Royal Shakespeare Company Announces 2010 Season With MATILDA, HAMLET, et al.
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 30, 2009
MATILDA, a new musical based on author Roald Dahl's 1988 children's book of the same name will be staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The musical will premiere in late 2010, under the direction of Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus, with book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Blue Hill Troupe Launches 86th Season With Lerner and Loewe's Classic BRIGADOON
by Jeff Dennhardt
- Sep 25, 2009
Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, kicks off its travel-themed 86th season with BRIGADOON, October 30 through November 7, 2009 at the Theatre at St. Clement's. The Blue Hill Troupe produces a musical every fall and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta every spring, and has donated over $3 million to local charities since its inception in 1924.
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN At The Comedy Theatre To Close 8/8
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- Aug 8, 2009
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN, a dramatic new musical of a fictional account of the last days in the life of Ernest Hemingway, making its World Premiere in London's West End this summer will close early on August 8th.
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN At The Comedy Theatre To Close 8/8
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 27, 2009
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN, a dramatic new musical of a fictional account of the last days in the life of Ernest Hemingway, making its World Premiere in London's West End this summer will close early on August 8th.
Sundance To Air HAIR Documentary Featuring Local Director 7/27
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 27, 2009
The new documentary, 'Hair: Let the Sun Shine In,' after screenings at the Webster University Film Series in April, will air on July 27 at 8:00 p.m. on the Sundance Channel. Award-winning filmmaker Pola Rappaport?s documentary excavates the origins of this culturally transformative theatre work, including interviews with co-creator James Rado and original cast members, as well as abundant and rare archival footage. The result is a delectable deconstruction of a musical that defined an era, a generation and its politics. New Line Theatre's artistic director Scott Miller, author of the book 'Let the Sun Shine In: The Genius of Hair,' is also featured in the film. New Line Theatre produced HAIR last fall to enormous critical acclaim.
Sundance To Air HAIR Documentary Featuring Local Director 7/27
by Reynard Loki
- Jul 22, 2009
The new documentary, 'Hair: Let the Sun Shine In,' after screenings at the Webster University Film Series in April, will air on July 27 at 8:00 p.m. on the Sundance Channel. Award-winning filmmaker Pola Rappaport?s documentary excavates the origins of this culturally transformative theatre work, including interviews with co-creator James Rado and original cast members, as well as abundant and rare archival footage. The result is a delectable deconstruction of a musical that defined an era, a generation and its politics. New Line Theatre's artistic director Scott Miller, author of the book 'Let the Sun Shine In: The Genius of Hair,' is also featured in the film. New Line Theatre produced HAIR last fall to enormous critical acclaim.
Free Movie Mondays At OCPAC Offers Theme Contests 7/20, 7/27, And 8/3
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 20, 2009
Keeping with a tradition begun during last year's Free For All Movie Mondays, the Orange County Performing Arts Center will again hold fun and entertaining pre-performance theme contests for this summer's free film screenings of Annie (July 20), Footloose (July 27) and Mamma Mia! (August 3).
Dallimore, Graeme & More Cast In TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN At Comedy Theatre 7/16
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 16, 2009
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN, a dramatic new musical of a fictional account of the last days in the life of Ernest Hemingway, has its World Premiere in London's West End this summer, opening at THE COMEDY THEATRE on Thursday 16 July for a strictly limited 8 week season (Press night: Friday 24 July).
Free Movie Mondays At OCPAC Offers Theme Contests 7/20, 7/27, And 8/3
by Ali Leskowitz
- Jul 8, 2009
Keeping with a tradition begun during last year's Free For All Movie Mondays, the Orange County Performing Arts Center will again hold fun and entertaining pre-performance theme contests for this summer's free film screenings of Annie (July 20), Footloose (July 27) and Mamma Mia! (August 3).
Dallimore, Graeme & More Cast In TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN At Comedy Theatre 7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 12, 2009
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN, a dramatic new musical of a fictional account of the last days in the life of Ernest Hemingway, has its World Premiere in London's West End this summer, opening at THE COMEDY THEATRE on Thursday 16 July for a strictly limited 8 week season (Press night: Friday 24 July).
Christine Ebersole Brings GARAGE BAND FANTASY To Birdland 5/4
by BWW News Desk
- May 4, 2009
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE in concert on Monday, May 4 at 7pm. This evening is a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland.
Christine Ebersole Brings GARAGE BAND FANTASY To Birdland 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 29, 2009
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE in concert on Monday, May 4 at 7pm. This evening is a continuation of the award-winning series, Broadway at Birdland.
London Calling with Champagne Charlie: Alphabetical Order
by Charlie Salem
- Apr 27, 2009
What goes around certainly comes around as far as revivals go. London and the theatre scene as a whole is getting a taste of 1970?s style economics (recession, unemployment) and with it a a stream of productions re-visiting that whole decade. As part of that interest and to coincide with its 50th anniversary, the Hampstead Theatre is reviving UK based Tony award winner Michael Frayn?s first play ?Alphabetical Order?.
Monty Python's SPAMALOT Tour Review: Cleveland
by Robert Taylor
- Apr 1, 2009
After pulling off the most difficult feat of appealing to both diehard Monty Python fans and newcomers to the British humorists, Monty Pythons Spamalot enjoyed a healthy and audience-pleasing run on The Great White Way before closing earlier this year. The touring version of the show is not dead yet, however, and arrived last night at Cleveland's Palace Theatre for an eight-show engagement.
Point Park Conservatory Adds 4/8 Performance To ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 31, 2009
Due to popular demand, Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company is adding a performance on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. to The Rocky Horror Show run at the Pittsburgh Playhouse; patrons who come 'dressed up' to this performance will receive $5 off the regular ticket price of $18. Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical is on stage through April 11.
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