Basil Twist News

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY IS WINNER at The Straz Center For The Performing Arts

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — October 9, 2019

As the first familiar notes of 'The Candy Man' wafts across the audience in Carol Morsani Hall, I feel a strong sense of nostalgia.

Theater For The New City Hosts Village Halloween Costume Ball 10/31

by Julie Musbach — October 4, 2019

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village October 31 in the Village Halloween Costume Ball, which is presented annually by Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Avenue.

Meganne George, Beloved Theatre Production Designer, Passes At 52

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2019

Meganne George, Indiana-born beloved New York City theatre production designer, passed away on July 30th in her home on City Island.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is the Golden Ticket for Richmond Families This Weekend!

by Jeremy Bustin — September 21, 2019

Single Tickets For Houston Grand Opera's 2019-20 Season On Sale August 5

by A.A. Cristi — July 29, 2019

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces single tickets to the 2019a?'20 season will be available on Monday, Aug.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Portland

by Julie Musbach — July 24, 2019

Broadway in Portland announces that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play Keller Auditorium August 13th through 18th.

HERE Announces 2019-2020 Season Of Boundary Pushing Performance

by A.A. Cristi — July 1, 2019

HERE has announced its 2019-2020 season, which marks the OBIE-winning institution's 27th year of producing daring new hybrid performances by artists from all disciplines - theatre, opera, music, art, dance, puppetry, and media art.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY To Hold Industry Reading Starring Alanna Saunders And Joey Arias

by A.A. Cristi — July 1, 2019

An industry reading of ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY will be held on Thursday, August 15th in New York City.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Seattle July 31

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2019

KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount is thrilled to announce that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play The Paramount Theatre from July 31 through August 11.

Creative Capital Expands Prestigious Award; Kicks Off 20th Anniversary

by Julie Musbach — June 20, 2019

In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the renowned arts philanthropy Creative Capital is pleased to announce that it will be moving to an annual cycle of awards and retreats from its previous, more irregular cycle.

Melbourne Boys Announced As 'Charlie Bucket' In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by A.A. Cristi — June 19, 2019

Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions today announced the five boys who will play the role of Charlie in the Melbourne season of the Helpmann Award nominated sp

BWW Review: Semi-Sweet CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Gets Sprinkled Into OC's Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos — June 5, 2019

Despite its general pleasant nature, many cute moments, and a plethora of genuine talent on stage, this stage musical adaptation of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY---Roald Dahl's beloved 1964 children's novel about a sweet, affable kid who wins a meet-and-greet (and more!) with an eccentric Candy

La Jolla Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, and National Disability Theatre Join Forces For Performance Outreach Program, New Work, and More

by Stephi Wild — May 31, 2019

La Jolla Playhouse announced today the appointment of National Disability Theatre (NDT) Co-Executive Directors Talleri A.

Evolve Puppets' HOME Opens Tonight At The Tank NYC

by Julie Musbach — May 30, 2019

Evolve Puppets (Tanya Khordoc & Barry Weil) open their new play HOME tonight at The Tank NYC! It will run from May 30-June 2, 2019.

Final Tickets Go On Sale For CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Marianka Swain — May 27, 2019

The Sydney season of the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to an end, with the season extended due to huge demand until 21 July.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Will Come to Brisbane In March 2020

by Stephi Wild — May 25, 2019

The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Brisbane in March next year, playing at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, following a hugely successful season in Sydney and the much-anticipated season at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from August.