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Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center For The Arts Presents The World Premiere Of WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in New York City Led by a New York-based creative team helmed by director/choreographer Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE, a new song cycle by Drew Gasparini will premiere at Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts for two performances August 17 and 18, 2019 showcasing a cast of CNU musical theatre students. Professor Colin Ruffer, who currently leads the musical theatre program at CNU, serves as music director. The production features music supervision by Justin Goldner, lighting design by Andrew F. Griffin, and is presented in partnership with Erica Rotstein. (more...) 
First Look at AMADEUS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in San Diego With the glorious music of Mozart as a backdrop, Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS assures North Coast Repertory Theatre of a grand start to Season 38. The Tony winner for Best Play weaves the fascinating tale of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Told in a series of flashbacks laced with humor, intrigue and personal insight, AMADEUS examines two men – one consumed with jealousy; the other, blissfully unaware of his extraordinary gifts. Deemed “terrifically entertaining and highly theatrical” by The New York Times, this audience favorite deftly explores musical genius by a master playwright. Tickets are already going quickly, so order now. (more...) 
Ian McKellen Joins LES MISERABLES UK Tour For One Performance Only
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Broadway Ian McKellen joined the UK tour of Les Miserables for one performance today. (more...) 
Registration Now Open For Playhouse Theatre Academy's Introduction To Improvisation For Adults
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Connecticut Whether you dream of performing, want to be a better public speaker, or just want to impress your friends at the next cocktail party, Introduction to Improvisation is for you. Come learn the basics of improvisational theater and have fun doing it. Discover how to actively listen, create stories, and to avoid common thoughts and communication patterns. This class will focus on the fundamental principles of improvisation with emphasis on scene building skills and having fun. (more...) 
Sierra Stages Presents THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Sacramento Sierra Stages concludes its 2019 Season with the wickedly funny satire, a?oeThe Thanksgiving Playa?? by Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse, playing three weekends only from September 19 through October 5 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. (more...) 
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by ArtsCentric at Baltimore Motor House - Full of Energy
by Charles Shubow on August 17, 2019 in Baltimore You may have heard of the long journey of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS from a 1060 Roger Corman horror film (with a young Jack Nicholson) to a 1982 Off-Broadway hit musical, a 1986 film with Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin, and a revival in 2003 this time on Broadway with Hunter Foster, Douglas Sills and Kerry Butler. And believe it or not, another revival coming to Off-Broadway previewing on September 17 and opening October 17 to the Westside Theatre Upstairs with Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, Christian Borle, and Kinglsey Leggs. (more...) 
BWW Interview: Carter Calvert of ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz on August 17, 2019 in Philadelphia For Carter Calvert, the velvet-voiced, charismatic star of the Bucks County Playhouse's production of Always... Patsy Cline, stepping into those famous dresses and ruby red lipstick, belting out 27 heart-wrenching songs nearly every night, embodying the spirit of a?oeThe Clinea??... is a dream come true. (more...) 
CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY Announces 2019/2020 Season with Plays at New Brunswick PAC
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in New Jersey The upcoming season of Crossroads Theatre Company's three plays and Genesis Festival of new works was recently featured at their 2019/2020 announcement at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. (more...) 
LEGACY The Musical Comes to HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Off-Broadway Playwright November Christine's new historical hip-hopera LEGACY THE MUSICAL ('Best of Fest,' 2018 New York Musical Festival) will have 3 staged reading performances at the HERE Arts Center. Cast includes Broadway's Nicholas Ryan (Beautiful), Jonathan Ritter (Finding Neverland), and Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof). They will be joined by Paul Blankenship, Brant Rotnem, David Lerner, Paul Aguirre, Maria Grace Reginaldi, Declan Meagher, Asha Jene, and Luisa Turner. Director Adrienne D.Williams helms with Musical Director Jacklyn Riha. (more...) 
BWW Review: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Brings Spiritual Laughs to SOUTH CITY THEATRE With an Old Timey Family Roadshow
by David Edward Perry on August 17, 2019 in Birmingham 'Smoke on the Mountain' is a entertaining and uplifting show about a 1938 traveling family roadshow bringing gospel music, bluegrass and more. South City Theatre brings this touring performance from church to church for just a few weeks. Even if you are not a religious person, you will find this show to be fun and delightful in character work and music. (more...) 
Casting Announced For DOPPELGANGER Presented In Rave Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Off-Broadway Casting has been announced for the upcoming premiere of Doppelgänger, a new work written and directed by Craig Donnelly. Davis Polston will take on the roles of Max Henderson, the VideoSpace star whose death creates the plot of the show, as well as Samuel Greene, Max's doppelgänger. Rounding out the cast are Ed Bergtold (Max's agent Vince Powers), Vienna Kaylan (Max's sister Abby Henderson) and Stephen Gleason (VideoSpace CEO Roy Harding). (more...) 
BWW Interview: Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Kristen Hirsch Montag on August 17, 2019 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard. (more...) 
Marquee Productions Presents GIRL GANG!
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Cabaret Marquee Productions announces the first in an upcoming series called 'Flying Solo'. 'Girl Gang' is a stellar trio of true life best friends on Sunday August 18th at 5:00pm. (more...) 
BWW Review: JEEVES TAKES A BOW at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson on August 17, 2019 in Central Pennsylvania Jeeves first appears in a series of English novels by P.G. Wodehouse. Jeeves, valet to Bertie Wooster, a rich young man, is truly the brains of the operation, assisting Bertie in disentangling himself from various predicaments. Jeeves appears in a multitude of manifestations from the 1990 television series Jeeves and Wooster starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie to films, radio shows, musicals, comics, and, perhaps most popular in the States, plays written by Margaret Raether. Jeeves Takes a Bow is the third in Raether's Jeeves series and comes to life on stage at Oyster Mill Playhouse now through September 1. (more...) 
BWW Review: SAFE AND SORRY is a Funny, Frightening Examination of Dating and Pick-up Artists
by Isabella Perrone on August 17, 2019 in Toronto The internet today is like a modern-day wild west, with billions of people constantly connected to each other through their phones and computers. For those familiar with online communities, there are a few rules that are followed to keep one's self sane: don't look yourself up, and don't read people's comments related to a controversial topic. (more...) 
THE HANDMAID'S DIANETICS IV: SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL Comes to Dixon Place
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in Off-Off-Broadway The Handmaid's Dianetics IV: Science of Survival marks the fourth episode of an autobiographical dystopian satire starring Paula Bagley, Joyce Miller, Mike Handelman, and Chewy May. It will feature Co-direction by violinist/Cast member Alexander Xin and video appearance by singer-songwriter Kosi Gyebi. Longtime collaborator Mike Handelman will serve as musical director and instrumental composer, bringing original song lyrics and melody from the play to life. (more...) 
GOODNIGHT GORILLA Returns to San Francisco
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in San Francisco a?oeGoodnight, Gorilla,a?? an original adaptation of author Peggy Rathmann's popular bedtime story about a mischievous gorilla who steals the zookeeper's keys, returns to Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) for a second season on September 7, after playing to sold-out audiences last year. (more...) 
WHEELS ON THE BUS Comes to Berkeley
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2019 in San Francisco Actors will invite very young a?oebus drivers in traininga?? to drive with them through town at Wheels on the Bus, the newest invention by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in its Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) series for babies and toddlers. (more...) 
BWW Review: ROCKY! - THE LOSER'S RETURNS at Teatern Under Bron
by Annette Stolt on August 17, 2019 in Sweden (more...) 
BWW Review: World Premiere at Dizzy's Club, THE AWAKENING - SOUNDS FOR SCULPTURE by Christian Tamburr
by Stephen Sorokoff on August 17, 2019 in Cabaret We are all aware of those great music scores created by gifted composers for the movies but last night at Dizzy's Club, Christine Tamburr, a gifted composer and virtuoso vibraphonist led a world class group of musicians and jazz great Clint Holmes in a performance of his score “The Awakening “ Sounds For Sculpture”. Just as you can't imagine a movie without the underlying music, something tells me I won't be able to enjoy a “silent” Sculpture anymore after the experience of listening to Christian Tambour's breathtaking music inspired by the Sculpture of world renowned Seward Johnson. (more...) 
BWW Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny on August 17, 2019 in Australia - Adelaide This was Priestley's indictment of the British class system and it is still relevant. (more...) 
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: TONY SLATTERY: SLATTERY WILL GET YOU NOWHERE, The Stand
by Bryony Rae Taylor on August 17, 2019 in Scotland A manic mash-up of memories from his career, Tony Slattery is asked questions by his good friend Robert Ross. (more...) 
BWW Review: GROUNDLINGS TREASURE HUNTERS Strike Comedy Gold!
by Gil Kaan on August 17, 2019 in Los Angeles The Groundlings' current Friday/Saturday night show GROUNDLINGS TREASURE HUNTERS continues The Groundlings' tradition of making their audiences laugh - and laugh hard! Tony Cavalero, in ten of the seventeen sketches and improvs, maximized his presence on The Groundlings stage with his sharp comedic timing, his quick improvisational wit, his mischievous accents, and his buff athletic dance and fight moves. (more...) 
Corinthian Singers Presents STORIES AND SECRETS Next Month
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2019 in Australia - Adelaide In their September concert The Corinthian Singers' Music Director Alistair Knight has put together a collection of songs with a common theme - as well as being great music - they all tell stories. (more...) |
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