BWW Review: A Radiant June Angela Dominates YOHEN
by Gil Kaan
- Nov 2, 2017
The Robey Theatre Company has teamed up with East West Players to present an intriguing production of YOHEN directed by Ben Guillory. How generous an actor Danny Glover to cede the East West stage to June Angela's dominating performance of Sumi, the traditional, meek Japanese housewife finally coming into her own after 37 years of marriage to James (Glover's character).
Amas Musical Theatre Slates 'Dare to Be Different' Series of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 30, 2017
Amas Musical Theatre, in celebration of its 49th season, will present Dare To Be Different, a series of three new musicals and three one-night only special events from November 30 - December 15 at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).
August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING to Return to JPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 13, 2017
The Anderson & Bert Cade Fulton Foundation, Andrea J. Fulton, Founder & Producer, in association with the Jamaica Performing Arts Center/JPAC, presents the return of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Ms. Fulton first presented TWO TRAINS RUNNING in the summer of 2016 as a free community offering to 40-seat audiences in Bed-Stuy's Fulton and Von King Parks as part of 'August in August,' an arts initiative created by the Fulton Foundation in partnership with Joseph Grant, Jr., the Arts and Cultural Ambassador of Councilman Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.'s Office in the 36th District in Brooklyn. Scroll down for a look at that production!
BWW Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH - A Not Quite Balanced Partnering
by Gil Kaan
- Sep 30, 2017
Promoted as a precursor to Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, comparisons to Albee's masterpiece does August Strindberg's THE DANCE OF DEATH, here adapted by Conor McPherson, a disservice. Having seen Dame Diana Rigg and David Suchet battle it out as Martha and George in 1996 at the Almeida in London (and, of course, the unforgettable scenery-chewing film version with Taylor and Burton), how can any pair of present-day actors measure up?
Photo Flash: First Look at Visceral THE DANCE OF DEATH at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 22, 2017
Deliciously dark, relentlessly brutal, fiercely funny. Lizzy Kimball, Darrell Larson and Jeff LeBeau form three points of a treacherous triangle in Conor McPherson's new version of TheDance of Death by August Strindberg. Ron Sossi directs for a Sept. 23 opening at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at the So Cal Premiere of Lauren Yee's IN A WORD at Chance Theater
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 15, 2017
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, presents the sixth show of its 2017 season... in a word. Written by former Chance Theater Resident Playwright Lauren Yee, in a word has received numerous awards and was recently named a New York Times Critic's Pick. Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown, in a word opens tomorrow, September 16, and continues through October 8 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
John Ball's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Staged Reading
by Rebecca Russo
- Aug 31, 2017
A staged reading of John Ball's In The Heat of the Night will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Alternative Programming series in OCP's Howard Drew Theatre. These readings are free and open to the public with the opportunity for donation. No tickets or reservations are necessary.
Lauren Yee's IN A WORD Gets SoCal Premiere at Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 8, 2017
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is pleased to announce the sixth show of our 2017 season… in a word. Written by former Chance Theater Resident Playwright Lauren Yee, in a word has received numerous awards and was recently named a New York Times Critic's Pick. Directed by Jocelyn A. Brown, in a word will preview from September 8 through September 15; regular performances will begin September 16 and continue through October 8 at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Fyda-Mar Stage.
Photo Flash: First Look at NYMF's I AM, I WILL, I DO Starring Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Grace Hightower De Niro, and More
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 29, 2017
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) presents the new musical I Am, I Will, I Do, a show that redefines relationship norms. The production, an Official Selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival, features book, music, and lyrics by Dan Manjovi. I Am, I Will, I Do will be directed by Christopher Scott with music direction by Matthew Croft at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd St.).
Photo Flash: I AM, I WILL, I DO Celebrates Opening Night at NYMF
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 28, 2017
The New York Musical Festival (NYMF)presents the new musical I Am, I Will, I Do, a show that redefines relationship norms. The production, an Official Selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival, features book, music, and lyrics by Dan Manjovi. I Am, I Will, I Do will be directed by Christopher Scott with music direction by Matthew Croft. The production will play (3) three performances only, July 27, 28, and 29 at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd St.).
Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Kyle Robert Carter, Nic Cory and More to Walk Down the NYMF Aisle in I AM, I WILL, I DO
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 27, 2017
Romance comes to The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) as they announce I Am, I Will, I Do, a show that redefines relationship norms. The production, an Official Selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival, features book, music, and lyrics by Dan Manjovi. I Am, I Will, I Do will be directed by Christopher Scott with music direction by Matthew Croft.
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