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BWW Reviews: The Challenge Is Still There In The Color Purple at Toby's
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Sep 17, 2012


On the evidence of the book, and as echoed in the show, Alice Walker finds permanence and monogamy rarer than more fluid arrangements. I mentioned forgiveness, and it plays large here; the characters find, in various ways, that they must accept that their loved ones love them back only with divided hearts.

'Bubba' Knight and Lecrecsia Campbell Join THE COLOR PURPLE, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012


Source of Joy Theatricals, the producers of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE present the Las Vegas Theatre debut tonight, August 23 through August 26, 2012 as a special presentation in honor of National Women's Equality Month.

LEGALLY BLONDE Kicks Off Playhouse on the Square's 2012-2013, 8/17
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2012


Playhouse on the Square announces its 2012-2013 season of plays and musicals. Reservations and ticket information can be found at http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org/boxoffice/ or by calling (901) 726-4656. The Box Office is located inside Playhouse on the Square at 66 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.

Ghettogloss Presents I GOT BIG BALLS Exhibit in LA's Griffith Park, 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2012


On Thursday, August 2nd, for one night only, Ghettogloss presents its golf-inspired exhibit, "I Got Big Balls" at the Wilson Harding Golf Course in Griffith Park. The multi-media exhibit, includes video projections, a live band singing their own rendition of ACDC's "I Got Big Balls", and 100 golf balls, each with its own artistic spin by one of the 100 participating artists, hand-signed, of course.

Ghettogloss Presents I GOT BIG BALLS Exhibit in LA's Griffith Park, 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2012


On Thursday, August 2nd, for one night only, Ghettogloss presents its golf-inspired exhibit, "I Got Big Balls" at the Wilson Harding Golf Course in Griffith Park. The multi-media exhibit, includes video projections, a live band singing their own rendition of ACDC's "I Got Big Balls", and 100 golf balls, each with its own artistic spin by one of the 100 participating artists, hand-signed, of course.

'Bubba' Knight and Lecrecsia Campbell Join THE COLOR PURPLE, 8/23-26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012


Source of Joy Theatricals, the producers of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE have announced the Las Vegas Theatre debut August 23 - August 26, 2012 as a special presentation in honor of National Women's Equality Month.

STATE OF THE ARTS Radio Series Moves to Thursdays on LATalkRadio.com, Beginning Today, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2012


STATE OF THE ARTS (SOTA), the critically acclaimed weekly performing arts radio series which previously, since its May 31, 2010 premiere, aired live on Mondays from 4:00 - 4:50 pm PST on the LATalkRadio.com Network, is moving its weekly broadcast to Thursdays beginning today, July 19, 2012, it was previously announced by State of the Arts co-producer/co-hosts and theatre professionals MICHAEL STERLING & Paul Stroili.

STATE OF THE ARTS Radio Series Moves to Thursdays on LATalkRadio.com, Beginning July 19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2012


STATE OF THE ARTS (SOTA), the critically acclaimed weekly performing arts radio series which previously, since its May 31, 2010 premiere, aired live on Mondays from 4:00 - 4:50 pm PST on the LATalkRadio.com Network, is moving its weekly broadcast to Thursdays beginning Thursday, July 19, 2012, it was announced today by State of the Arts co-producer/co-hosts and theatre professionals MICHAEL STERLING & PAUL STROILI. Guests on July 19 will include TV, Broadway star and Tony Award nominee CHRISTOPHER SIEBER (Shrek The Musical, and co-star with George Hamilton in the U.S. National Tour of La Cage Aux Folles; and Film and Television star ESAI MORALES (La Bamba, NYPD Blue, Caprica - Syfy TV's prequel to the series Battlestar Galactica).

Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV Merge to Form Virginia Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012


Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV announce that the two nonprofit theaters will formally merge effective July 1, 2012 under a new name - Virginia Repertory Theatre (Virginia Rep). With a budget exceeding $5 million, four distinct venues, and an annual audience over 550,000, Virginia Rep will become the largest professional theater and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia along with the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. Barksdale and Theatre IV celebrated the announcement and the unveiling of the new Virginia Rep sign today, May 20, at the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) at 114 West Broad Street at 4:00 p.m. after the closing of Seussical, thelast mainstage children's production under the Theatre IV name. Virginia Rep will transition into the new organization between now and July 1.

LEGALLY BLONDE, ANNIE and More Set for Playhouse on the Square in 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012


Playhouse on the Square announces its 2012-2013 season of plays and musicals. Reservations and ticket information can be found at http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org/boxoffice/ or by calling (901) 726-4656. The Box Office is located inside Playhouse on the Square at 66 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104.

Photo Flash: Celebration Theatre's THE COLOR PURPLE Red Carpet Gala Performance!
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 11, 2012


Celebration Theatre presents the third show of its 2011-2012 Season, THE COLOR PURPLE, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, choreography by Janet Roston and directed by Michael Matthews. THE COLOR PURPLE opened on Friday, March 9 and will perform through Saturday, May 26 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood. See the photos of the red carpet gala arrivals and performance below!

Photo Flash: THE COLOR PURPLE Opens at Celebration Theatre!
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 11, 2012


Celebration Theatre today presents the third show of its 2011-2012 Season, THE COLOR PURPLE, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, choreography by Janet Roston and directed by Michael Matthews. THE COLOR PURPLE opened on Friday, March 9 and will perform through Saturday, May 26 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood. Check out the opening night photos below!

Celebration Theatre to Present THE COLOR PURPLE, 3/9-5/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012


Celebration Theatre today announced that the third show of its 2011-2012 Season, THE COLOR PURPLE, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, choreography by Janet Roston and directed by Michael Matthews. THE COLOR PURPLE will open on Friday, March 9 and will perform through Saturday, May 26 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.

Celebration Theatre to Present THE COLOR PURPLE, 3/9-5/26
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 9, 2012


Celebration Theatre today announced that the third show of its 2011-2012 Season, THE COLOR PURPLE, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, choreography by Janet Roston and directed by Michael Matthews. THE COLOR PURPLE will open on Friday, March 9 and will perform through Saturday, May 26 at Celebration Theatre, 7051B Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood.

Songwriter Allee Willis to Appear El Portal Theatre, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2011


Legendary songwriter (and co-writer of 'The Color Purple') Allee Willis will be appearing at El Portal Theatre on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

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