Josh Farrar Explores Haitian-American Immigrant Experience in A SONG FOR BIJOU; Set for Release 2/12
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 1, 2013
Published three years after Haiti's catastrophic earthquake, an event that plays a pivotal role in Josh Farrar's latest book, A Song for Bijou (Walker Books/Bloomsbury) is a funny, touching chronicle of young love in the multicultural setting of a contemporary middle school. Minus today's reality-show hype, this effervescent story acts as an excellent tool for parents and teachers alike to help kids deal with their adolescent emotions in our diverse society.
Teatro Buendía Returns to Goodman Theatre with PEDRO PÁRAMO, 3/22-31
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 1, 2013
The world-premiere production of Pedro Paramo, one of the most culturally-significant magical realism tales of Latin American literature, heads into its final stage of development prior to its March 22-31 limited engagement in Goodman Theatre's Latino Theatre Festival.
Taconic Stage's THE REAL (DESPERATE) HOUSEWIVES OF COLUMBIA COUNTY MUSICAL to Play the Laurie Beechman, 3/7-28
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 31, 2013
'The Real (Desperate) Housewives of Columbia County Musical' by Carl Ritchie (book, lyrics, director) and Wayne Moore (music) is a Coward-esque evening from the Taconic Stage Company upstate, which it took by storm in the summer of 2011. Thinly guised as the confessions of four 40-something women on reality TV, this four-character musical spotlights the culture-clash between spoiled, egocentric 'weekender' women and their working class 'townie' counterparts in a rural upstate community. The show has no reason but to delight, which it does with savvy performances, high-heeled lyrics and the poison of its cocktail-party chit-chat dialogue. To share it with a wider audience, Taconic Stage Company will present the piece in its NYC debut March 7 to 28 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street.
Mixed Blood Theatre Opens ELEMENO PEA, 2/22
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 10, 2013
With panache and pedal-to-the-metal intensity, Molly Smith Metzler's culture clash comedy-of-bad-manners, ELEMENO PEA, squares off two sisters with a wealthy employer, unleashing a succession of secrets in a brutal dissection of significant moments and how they can launch or derail a life. Unfolding in real time, this hearty class system stew transitions fluidly from hilarity to poignancy and offers an amusing morality tale about the compromising consequences of money's seductive power. Mark Valdez (Learn to Be Latina) returns to Mixed Blood to direct the regional premiere, which opens February 22 and runs through March 17, 2013 at Mixed Blood's historic firehouse theatre on the West Bank, 1501 S. Fourth St. in Minneapolis.
Performance Network Theatre Opens BRILL World Premiere Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 10, 2013
Performance Network Theatre with the support of The Ann Magazine presents the world premiere of Brill, a play with music written by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells, with music by Frank Allison (from Frank Allison and the Odd Sox) tonight, January 10, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Performance Network Theatre on 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Performance Network Theatre Opens BRILL World Premiere, Jan 10
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2012
Performance Network Theatre with the support of The Ann Magazine presents the world premiere of Brill, a play with music written by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells, with music by Frank Allison (from Frank Allison and the Odd Sox) on January 10, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Performance Network Theatre on 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Commissions Five More Writers for History Cycle
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 12, 2012
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival continues to expand its ongoing commitment to the development and production of new work with five new commissions. American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle adds Ayad Akhtar, Kirsten Greenidge, Stephen Karam, Lisa Loomer and Karen Zacarias to its list of commissioned writers.
Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 OVATION AWARDS!
by Lily Lim
- Nov 15, 2012
The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Check out photos from inside the ceremony below!
Shaw Festival 2013 Announces Casting for GUYS AND DOLLS and MAJOR BARBARA
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 13, 2012
An exceptional collection of talent has been assembled to bring the Shaw Festival's 52nd season to life - a unique and entertaining playbill rich with new and provocative conversations, culture clashes, magical transformations and dazzling ideas. The Salvation Army marches in this season with freshly re-envisioned productions of Guys and Dolls, one of musical theatres most celebrated pieces, and Shaw's Major Barbara - an ever relevant and potent play.
Photo Flash: 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards - Arrivals!
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 13, 2012
The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of the arrivals, featuring hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza, the honorees and more!
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