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Region's Center For New Year's Eve Offers Spectrum Of Ways To Greet 2019
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Seattle

While Seattleites across the city will look toward Seattle Center for the spectacular 30-minute musically choreographed light show originating from the Space Needle, thousands will gather on the campus for all kind of New Year's Eve revelry. From the fun, free Seattle Center Winterfest offerings to Straight No Chase in Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center and the many NYE events at venues on the grounds, Seattle Center is NYE-central for the region. (more...)

Abrons Arts Center Presents JACK & THE BEANSTALK
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in New York City

Back by popular demand! Following its 2017 critically-acclaimed world premiere, which introduced many New York audiences to the widely popular British art form known as the Panto, Jack & the Beanstalk returns this holiday season with even more radical joy. (more...)

Photo Flash: The Workmen's Circle Honors Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playwright and Screenwriter Tony Kushner
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in New York City

The Workmen's Circle presented activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-on Monday, December 10, 2018. (more...)

VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir Get's N'Sync For Its Annual Christmas Music Video
by Stage Tube on December 12, 2018 in New Jersey

Seasons greetings! Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir has released its annual music video for 2018 featuring NSYNC's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday." (more...)

BWW Feature: HONKY TONK CHRISTMAS WITH MAMA'S WRANGLERS at Firelight Barn Dinner Theater
by Debbie Hall on December 12, 2018 in Las Vegas

When this musically talented mom discovered that her children were also gifted and loved to perform, Mama's Wranglers was literally as well as figuratively born with each child. Think the Partridge family or the Jackson 5 (and famous siblings) performing country and western music and preserving American traditions. The holiday season is here, and Mama's Wranglers are celebrating with a Honky Tonk Christmas at the Firelight Barn Dinner Theater Dec. 13-15. (more...)

FUN HOME Returns To SpeakEasy This June
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Boston

Due to unprecedented demand, SpeakEasy Stage will remount its acclaimed production of FUN HOME for four additional weeks, June 8-30, 2019. Amy Jo Jackson, Ellie van Amerongen, and Marissa Simeqi will return to play the three Alisons in the production, which was SpeakEasy's top-selling show ever and was hailed as "one of the greatest musicals of all time" by the Boston Globe. Tickets for the added dates are now on sale. (more...)

South Florida One-Man Show Comes To Orlando's ME Theatre
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Cabaret

After 2 successful SOLD OUT engagements at the Lake Worth Playhouse's Stonzek Theater & Art Serve Theater in Ft. Lauderdale in South Florida, Author/Star Peter Fogel is NOW bringing his critically acclaimed hilarious multi-media solo show for 2 Nights ONLY in a Pre-Valentine's Day Celebration. The Non-Stop laughs are happening at the ME Theatre (Marshall Ellis Theatre - 1300 La Quinta Dr #3, Orlando, FL 32809) Fri-Sat Feb. 8-9th 2019 starting at 8 PM! (https://tildeathdouspart.brownpapertickets.com) (more...)

State Theatre New Jersey Presents STOMP
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey presents the return of the smash hit, STOMP for three performances on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 8pm and Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets range from $35-$98. (more...)

14th Annual Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project Seeks Submissions For 2019
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Chicago

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) and the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University will once again seek out the nation's most talented young songwriters and writing teams for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project. The free, weeklong songwriting workshop will take place June 23 to 29, 2019 on Northwestern's Evanston campus. (more...)

PERFECT CRIME To Celebrate 31 Years And 13,000 Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Off-Broadway

Where were you in 1987? PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' was just opening and so will celebrate 31 years and 13,000 performances tonight - continuing on as the longest running play on or Off-Broadway in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in The Theater Center in Times Square (1627 Broadway) first opened in 1987 - and its leading lady Catherine Russell has performed in all 13,000 performances - earning her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records! (more...)

John Cameron Mitchell & Adam Trent Coming To The National Theatre
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Washington, DC

Two very special events bring two dynamic performers to the National Theatre's historic stage in February 2019 - THE MAGIC OF ADAM TRENT on Saturday, February 2 and THE ORIGIN OF LOVE: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF HEDWIG with John Cameron Mitchell on Friday, February 8. (more...)

Auditions Announced for Verdi Chorus Spring Concert In Santa Monica
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles

Embarking on its 36th Season, The Verdi Chorus (Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director), announced today that auditions will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica for The Verdi Chorus Spring 2019 Concert. (more...)

University Place Pledges $1 Million to Proposed Hale Center Theater Orem New Location
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Salt Lake City

University Place, a 120-acre mixed-use community formerly known as University Mall, today announced it has pledged $1 million toward plans for a new Hale Center Theater Orem facility. (more...)

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Opens This Friday At Secret Theatre!
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in New York City

The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. (more...)

APAP Showcases Return To The Iridium January 2019
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in New York City

For the fourth consecutive year, The Iridium be hosting Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) artist showcases with the 2019 lineup featuring Grammy-award winning composer, singer and songwriter Jimmy Webb with Ashley Campbell on Friday, January 4; American folk singer Susan Werner and jazz vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway on Saturday, January 5; and jazz fingerstyle guitarists Martin Taylor & Laurence Juber on Sunday, January 6. (more...)

Industry Luminary Jack Lucas To Retire; Justin Kobluk To Lead WestCoast Entertainment
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Industry

Paciolan has announced the retirement of industry visionary Jack Lucas from WestCoast Entertainment. Justin Kobluk will assume the role of president at WestCoast Entertainment in January 2019. (more...)

Meghan Murphy, Big Red & The Boys Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Cabaret

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Meghan Murphy in Big Red & The Boys on Dec 19th, 2018 at 9:30pm. An evening of Songs, Stories and Spirits with Songstress Powerhouse Meghan "Big Red Murphy and her holiday boys, Patrick Andrews, John Francisco, TJ Chernick and Nick Davio. This ain't your mama's holiday show! Big voices. Big laughs. Big Red. (more...)

150th Anniversary Of Transcontinental Railway Commemorated With Utah Symphony Orchestral Work And 10-Minute Operas
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Salt Lake City

Utah Symphony and Utah Opera unveil a series of creative projects to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike, where the final railway spike north of the Great Salt Lake connected the rails of America's First Transcontinental Railway at Promontory Summit in May 1869. The projects are part of USUO's annual Cultural Festival which highlights a special theme each year that provides a new focus to connect our community through music and more. For more information visit https://utahopera.org/schedule/cultural-festival/ (more...)

TRUMP IN SPACE A MUSICAL COMEDY Extended Into 2019!
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles

Trump in Space, winner of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore! Producer's Award, has announced the extension of its run into 2019 on Friday nights at The Second City Hollywood Studio Theatre. The engagement will now continue through April 26. The book and lyrics are by Gillian Bellinger and Landon Kirksey with music by Tony Gonzalez and Sam Johnides. Frank Caeti is the director. (more...)

Sleep In Heavenly Peace Because Betty Is Back! BETTY WHITE CHRISTMAS Returns To Buzzr
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles

Cue chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at someone's nose…because the holiday season has arrived. BUZZR is broadcasting its yearly homage to the queen of game shows, Ms. Betty White. Joyeux Noel, Betty White Christmas has returned - so don't get your tinsel in a tangle, please! (more...)

Lea Salonga Cancelled At Van Wezel Center
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Sarasota

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall regrets to announce that Lea Salonga's performance on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 has been cancelled due to a tour scheduling conflict. (more...)

Berkeley Rep Announces Full Cast For METAMORPHOSES
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in San Francisco

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Metamorphoses. This co-production with the Guthrie Theater is led by nationally and internationally renowned writer and director Mary Zimmerman. (more...)

Give The Gift Of Cirque Du Soleil This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in San Francisco

Buying the perfect gift doesn't have to be an acrobatic feat! Bring the magic and excitement of VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil to your holiday season with unique experiences and gifts for your family, friends, and colleagues. VOLTA received the highest rating from the San Francisco Chronicle and has been wowing critics and audiences alike since it premiered in San Francisco on November 15, 2018. (more...)

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