April Woodall News

After critically-acclaimed runs at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and Connecticut's Seven Angels Theatre, Fat Kid Productions brings the funny and heartbreaking solo play, Born Fat, to New York City for three performances only. The 70-minute show by Jacques Lamarre, based on the real life weight struggles of Elizabeth Petruccione, will be featured as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Starring MITF Best Actress-winner April Woodall (member, Actors Equity Association) and directed by Steve Raider-Ginsburg, the comedy will be performed at the WorkShop Theatre's Jewel Box space at 312 West 36 th Street, NYC. Born Fat will be performed Wed, July 20 at 6pm; Fri, July 22 at 8:15pm; and Sunday, July 24 at 1pm. For tickets and information, visit www.midtownfestival.org. For more on the play, visit www.bornfat.org.

The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, runs today, July 16, through August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

After critically-acclaimed runs at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and Connecticut's Seven Angels Theatre, Fat Kid Productions brings the funny and heartbreaking solo play, Born Fat, to New York City for three performances only. The 70-minute show by Jacques Lamarre, based on the real life weight struggles of Elizabeth Petruccione, will be featured as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Starring MITF Best Actress-winner April Woodall (member, Actors Equity Association) and directed by Steve Raider-Ginsburg, the comedy will be performed at the WorkShop Theatre's Jewel Box space at 312 West 36 th Street, NYC. Born Fat will be performed Wed, July 20 at 6pm; Fri, July 22 at 8:15pm; and Sunday, July 24 at 1pm. For tickets and information, visit www.midtownfestival.org. For more on the play, visit www.bornfat.org.

The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, running July 16 - August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

SISTER ACT is at the Fulton Theatre. It's big, it's brassy, and it's a blessing to have it on stage here.

THE NORTH STAR is available on Video On Demand and DVD for an SRP of $27.97 today, March 1, 2016.

THE NORTH STAR is available on Video On Demand and DVD for an SRP of $27.97 on March 1, 2016.

As a new year begins, Connecticut's professional theater scene offers many exciting viewing opportunities including premieres of new shows as well as some old some old favorites. What shows am I most looking forward to? Here are some tops picks for 2016:

The month of December is the time of year in which everyone seems to be rushing about to check things off their "things to do list." This time of year, when the bustle of the holiday season is upon us, we can all use a bit of holiday cheer and some time to sit back, relax and be entertained. BEHIND THE MUSIC: HOLIDAY TUNES at Act II Playhouse is wonderfully suited for this time of year. This show, under the direction of Matt Silva, entertains audiences as it tells the stories behind holiday standards through the show dialog and songs.

The Fulton Theatre, in downtown Lancaster, PA is proud to announce its upcoming 2015-2016 season. The Fulton Theatre, a national historic landmark, is excited to build off of last season's record breaking attendance, by producing a season of shows filled with something for everyone, with six big Main stage musicals, two hard hitting dramas, and four theatre for young audience's shows.

Theatre Philadelphia is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2015 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. Now in its second season since its successful relaunch, the 2015 Barrymore Awards will celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in professional theatre throughout the Greater Philadelphia region during the 2014/15 season.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs tonight, July 15, through August 1, 2015. Check out a first look below!

Who doesn't love Meredith Willson's classic musical, Music Man, with its thrilling score, its witty humor, its irresistible combination of bravura and unabashed romanticism?. Generations have grown up on movie versions and memories of the big Broadway productions. So when a company undertakes a revival of such a classic, they risk the inevitable comparisons. Undaunted, Maine State Music Theatre has mounted a grand, original, and compelling look at this cornerstone of American musical theatre. The new production, directed by Marc Robin, starring Curt Dale Clark and Lauren Blackman, which opened at Brunswick's Pickard Theatre on July 16, skillfully fuses the familiar and the fresh into an evening of absolute delight.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs tonight, July 15, through August 1, 2015. Check out a first look below!

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs tonight, July 15, through August 1, 2015.  Check out a sneak peek below!

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs tonight, July 15, through August 1, 2015.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) presents Meredith Willson's beloved all-American classic THE MUSIC MAN. This six-time TONY Award-winning musical has been entertaining audiences since 1957. THE MUSIC MAN runs July 15 - August 1, 2015.

Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is proud to be one of the first regional theatres to present the feel-amazing musical comedy smash SISTER ACT, running June 24 - July 11, 2015.

In the first act of the Menken/Slater/Steinkellner musical comedy, Sister Act, the heroine, Sister Mary Clarence (aka Deloris Van Cartier) tells Mother Superior that song should come from the soul to raise the rafters. Maine State Music Theatre's second season offering does just that with a dazzling production and a cast whose talent is, indeed, cause for celebration!