Aurora Productions News

Celebrating its landmark 35th anniversary season, on Monday, June 12 at their annual Broadway Beacon Awards Gala at The JW Marriot Essex House (160 Central Park South), leading NYC arts education nonprofit Inside Broadway (Executive Director, Michael Presser) will honor Tony and Emmy Award nominated actress Kate Burton (currently starring in the Tony Award nominated revival of Present Laughter) and Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo (currently starring in the Tony Award Nominated musical Anastasia), as well as Tino Gagliardi, president of Local 802 American Federation of Musicians, the largest union of professional musicians in the world.

Broadway shows changing houses is not a totally uncommon thing, though it has happened just a handful of times over the past few years. In 2013, Mamma Mia! packed up at the Winter Garden to continue its run at the Broadhurst Theatre. Rock of Ages moved three blocks from the Brooks Atkinson to the Helen Hayes in 2011. Before that, such shows as The 39 Steps, August: Osage County, The Lion King, and Chicago did the same. So what exactly goes into moving from Broadway's smallest theatre to a 1093-seat house? (Hint: Despite the show's apartment-style set, it's more than just cardboard boxes and a U-Haul.) Stage Manager Billy Barnes explains:

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced this year's recipients of 2015 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre. These honors will be presented at the Tony Honors Cocktail Party, a private cocktail reception, on Monday, June 1st at the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe. The 2015 Tony Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, June 7th on CBS, and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Gene O'Donovan, founder of Aurora Productions, one of Broadway's major companies for theatrical production management and technical supervision, has announced his retirement from his position as President of the company. O'Donovan founded Aurora Productions in 1994 and he remains with the company both as a consultant and to foster additional business development. Ben Heller, currently Vice President of Aurora, succeeds O'Donovan as President of the company.

Multi-award-winning blues singer/guitarist Rory Block will release the fourth CD in her 'Mentor Series' on June 4 with Avalon on Stony Plain Records, a tribute to blues master Mississippi John Hurt. Previous Rory Block salutes have been to Rev. Gary Davis (I Belong to the Band), Mississippi Fred McDowell (Shake 'em on Down) and Son House (Blues Walkin' Like a Man).

Multi-award-winning blues singer/guitarist Rory Block will release the fourth CD in her 'Mentor Series' on June 4 with Avalon on Stony Plain Records, a tribute to blues master Mississippi John Hurt. Previous Rory Block salutes have been to Rev. Gary Davis (I Belong to the Band), Mississippi Fred McDowell (Shake 'em on Down) and Son House (Blues Walkin' Like a Man).

In addition to the camp programs traditionally offered by Aurora Theatre Academy, this summer boasts something brand new, a fully produced musical production for students. Camps and intensives offer student's grades 1-12 a chance to work with seasoned professionals in a fun and supportive environment. All sessions culminate in a performance in one of the Southeast's best venues, Aurora Theatre. Once again, Aurora Theatre Director of Education, Jaclyn Hofmann has assembled an incredible team of teaching artists with professional credits in metro Atlanta's vibrant theatre, film and television industry.

Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announced today the appointment of Ryan O'Steen as Technical Director and Production Coordinator of Aurora Theatre Company. O'Steen replaces Chris Killion, Aurora's first Technical Director and Production Coordinator at its current Addison Street space. Killion, an integral part of the company for 11 years, collaborated with the architects and builders on both the original Aurora Addison Street space, as well as the new Dashow Wing, in addition to constructing sets for 55 Aurora productions. O'Steen joins the company directly from Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Broadway In Chicago welcomes the two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, to the Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited two week engagement May 19 - 30, 2010.

Broadway In Chicago welcomes the two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, to the Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited two week engagement May 19 - 30, 2010.

Broadway In Chicago, with Petterino's and The Murder Mystery Company, is excited to announce that, due to popular demand, a second Evening of Murder and Mystery Dinner Package has been added on Tuesday, May 25!

Broadway In Chicago, with Petterino's and The Murder Mystery Company, is excited to announce a special offer for Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS - a FREE murder mystery dinner with ticket purchase! When patrons use a special promo code for the Sunday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. performance of THE 39 STEPS at the Bank of America Theatre, they can enjoy a delicious three-course dinner for FREE before the show at Petterino's, featuring an interactive adventure hosted by Chicago's The Murder Mystery Company.

Broadway In Chicago welcomes the two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, to the Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited two week engagement May 19 - 30, 2010.

Broadway In Chicago, with Petterino's and The Murder Mystery Company, is excited to announce that, due to popular demand, a second Evening of Murder and Mystery Dinner Package has been added on Tuesday, May 25!

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps,' a hilarious reimagining of the 1935 film mystery, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 28 at 8 p.m., continuing performances through May 16.

Broadway In Chicago, with Petterino's and The Murder Mystery Company, is excited to announce a special offer for Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS - a FREE murder mystery dinner with ticket purchase! When patrons use a special promo code for the Sunday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. performance of THE 39 STEPS at the Bank of America Theatre, they can enjoy a delicious three-course dinner for FREE before the show at Petterino's, featuring an interactive adventure hosted by Chicago's The Murder Mystery Company.

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps,' a hilarious reimagining of the 1935 film mystery, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 28 at 8 p.m., continuing performances through May 16.

Broadway In Chicago welcomes the two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, to the Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited two week engagement May 19 - 30, 2010.

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps,' a hilarious reimagining of the 1935 film mystery, arrives at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 27, 2010, for three weeks only, continuing performances through May 16. Opening is set for April 28.

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps,' a hilarious reimagining of the 1935 film mystery, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 28 at 8 p.m., continuing performances through May 16.