Mr. Butler

Review: Have You Heard? ANASTASIA Brings Indy Audiences to Their Feet
by The Marriage Matinee - Oct 21, 2022

The rumors are true: ANASTASIA has finally made its way to Indianapolis. You may be thinking it’s just another movie turned musical, but there are new twists and turns to this rendition of the beloved animated film. There’s the romance, the legend of Anastasia, the glittering costumes and crowns, but there’s also battles with personal principles and a sense of national pride that leaves people emotionally and morally torn. In short, it has it all.

Interview: Chatting with ANASTASIA On Tour Star Willem Butler
by The Marriage Matinee - Oct 3, 2022

Have you heard? There’s a rumor that ANASTASIA is about to hit the stage in Indianapolis! The anticipation is growing, and we were lucky enough to get an interview with Willem Butler who stars as Dmitry. He gave us some insight into the production and why this musical adaptation is the perfect way to kick off this season of Broadway in Indianapolis.

Tyler Perry to Bring 'HIGHER IS WAITING' to the Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

Tyler Perry returns to the Fox Theatre with the announcement of the one-time only event, HIGHER IS WAITING A CONVERSATION WITH TYLER PERRY on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m., which will explore Higher Is Waiting, an intimate book of inspiration by one of the great cultural icons of our time.

Hannah Bos Brings Spirit of Invention Off-Broadway in THE LIGHT YEARS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017

Playwrights Horizons has announced complete casting for THE LIGHT YEARS, the world premiere of a new play written by Drama Desk Award winner Hannah Bos (The Open House, Jacuzzi, Blood Play, Buddy Cop 2) and Obie Award winner Paul Thureen (Jacuzzi, Blood Play, Buddy Cop 2), directed and developed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (Jacuzzi, The Open House, Blood Play), made by The Debate Society.

Hannah Bos to Bring Spirit of Invention Off-Broadway in THE LIGHT YEARS; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2016

Playwrights Horizons has announced complete casting for THE LIGHT YEARS, the world premiere of a new play written by Drama Desk Award winner Hannah Bos (The Open House, Jacuzzi, Blood Play, Buddy Cop 2) and Obie Award winner Paul Thureen (Jacuzzi, Blood Play, Buddy Cop 2), directed and developed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (Jacuzzi, The Open House, Blood Play), made by The Debate Society.

Saturday Night Live's Darrell Hammond to Headline Comedy Benefit in the Hamptons
by Nora Dominick - Aug 19, 2016

BWW Review: PRICE CHECK! THE MUSICAL Embraces The Aussie Cultural Cringe Factor
by Barry Lenny - Jul 11, 2016

Price Check! The Musical has taken Sean Weatherly and his coauthor, Cerise de Gelder, ten years to create.

BWW Review: BEAU JEST at Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - Apr 20, 2016

There is something very special about James Sherman's play Beau Jest now playing at Theatre Three. It actually reminds me of the television shows of the 50's and 60's (I Love Lucy for example). There is no message to preach; it is just funny situations, great acting, witty dialog, and a lot of heart.

Adam Bock's A LIFE, 'BELLA' Musical Slated for Playwrights Horizons' 2016-17 Season of Premieres
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016

Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, just announced the six productions of its 2016/2017 Season. The six new works will be presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street.

Gettysburg Community Theatre's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN to Run 11/6-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present the Irving Berlin classic musical Annie Get Your Gun with performances Todays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm November 6-15, 2015.

Gettysburg Community Theatre's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN to Run 11/6-15
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015

Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present the Irving Berlin classic musical Annie Get Your Gun with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm November 6-15, 2015.

David Butler Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2015

 Film and television star David Butler has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME, in the role of W. Harrison Brent. He began performing in the role on July 27, doing a guest appearance for one month.

BWW Reviews: 'Don't Sit Under the Chandelier with Anyone Else But Me' - PHANTOM Haunts the Orpheum
by Joseph Baker - Sep 29, 2014

When Gaston Leroux published THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA back in 1911, little did he realize the numerous chandeliers that would come crashing down through the decades, and I've witnessed a good number of them. First, in 1925, there was 'the Man of a Thousand Faces,' Lon Chaney, Sr., who frightened poor Mary Philbin (a well-done version, even IF the film was silent); then, for Universal in 1941, Claude Rains (Bette Davis' favorite co-star) was a more subdued vocal coach for soprano Susanna Foster (a wooden Nelson Eddy, alas, is a greater impending horror as 'Raoul'). I could go on - even Herbert Lom, the actor who was the harried police superior to Peter Sellers' 'Inspector Clousseau,' took a swing on the old light fixture. (And let us not forget diminutive Paul Williams in the slightly askew PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE.) All of these pale, of course, in comparison to the legendary interpretation by Michael Crawford in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which first brought the audience to its feet in 1986.

Olney Theatre Center Presents the DC-Area Premiere of THE SUBMISSION, 5/9-6/9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2013

Olney Theatre Center announces the DC-area premiere of Jeff Talbott's The Submission May 9 - June 9, 2013. Winner of the inaugural Laurents-Hatcher Award, Olney Theatre Center's production is the third professional production of the play since its World Premiere in 2011.

PARANORMAN, Featuring Elaine Stritch, Anna Kendrick and More, Hits Theaters Today, 8/17
by Movies News Desk - Aug 17, 2012

Focus Features' animated comedy thriller ParaNorman gets its nationwide release by Focus today, Friday, August 17th, 2012. Following LAIKA and Focus' groundbreaking Academy Award-nominated animated feature Coraline, ParaNorman is only the second stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3D. Jon Brion created the score for the film.

Dan Butler Directs THE NORMAL HEART in Randolph, VT 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2011

Actor and director Dan Butler, probably best known as the sportscaster Bulldog on NBC's 'Frasier,' is a Vermonter making a difference for World AIDS Day this year.