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TUTS Sets JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH as HSMT Summer Production

Theatre Under The Stars' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) is pleased to announce this year's highly-anticipated summer production at Miller Outdoor Theatre will be James and the Giant Peach, based on the book by British author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Matilda). This captivating musical, based on the childhood favorite novel of the same name, is a wildly imaginative twisted tale filled with action-packed adventures, finding its own charming zigzag route to a happy ending after some often humorous struggles.

The Fulton Theatre Sets 2016-17 Season

The Fulton Theatre is thrilled to announce a season bursting with dance, iconic musical theatre heroes, and a music legend in its mainstage offering! The Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series, now in its third season, will offer three selections, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. The popular family series again will offer four shows that are ideal for the entire family. The 2016/2017 season kicks off with the mainstage series on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, with the triumphant Billy Elliot. 

ATMTC to Stage JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH in Honor of Roald Dahl's 100th Birthday

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) launches its 2016 year with the musical James and the Giant Peach, based on the popular book by Roald Dahl (1916-1990) with a score written by Tony Award nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, A Christmas Story). Sponsored by Geico Insurance, James and the Giant Peach features a talented cast including Helen Hayes Award Nominated Jimmy Mavrikes (First Stage, Bat Boy) and the much-praised Tobias Young (Olney's Guys and Dolls). ATMTC Academy Pre-Professional Company Members, Eli Schulman and Henry Neipoetter, share the role of James. Directed by Helen Hayes Award Recipient and Artistic Director of The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Michael Baron, the show runs February 14- April 5, 2016. Tickets are $19.50 each and can be purchased online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301.634.2270.

Darren Criss, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Platt & More Set for 2016 Junior Theater Festival

Stage and screen stars Darren Criss (Glee, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies, Tuck Everlasting), Ben Platt ("Pitch Perfect", Dear Evan Hansen), Tony-nominated composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, A Christmas Story, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach), Philip McAdoo (The Lion King and Rent), Brad Simmons ("Camp", Lysistrata Jones), Jacob Brent (Cats); Cory Lingner (On the Town), and writing team Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel (Camp-Wish-No-More, My Little Brony) are some of the talent confirmed for the 2016 Junior Theater Festival (#JTF16), it was announced today by Timothy Allen McDonald, founding chairman of iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group.  

MTC School of Performing Arts to Present JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach,' JR, with words and music and by Benj Pasek and MTC alumni Justin Paul and book by Timothy Allen McDonald. The production will take place on Saturday, January 9 at 11am and 2pm and Sunday, January 10 at 2pm at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (behind Nine West) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets are $25-$30 for adults, $20-$25 for students and reservations are suggested. For tickets, call Music Theatre of Connecticut at 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead & More Set for EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents an evening with Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin Zak, Jeff Hiller and Sheri Sanders as well as muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney and James Silson in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas In Concert' tonight, December 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm (doors at 8:45 pm).

Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead & More Set for EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents an evening with Paul Williams, Lisa Howard, Cass Morgan, Steven Booth, Lesli Margherita, Kate Wetherhead, Robb Sapp, Daniel Torres, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Covert, Leo Daignault, Kevin  Zak, Jeff Hiller and Sheri Sanders as well as muppeteers Tyler Bunch, Anney Ozar, David Stephens, Matthew Furtado, Kristin Feeney and James Silson in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas In Concert' on December 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm (doors at 8:45 pm). 

BWW Review: 'Fantasmaterrific' ROALD DAHL'S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Opens 29th First Stage Season

What does somenone do when his or her world is turned upside down and there's no where to go? James Henry, the litlte boy in author Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach discovers this dilemma after a terrible accident places him alone in an orphanage. That is, until his two aunts Spiker and Sponge, his only living family, take him into their home, which he hopes will be the family he longs for..So begins First Stage's  29th season with the Theater for Young Audiences premiere of the new musical sharing the identical name: Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach.

BWW Preview: Adventure Soars at First Stage's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Looking for adventure--A fairy tale, fantasy and a tale about finding family? The classic children's story Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach returns to First Stage under the clever direction of Matt Daniels--a well-known name in Milwaukee. His talents extend to acting, directing and teaching theater academy classes to name only a few and this week he focuses on opening the Theatre for Young Audeince (TYA) production on October 16 in the Todd Wehr Theatre.

Bay Area Children's Theatre to Offer Musical Theatre Workshops in Seoul

Cast members from the new musical version of James and the Giant Peach, which the Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) presents August 1 and 2 at the Shanghai Children's Art Theatre (SHCAT), will fly to Seoul and Shanghai early to offer workshops in American-style musical theatre to youngsters in those cities.

The Growing Stage Sets 34th Main Stage Season

The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present its 34th Main Stage Season:

JUMANJI, THREE LITTLE BIRDS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 2015-16 Season

Adventure Theatre MTC, ATMTC, recent recipient of the TYA/USA Harold Oaks Award for significant contributions to the Theatre for Young Audiences field, is proud to announce its 64th Season featuring five main stage productions with four world premieres. The 64th Season offers a series of fresh and diverse stories exclusive to the ATMTC stage brought to life for young audiences by award-winning directors.

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