American Theatre Wing Accepting Applications for 2012 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 13, 2011
The American Theatre Wing today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Jonathan Larson® Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony® Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson's dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality.
Broadway Welcome's Teachers at THE FREDDIE G THEATRE EXPERIENCE, 7/15-17
by Lauren Wolman
- Jul 7, 2011
Eight exceptional educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats including Kimberly Grigsby, Warren Carlyle, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul at the 2nd Annual BROADWAY WELCOMES AMERICA'S TEACHERS AT THE FREDDIE G THEATRE EXPERIENCE July 15th-17th in New York. Again this year's event has been underwritten by Freddie ('G') Gershon, Chairman and CEO of leading theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) and his wife Myrna Gershon. The weekend honors instructors and teachers who are working to make a difference for their students and communities through the process of staging musical theatre productions in their schools and educational theatre groups.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Holds Open Auditions for Kids in Chicago
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 27, 2011
A Christmas Story, The Musical!, prepares to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season, the show's producers, including Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, have announced that they will begin their search for young actors at an open audition for children between the ages of 8-13 at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs (enter just south of the main venue), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Holds Open Auditions for Kids in Chicago, 6/27
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 9, 2011
A Christmas Story, The Musical!, prepares to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season, the show's producers, including Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, have announced that they will begin their search for young actors at an open audition for children between the ages of 8-13 at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs (enter just south of the main venue), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kalk Bay Theatre Presents EDGES, 6/2
by Nicole Rosky
- May 25, 2011
Kalk BayTheatre will present EDGES, with Roland Perold, Shannyn Fourie, David Fick, Luella Holland. The production will be directed by Paul Griffiths, and will feature music direction by Garth Tavares. Previews begin JUNE 01 (tickets R55 each) and opening night is set for JUNE 02 (tickets R150 each).
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tour in November!
by Nicole Rosky
- May 24, 2011
This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
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