October 19th & 20th. (more...) 
Alberta Bair Theater Kicks Off Nat Geo Speaker Series With ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS With Steve Winter
by BWW News Desk on October 02, 2019 in Montana National Geographic Live, National Geographic's touring speaker series, and Alberta Bair Theater proudly present a?oeOn the Trail of Big Catsa?? with Steve Winter, an award-winning National Geographic wildlife photographer, on Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Petro Theatre on the campus of MSU Billings. (more...) 
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Cole Escola!
by Ben Rimalower on September 30, 2019 in Montana In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and comedian Cole Escola about Judy Garland's beloved 1961 Grammy-winning live album Judy at Carnegie Hall. They also discuss Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Barbara Cook, and Marin Mazzie. Cole talks about how he discovered each of these legendary performers and how live albums and concert patter have helped inform his own career. Cole currently writes for and stars in Amy Sedaris's Emmy-nominated show At Home with Amy Sedaris on truTV. (more...) 
The Missoula Community Theatre Presents Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY
by BWW News Desk on September 27, 2019 in Montana The Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) proudly presents the new musical, Disney's Freaky Friday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. When a story is genuinely compelling, it contains the power to be retold in many different ways, and to speak across generations. Such is the case with Disney's Freaky Friday, which has entertained families since the original 1972 Mary Rodgers book was released and subsequently produced into two successful movies. (more...) 
DOUBLE DARE LIVE! Cancelled Including November 2nd Performance In Casper
by BWW News Desk on September 27, 2019 in Montana THE DOUBLE DARE SHOW, originally scheduled for November 2, 2019 at the Casper Events Center, has been cancelled due to logistical issues resulting from a revised touring schedule. (more...)
UM To Perform MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY In October
by BWW News Desk on September 27, 2019 in Montana he University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance will present Anne Washburn's a?oeMr. Burns: A Post-Electric Playa?? Oct. 9-20. (more...)
UM To Perform MR. BURNS: A POST-APOCALYPTIC PLAY In October
by BWW News Desk on September 27, 2019 in Montana The University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance will present Anne Washburn's a?oeMr. Burns: A Post-Electric Playa?? Oct. 9-20. (more...)
Nominations Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk on October 01, 2019 in Montana Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. (more...) 
BYU Ballroom Dance Company to COME ALIVE at Casper Events Center on October 22nd
by BWW News Desk on September 24, 2019 in Montana Brigham Young University's Ballroom Dance Company (BDC) is one of the most distinctive and unique university dance companies in the world. Based in Provo, Utah, this company consists of 32 dancers, all of whom are full-time students at BYU. (more...) 
WYO Presents Gala Performance of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by BWW News Desk on September 20, 2019 in Montana Join the WYO Theater for their 2019 fundraising gala, Catch Me if You Can, The Musical. Proceeds from this event go to support the WYO's operating expenses for the 2019-2020 Season. Enjoy the opening night gala party Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm with food and drink at Frackelton's Fine Food & Spirits then scoot on over to the WYO for silent and live auctions and the performance. If you miss the Gala, you can see the show the following week, Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 27 at 2:00pm. Whichever event you choose, you are ensured a night of great entertainment! (more...)
UCross & The Alley Theatre Announce ALLEY AT UCROSS Collaboration
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2019 in Montana Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts, and the Alley Theatre, one of America's leading regional theatres, today announced an innovative new collaboration in support of theatre artists. Five playwrights annually will receive two-week residencies at Ucross. (more...)
WYO Performing Arts & Education Center Announces 2019 Lotus Award Winner
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana Susan Miller has been selected as the recipient of the WYO's 2019 Lotus Award. In its fourth year, The Lotus Award is presented to individuals who inspire passion for the creative arts in Sheridan by demonstrating outstanding support and selfless dedication to the goals of the WYO Theater. Past winners of the award include Lynne & Pete Simpson, Kim Love, Sy Thickman, Marva Craft, Dick & Tami Davis and Pat Tomsovic. (more...)
Martin Sexton Comes To The Ellen Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana Singer-songwriter MARTIN SEXTON appears at The Ellen Theatre October 18 at 8 PM in a concert of various styles including pop, classic rock, and jazz. Rolling Stone has compared his a?oesoul marinated voicea?? to the likes of Steve Winwood and Van Morrison. (more...) 
AN EVENING WITH RITA COOLIDGE Announced At The Ellen Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana To celebrate The Ellen's 100th anniversary, the theatre presents AN EVENING WITH RITA COOLIDGE. A double Grammy Award winner, Ms. Coolidge graces the Ellen stage October 12 at 8 PM, sharing songs and stories from her fabulous career including a gold record James Bond theme and hits from her chart-topping albums. (more...) 
ERIC FUNK – WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Announced At The Ellen Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana To celebrate The Ellen's 100th anniversary, the theatre presents ERIC FUNK - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS. (more...) 
October 2019 Events Announced At The Ellen Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana The Ellen Theatre presents ERIC FUNK - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS. Featuring world-class composer Eric Funk, over 40 regional musicians perform some of The Beatles' greatest hits, including a?oeHey, Judea??, a?oeLet it Bea??, a?oeNorwegian Wooda??, and many more. In celebration of The Ellen's 100th anniversary, all of the musicians are donating their time and talents for this fundraiser, with 100% of ticket sales going to the theatre. Eric Funk - With a Little Help from My Friends takes place Saturday, October 5 at 3 PM. Tickets are $44.50 for adults, and $37.50 for MSU students. (more...) 
ARMSTRONG Comes to The Ellen
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2019 in Montana The Ellen Theatre presents ARMSTRONG Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are only $7.50 for this documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon. Incorporating home videos, NASA footage, and interviews, the movie covers Neil Armstrong's early days at the space agency, the excitement surrounding his missions, his near-death experiences, and the challenges regarding his unsought-after celebrity status. (more...) 
Podcast - Ben Rimalower's Broken Records, The Albums You Wouldn't Shut Up About
by Ben Rimalower on September 23, 2019 in Montana BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the official launch of the site's first self-produced podcast - Ben Rimalower's Broken Records, The Albums You Wouldn't Shut Up About. On each weekly episode Rimalower and co-host Daniel Nolen chat with guests about one album that they were obsessed with, how they discovered it, what it led them to, where they were in life when it impacted them and how it's stayed with them since. (more...) |
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