Drama Department News

Cardinal Gibbons High School presents Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR

by David McKibbin — September 29, 2019

VIDEO: ALADDIN Tour Celebrates 1,001 Performances with an Emotional Onstage Surprise for North Carolina Drama Teacher

by Alan Henry — September 20, 2019

The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which was adapted from the animated Disney film and the centuries-old folktales including a?oeOne Thousand and One Nights,a?? celebrated performance 1,001 on Wednesday, September 18 in Charlotte, NC at The Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed Musicals' BILLY ELLIOT

by Alan Henry — September 17, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy.

AMERICAN CAPTIVES: LENA BAKER & SANDRA BLAND Set for Encore Performance at United Solo

by Julie Musbach — September 17, 2019

An encore performance of American Captives: Lena Baker & Sandra Bland, written and performed by Connie Winston and directed by Rhonda a?oePassiona?? Hansome, will be presented during the 10th anniversary season of the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City on Sunday October 6, 2019 at 4

BREAKING: Ari'el Stachel Will Star in MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2019

Manhattan Concert Productions (MCP) has announced that Tony Award winner Ari'el Stachel will play the lead role of a?oeJosepha?? in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on February 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm.

WCT Annual Benefit to Feature Mark St. Germain

by Julie Musbach — September 11, 2019

On Saturday evening September 21 from 6 to 10 pm, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)'s annual fall benefit at the Shattemuc Yacht Club, will feature multiple award-winning playwright Mark St.

Zoe Van Tieghem Brings GENERATION Z, A Cabaret, to The Duplex

by Stephi Wild — September 9, 2019

Primal Productions presents Zoë Van Tieghem in Generation Z on September 14th, 2019.

Word For Word Dives Into Fall Season with RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER

by Julie Musbach — August 19, 2019

Word for Word and Z Space stage an atmospheric production of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's legendary Rime of the Ancient Mariner with press nights of Friday and Saturday September 20 & 21 at 8pm running through October 12 (Previews Sept 11-19).

Cast Of Goodspeed Musicals BILLY ELLIOT Announced

by A.A. Cristi — August 9, 2019

Sometimes being brave means being yourself! This fall Goodspeed Musicals' production of Billy Elliot The Musical will spark with infectious energy.

Hampstead Theatre Announces Autumn 2019 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2019

Ahead of its 60th Birthday, Hampstead Theatre announces Roxana Silbert's inaugural season as Artistic Director.

Meet the Current Cast Keeping FROZEN Cool In Summer

by Julie Musbach — July 5, 2019

The cold never bothered Broadway anyway! Frozen is now playing at the historic St.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Deb Gottesman and Claire Schoonover

by Elliot Lanes — July 2, 2019

Today's subjects Deb Gottesman and Claire Schoonover are currently living their theatre lives onstage at Keegan Theatre playing two very resourceful and cutthroat senior citizens in the DC area premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's Ripcord.

BWW Interview: Robert Encila - Heart and Soul

by Jeanmarie Simpson — July 1, 2019

We can placate a certain segment of society by providing 'enrichment' courses in the arts, but it should no longer be a mystery that you can't achieve holistic education without a strong emphasis in the arts.

Whimsical Comedy THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE Comes to TheatreWorks

by Julie Musbach — June 24, 2019

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley announces a stellar cast of acclaimed Broadway and TV stars for The Language Archive, launching the Tony Award-winning theatre company's celebratory 50th Anniversary season.

Photo Flash: Shakespeare Theatre Company Celebrates Artistic Director, Michael Kahn

by A.A. Cristi — June 19, 2019

On Sunday, June 16, Washington, D.

The Drama Factory Hosts WORKSHOP - THE TEEN ACTORS FOUNDRY

by Julie Musbach — June 19, 2019

This is a unique opportunity, as it is not a run-of-the-mill workshop where students play Drama games; we use professional techniques to teach teenagers how to fulfil demanding roles on set, such as breaking down at the loss of one's parents or being abducted by strangers etc.