David Wood News

Musical Masterpiece GUYS AND DOLLS Opens At The Players Guild Of Dearborn

by Julie Musbach — October 18, 2018

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950.

BWW Review: Theatre in the Park's IT IS DONE Serves Up Spooky Tale Along With Fine Performances

by Lauren Van Hemert — October 15, 2018

A storm is brewing over Theatre in the Park (TIP), a storm of such magnitude that it brings three strangers together in a honky-tonk bar in the middle of nowhere.

Boulder's Local Theater Company Announces 2018/19 Season

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2018

Local Theater Company will open is eighth season of professional theater in Boulder, Colorado, with the world premiere of 'Paper Cut' by Andrew Rosendorf at the Dairy Arts Center on October 17, 2018.

BWW Review: Theatre in the Park's IT'S ONLY A PLAY Has Makings of a Good Show, but...

by Lauren Van Hemert — August 16, 2018

There's an irony about sitting in a theater on opening night reviewing a play about a play and the sometimes-tempestuous relationship between the players and the critics.

Photo Flash: The British Theatre Academy Presents GOODNIGHT, MR. TOM

by A.A. Cristi — July 31, 2018

After two years in summer residence at the Ambassdors Theatre in the West End, The British Theatre Academy are completely taking over Southwark Playhouse for the summer with 2 productions.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Premiere of GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM

by Stephi Wild — July 21, 2018

Rehearsal photos have been released from 'Goodnight Mr Tom' that opens this week at Southwark Playhouse.

BWW Feature: Theatre in the Park Announces 2019 Season

by Lauren Van Hemert — July 10, 2018

Theatre in the Park (TIP) announced its 2019 Season Tuesday.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Announces West End Cast

by Stephi Wild — May 30, 2018

The Tiger Who Came to Tea today announces the cast for its 2018 West End summer run: Abbey Norman plays 'Sophie', Stephanie Summer plays 'Mummy', Thomas O'Connell plays ('Daddy'/'Milkman'/'Postman'/'Tiger'), with Sarah Horton (Understudy/ASM) and Glen Newham (Understudy/ASM).

BWW Interview: Ira David Wood IV Walks The Edge As Director, Performer And Puppeteer in Theatre In The Park's HAND TO GOD

by Lauren Van Hemert — April 30, 2018

Robert Askins' Tony Award nominated play Hand to God is about a puppet ministry in Texas that goes awry when a sock puppet wreaks havoc on the church, the pastor, and the other kids.

BWW Review: Theatre in the Park's Irreverent HAND TO GOD Delivers Laugh Out Loud Comedy

by Lauren Van Hemert — April 27, 2018

There is something very sinister happening at Theatre in the Park (TIP) in Raleigh and you only have until May 6th to catch it before it's exorcised.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Announces 2018 West End Summer Season

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2018

The Tiger Who Came to Tea today announces its return to the West End this summer for a very special season celebrating its 10th anniversary on stage and 50 years of Britain's best-loved picture book.

Company OnStage Presents BABE THE SHEEP PIG

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2018

Company OnStage presents Babe the Sheep Pig, by David Wood, and directed by Mark Carrier.

Amanda Holden Announced As New Patron Of Polka Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2018

Ahead of the opening of their new season and their 40th anniversary next year, Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville, today announces that Amanda Holden will join the theatre as a new Patron.

Registration Is Now Open For Youth Production Of BABE, THE SHEEP PIG

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2018

Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy is now registering youths aged 4-15 for its spring production of Babe, the Sheep Pig.

Exclusive: Catching up with the Original Phantom, Michael Crawford as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Turns 30 on Broadway

by Robert Diamond — January 24, 2018

To celebrate this amazing milestone, we checked in by phone with Michael Crawford, from New Zealand.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Has A Bright New Future Ahead

by Stephi Wild — January 18, 2018

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre is heading into the new year after a 2017 which saw its most successful summer season in a decade, a sell-out autumn half-term show, and a Christmas show which saw audience figures increase by over 10% on the previous year.