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Video: Watch Songs From A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

New performance videos have been released from Marriott Theatre's production of A Little Night Music, now playing in Lincolnshire, Illinois through August 9. Watch Andrew Samonsky, Alexandra Silber, and the cast perform some of Stephen Sondheim's most beloved songs.

Video: Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC At Marriott Theatre- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026

A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's beloved Tony Award-winning musical, is now on stage through August 9. Directed by Nick Bowling, the production stars Andrew Samonsky, Alexandra Silber, Carmen Roman, Alan H. Green, Veronica Garza, and more. Check out video highlights of the show!

Video: First Look at The Marriott Theatre's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Watch extended clips from the production.

Video: TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out video highlights from the production below!

TITANIC THE MUSICAL Continues Marriott Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (Marriott Theatre debut! Broadway: Beetlejuice; Off-Broadway: The Big Gay Jamboree, The Robber Bridegroom, Into the Woods; Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s Tale of Moana, Tangled) with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 29, 2024

 In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Video: First Look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 28, 2024

Get a first look at 1776, winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, at Marriot Theatre. The production opens on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm and runs through October 13, 2024 at Marriott Theatre. 

Photos: 1776 at the Marriot Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Check out a first look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre in the photos here!

1776 Hits The Marriot Theatre Stage This Election Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at the Marriott Theatre this election season. Follow the compelling story of America's founding fathers as they debate and sign the Declaration of Independence.

Photos/Video: First Look At FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has released first look photos and video of its final show of the 2023/2024 season, the beloved Fiddler on the Roof.

Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. See photos below!

Photos: First Look at Flint Repertory Theatre's RAGTIME
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 10, 2023

Flint Repertory Theatre is presenting Ragtime through 25. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime has a book by Terrence McNally (Master Class, Love! Valour! Compassion!) and a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once On This Island, Anastasia, Seussical). Check out the production photos here!

Flint Repertory Theatre Presents RAGTIME, June 9-25
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023

Flint Repertory Theatre presents Ragtime June 9-25. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime has a book by Terrence McNally (Master Class, Love! Valour! Compassion!) and a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once On This Island, Anastasia, Seussical).

SCR Continues Theatre For Young Audiences Season With Mo Willems' NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019

From Mo Willems, the author of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and the Elephant and Piggie books, comes a tale that transforms naked mole-rats into something cute and fun (and funny).

Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens South Coast Repertory's 55th Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2018

Southern California audiences will be able to get lost in Jane Austen's elegant, Regency era romantic classic, Sense and Sensibility, next month. The production opens South Coast Repertory's 55th season. British playwright Jessica Swale adapted Austen's story and the show is directed by Casey Stangl on the Segerstrom Stage, Sept. 1-29.

Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens South Coast Repertory's 55th Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018

Southern California audiences will be able to get lost in Jane Austen's elegant, Regency era romantic classic, Sense and Sensibility, next month. The production opens South Coast Repertory's 55th season. British playwright Jessica Swale adapted Austen's story and the show is directed by Casey Stangl on the Segerstrom Stage, Sept. 1-29.

Photo Coverage: Roundabout Celebrates Opening Night of AMY AND THE ORPHANS
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 2, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Amy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino, directed by Scott Ellis. The cast includes Vanessa Aspillaga as 'Kathy,' Mark Blum as 'Jacob,' Jamie Brewer as 'Amy,' Diane Davisas 'Sarah,' Josh McDermitt as 'Bobby' and Debra Monk as 'Maggie.' Amy and the Orphans opened officially last night at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This will be a limited engagement through April 22, 2018.

BWW Review: THE SPARROW, An Intriguing Performance Piece Not Quite Ready for Flight
by Gil Kaan - Oct 30, 2015

The west coast premiere of THE SPARROW successfully intrigues as a stylistic performance art piece with some stunning visuals utilizing backlite scrims, clever choreography and inventive staging, with some haunting original music by Gregory Nabours. Kudos to Kristin Browning Campbell's scenic design and Tasheena Medina's choreography using school desks as percussive accents and balls and books as dancing props.

Coeurage Theatre Company's West Coast Premiere of THE SPARROW Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2015

Coeurage Theatre Company, LA's Pay What You Want Company, has announced the final production of its 2015 season, the West Coast premiere of The Sparrow by Chris Mathews, Jake Minton, and Nathan Allen. Directed by Joseph V. Calarco, opening is set for tonight, October 24 at 8pm. The Sparrow will play through November 21 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center. 

Coeurage Theatre Company's West Coast Premiere of THE SPARROW Opens 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015

Coeurage Theatre Company, LA's Pay What You Want Company, has announced the final production of its 2015 season, the West Coast premiere of The Sparrow by Chris Mathews, Jake Minton, and Nathan Allen. Directed by Joseph V. Calarco, there will be one preview performance on October 23 at 8pm and opening is set for Saturday, October 24 at 8pm. The Sparrow will play through November 21 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center.