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STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Musical in D.C.
by Stage Tube - Oct 17, 2016

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday runs now through November 20 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Body Swap! Full Cast Announced for FREAKY FRIDAY World Premiere in D.C. This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2016

Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday.

Breaking News: Heidi Blickenstaff & Emma Hunton Will Lead FREAKY FRIDAY at DC's Signature Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2016

Heidi Blickenstaff (Broadway's Something Rotten!) and Emma Hunton (Broadway's Spring Awakening) are set to star as mother and daughter in the world premiere production of the new musical Freaky Friday at Signature Theatre. The musical, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films and developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, features a book byBridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed byChristopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday will run from October 4 - November 13 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Further casting and creative team members will be announced in the coming months.

VIDEO: The Second City Borrows A Classic Movie Musical Moment To Say 'Bye, Bye, Bernie'
by Michael Dale - Jul 13, 2016

Ann-Margret's iconic performance inspires a spoof honoring Bernie Sanders' pledge of support to Hillary Clinton.

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Honored as 'Star Of The Decade' at 1970 Tony Awards
by Michael Dale - Jun 1, 2016

This year Barbra Streisand will appear on the Tony Award telecast for the first time since winning a special honor.

VIDEO: San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Brings Intimacy Back To Revised ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
by Michael Dale - May 18, 2016

2011 revised version of the 1965 Lerner & Lane musical went from an intimate affair to a large Broadway production.

Hubbard Street Dance to Add Encore Performance of THE FALLING, 6/19
by Matt Smith - Mar 29, 2016

CHICAGO – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, and Erica Daniels, President of Second City Theatricals, are delighted to announce the return by popular demand of Hubbard Street + The Second City's acclaimed collaboration The Art of Falling, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago. Single tickets are now on sale for this special encore engagement, opening June 9 and now extended through June 19, 2016.

Hubbard Street and The Second City Extend THE ART OF FALLING at Millennium Park
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2016

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, and Erica Daniels, President of Second City Theatricals, are delighted to announce the return by popular demand of Hubbard Street + The Second City's acclaimed collaboration THE ART OF FALLING, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago.

FREAKY FRIDAY Set for Additional Regional Productions at La Jolla and Cleveland Playhouse
by Louisa Brady - Mar 19, 2016

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's new musical adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY is set for a second regional production at the Cleveland Playhouse for the spring of 2017. This announcement confirms that FREAKY FRIDAY will not be heading to Broadway and will continue to follow the MTI trajectory. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical will also play the Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA this fall.

NCTC to Present West Coast Premiere of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2016

New Conservatory Theatre Center crowns its 2015-16 season with the West Coast premiere of a whimsical reimagining of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, the classic American musical featuring music by Burton Lane, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and a new book by Peter Parnell, based on the original book by Lerner. This mesmerizing and enchanting new look at the classic musical is just your typical musical comedy - about hypnosis, a gay florist with commitment issues, a love triangle with a therapist, and past life as a 1940s chanteuse.

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical to Follow in 'HUNCHBACK' Footsteps with MTI Licensing
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016

On the heels of the news that Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's new musical adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY will hit the stage in Washington, D.C. this fall, theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced it has secured worldwide licensing rights for the show and will allow professional -- and eventually amateur theatres -- to produce the musical after its debut.

Breaking News: Kitt & Yorkey's FREAKY FRIDAY to Make World Premiere at D.C's Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016

Get ready for a supernatural mother-daughter body swap -- onstage! BroadwayWorld is excited to report that D.C.'s Signature Theatre will present the world-premiere production of the new musical FREAKY FRIDAY.

POP, ROCK & DOO WOPP Returning to Warner Theatre in April
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015

On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 8:00 pm, Praia Entertainment will bring back "Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp, Live!" to the Warner Theatre's Main Stage. Go back in time and reminisce with your favorite bands from the 50's and 60's!

HAMILTON's Javier Muñoz, Broadway's Newest Once-A-Week Star
by Michael Dale - Nov 12, 2015

As Lin-Manuel Miranda's alternate in HAMILTON's title role, for one day a week,Javier Muñoz stars in the season's biggest Broadway hit.

The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show Comes to The Beacon Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2015

Canterbury Productions announced today that The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show that appears annually at The Beacon Theatre will be continuing that tradition for the 8th year at the iconic venue tonight, June 13, 2015 at 8:00PM.

Mary-Arrchie Stages THE DECEMBER MAN, Now thru 6/28 at Angel Island
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. continues its 29th Season with the intense drama THE DECEMBER MAN (L'homme de Decembre) by Colleen Murphy, directed by Patrick New, playing tonight, May 19 - June 28, 2015 at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan Ave. in Chicago.

Mary-Arrchie to Stage THE DECEMBER MAN, 5/19-6/28 at Angel Island
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. continues its 29th Season with the intense drama THE DECEMBER MAN (L'homme de Decembre) by Colleen Murphy, directed by Patrick New, playing May 19 - June 28, 2015 at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan Ave. in Chicago.

Hubbard Street Dance Announces Its 38th Season, Featuring N.N.N.N., SOLO ECHO and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton are excited to announce the main company's 2015-16 season performances in Chicago. Tickets to four engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, 205 East Randolph Street, are available immediately as a Season 38 subscription; single tickets will go on sale in August 2015.

VIDEO: BWW's 12 Days of Christmas with Guest Editor Richard Jay-Alexander; Day 7 - Nobody Does It Like Carol Burnett & Alan Alda!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 19, 2014

For Day 7 of BroadwayWorld's 12 Days of Christmas 'video finds,' we present Carol Burnett and Alan Alda. They both boast Broadway pedigrees.

The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show at The Beacon Theatre Set for 6/13/2015
by Anna Bencivengo - Oct 24, 2014

Canterbury Productions announced today that The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show that appears annually at The Beacon Theatre will be continuing that tradition for the 8th year at the iconic venue on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 8:00PM. Tickets go on saleFriday, October 24, 2014 at 11:00AM.

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