Leave it to the ultra-talented, uber-enthusiastic folks at 3-D Theatricals to take an okay-ha-ha show into an OMFG-that-was-super-hella-funny triumph of whimsy and heart. In its glorious, colorful presentation of the first Southern California regional production of SHREK - THE MUSICAL, 3-D Theatricals---fast becoming Orange County's home for Broadway-caliber shows---certainly has plenty to celebrate in its latest offering. The family-friendly musical comedy continues its limited engagement at the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton through August 4 then transfers north to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for a weekend of shows August 9-11.
Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA), the company's professional training school, is pleased to announce a rare collection of Master Classes featuring Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), and Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ripley (Next to Normal).
An all-star cast will take the stage at The 5th Avenue Theatre this fall in the celebrated organization's 15th new musical, Secondhand Lions. Based on the beloved film starring Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, Secondhand Lions springs to musical life in Seattle with a superbly talented cast of Broadway stars and Seattle musical theater actors. Lead by Tony Award nominees Gregg Edelman and Mark Jacoby, this adventure story also features Jason Danieley, Jenny Powers, Kevin Earley,Jared Michael Brown, Kendra Kassebaum, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Justin Huertas. Johnny Rabe, star of Broadway's A Christmas Story, takes center stage as Walter.
DreamWorks Animation (DWA) has named Paul Kurzawa to the newly created position of Head of Retail Development & Entertainment. Kurzawa previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Caruso Affiliated, overseeing all aspects of the company's diverse portfolio of real estate assets, including The Grove in Los Angeles, one of the most highly productive and successful retail shopping centers in the United States. In his new role, Kurzawa will be responsible for the Company's worldwide retail brand development and integration initiatives.
DreamWorks Animation (DWA) has named children's programming leader and former Nickelodeon executive Marjorie Cohn as its first-ever Head of Television, overseeing the production and development for DreamWorks Animation's television efforts. A 26-year veteran of Nickelodeon, Cohn most recently held the role of President, Content Development, completing a Nickelodeon tenure during which she was engaged in the development, creation and production of some of the most successful children's programs in television history including SpongeBob Squarepants, Rugrats, iCarly, and the Kids' Choice Awards. With Cohn's contributions, Nickelodeon grew to be the number one cable broadcaster in the world.
The first trailer for the long-awaited DVD/Blu-ray release of a live filmed performance of recent Broadway musical SHREK has been revealed, showcasing the family-friendly show's stars, Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber and more.
Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA), the company's professional training school, is pleased to announce a rare collection of Master Classes featuring Tony Award-winning director Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), and Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ripley (Next to Normal).
Owl City's Adam Young picked a few of his favorite songs from his latest full-length studio release The Midsummer Station including the now double-platinum hit single 'Good Time' (video nearing 100 Million views) along with 'Gold,'and 'Shooting Star' - recorded stripped down versions of these and paired them with two never-before-released songs - 'Hey Anna' and 'I Hope You Think of Me' to create the The Midsummer Station Acoustic EP. Due out today, July 30th on Republic Records, the EP comes nearly a year after the album release and will be followed by a month of headlining dates in addition to festival dates in North America as well as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Beijing and Singapore.
MIPCOM announced today that entertainment executive and CEO of DreamWorks Animation Jeffrey Katzenberg has been named MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year.
The Warner Stage Company will bring everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage when SHREK the Musical opens tonight, July 27 on the main stage of the Warner Theatre.
Fairytale adventure comes to life on the Barn Theatre stage in SHREK THE MUSICAL, opening August 6 and playing through August 18. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, SHREK THE MUSICAL will delight the whole family - check out a first look at the show's promotional shots below!
Fairytale adventure comes to life on the Barn Theatre stage in SHREK THE MUSICAL, opening August 6 and playing through August 18. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, SHREK THE MUSICAL will delight the whole family!
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar(r) winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.This musical has never before been seen in the Middle Tennessee region. Be among the first of your friends and family to fall in love with this hilarious comedy. Performed by summer camp students (ages 7-18) of the Act Too Player's and Boiler Room Theatre.
The project, written by Aaron Sorkin, has been in development for years, with Stephen Spielberg at one time attached to direct. Now, THR has confirmed that Paul Greengrass is locking in a deal to helm.
The Warner Stage Company will bring everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage when SHREK the Musical opens July 27 on the main stage of the Warner Theatre.
It may be July, but Gaylord Hotels' collection of four giant resortsnow part of the Marriott portfolio of brandsis already setting the stage for the country's most memorable Christmas events.
CST presents SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire | music by Jeanine Tesori, directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater, July 13-September 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look of highlights below!
CST presents SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
and the book by William Steig, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire | music by Jeanine Tesori, directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater, July 13-September 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
Lyricist Jordan Beck brings an evening of his work to NYC for one night only tonight, July 22m at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The concert will feature his work with composers Jonathan May (with whom Beck recently released an album entitled 'Cousins: The Songs of Beck & May'), Jason & Nolan Livesay, and Taylor Peckham.