BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre Presents Rockin' Production of CRY-BABY
by Chris Gibson
- Mar 6, 2012
CRY-BABY is a smash, a musical and cultural send up of drape and square mores, while at the same time, a parody of the typical "boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back" scenarios that we've all been exposed to in more traditional shows. At times, it's like watching a throwdown between Little Richard and Pat Boone over who really sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly" the best and most authentic. And, at other times, it's a completely over the top take off on shows of the past. For some reason, I was reminded of both The Music Man and West Side Story. Scott Miller and New Line Theatre have once again given us something outside the norm, and it's a joyous ride. This revision of CRY-BABY (I confess, I didn't see it on Broadway) is a sheer delight, full of characters and situations from the movie by filmmaker John Waters, but also standing on its own with a clever and hilarious score (music and lyrics by David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger), having jettisoned the tunes from the film itself. Go see this play now. It's wonderfully directed, smartly choreographed, and marvelously acted.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Line Theatre's CRY BABY!
by Jennie Mamary
- Mar 4, 2012
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its 21st season of rock theatre through March 24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY. Check out the production photos below!
New Line Theater Presents PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 15, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
Charles Glenn Leads New Line Theatre's PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 15, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.
B Street Theatre Announces Holiday Season Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 10, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its winter play selections for the Mainstage, B-3, & Family Series.
BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre's Superb Production of PASSING STRANGE
by Chris Gibson
- Sep 26, 2011
Just about every artist or creative type struggles with their home situation. It's truly a rare thing when your family actually nurtures your abilities rather than points you toward something more practical, or rather, something you can supposedly make a living doing ( I know mine didn't exactly support my acting aspirations). So, it's not uncommon for them to want to leave the nest and seek out like minded individuals who also possess their creative drive and spark. In PASSING STRANGE, playwright, composer and lyricist Stew (aka Mark Stewart, who shares composing credit with Heidi Rodewald) narrates a fictionalized account of his own experiences searching for some kind of reality he could identify with, and while it may be necessary to take the journey, sometimes the answers are really inside of you the whole time. This production by New Line Theatre provides a passionate experience, emboldened by excellent performances and top notch direction, and driven by superb work from the musicians playing the tuneful score.
Photo Flash: New Line Theatre Presents PASSING STRANGE
by Lauren Wolman
- Sep 25, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
New Line Theater Presents PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 22, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
Charles Glenn Leads New Line Theatre's PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 22, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.
Photo Flash: New Line Theatre's PASSING STRANGE
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 13, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111 .
New Line Theater Presents PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 31, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
Charles Glenn Leads New Line Theatre's PASSING STRANGE 9/22-10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 27, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.
B Street Theatre Extends THE 39 STEPS 3/15-19
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 15, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, is pleased to announce five additional performances of the hit comedy The 39 Steps.
B Street Theatre Extends THE 39 STEPS 3/15-19
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 4, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, is pleased to announce five additional performances of the hit comedy The 39 Steps.
B Street Theatre Announces Show Openings
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 27, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, is pleased to announce its upcoming plays for the Mainstage Series and Family Series.
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